Combs was amused by old Dunleavy's shamelessness.

How thick-skinned do you have to be to praise Xiao Ao like this without conscience?

If he really thought Xiao Ao was so good, there was no way he could have kept Xiao Ao hidden.

However, from a God's perspective, Old Dunleavy is actually right. O'Brien's offensive talent is indeed overwhelming, and he will indeed be a first-line star in the future.

Ou in his prime was comparable to the three power forwards of Duncan, Garnett and Nowitzki. When these three were in their prime, Ou was selected to the All-NBA Team many times.

Kongbu asked for Rashid, but it was just a cover-up. In his mind, the value of Rashid, the roaring god, was actually not as good as Xiao Ao.

Rashid is a strange player.

It’s not that he has a weird personality, after all, there are so many thorns in the team now, one more is not too much, and one less is not a lot.

What's weird is his playing style.

He is a swingman dressed as a power forward.

This can be seen from the fact that his average shot position is 14.6 yards away from the basket.

Iverson's career average shooting distance per game is about 12.5, Kobe's is about 14, and James's is about 11.4. It can be seen that Rasheed is really more outside than outside players.

The Raptors currently have enough perimeter players on the team, and Kongbu hopes to add a serious inside player.

Xiao Ou is much more normal in this regard. The average shot distance per game is about 8.5, which is similar to Garnett.

In addition, O'Brien's defense and rebounding are significantly better than Rashid's.

After considering many factors, there is really no reason for Kongbu to choose Rasheed instead of O'Brien.

"Jermaine? He is indeed a nice young man."

"But Christie's value is much higher than him, so you must add a little more chips."

Kongbu got off the donkey along the slope and did not try to expose old Dunleavy.

Old Dunleavy's heart began to beat wildly. Hearing what Kongbu meant, did he really want to trade Christie for O'Neill?

If Christie only knows how to defend, the value will be greatly reduced.

The key is that this guy was able to average 15 points per game last season and has good three-point firepower.

After acquiring Christie, the Blazers' perimeter offensive and defensive strength will be improved.

"What chips do you want?"

Old Dunleavy asked in a deep voice.

"Your first-round pick next year, plus Jermaine, and then you can get Christie."

Kongbu said very simply.

The next year will be the 1998 draft, which will be a super draft year.

Among them are first-class stars such as King Notre Dame, Pierce, Carter, Bibby, etc., and there are also many omissions to be picked up in the lower picks.

In addition to O'Brien, the other players in the Trail Blazers lineup were also looked down upon by Kongbu, so they simply wanted a first-round pick to prepare for the 1998 draft.

Old Dunleavy fell silent.

He began to weigh the pros and cons of the deal.

Draft picks are the hope of every team, especially first-round picks. Generally, first-round picks will not be traded unless absolutely necessary or when they are sure to make a profit.

The Trail Blazers' record last season was fifth in the Western Conference, and their first-round pick was 18th overall.

If he can get Christie this season, Dunleavy Sr. will be very confident that he can take the Blazers' record to a higher level.

There is even a good chance of reaching the top three in the Western Conference.

As a result, next year's first-round pick should be No. 22.

The value of a first-round pick at this pick is much lower.

After a long silence, old Dunleavy finally spoke, "Okay, deal!"

"Man, happy working together!"

Kongbu responded: "Happy cooperation, Mr. Dunleavy, this is definitely a win-win deal."

This is definitely not a lie to old Dunleavy, but a real win-win situation.

The Raptors got O'Neill and a first-round pick that can be used to select strong rookies next year, while the Trail Blazers got Christie, who can improve their immediate combat effectiveness. It's a real win-win.

After the deal was concluded, Combs immediately called Thomas Sr. to inform him of the good news.

"Mr. Thomas, we have traded O'Neal!"

"O'Neal? God, am I not dreaming? This year's championship is ours!"

Old Thomas danced excitedly.

But only ten seconds later, he realized something was wrong.

O'Neal? Can Christie be replaced by O'Neal?

It is no exaggeration to say that if all the players in the Raptors' current lineup, plus all the draft picks that can be traded in the next five years, are packaged and traded with the Lakers, it is impossible to exchange for O'Neal.

"You really deserve to die!"

"Tell me the truth, did Boss Bitov ask you to piss me off so that you can save me my salary?"

Old Thomas was so angry that Kong Bu was itching his teeth.

"It's indeed O'Neal, just not Shaq, but Jermaine."

"Jermaine? Who is that?"

Thomas Sr. doesn't even know O'Brien, and there's nothing he can do about it. Thomas Sr. doesn't take it to heart at all when guys like O'Brien play in garbage time.

Kongbu informed Thomas Sr. of the deal with the Trail Blazers in detail.

As a result, old Thomas slapped his thigh on the other end of the phone and said it was a loss.

Christie was essentially the second-leading player of the Raptors last season, and the leading player was of course Stoudemire.

Now, with the second-in-command in charge, he has traded for a marginalized player who has been hidden away, plus a first-round pick that will definitely not be high in the draft. Of course, Thomas Sr. feels that he is at a loss.

"Don't worry, we will definitely not lose on this deal."

"Jermaine will become the best power forward in the league within a few months."

Kongbu said confidently.

If he had heard such words a few months ago, Old Thomas would have definitely scolded Kong Bu for being shameless.

But now that Ben and others have proven themselves, old Thomas can't help but not believe it.

The next morning, the Raptors and Trail Blazers held a joint press conference to announce the deal.

The outside world is very confused about this deal. It is obvious that the Raptors are in urgent need of point guards, so why did they sell their only point guard?

Ever since Kongbu took over as coach of the Raptors, this team seems to have a feud with the point guard.

First, he sold the little flying squirrel, and immediately sold the flying car in exchange for it, and now even Christie has been sold.

Christie left in a hurry, maybe because he felt too embarrassed, and went directly to Portland to report without saying hello.

O'Brien's actions were also very fast. On the day of the transaction, the Raptors came immediately without any delay.

Kongbu could understand Xiao Ao's mood. He had already hated that ghost place after being hidden in the snow for more than a year.

"My child, congratulations, your nightmare is over."

"The Blazers were blind. They hid a future super power forward, which is completely a crime."

"I may not promise you a position, but I can guarantee that I will give you at least thirty minutes of playing time per game."

When he first met Xiao Ao, Kong Bu immediately threw a ton of chicken soup at him.

Xiao Ao's eyes were red, this feeling of being recognized was so wonderful.

During his more than a year with the Trail Blazers, he became the target of bullying by veterans because he was too young.

If the team values ​​​​it, then it will be tolerated when being bullied. For example, Kobe is in the current situation with the Lakers. He is also being bullied, but he knows that this is only temporary.

Xiao Ao, on the other hand, couldn't see any hope at all and lived in a state of confusion every day.

Fortunately, those unbearable days are over.
Chapter completed!