Chapter 18 Fully Responsible for Transactions
What happened in the locker room reached the ears of Thomas Sr.
As the behind-the-scenes helmsman of this Raptors team, no team news can be kept from him.
"What a crime!"
"If he was a softie on the court, then I would understand."
"The key is that he is definitely a defensive warrior on the court. Why is he so afraid of women?"
Old Thomas looked like he hated iron.
After the incident happened, Christie completely collapsed and felt a little embarrassed to face the Raptors elders.
Kongbu smiled bitterly, "Maybe this is love."
"Love? Love fucking wheel love!"
"Kong, what are you going to do now? As a man, if it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to stay in the Raptors."
Old Thomas said worriedly.
Kongbu shook his head, he didn't know what to do.
Yesterday he tried to enlighten Christie, but it had no effect at all.
Old Thomas was right. It would be difficult for any man to accept this happening to him.
He just wanted to leave and change teams, no matter how much Kong Bu tried to persuade him.
If Christie's strength is mediocre, it's fine. If he sells it, he'll sell it.
However, the Raptors really cannot lack Christie now. After he leaves, the team can't even find a point guard.
There are some weak point guards on the bench. How can they be compared with Christie? At least their defensive role is not on the same level.
"It's a matter of men's dignity. I asked the players not to talk about it outside."
"We can only trade."
Kongbu sighed and said.
"Okay, then this transaction will be entirely left to you."
"I don't know how you saw the potential in Ben and others, but you do have a talent in this area."
"Maybe this deal can bring some surprises."
Kongbu was overjoyed, it seemed that Old Thomas had recognized his ability.
The previous trade in the draft was completely the result of Kong Bu's misdeeds.
Now that Thomas Sr. has delegated power, Kongbu can legitimately show off his talents.
After leaving the vice president's office, Kongbu fell into deep thought.
Since you want to trade, you have to find a trade target after all, and it is best to include a point guard in the trade.
In fact, Kongbu already has an extremely perfect point guard candidate in mind.
That is Chauncey Billups, the third overall pick in this year's draft.
Under normal circumstances, Billups was sold to the Raptors by his parent team, the Green League, after playing half of his rookie season.
Logically speaking, as a high-ranked draft pick, there is no reason for Greencap to sell Billups so quickly.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster, and there is indeed a monster here.
Not long after joining Green Kai, he started hanging out with the team's new star, Anthony Walker.
It didn't matter that this mess was happening. In Walker's apartment, Billups was hit by a magic bullet and was sued for QJ.
The impact of this incident is extremely far-reaching. Not only did it almost destroy Billups' career, this old incident was even brought up for criticism when he ran for the Trail Blazers coach in 2022.
Kongbu's original plan was to do nothing, wait quietly, and let the Raptors get Billups at a low price like they would under normal circumstances.
Now that something like Christie has happened, the Raptors may not have a decent point guard in the future, making Combe even more hungry for Billups.
However, Kongbu also knew that this matter could not be rushed.
After all, Billups's case hasn't come to light yet, so there's no reason for Greencaps to sell a No. 3 pick who just played two games at a low price.
Even if Kongbu takes Christie to seek a deal, it is very likely that he will be rejected.
"Now is not a good time to replace Billups, who should I replace him with?"
Kongbu frowned and continued to think.
I thought about this for several hours, but in the end I couldn't think of a suitable trading target.
The main reason is that there are very few point guards in the league today that Combo can take a liking to. After counting, there are only Stockton, Glove Payton, and Kidd.
With Christie's price, it is impossible to exchange for these people. It's just an egg fart, there is no way.
"The point guard is definitely hopeless, so we have to change to a big man."
"Billups is already in the bag anyway, I just need to wait patiently."
Kongbu thought to himself.
The Raptors not only lack point guards, they also lack interior linemen. Facts have proved that Jones is really embarrassing.
Since he wants to trade insiders, Kongbu doesn't need to waste so many brain cells.
The only trade target that can be traded and made profitable is Jermaine O'Neal, who is currently playing for the Trail Blazers.
Last season O'Brien averaged about 10 minutes per game. This season the Trail Blazers have played three games. Even though the head coach was changed from Carlesimo to Sr. Dunleavy, O'Brien is still not taken seriously.
Xiao Ao's current position in the team is actually quite embarrassing.
With a height of 211 centimeters, he seems to be able to play at the fourth or fifth positions.
But the fourth position in the Trail Blazers lineup is Rasheed Wallace. How can a newcomer like O'O replace Rasheed who has already made a splash.
As for playing the fifth position, Xiao Ao has an extremely fatal flaw.
That means the strength is too low.
Big Ben's bench press is said to be about 200 kilograms, while Xiao Ao's is only 120 kilograms.
The difference here is not just a tiny bit, even Tracy McGrady's bench press can reach 120 kilograms.
For the position of center, it doesn't mean that a strong player will be strong, but without strong force, it will definitely not work.
So theoretically speaking, Xiao Ou cannot play center at all.
This is the reason why the Blazers have been hiding Ou in hiding. Unless Rasheed is reimbursed for the season, Ou will never be able to make a difference in the Trail Blazers.
Combs asked for the phone number of Blazers coach and general manager Dunleavy Sr. from assistant coach Newman.
"Huh? What? You're going to sell Doug to us?"
After Old Dunleavy answered the phone, he was in disbelief.
The Trail Blazers currently have former Nets great Kenny Anderson at the first position, and Isiah Lederer, the former Timberwolves scoring champion, at the second position.
Rasheed at No. 4 and Sabonis at No. 5.
There is something good in all four positions, but the third position is the weak point.
If they can get the defensive hero Christie, the Blazers' lineup will become perfect, and at least the lineup's combat effectiveness will be improved to a higher level.
"Kong, what do you want to change?"
Old Dunleavy couldn't wait to ask.
"Rashid, our interior lacks offensive firepower, and we really need Rashid's offense."
Kombu didn't get straight to the point this time like he did in previous drafts.
At first, it was because the task was time-limited and Kongbu didn't want to waste time. Now that he has more time, he can negotiate well with the Trail Blazers.
Old Dunleavy was at a loss for words, he knew there would be no pie in the sky.
They really wanted Christie, but they weren't stupid enough to trade Rasheed.
"Man, you know this is impossible, Rasheed is an All-Star player, your offer is unrealistic."
"Why don't you consider Jermaine in our team? This young man has unlimited potential and explosive offensive talent. He is very suitable for your Raptors."
"I can guarantee that this little guy will definitely become a superstar in the future!"
In order to get his favorite Christie, old Dunleavy was ashamed.
Chapter completed!