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The Eagles have a very useless player, who is 203cm tall and weighs 106kg. He was selected with the 21st pick in the first round of 2003. He is said to be able to play any position, but he seems to be unable to play any position.

When he was drafted, the template was Lamar Odom, nicknamed the "French Magician" and the best Diao in the league. When he signed, the contract said "Diao" and his name was Boris - Dior.

Last season, Hawks head coach Terry Stotts wanted to develop Diaw, allowing him to play 76 games at the small forward position and start 37 games. As a result, his performance was very disappointing. He was like a pseudo-starter. He averaged 25.3 minutes per game and scored 4.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists. It is difficult to guess his position by looking at the data.

He averaged 4.1 shots per game, made 1.8, shot 44.7% from the field, and made 23.1% from three-point range. He took 26 shots in total and made 6 shots. The free throw percentage was 60.2%, and 56 of 93 shots were equally bad.

Now the Hawks management has basically given up hope on this guy. His offensive ability with the ball is poor. The coach arranged for him to attract defense at fixed points. His shooting is also very poor. He seems to be afraid to take shots and is not sure about open three-pointers.

Manager Mitch Kupchak looked at the information sent by the beautiful Lakers scout Bonnie Jill Laughlin, and thought: "No, how about exchanging George for this product?"

Bonnie also couldn't believe it: "Mitch, if we trade like this, I think the Lakers will suffer a huge loss."

Kupchak sighed and smiled bitterly: "But this is the person Jerry was talking about, and he said that as long as the Hawks are willing to take a second-round pick, we can trade and George must be cleared out. He is very important to us. Last season's starting small forward used the word cleanup, and I really wonder how George offended him."

"The Hawks are definitely willing to change. They selected Childress, and there is no room for Diaw in the team." Bonnie paused and smiled: "I probably guessed what Jerry was thinking. He wanted to use Diaw. Power forward, interior support, just like he did with Jordan when he was with the Wizards."

"Change it. Even if George stays, he won't be reused." Kupchak nodded.

Not only can George not be reused, in Yang Rui's view, he is just a simple-minded, four-developed guy who will only be a marginal member of the team and not as potential as Luke Walton, although Walton's physical fitness is not good. , but his golf quotient is very high.

Kupchak contacted Hawks manager Chris Grant and expressed his intention to trade. Only twenty minutes later, the Eagles called back and agreed to the deal.

This speed proves that the Eagles are eager to send Diaw away, and there is no need to hold a meeting to discuss it. Everyone feels that he has no potential to be tapped, and his playing style makes people speechless.

At this time, no one could have imagined what an outstanding point forward Diaw was.

In Yang Rui's previous life, the Suns signed and traded Joe Johnson to the Hawks in exchange for Boris Diaw, two future first-round picks and an additional compensation of $4.9 million. Joe Johnson's contract was for 5 years. 70 million.

The purpose of this trade to the Suns is to free up salary space. The team already has three stars: Stoudemire, Nash, and Marion. They have offered Joe Johnson a big contract extension. It will be difficult to renew Stoudemire in the coming year. .

Dior is just an extra with no data. To everyone's surprise, he broke out as soon as he arrived in the Suns. He started 70 games, averaged 35.5 minutes per game, scored 13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 1 block. His shooting percentage was as high as 52.6%, and his free throw percentage also increased. To 73.1%, he is completely different from when he was with the Hawks.

In the 05-06 season, Diaw successfully won the Most Improved Player Award.

Diaw's outbreak is no coincidence, because Stoudemire had minimally invasive surgery and was reimbursed for the season. The Suns have too few available players inside. Curt Thomas, who is 206cm tall, is the center, and Marion and Diaw play forward, so their positions are unclear.

When Thomas came off the court, Diaw was even forced to play center. D'Antoni played awkwardly, stimulating Diaw's potential.

Since then, Diaw's position introduction on major sports websites has changed to positions 4 and 5, which means he mainly plays power forward and center. When he first entered the league, the website introduced him to position 123.

That's how he plays. As his name suggests, he is the only person in the league who can really play five positions, not Odom and Garnett. Those two are too tall and playing point guard is a joke.

Diaw is good at supporting and running without the ball. When Nash comes off the court, he is the offensive hub of the Suns. He can also ensure scoring efficiency by relying on high mid-range shots and misplaced hook shots.

In the 2006-2007 season, Stoudemire returned from injury, and Diaw could only serve as a substitute. The Suns focused on running and gunning and pick-and-rolls. The task of cutting air became Stoudemire and Marion. Diaw's data immediately dropped.

What the Lakers need is an inside line that can cut and support on the offensive end. Pull out and give up the inside space to Kobe, so the offensive efficiency will be higher. When defending, Diaw is a perimeter player, has strong mobility, and can complete the task of guarding the pick-and-roll.

Odom is 208cm tall and weighs 104 kilograms. He was also an outside player when he first entered the league. He is very mobile. No matter who partners with Yao Ming, he is very suitable.

If the Hawks don't let Diaw go, Yang Rui has Plan B, which is for the management to dig Hedo Turkoglu in the free market. Turkoglu is excellent at three-point range and can play as a point forward.

But one thing that is difficult to handle is that Turkoglu has just won the championship with the Spurs, has no shortage of rings, and wants a high salary.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Turkoglu won the Most Improved Player Award and averaged 19.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5 assists per game at his peak. However, in the two years when the Magic had the best statistics, he was actually the core of the tactics and needed to hold the ball and match Kobe's position. Overlapping would be a waste of talent to the Lakers.

On July 1, the free market opened, and the Lakers immediately announced a big deal.

Yao Ming joined the Lakers, and the Knicks received Rush, Medvedenko and next season's first-round pick.

Isiah Thomas said happily: "We have exchanged two outstanding role players, and the Knicks will be stronger next season. We all believe in Larry Brown. He will not be fired. In the summer, he will also lead the Dream The team went to the Athens Olympics, which is also people’s recognition of his strength.”

However, many New York fans posted online that they are ready to see the Knicks and Larry Brown get slapped in the face next season. The players Yang Rui is optimistic about cannot be incompetent.

The Chinese Internet was particularly lively that day, with fans posting to discuss the deal and celebrate Yao Ming's escape from the sea of ​​suffering. There was no need to look at Brown's face. People are optimistic about the partnership between Kobe and Yao Ming, and some predict that Yang Rui will sign with the Lakers.

Although the Lakers are rebuilding in the summer, the new lineup has not been determined, and they have not played a single game, the Chinese fans are all as excited as if they were on drugs. They can't help but be excited, after all, this is a "drug combination"!

After Yao Ming received the notice of physical examination, he immediately called Yang Rui. "Jerry, are you going to join the Lakers? Did you want them to trade me?"

Yang Rui smiled and said: "Of course, but don't tell me yet. I will be two days late before signing with the Lakers, and I have to complete two more transactions. It's just that it's hard for you, Kobe and Odom to win the championship. The Lakers still have important things to do next." trade."

"I won't say thank you for your kindness. From now on, I will listen to you in everything. I will practice how you ask me to practice." Yao Ming said with a smile.

"I will definitely arrange the tactics you are good at. Just prepare to be a star. Next season will definitely belong to the Lakers. I am also optimistic about your drug-addicted combination."

"Hahaha, I'll treat you to dinner when we get to Los Angeles!"