The walker responded that night and said he refused.

The person in charge is Su Yang's old leader Kevin Prichard. He is the general manager of the Pacers. In name, the president Bird should be responsible, but Bird no longer takes care of the matter. So this is an acquaintance transaction, without too many twists and turns, and all kinds of blunt words.

"Su, your bid is ridiculous!"

"This is Paul George, who averaged 23.1 points, 4.1 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game. He is indeed in a bad state recently, especially shooting, but that's because you focus on him, just like Curry and Brown were not able to play efficiently in Christmas..."

"Jokic's performance is indeed efficient, but he has not proved himself yet. This season can only be considered his first grade. Moreover, Jokic's good-looking data is all Cousins ​​absent, allowing him to control more rebounds and sacrifice Giannis' data for exchange..."

"There is also a situation like this in the Christmas game tonight. The Cavaliers' defense is difficult to interfere with Jokic and make him fully..."

"It is absolutely impossible to change it alone. Zach Lavin must be added. I did not ask for Grant because of my understanding..."

"But you actually imply that we are one less first round..."

One rebuttal, various suppressed Jokic's performance.

Su Yang replied lightly, "Oh".

Jokic's efficient performance does indeed have the reasons for the sacrifice of Cousins ​​and Antetokounmpo's data. Even Curry was divided into some ball rights, but Jokic deserves those ball rights, which can efficiently convert those ball rights into scoring, and few rookie centers can do it.

Of course, Su Yang also understood Prichard's concerns.

After all, Prichard has no ability to predict and cannot be sure that Jokic will grow to the MVP level, while Paul George is sure to have reached the All-Star starting level. It is a bit exaggerated to switch solo, even more exaggerated than Kobe's single swap for Divac.

Su Yang could not send Jokic and Lavine away, even though he knew that this was Paul George, who was not seriously injured, would play a super performance of one defense MVP second, and be able to play without the ball. When the position did not overlap, he would be perfect for the second in command.

We can only continue to wait for each other.

After hanging up Prichard's phone call, Su Yang told the coaching staff his decision, emphasizing that he had already talked about it and restricted the stagnation.

Assistant coach Dill Brown was the first to agree in the group chat: "Cousins ​​is an important symbol of the King's decline to rise. He witnessed the King's growth and growth over the years. Although he has not formed a small group, it is also one of the fans' sustenance. His ability to attack in the low post is temporarily better than Jokic. Although his high post support is not as good as Jokic, there are many people who can support him at the high post, and he does not need as much ball rights as Jokic. Of course, they are all excellent players, but Cousins ​​is more suitable for us at the moment."

Assistant coach McMillan said: "I think Cousins ​​and Jokic have half the role of the court. The key is to get Paul George, which will make our defensive system perfect. Giannis can transfer to the power forward position. Our defense will be terrifying.

At that time, we no longer have to worry about our opponents punishing our inside line through covers, and we can match the rhythm when facing fast attacks.

In addition, our offensive rebounds will become better, with a large number of arc top support, reducing offensive rebounds to a certain extent..."

Assistant coach Mike Brown said: "Su, I understand your entanglement, but I also know that you are very clear that it is impossible to keep them all in the future. This is a matter of time. Don't blame yourself too much. We will win the championship together. This is the best dividing point..."

Su Yang had thought about what several assistants said.

No new angles, business, locker rooms, tactics and ball rights, cap space, team culture, all have been considered.

Whether it succeeds or not, just look at the reaction of the walker.

After a day off, the Kings played against the Trail Blazers who won less and lost more in the new season at home. Cousins ​​officially returned to participate in the game.

Lillard did not participate in the battle because of his big toe on his left foot, and the Trail Blazers had serious firepower. The Kings just played normally. After the three quarters, he invisibly established an 18-point lead. In the end, Cousins ​​led the substitute and won another wave.

Cousins, who returned from injury, scored 36 points, but his efficiency was average, with 12 of 26 shots and 5 turnovers.

In comparison, Jokic scored 14 points on 5 of 8 shots, and had 10 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks, with only 1 turnover.

That night I received a call from the Pacers: "Su, we sincerely say that we can't bring Zach Lavender, but we have to bring Jeremy Grant with you. You know, I can promise to switch with you alone, but if I really do that, I will lose my job at the end of the season. Pacers fans and the board of directors will definitely tear me apart. That's Jokic, not Durant..."

"Of course, I understand your difficulties..."

Su Yang knew that Prichard was serious about what he said. Even if he believed that Jokic had MVP-level abilities in the future, it was difficult for Pacers fans and the board of directors to believe that just like after Doncic's first year of bullishness, most fans would mock Trae Young.

As for the Hawks general manager Travis, who decided to trade with the Mavericks, most fans didn't know the name, otherwise they would just mock them until they died. Who cares about what will happen in the future? Who can explain the future clearly? The immediate interests are more important.

But Su Yang couldn't bear to see Grant away.

After all, I have signed a contract for four years and prepared to train vigorously.

Grant can switch between big front and small front. Currently, he has a different shooting ability and ball holding ability, but his physical condition is very good. He has a height of 203 cm, an excellent arm span of 218 cm, and a super standing height of 272 cm, which is a top 34 swing template.

Especially when you stand, you can reach a height of 272 cm, which is only 208 cm taller than your talented thick eyebrows, which is 3 cm less.

That kind of touch gives Grant an excellent blocking ability, able to defend at the power forward position, and has strong mobility.

It was just that Grant's shooting and holding a ball were outrageous, which led to the second round of the draft, which still took a long time to train.

"Let's do this, I'll give you a briefing at one time. Jokic will not be able to make more chips in the next two first rounds."

Su Yang did not intend to cheat the old leader, after all, he was the leader in the entry. The conditions were more acceptable in terms of face and inside, similar to Wiggins (super potential rookie) Bennett (useless), in exchange for All-Star Love.

Give one more draft pick.

Of course, the Kings' first round value is relatively low, and the top regular season rankings every year can only win 28-30 picks.

Su Yang does not want to choose the first round in the next few years, so he must sign a contract and give a four-year contract that occupies salary space.

It will only cause more trouble.

The previous first round has been replaced with the second round.

"Then I'll consider it..."

Prichard hung up the phone, and his tone seemed to be able to accept the conditions. After all, he had face in the first rounds.

At noon the next day, the Kings' team flew to Auckland to prepare to challenge the Warriors back-to-back, but broke news appeared before the game.

Woj didn't know how to get the news, but it was revealed that the King and the Pacers were discussing a deal. The plan was to either Cousins ​​exchange Paul George alone, or Jokic Raven packed it for Paul George. Although the news was outdated, it was quite good.

The main thing is that for a long time, except for LeBron's related news, the revelations are basically all over the place.

Su Yang's phone calls were blown up one after another.

From advertising sponsorship companies to team shareholders, Cousins’ agents, and various media.

Su Yang Quan should nothing happen.

But when he spoke before the game, he could see Cousins, Jokic and Lavender were absent-minded, and Curry and others were also a little shocked. After all, the Kings ranked first in the league in terms of record, so why should they rush to trade? Now they haven't even arrived at the All-Stars.

The game started immediately.

The king was directly beaten by the Warriors.

Except for Antetokounmpo and Curry, the other three starters, Lavine, Jokic and Cousins ​​are not in shape and make too many mistakes.

It's back-to-back combat itself.

Losed 18 points in the first quarter.

Su Yang adjusted his arrangement as usual and finally recovered in the second quarter, but the 18-point gap could not be further narrowed. The Kings finally lost to the Warriors 103-122. Cousins ​​only had 7 points and 2 assists, while Jokic stabilized 13 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds.

After returning to the locker room after the game, Su Yang received a call from Prichard and agreed to Jokic to exchange Paul George for the first round.

"Jokic can perform normally without much influence under such circumstances, so that we can develop more confidence..."

Su Yang thought for a moment and said sincerely: "You want to build a team around Jokic. Miles Turner will be his good partner. Then find a way to get a strong defender. At most, he can lead the Pacers back to the Eastern Conference Finals in three years..."

After hanging up the phone, Su Yang decided to notify Jokic.
Chapter completed!