Chapter 187: The lineup is strengthened and Battier joins!

As the top team in the Western Conference, the Suns naturally started recruiting new players.

First, they signed Smush Parker, who had been the starting point guard of the Lakers for two seasons, with a short ten-day contract.

Jim Jackson was traded from the Hornets and then sold by the Rockets.

……

After a busy day, Barbas is now ready to take a rest.

Aside from the Vince Carter-Hornets trade, he really hasn't found any very valuable trades.

However, Barbas also knows that no matter where Mourning goes next, or the Hornets' trade, or the Grizzlies who are rumored to be disbanding.

It could be the same as the trade that landed Rasheed Wallace in Detroit last season.

Affect the entire league's structure and even the ownership of the championship!

Just when Barbas was about to take a break.

A piece of news, a piece of news instantly refreshed on the computer screen.

After clicking it, Barbas' pupils shrank instantly.

“Are the Celtics and Grizzlies crazy!?”

Just as countless fans were discussing the trade between Carter and the Hornets, a trade instantly shocked the entire league.

The Celtics sent out: Marcus Banks, who was selected with the 03th pick in the first round of 2005, backup power forward Walter McCarty, backup guard Fred Hoiberg traded from the Timberwolves, the 2007 first-round pick, the 2006 first-round pick (top picks), the second-round pick and some cash.

Grizzlies send out: Shane Battier and Dahntay Jones.

It cannot be said that Marcus Banks is completely useless, but he has indeed had no playing time for the Celtics this season.

His current state is equivalent to having half of the lottery ticket scratched off.

The word thank you has appeared.

As for whether to say thank you for your patronage or thank you for waiting, it’s hard to say.

Although Battier's performance in the NBA was not as dazzling as that in the NCAA, he is still considered a top defender in the league.

It is impossible to get this kind of player without two first-round picks.

The first-round pick that the Celtics previously traded to the Hawks was protected in the top 15, and this trade to the Grizzlies was a top 15 pick.

It's like selling a first-round pick to two teams.

Jones is one of the extras in this deal.
In the original history, Jones was also one of the culprits who beat Paul 58 times.

Rough and fierce defense is the foundation of his foothold in the league.

In addition to this incident, what impressed the fans most was of course the fact that he tripped Kobe.

After the completion of this transaction, the Celtics' perimeter defense can be said to have been improved by more than one level.

It is precisely because of this that many fans criticized the Grizzlies management.

"The Celtics' backcourt defense is poor, otherwise they wouldn't have created the Death Five. The Grizzlies are really good guys!"

"Is the Grizzlies management crazy? Sending out Battier wasn't enough, they also gave Jones."

"This is a shady deal! The alliance needs to investigate this deal. Why did it happen?"

"Aren't the Grizzlies management members famous Lakers players? Why would they help the Celtics strengthen their team?"

"I am the only one who cares. The Grizzlies sent away their main players. Is this the rhythm of rebuilding?"

"..."

In fact, if we put aside the identity of the Lakers legend LOGO man, this is actually just a one-step transaction.

The Celtics had traded with the Grizzlies before, and Perkins came to the Celtics as a trade with the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies really didn't want to trade, but they saw that there was no possibility of making the playoffs this season.

After discussing with the management, LOGO Man decided to let the business run its course while hoarding assets for reinforcement, waiting to make plans for the future.

It can be said that, except for the wife of the owner and a few players, the Grizzlies today are basically on the shelf.

While fans are discussing this deal, the media is naturally unwilling to be left out.

Barkley made a picture directly in the studio.

The above is the figures of Okur, Dio, Pierce, Lin Yu and Battier. At the same time, the text reads: Who can defeat the Celtics' ultimate death five?

After Battier's arrival, the back line no longer has to rely solely on Tony even when facing a top guard like Kobe.

Although Tony's defense is excellent, he is still young after all.

And Tony's shooting is not that good, so Battier can just shoot directly when he meets a short guard.

Battier's three-point shooting percentage this season is 39.5%.

If he really switches defense against a short guard in the NBA, it will be difficult for the opponent to interfere.

Miami.

The Heat's general manager, 'magician' Pat Riley, looked at the Celtics' death five and frowned involuntarily.

It was indeed he who proposed the concept of future basketball.

But he never expected that basketball would become his rival in the future!

The Celtics, Pistons, Heat and Pacers are currently the top tier in the Eastern Conference.

The Wizards, Bulls, 76ers and other teams behind them have a clear record gap with these four teams.

If nothing unexpected happens, these four strong teams will definitely maintain their top four positions at the end of the season.

As long as there is no upset, the Celtics will definitely meet the Heat or other teams in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

"If I really meet the Celtics in the playoffs, how should I deal with this Celtics team?"

No one knows the horror of this lineup better than Riley.

There are five players at the forward position, and even Lin Yu can play at the fifth position.

The team's mobility is much stronger than traditional teams, and the Celtics have shooting, ensuring that the team has sufficient offensive space.

Lin Yu, Pierce and Dio also have passing ability.

This makes opponents afraid to double-team Celtics players at will.

The only problem for this team is that when they encounter small guards like Iverson who are good at breaking through, due to their tall height, their center of gravity is too high, making it difficult to defend this type of player.

but……

The Grizzlies then sent guard Dahntay Jones, adding Tony and West.

Coach Lu: Don’t forget me!
Not to mention the offensive end, as far as defense is concerned, this Celtics team has no shortcomings.

Boston.

Lin Yu was also very happy to see Battier and Jones coming.

Although Hardaway's defense is not good, he is not strong enough to fight.

Add Kurt Thomas, Tony and others, and wait until Pierce returns.

After a little running-in, the Celtics will definitely have the strength to compete for the championship.

The playoffs are different from the regular season. Playoff teams often target their opponents' weaknesses.

The most typical example is the 16 finals, when Coach Lue used one move to single out Curry endlessly.

James singles against Curry, O'Neal singles against Curry, JR singles against Curry...

Curry and the Warriors were beaten so badly that they lost their temper.

As for tactics...

NBA data analysts, assistant coaches, etc. are not there to just eat for free.

After 82 regular season games.

Not to mention the opponents, even the fans are very clear about how many tactics a team can use.

This is why it is said that the playoffs are the stage to test the stars.

The opponents are basically clear about what tactics to use, and at this time you can still score high points while being surrounded and blocked by the opponents.

This is the embodiment of strength!

(End of this chapter)