The Godfather of Basketball

FOX Sports is the largest sports media in the United States after ESPN and TNT, but because the latter two are too large, their market share is actually much smaller in comparison.

It is also based on this situation that many of their reports are contrary to the mainstream media, using some non-mainstream arguments to attract attention.

This is also the reason why they didn't like Tang Tian very much in the past.

Only this time, Tang Tian didn't pay attention to the identity of the other party when he was being interviewed, and was directly duped.

However, the fans seem to have gotten used to this argument, and most people dismissed it. Even Tang Tian and Kobe, who were involved, didn't take it seriously when asked about it by reporters.

But there was one person who had a bigger reaction.

"Shit! Kobe is the greatest shooting guard in the league. He is historical. Harden is just a kid. They shouldn't be discussed together. This is a shitty evaluation!" Dwight Howard Facing the reporter, he said very uncomfortablely.

The Lakers have been affected by running-in, injuries and coaching turmoil this season.

"How would you respond?" Coincidentally, the interviewer happened to be a reporter from FOX Sports.

"We will respond, we will beat our opponents hard on the court!" Howard said unceremoniously.

Because of Howard's response, the follow-up of this report became lively.

The Thunder ranks first in the Western Conference, while the Lakers are struggling and are currently ranked seventh in the Western Conference, only winning one game more than the eighth Jazz. In other words, the two teams are very likely to meet in the first round of the playoffs.

The slobbering battle at this time gave the fans unlimited imagination and room for saliva!

Despite all kinds of problems, the Lakers are a giant team in F4 after all. If there are no injuries, even in the second half, it will definitely not be too easy to meet their opponents in the first round.

Seeing Howard's response, Tang Tian was speechless for a while. This kid keeps getting older, so why hasn't his IQ improved?

However, compared to Howard, Tang Tian was even more dissatisfied with FOX Sports' reports. This kind of distorted report was simply causing trouble.

"I have to remind some reporters and writers of FOX Sports that reports that do not conform to the facts are illegal. If similar reports appear again, I will consider taking legal channels." Tang Tian said bluntly in the latest interview .

He issued a warning directly.

FOX Sports did not respond positively, but silently deleted the previous online articles.

Tang Tian's strong response and FOX Sports' handling gradually subsided the turmoil.

At this time, the week after the All-Star Game ended, the most critical day of the season also came.

Transaction deadline.

The free agent market opened on July 1 last year, and the trade deadline came on this day, which is basically the last signing time for each team.

Tang Tian was in the office with Jones at this time, and he was holding some trading proposals that Jones had received during this time.

These plans were all obtained after Jones' discussions. In other words, they were basically plans that both parties could accept.

The Clippers are interested in Aldridge, offering Ronnie Turiaf and a future second-round pick.

The Clippers are interested in Reggie Jackson, and the bargaining chip is next year's second-round pick.

The Lakers are interested in Reggie Jackson, and the bargaining chip is next year's second-round pick.

The Bucks are interested in Middleton, and the chips provided are Tobias Harris and a future second-round pick.

The Magic are interested in O'Quinn, and the bargaining chip provided is next year's second-round pick.

The Warriors are interested in Bazemore, and the chip provided is a second round next year.

The Hawks are interested in Sefolosha, offering Anthony Morrow and a future second-round pick.

...

There were not too few trading proposals, and even Tang Tian thought it was very interesting after reading it.

Just like history wants to correct everything as much as possible, these trading plans all have the meaning of changing players back to their respective teams in their previous lives.

"What do you think of these two?" Tang Tian pointed to Sefoloza and Aldridge's proposal.

"The plans are all good, but after the trade, the team's roster is still 15 people." Jones said.

"These are the final plans?" Tang Tian asked.

Jones nodded.

Tang Tian remained silent.

"Are we trading a rookie? For example, O'Quinn, the team now has enough inside staff." Jones suggested.

Tang Tian shook his head. O'Quinn is still very useful. Although he is a little short, his confrontation and speed are not bad. It will not be a problem to be an inside substitute in the future, and the key is the bargaining chip. The success rate in the second round next year is quite low. The front ones are no use to O'Quinn.

Tang Tian picked it up again and looked at it. He suddenly pointed to the plan of Aldridge and Jackson: "The Clippers are interested in Aldridge and Jackson. Can we combine the two trading plans and use two people to deal with them?" Change?"

"Let me try."

"Wait, it's useless if there are too many second rounds, let's see if they are willing to play the first round next year." Tang Tian thought for a while and said.

There are no good rookies in the second round, but next year, there will be many good players at the end of the first round.

Jones nodded, then picked up the phone and went out to make contact.

After a while, Jones came back, smiling.

"It's done, they are willing to play in the first round next year."

Tang Tian nodded, and it wasn't too surprising that the Clippers agreed.

The Clippers are now ranked third in the Western Conference. The first round of next year is not so valuable. The team's chief substitute Bledsoe performed too well. It is estimated that it will be difficult to stay next year. At this time, they need to find a new backup point guard for Owen.

"Is this deal going to be done?" Jones said after sitting down, pointing to Sefolosha's deal.

Morrow's one-handed three-pointer is extremely accurate, and the key is Tang Tian's former subordinates. Brown's example shows that players who return to Tang Tian's command will definitely find their best form.

"No, Sabo is useful." Tang Tian shook his head.

It was annoying for FOX to make troubles, but it also made him realize that if they really played against the Lakers, the team needed a strong defensive player on the outside. The old Kidd would definitely not work, and Sefolosha was the best candidate.

Seeing that Tang Tian didn't agree, Jones didn't continue to ask.

The trade deadline is approaching, and the trades of each team have also started one after another.

Morrow was sent to the Mavericks by the Eagles;

Harris was sent to the Magic for Redick;

The Rockets sent Patterson and Marcus Morris to get Thomas Robinson and Garcia;

The Lakers sent out next year's first-round pick and traded Ron Artest from the Cavaliers.

The Thunder also officially reached a deal with the Clippers, sending Reggie Jackson and Cole Aldred, and got the Clippers' Turiaf and the 2013 first-round pick.