LeBron James, your house got robbed.

Chapter 128 The Mastermind

Chen Shuo immediately thought of Bosh.

As the player with the worst stats among the Big Three, Bosh has been the target of overwhelming criticism recently, making trading him a logical move in the eyes of fans.

Chen Shuo was also able to see the other dark hand behind the public opinion on the South Coast.

Pat Riley has been operating in Miami for many years and has the power to turn Miami journalists against him; the one-sided media coverage is precisely for the purpose of the deal.

The breakup of the Big Three is now a foregone conclusion, and the Heat's morale has been completely shattered.

Even the idea of ​​playing for another year is impossible.

Chen Shuo continued to think about this matter, and stopped wielding the knife he was about to use on the cod.

Negative public opinion can also significantly reduce Bosh's trading value.

Riley couldn't have been unaware of something like this.

Chen Shuo's eyes hardened, and he blurted out instinctively:

"Magic"

Jason looked up at him.

Chen Shuo's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Riley's trade target should be the Orlando Magic."

Jason asked curiously, "Why do you call it magic?"

Chen Shuo could only offer a simple explanation of his guess.

"Public opinion is very unfavorable regarding Bosh's trade value."

"The only exception is the Orlando Magic."

"Bosh's performance as the primary scorer was outstanding in the first round of the playoffs between the Heat and the Magic."

Jason hesitated for a moment, then spread his hands: "Chen, are you saying that Riley was already preparing to trade Bosh in the first round of the playoffs?"

"But at that time, this four-team trade hadn't happened yet—"

Jason stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

Chen Shuo's eyes were serious.

"That's right, everything has a traceable pattern."

"Howard had made it clear from the start that he would no longer play for the Magic, and the Heat didn't have much of a chance against the Cavaliers at the time."

"Riley has ample motivation to prepare for both possibilities."

As soon as Chen Shuo spoke, he remembered Riley's pledge before the Eastern Conference Finals that if they lost, the team would be dismantled.

Was this also part of Riley's calculations?

Who exactly is Riley's target?

Howard has probably been brainwashed by Los Angeles.

Little Shaq and Iguodala also don't quite fit the Heat's style.

"You are indeed the same kind of people."

"I'm already looking forward to this deal. Let's see what other options Riley has up his sleeve."

Chen Shuo unconsciously tightened his grip on the knife and fork.

Whatever trade the Heat make, it will inevitably be aimed at the Cavaliers' system.

The roles of offense and defense have been reversed.

Dinner is over.

Chen Shuo declined the magician's further invitations.

"I've taken on a role in a reality TV show."

"Right on Calabasas Boulevard —"

Before he could finish listening, Jason laughed and said, "I know, the Kardashians. They're celebrities in Los Angeles."

"I'll have the driver take you there."

"Leave that little guy to me, you can go and have fun for two days."

Jason had a wicked grin on his face, as if he were an old man.

Chen Shuo was helpless.

Why doesn't anyone believe he was really doing it for work?

Chen Shuo spent the entire journey trying to guess Riley's thoughts.

Being passive is not a pleasant feeling.

Chen Shuo considered that this deal might bring in a new team.

Love is actually the key to breaking the deadlock for this Heat team.

He's not like Bosh, an inside player who can occasionally hit a few three-pointers. This season, three-pointers have become Love's regular weapon, and it's not a problem for him to throw out five or six in a game.

Last season, Love had his best season, averaging 26 points and 13.3 rebounds per game with a three-point shooting percentage of nearly 4%.

With rebounding, spacing, and fast break passing all in one go, Kevin Love is probably the only player in the league right now.

The problem is that the Timberwolves have no incentive to trade Love.

This is what 2012 was like.

23-year-old Love has just finished his rookie season and is still some distance from his peak.

Bosh is simply not enough to impress the Timberwolves.

Chen Shuo's mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Until palm trees, neatly trimmed lawns, and sparse, exquisite lights appeared outside the car window.

Calabasas appears to be an extremely closed and private community.

After passing through a tree-lined avenue, the car stopped at a Mediterranean-style villa, with tropical trees everywhere and extensive use of stone.

As soon as Chen Shuo got out of the car, he saw the tall figure under the tree.

He came towards us with a kind, simple smile.

Congratulations on doing something amazing.

"Hey Lamar, how's it feeling back in Los Angeles?"

Odom, dressed in a cool black tracksuit, immediately gave Chen Shuo a warm bear hug.

"I absolutely love this place."

"I will get back into form here."

Chen Shuo patted Odom on the shoulder.

Everyone experiences low points.

Odom's dark circles, combined with his physique, make him look like a gangster who has just been out partying.

As he led Chen Shuo inside, he carefully reminded him, "I really didn't expect you to participate in the program."

"There are several camera positions shooting as soon as you enter through the main gate."

"Relax, bro, they'll cut out the parts that can't be broadcast in post-production."

Chen Shuo suddenly remembered something for some reason.

Later, at a Clippers press conference, Odom introduced himself to the media, saying, "I am Lamar Odom from the Los Angeles Lakers."

Odom is clearly a sensitive and emotional person, perhaps due to his experience of losing his mother at the age of 12 and being raised by his grandmother alone.

This has made him prone to emotional breakdowns, which is why he felt deeply betrayed after learning that he was used as a bargaining chip in the trade for Paul.

The villa's lobby is quite spacious, making it ideal for taking photos.

As soon as Chen Shuo entered, the camera was pointed at him, followed by an exaggerated greeting.

The Kardashian sisters took turns introducing themselves, and finally, the male head of the household, Bruce Jenner, appeared.

"Bigman, I always hear your story on TV."

Welcome to the team.

At this point, Chen Shuo had basically completed more than half of his mission.

As for the rest, we estimate we'll have to wait until tomorrow's filming.

The Kardashian family quickly descended into a dramatic feud.

The topic was roughly about whether or not to go to New York.

Khloé Kardashian said she would accompany Odom during training and help him handle everything so that he could get back into shape for the new season.

Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian felt this was just an excuse.

Chen Shuo turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Is there a script for this?"

Odom glanced at the Kardashian sisters, who were on the verge of a physical fight.

"I hope so."

"But unfortunately, this is their current situation; things tend to be a bit exaggerated in front of the camera."

"I'm used to this."

Hearing the words "bitch" and "slut," Chen Shuo shook his head slightly and continued chatting with Odom: "Lamar, have you started training yet?"

"It just started recently; we moved back to Los Angeles from Texas a few days ago."

"Moving is really troublesome. I told Kohler not to come with me, but she always insists that the family should stay together."

"There are open spaces everywhere here. We picked a good spot and practice for 6 hours every day."

"My trainer Wayne is helping me get back into shape."

Odom glanced at Khloe, who had already gotten up and started tearing him apart.

"Khloé always trained with me."

"She is a good wife."

Chen Shuo nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

It's true that the Kardashian family has always relied on male traffic.

Lamar Odom, as the Lakers' most beloved player, has a smooth playing style and high popularity, which perfectly matches the Kardashian family's goals.

But Odom and Khloe are definitely a true couple.

After Odom overdosed and fell into a coma, Khloe, who had already filed for divorce, returned to Odom's side without hesitation to take care of him, which saved his life.

This was more than enough kindness shown to Odom.

"Buzzing—"

Chen Shuo looked down at his phone.

Grant's phone call.

This timing most likely indicates that Riley has officially made his move.

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