The Godfather of Basketball

I didn't pay attention after finishing the season. The Celtics have reached a very important crossroads this offseason.

In the previous life, that is, this season, Ray Allen left for the Heat, Garnett and Pierce were packaged to the Nets in the middle of the season, and Billy King became "eternal" because of this, which made the new rise of the Celtics.

Originally James was in the Cavaliers, and Tang Tian could even recruit Ray Allen, but now, considering the player's personal relationship, Ray Allen is likely to go to the Heat.

As soon as Ray Allen left, the Big Three of the Celtics basically announced the end. It is not impossible for Tang Tian to use his eloquence to recruit Garnett, whose contract has expired.

Garnett, he was impressed by the tenacity of the Celtics last season. Garnett is also in good form after his second spring. A barrier that can help Yao Ming guard the basket, and even play the fifth position in a small lineup, is simply perfect.

It's a little exciting to think about it.

After Garnett, Tang Tian swept other free agents one after another.

Yi Jianlian's three-year contract with the Rockets has expired, and the Rockets will not sign him in the future, but with his performance of 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds last season, a mid-level contract is still easy to get.

In fact, if people really can't sign Garnett, considering the player's ability to improve after returning to the host of the system, Yi Jianlian is the most suitable candidate.

In addition, Gerald Wallace is also a good candidate.

After roughly framing these people, Tang Tian then gave Jones.

"Put all the meetings with these people on the agenda, Boston is the first stop."

Because the management can only contact free agents after the free agent market opens on July 1, so these can only be temporarily on the agenda.

"By the way, arrange Ray Allen on this itinerary."

Tang Tian thought for a while and said again.

Although Ray Allen went to the Heat in his previous life, he always had to try. If he really got him, the Cavaliers would definitely be even more powerful.

"They probably won't leave Boston, especially Kevin, who has a close relationship with Pierce and Rondo," Jones said.

"How do you know if you don't try?" Tang Tian said with a smile.

Why did Garnett come to the Celtics from the Timberwolves? Isn't it for the championship? Now he has not been able to achieve his wish. The Cavaliers and the Heat are obviously mountains that they cannot overcome. They have only a few years left in their careers. Under the circumstances, who knows what he will choose.

"Okay." Jones nodded, looked up at Tang Tian, ​​hesitant to speak.

"I just saw you looking sullen. Why, did you quarrel with your wife?"

Jones smiled, neither affirming nor denying, and left the office first after saying hello.

Tang Tian just smiled and shook his head.

Another glance at the list of free agents.

For the third point guard, Mike Bibby and Arenas are both good choices. Anyway, the signing is basically to bring Thomas down, and he can use it when there is an injury.

However, Kidd seems to have ended his contract with the Mavericks. The Cavaliers have a mini-middle class, so it should be possible to lobby to join.

As for the striker, Parsons or Morris have to give up one player. If you consider the player's off-court factors and the value of the transaction, you can choose to trade Parsons away on the draft day.

In this way, the ideal lineup is basically there.

Point guards: Paul, Isaiah Thomas, Kidd

Shooting back: Green, Carter

Small forwards: Butler, Battier, Middleton, Draymond Green

Power forwards: Garnett, Markieff Morris, Artest

Centers: Yao Ming, Whiteside, O'Quinn

This lineup can definitely compete head-on with the Heat.

By the way, Butler.

Butler will definitely take on a more important role in the new season. The role of defensive assaulter given to him last season will definitely not work. This offseason he must improve himself quickly.

Thinking of this, he called Casey again and asked him to call Butler to his office.

...

Butler was just about to go back to the hotel, but Casey called him to the arena temporarily, and now he hurried to the head coach's office.

Jones was also coming out of his office at this time. Seeing Butler froze for a moment, he asked, "Jimmy, where are you going?"

"Mr. Jones, it was the coach who came to me, and he said he wanted to talk to me alone." Butler said respectfully to Jones.

"Oh, so, let's go." Jones didn't ask too much. Tang Tian was in high spirits earlier, but now he's looking for Butler, most likely because of his role in the next season.

"Then I'll go." After Butler nodded, he quickly walked towards Tang Tian's office.

Jones hesitated, but followed.

...

"Jimmy, here you are, sit down."

Tang Tian put the things in his hands aside first, and then looked at Butler who was sitting down.

"Next season, you will be the team's starting small forward." Tang Tian cut to the chase with his usual personality.

After hearing this, Butler was overjoyed. Although the coaching staff arranged for James to start for a period of time after he left, his starting position was basically replaced by Carter in the playoffs. Unexpectedly, Tang Tian played in the championship parade. That day, he gave him such great news.

"But don't be too happy too early. In the new season, the coaching staff will have greater and more demands on you." Seeing Butler's joyful expression, Tang Tian tapped appropriately.

"I know, coach, no matter what the request is, I will try my best to do it." Butler put away his joy and said seriously.

Tang Tian nodded. What he liked was Butler.

"It doesn't start from the offseason. To be precise, it should start from today. You have to start getting stronger. You will directly face James and Pierce in the regular season. At the same time, you must also improve the three-pointer. To the average level of the league, what I ask of you is not just a role player, or a 3D player, I need you to grow into an All-Star."

Butler has the potential of an All-Star, and he can infect his teammates on the field. Tang Tian naturally has to try his best to develop his potential.

"I see." Butler's eyes were a little excited, not because of how difficult these requirements were, but because of Tang Tian's trust.

This is probably the time when the coach has trusted him the most since he played basketball.

We talked about some details again, and an hour passed before we knew it, and it was almost time for dinner.

Because he ate lunch with Burke before, he must go home in the evening, and he didn't eat with Butler, so he was asked to go back after the chat.

Butler left, Tang Tian tidied up and prepared to leave.

But at this moment, the door was knocked again, and Jones followed.