Soul of the Golden State

Chapter 187
This tortuous three-point contest came to an end with Bird's words. While celebrating Li Weisi, people began to look forward to the next slam dunk contest.

There is no way, the popularity of the three-point contest nowadays cannot be compared with the slam dunk contest at all. People at this time are not like 30 years later, they are tired of watching the slam dunk contest, and they are still looking forward to the slam dunk contest.

In the end, as Jordan staged the classic slam dunk from the free throw line to pay tribute to Dr. J, the final champion of the slam dunk contest was born (in fact, this slam dunk was a semi-final action, not Jordan's last action).

To be honest, tonight's slam dunk contest still disappointed the fans, because the duel between Wilkins and Jordan, the "essence of human movies" that people hoped to be staged, was not staged.

Although there are many stars among the players participating in this competition, such as "Glider" Drexler and Tom Chambers, overall, compared to Li Weisi's victory over the last triple-double king Bird, Jordan's dunk king is somewhat skilled. Overwhelming heroes, lacking some legend and topicality.

However, compared to those later dunk kings whose names were almost unknown, this slam dunk contest is still very classic. After all, this is the beginning of Jordan's apotheosis.

After the first day of the game, people have higher expectations for the second day of the All-Star Game.

This year's East and West All-Star lineup can be described as star-studded. In addition to the fans' votes for the East and West starters, the bench lineup is also star-studded.

Eastern Conference All-Star bench: Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbier, Kevin McHale, Charles Barkley, Jeff Malone, Patrick Ewing and Maurice Cheeks.

West All-Star Subs: Moses Malone, Kareem Kareem, Alvin Robertson, Mark Aguirre, Rolando Blackman, Alex English and Walter David s.

In the starting list, Sampson withdrew from the All-Star due to injury, and his starter was replaced by Seattle local star Tom Chambers, and the rest of the list remained unchanged.

This All-Star is quite special, there has been a situation of alternation between the old and the new. Although most of the stars are the mainstay of the NBA for many years, a group of new-generation players have emerged. Not only entered the All-Star, but also Entered the starting lineup, with a large number of popularity, such as: Jordan, Olajuwon, Li Weisi, Ewing and so on.

In the evening, in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, a grand NBA All-Star Party was held. The stars, owners, and league executives all gathered here. A feast of trades between teams.

Seeing that the NBA trade deadline is getting closer and closer, the managers of the major teams have turned into courtesans, shuttled through the entire hall, looking for a suitable trade.

The NBA's trade deadline is set on the 16th Thursday after the start of each season. After the trade deadline, the league will calculate the team's total salary for the season based on the team's latest lineup on the deadline day. Teams will be subject to a luxury tax.

Compared with other active general managers, Warriors general manager Attles seems very quiet. Although he is also chatting with other team managers, he doesn't talk about transactions at all.

It’s not that there are no teams asking him about their intentions. Price, Hornacek, etc. have received offers, but Attles has little interest. Over time, everyone else knows that Attles has no intention of trading. .

"Really don't think about it? Price and West's positions overlap, so there is no room for him to play?" Bulls general manager Klaus wanted to say something, but unfortunately, Attles didn't accept the move at all.

"No, we have no idea of ​​trading him for the time being." Attles shook his head.

"Oh, well, if you change your mind at that time, remember to contact me!" Klaus turned his head step by step, and left reluctantly.

After sending Klaus away, Attles turned around and entered a box. In the box, not only Frank, Nelson, but also Jazz head coach Frank Layden were sitting.

As the core figure in the management of the Jazz, he entered the Jazz as the general manager in 79 and the head coach in 81. It can be said that as long as he decides who to replace, the Jazz will replace whoever he is. He is the one who makes the final decision for the Jazz.

"How are you thinking, Coach Layden, I actually didn't force you. You also know that the current lineup of our Warriors is very stable and the results are not bad. In fact, we are not in a hurry to make any trades. The reason why I proposed it today is entirely For future consideration." Frank slumped on the sofa carelessly, holding a glass of red wine, taking a few sips from time to time, without any elegance.

Regarding Frank's question, Raiden's face was a little ugly, and he hesitated: "Frank, Dell is an important rotation player for us, not to mention that he is the first round pick of this year and an important member of our long-term plan. Conditions, we will not trade him."

Frank resisted the urge to roll his eyes at Raiden's statement.

long term plan?Are you fooling around?If he was your long-term plan, would you trade him at the end of the season?A shooting guard who averaged 4.9 points per game, would you value it so much?It's really sitting on the ground and raising the price, the lion opened his mouth.

"Coach Layden, I came here with sincerity. You have almost assembled a table of mahjong in the back line. With Griffith and Bob Hansen, how can there be a position for Dell? What's more, we give Teague is definitely a better immediate combat power, and it can also help you go further in the playoffs, so why not do it?"

Although Frank looked down on Leiden's pretentiousness, he still explained to Leiden patiently. After all, isn't it just asking for a lot of money and paying back the money in such a transaction?
What's more, if he proposed it first, wouldn't he be slaughtered?

"But Dale is young. He has enough potential. I believe Frank, you also proposed this deal because of his potential, right?" Layden stroked his black-rimmed glasses and asked further.

"No no no, what potential does he have, we mainly see his shooting ability, you know, I like to collect some marksmen, because I want to develop a new set of tactics with Nelson, but it is not very Dell can't.

What's more, for his positioning, our conclusion is that he is a rotation player in the end, and it is not worth the price we paid. If Coach Layden is still not satisfied with my proposal, then I can only say that this deal is over. void. While speaking, Frank gave Attles a wink, and the latter immediately came to his senses.

"Frank, several general managers came to talk to me just now, please come and see me later."

"OK, then I'll go with you first, sorry Coach Layden, then you think about it first, I'll go out first!" Frank apologized to Layden, and then acted immediately.

Seeing this scene, regardless of whether it was true or not, Leiden quickly stood up and stopped him: "Don't worry, don't worry, Frank, aren't we discussing this? Otherwise, let's talk again, maybe I will agree! "

(End of this chapter)