The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 201 - 137 Whether We Can Turn the Tables Depends on Another Huaxia Person

Chapter 201: Chapter 137 Whether We Can Turn the Tables Depends on Another Huaxia Person

Su Wan had said what he needed to say and hadn’t spoken to Yao Ming about the matter since then. ƒгeewebnovёl_com

On July 18th, Su Wan returned to Indiana with the championship title of the Asian Championship and 280,000 zone points.

He had raised his Potential Value for explosive power and Core Strength to 90 points.

The remaining thirty or forty thousand points wouldn’t add much even if used to enhance his Physical fitness, so he poured it all into his three-point shot.

The Potential Value for his three-point shot increased from 62 to 70 points.

This set the direction for his training regimen for the summer.

He planned to focus primarily on improving his own Physical fitness, strength, and explosiveness, then use the remaining offseason to practice mid-range shooting and enhance his three-point shot.

At the very least, he couldn’t miss those wide-open three-point shots anymore.

It may seem like a minor improvement, but the effect it presented on the court was different,

especially since his Breakthrough and mid-range shooting were already quite good.

During his absence, the NBA had also opened its free agency market.

Unlike the huge shake-ups last summer, with Los Angeles’ "OK" disbanding and Houston forming the "New OK" duo, this summer was much quieter. The only big name on the free market, Ray Allen, decisively re-signed with the SuperSonic Team on July 1st for a five-year, 80 million contract.

Last season’s "dark horse," the Phoenix Suns, did the same as before and let go of "Single King" Joe Johnson.

It wasn’t surprising. Even though the Suns reached the Western Conference Finals last year without renewing Johnson’s contract, this time they were eliminated in the semi-finals, so a renewal was even less likely.

Of course, the offer of a five-year, 70-million-dollar deal from the Hawks was beyond what the Suns could afford.

Eventually, the Suns conducted a sign-and-trade, sending Joe Johnson out and bringing back Boris Dior and a draft pick.

Hmm...

That was the original trade.

This time, Larry Bird and the Pacers were involved in a "three-way trade."

Stephen Jackson, who had requested a transfer, took Boris Dior’s place and went to the Suns, while Dior, the "French Magician," came to Indiana. Moreover, Bird also acquired a first-round pick from the Hawks for next year.

This was made possible by the Pacers’ championship last season, making Stephen Jackson a "championship piece" in two cities, which was an irresistible lure for the Suns, who had a strong regular season and wanted to go further in the playoffs.

After finalizing this trade, Larry Bird didn’t forget the player Su Wan wanted and made a call to Danny Ferry.

The Cavaliers’ general manager initially prepared himself to drive a hard bargain.

It turns out that trading Su and getting two first-round picks plus a second-round pick was still a loss.

But as soon as he heard that Calderon was the player Bird wanted, he instantly lost the urge to drive the price up.

The Spaniard was considered a "negative asset" to the current Cavaliers, quite simply because, as someone once labeled as "Su Wan’s man," LeBron James didn’t like him.

Moreover, Paul Silas, who initially discovered his tactical ability, was quickly removed from his position, and Brandon Malone, the "midseason" assistant, had no say in the team. It was impossible to think that he could put Calderon in a starting position.

As the delays continued, Calderon became completely marginalized on the Cavaliers’ team.

Ferry had long intended to clear him out.

But recently, he had been busy trying to renew Big Z’s contract, competing with the Bucks for Michael Red, and with the Wizards for Larry Hughes, and scouting for a new head coach for LeBron—there was simply too much to do.

However, as someone who had been burned by Bird once before, Danny Ferri maintained a cautious attitude until Bird mentioned Calderon was the person Su Wan wanted. Only then did he promptly agree.

First loves are like that.

When Calderon learned he was traded to the Pacers, he was very happy; he was finally escaping the mire of the Cavaliers’ team. He made a call to Su Wan right away.

Su Wan didn’t expect Larry Bird to settle the matter so quickly.

Following that, the Pacers, radiating the charm of defending champions, signed veteran Madman—Nick Van Exel—with a minimum salary of $750,000, as he actively chose to join them.

After several deals, and the addition of this year’s second-round pick Turiaf, the Pacers’ roster for the new season already stood at 13 players:

"Point Guards: Tinsley, Calderon, Mad Fan;

Shooting Guards: Su Wan, Fred Jones;

Small Forwards: Ron Artest, Samaki Walker;

Power Forwards: Little O’Neal, Dior, David Harrison, Ronny Turiaf;

Centers: Jeff Foster, David Harrison;"

Like all championship teams, the Pacers’ off-season trades weren’t easy.

General managers of other teams didn’t want to strengthen Indiana for a repeat championship. Even if they had good resources, they wouldn’t send them to the Pacers.

From Su Wan’s perspective, the biggest off-season acquisition was Dior, the "versatile forward," who would greatly reinforce the Pacers’ strategic resources.

To the outside world, he was just sophomoric and green.

Even so, it was for him that Larry Bird traded away the quality wing player Stephen Jackson.

Of course, Jackson, who wanted out, had to be dealt with swiftly—"cutting through the mess" quickly to prevent any trouble.

Still, the Pacers had strengthened their court organization abilities, added more shooting options from outside, and gained some chaotic fighting capability on their bench.

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