Guard With a Knife

I'm home!

This sentence instantly became the secret code that drove Southern California into madness.

They had been waiting for many, many years and finally waited for these words. The enthusiasm in Los Angeles erupted like fire and magma, and everyone was crazy about it.

Now, all eyes are focused on Staples Arena. Every Lakers fan is looking forward to the new season. They can't wait to see the combination between Snoop and Kobe. Oh, and Stephen Nash.

These three guys have won five regular season MVP trophies in the NBA in the past ten years (02-12). Just thinking about the chemistry between them is intoxicating.

However, Dugger was invited to the general manager's office the day after the welcome party.

Now, the Lakers urgently need someone to handle the signings. In this regard, the management fully believes in Duke's vision. He believes that Duke can definitely find players for the right team for the Lakers.

Before Dugger walked into Kupchak's office, he received a call from Europe.

Darko Milicic called him and told Snoop, "I want to continue to be your teammate. Minnesota has bought out my contract."

Dugger discussed it with Kupchak for a while.

Kupchak originally disagreed with this matter. Milicic has become increasingly degenerate since he got a big contract in Memphis, and his body shape has improved at a speed visible to the naked eye. And when he was sold to Minnesota, things got even worse. Now Sanders finally had enough and bought out his contract.

"He is actually a good defensive center, and he can keep up with the rhythm of the fast attack. He also has a good interaction with me. I feel that if you don't trust him, you can give him a non-guaranteed contract. It's just... …”

Duger thought for a while and finally said: "After one season, don't regret it."

The young Duke completely trusts Milicic, who played a good game with him in New York. Moreover, he is different from Eddy Curry, who has intermittent fanaticism. He is able to achieve continuous output. Moreover, he is only 27 years old this year. As long as he has a correct attitude and feeds the ball himself, once he regains his confidence, he can definitely become a center above the standard.

Kupchak thought for a moment.

Then, he took the initiative to contact Milicic's agent. He offered a three-year contract worth 8 million.

Being able to be the general manager of the Lakers for so many years is definitely not a fool. Although it is a bit risky to give a three-year guaranteed contract to a parallel importer like Milicic who is second in the rankings, the little Duke has said this, how can he be mistaken?

"We need wing shooters now!" Dugger said clearly after reading the list: "When the Lakers have me, Kobe, and Nash, the opponent will definitely not be able to focus their defensive attention on the wings. At this time, we only need to have one of the highest standards With the shooters above, we can easily swallow up the opponent’s defense.”

After hearing this, Kupchak immediately turned next door to discuss with executives and scouts, looking for shooters who have not yet signed and who may be traded.

At the same time, Dugger was still watching videos of various players.

The current roster of the Lakers has been confirmed: Kobe Bryant, Stephen Nash, Carlos Boozer, Darko Milicic, Asik, Jordan Hill, Snoop Dou, Baron Davis, Ron Artest, Antawn Jamison, Steve Blake….

This lineup has a lot of post players and a surplus of point guards. There are almost no wing shooters.

Gotta trade!

Dougal thought with a frown.

At this time, his eyes suddenly lit up, and a highlight video of insider players on the TV screen in front of him attracted his attention. This guy has an advantage in height and wingspan, and his athletic ability is also very good. He is very distinctive in terms of offensive rebounding sense, position grabbing, and blocking interference.

"Who is he?" Doug asked.

Kupchak poked his head over and said: "Whiteside, a fringe player. He has no offensive ability. I heard he is going to play overseas."

"He can be signed." Dugger said: "With him, Asik or Jordan Hill can be traded."

Um?

Kupchak frowned slightly, he had doubts, but finally nodded.

Then, after a long tidying up.

Kupchak circled several shooters and then started making calls in front of Dugger. His first call was to the Atlanta front office as directed by Dugger: They had just acquired Kyle Korver from Chicago in a three-team trade.

And Korver is the most consistent shooter that Dugger has ever worked with.

The two sides went from testing each other to explaining each other. Then they brought the Houston Rockets in and conducted a three-party deal. The Los Angeles Lakers first reached a three-year, $17 million contract with Asik, and then sent him to the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets sent Delfino and Daequan Cook to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks sent Kyle Korver to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The negotiation time for this deal was only about one hour.

This was the first time that Dugger had witnessed the NBA transaction process with his own eyes. He felt that it was similar to selling vegetables in a vegetable market.

Kupchak asked the Hawks GM whether to trade Korver. The Hawks replied that I really want a shooting guard who can handle the ball, play in isolation and connect in series. I am very sad that Joe Johnson, the rebellious kid, went to Brooklyn.

Kupchak put down the phone, asked his scouts to search around, and asked: What do you think of Argentina's ace defender Delfino? This guy is cheap, durable, and can play alone without taking possession of the ball.

Hawks GM replied: Isn’t he living a comfortable life in Houston now? Will Morey, that chicken thief, let him go?

Kupchak put the phone aside, and then called Morey, that chicken thief: I have a tall, powerful and domineering center here who can play pick-and-rolls, switch defenses, get stuck in positions, and protect the basket. Let me do this with you. How was the deal?

Morey opened his mouth and asked for money: Is it expensive? I just traded Harden from the Thunder, and I'm about to touch the luxury line.

"Asik, the Bulls' ace center and double champion center. Sign first and then trade. I can give you 18 million in three years. Today's big men are valuable. As long as they are seven feet tall, they dare to shout for 10 million. You If you think it's okay, we'll trade. We just want you, the Argentinian, to add more."

After a long period of bargaining, Morey finally lowered the price to 17 million for three years.

Then I got in touch with Asik's agent, and that was it.

Korver returns to the Duke's arms.

When the official announcement was made the next day, Doug felt... it was too fast.

With the arrival of Korver, the Lakers' 12-man roster has finally been assembled. Judging from the books, it can be said that it is beginning to take shape.

At the same time, the Lakers' pre-season training camp has officially started.

With Snoop Dou, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Nash, Carlos Boozer, Ron Artest, Kyle Korver, Darko Milicic, Jordan Hill, Steve Blake, Bay Twelve players with guaranteed contracts, including Len Davis, Whiteside, and Antawn Jamison, plus seven players who signed training camp contracts, appeared in front of media reporters who came to visit the team.

The Lakers have always been the focus of media attention, and after adding Snoopy this year, they have become the center of attention.

And this is also the reason why the Lakers implemented batches of reporter visits for the first time in their history, because there were too many reporters outside who signed up. Such a huge display even led to suspicion that Stamps was holding an Oscar ceremony.

"Honestly, if there was a red carpet outside, I really think I would be a super rapper that attracts everyone's attention."

Ron Artest (Metta World Peace) said in an exaggerated manner during an interview.

"He and I have settled our differences a long time ago. We are both adults, we have similar personalities and have the same hobbies. We are both among the few singers in the NBA who have made films. We will definitely become very good friends."

Artest talked about it in front of the media.

He looked like... he wanted to rub off on the little duke's warmth.

But Carlos Boozer wasn't going to let him succeed.

"I would warn that guy to stay away from Snoopy. If he dares to be disrespectful, I will not make it easy for him. The whole world knows that I am only loyal to Snoopy." Boozer told Orange County Chronicle reporter Kevin When Ding visited, he was full of real-talk.

Because he knew that Kevin Ding was Snoop's best friend in the media, when he mentioned that Artest had many conflicts with Snoop in the past, he showed his true emotions without any restraint.

Kevin Ding absolutely believed what he said. Of course, he didn't want Artest to provoke the little Duke. After all, as a Lakers player, he still hopes that the locker room can be harmonious.

Having said that, how can Artest be qualified to challenge Snoopy now? All it takes is one word from the little Duke and he has to be traded away.

In fact, Artest also showed his style of adapting to the situation and taking advantage of the situation. As soon as he saw Snoopy, he lowered his attitude and ran up to shake hands enthusiastically: "Thank God, you are finally here to save the Lakers."

Forehead….

His enthusiasm really made Snoopy a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the bearded man brushed his hand away in time.

Later, Jamison joined in.

The little Duke had a great time chatting with every new teammate. And, naturally, a discussion group with him as the center was formed.

Darko Milicic, Jamison, Big Beard, Korver, Boozer and Nash all like to chat with Snoop.

In fact, Kobe wanted to join in.

But he always felt that this was not in line with his cold image. I should be a cold and tyrannical president who only cares about Snoopy. How could I do these things that make people happy?

And... "Snoopy is so hateful. He actually ignored me on purpose? Let's see if I don't beat you up tonight!"

The Black Mamba is finally upset.

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