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Glenn continued to look at the information of the second person, who was still an unknown person. "Mark Jackson? Center?"

"He has no NBA experience, but he has a strong physique. He can be used as a meat shield in the playoffs, replacing Cato. He played very well in the summer league, can attack in the low post, and can make mid-range shots in the open. Don't hesitate, this guy must be signed. ." Yang Rui smiled.

Seeing this name, Glenn first thought of the Pacers point guard. Yang Rui was talking about the center. He is 2o8cm tall and weighs 122 kilograms. He was selected by the Warriors with the ninth overall pick in the second round of 1997.

Mark Jackson was unlucky. He was seriously injured in the 1997 Summer League, and nothing happened after that. The Warriors felt that he was already 22 years old and did not have much potential to tap. He also had injury risks, so they did not sign him.

After that, he played in the lower leagues and was in good shape. In 1998, he wanted to find a job in the NBA but encountered a lockout, so he could only continue playing in the lower leagues. Then he suffered an injury. In the summer of 1999, he was recuperating from his injury, and no one was interested in him.

In Yang Rui's previous life, a healthy Jackson participated in the preseason on behalf of the Warriors in the 200-201 season, and finally got a contract with his outstanding performance.

He only appeared in the second half of the season. Three players on the team were absent due to injuries, and no one was available inside. At the age of 26, he was not expected to play an amazing rookie season. Since joining the team, he has averaged 18.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, with a field goal percentage of 55.9 and a free throw percentage of 83.3. He has become the best player in the NBA. Rookie contender.

Unfortunately, he only played 48 games and had poor statistics as a substitute. In the end, he failed to compete with Grizzlies forward Mike Miller who had 11.9 points, 4 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

Yang Rui doesn't want to let go of this "Crazy Jay". Although he has injury risks, he is capable of playing. He has played center in both the Warriors and 76ers. As long as his playing time is controlled, his health should be guaranteed.

Glenn Gruward didn't talk nonsense and expressed his willingness to sign Mark Jackson. The team's requirements for Yang Rui are unconditionally met. This is the treatment a hero deserves.

If Yang Rui insists on keeping Cato and Christie,

Even though the boss feels uncomfortable, he might agree to it in order to defend his title, but of course that would be detrimental to everyone.

The third person was another unfamiliar insider, whom Glenn had no impression of at all. His name was Mark Blount.

He is 213cm tall and weighs 1o2 kilograms. He was drafted with the 26th pick in the second round of 1997, but failed to get a contract. In the 1997-98 season, he played in the American CBA League. On January 22, 1999, he signed a short-term contract with the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent. He was waived by the Clippers two days after training and failed to appear on the court.

He had good statistics in the lower leagues last season, so scouts have collected data, but it's just not detailed enough.

Yang Rui knows that Blount has potential and fits the Raptors system. He has a good mid-range shot, but his shortcoming is that he is too soft. He basically cannot enter the three-second zone on the offensive end. He cannot handle people on the defensive end. His ability to control rebounds is poor. He can only help defend and block shots. He averaged 12.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game at his peak.

Blount's style is similar to "Snake Man" Mickey Moore, and his tactical effect is obvious. For this reason, he signed a six-year long-term contract of 42 million yuan with the Celtics in 2004. Although it was later called a garbage contract, that was because he stopped working hard and became slack on defense.

As soon as Glenn saw that this man could hit the field goal, he knew that he was replacing Detrev and there was nothing wrong with him.

Only the last person recommended by Yang Rui, Glenn, raised objections. "Jerry, are you sure you want Matt Halprin? He was seriously injured after playing 4 games last season. He has a serious ankle injury risk. He may not be able to play after he was signed. He still has two years left on his rookie contract. We have to find him. A capable small forward will do."

In Glenn's view, neither veteran Mario Elie nor Halprin are up to par, and the swingman position is much weaker than last season.

In order to make up for the weaknesses, the management is willing to spend money, and it is still affordable to poach individuals for around 3 million yuan.

But Yang Rui doesn't want to spend high salaries to bring in capable veterans, especially those who in his impression will soon decline. If the veteran comes and is not willing to be a substitute, it will also affect the training of Michael Reed.

Yang Rui plans to let Reid compete for Rookie of the Year. This class lacks talent. If Reid is given 25 minutes of performance time in the regular season, he will probably have better data than Mike Miller.

Yang Rui smiled and said: "I was very impressed by Halprin when we played against the Magic. He is a tough guy who comes from a football family and will never be defeated by injuries so easily. Just because he didn't play last season, we Only then can the transaction be successful without having to pay a big price.”

Halprin was selected by the Magic with the 15th overall pick in 1998 and was selected to the All-Rookie Team in the shortened season. Because he was seriously injured last season, there is a serious injury risk. In Yang Rui's previous life, the Magic traded him to the Cavaliers and only changed him. A second-round pick in 2001.

Now only Yang Rui in the league knows that Halprin can overcome injuries. He has been seriously injured four times and recovered well the first three times. It was not until 2009 that he chose to retire due to serious knee injuries.

Had it not been for serious injuries in the second and third seasons of his career, Halprin might have become an All-Star. Even so, he just joined the Jazz in the 2002-03 season and averaged 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 51.1 and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.3.

As long as he stays healthy, Halprin will be the Raptors' best deal this summer, and he's definitely a steal!

"Are you sure you want to trade him?" Glenn sighed.

"Definitely, I will limit his playing time. Ensuring efficiency in a short period of time can help the team. I regard him as a championship puzzle piece. It doesn't require a lot of chips. Next year's second-round pick plus some cash should be enough." Yang Rui smiled.

The Raptors' second-round pick cannot be higher, and the Magic may not be as happy as they promised the Cavaliers.

"Okay, I'll contact the Magic Manager. If there are too many demands, let's discuss it again."

The next day, Yang Rui received a call from Glenn at home and got the good news that all four of them could join the Raptors. This is normal. Except for veteran Mario, the other three are not favored.

Mario Eli signed a one-year veteran contract. He has a championship ring and has no regrets in his career. He just feels that he can still play and wants to last another year.

Halprin's trading chip is a second round plus 600,000 in cash, which is equivalent to giving away the Raptors for free.

At Yang Rui's request, Glenn directly signed a two-year base salary with Mark Jackson, with the second year being a team option. This player is stronger, and Yang Rui is afraid that he will be poached by other teams after one year of playing, which will be a huge loss.

Mark Blount still needs to be observed. He will play in the preseason on behalf of the Raptors and decide whether to sign based on his performance. If his performance is average, at most he will sign a non-guaranteed basic salary and can be waived at any time in the middle of the season.

This is done because the Raptors only have two point guards, Curry's cameo effect is not good, Boykins is too short, and they need to find someone to play in the preseason on the outside. The last spot may also sign a point guard to strengthen the outside. The bench is deep, so if the team encounters an injury, they can step in to help.

At this point, the Raptors' lineup for the new season is basically determined, and fourteen people will definitely stay.

Center: Kevin Willis, Brad Miller, Jerome James, Mark Jackson.

Power forwards: Jermaine O'Neal, Jumaine Jones.

Small forwards: Matt Halprin, Mario Elie, Ryan Bowen.

Shooting guards: Vince Carter, Michael Reid, Dell Curry.

Point guard: Earl Boykins, Chauncey Billups.

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