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In early July, the free market opened, and the Raptors were poached again. ＥNovelＷｗんＷ． 1XIAOSHUO. COM

Ryan Bowen joined the Pistons. For some reason, Van Gundy just liked this pure blue-collar player, even though he did not play in the playoffs for the Raptors for two consecutive seasons and had no statistics.

Fate, wonderful!

The Clippers poached Earl Boykins with a three-year contract. In his two seasons with the Raptors, although Boykins was not qualified, his tactical role was very obvious, especially against teams with slow inside lines. Often intimidating. Moreover, Boykins is a member of the championship team and has rich playoff experience, which has increased his worth.

At this time, Glenn Gruward regretted not listening to Yang Rui. They could have signed a four-year contract with Boykins. He was an undrafted rookie and a completely free agent. But the management felt that giving Boykins a two-year contract was too long.

Except for Yang Rui, almost everyone thinks Boykins is useless. Now he has become a favorite, guarding Iverson in the playoffs. Although he failed to guard him, he became famous.

Kevin Willis chose to join the Spurs and signed a two-year contract. Yang Rui has always respected the Spurs and **Vitch in the team. He feels that there is a future in the Spurs. He can still play well, and can get ten minutes of performance in a game as David Robinson's substitute.

Point guard John Crotty was poached by the Jazz and received a two-year contract. Stockton was one year older. Dee Brown's condition declined seriously and they needed a backup point guard. Crotty's style is suitable for pick-and-roll tactics.

Veteran Mario Elie chose to retire. He is not short of rings or money. It is time to rest.

Among the veterans, only Dell Curry, who signed a three-year contract with the Raptors, is ready to play for one more year, fulfill the contract, and then retire. He is only 36 years old and can still play a role. I want to find someone who can shoot more accurately than him in the free market. It’s not easy for any veteran.

After selecting two rookies, plus the Russian Andrei Kirilenko, the Raptors only need to sign two more players to make up 15 people. The management's job this year is very simple. Contact those in the free market who are suitable for the system. Just sign the veteran.

What the Raptors lack most is a forward, and their recruitment is mainly for this position. There are many high-quality veterans in the free market. Most people have two choices, joining the Eastern Raptors or the Western Lakers. These two teams seem to be the most likely to win the championship.

Glenn's first invitation target failed, and "The Rock" Mitch Richmond chose to join the Lakers with a minimum salary. Last season with the Wizards, he averaged 16.2 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

After Leder got the championship ring, Richmond also hoped to realize his dream in the Lakers. He also wanted to hug his thigh. The location of Los Angeles is not comparable to that of Toronto.

Glenn didn't expect Richmond to play a big role, but just wanted to use his fame to attract more fans.

Cedric Ceballos is willing to join the Raptors. Last season, he rejected Glenn's invitation and chose to go to the Heat. However, he failed to do so. He played 27 games and was sent to the Pistons. Later, he was injured and played a total of In 4o games, he scored 6.5 points and 2.7 rebounds.

This person who was very cool last year shamelessly came for him, and Glenn directly told him to get as far away as he could.

There are still two veteran insiders who want to join, but the Raptors are most in need of centers, so Glenn can only refuse.

On the 8th, the Raptors completed their first signing, and Heat veteran Dan Marley joined with a minimum salary.

Dan Marley played 53 games for the Heat last season, 19 games, and his data dropped severely. He only scored 5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 24.6 minutes of playing time. He shot 33.6% from the field and 31.5% from the three-point range. His playoff data is as good as That's pretty much it.

His poor statistics are related to his teammates' poor ability to attract double teams. Mourning was reimbursed for the season, and Tim Hardaway's breakthrough was not as sharp as in the past.

Dan Malley is not suitable for holding the ball and attacking. He is good at catching and shooting. He is 198cm tall and weighs 98kg, so he can keep up with the rhythm of the game. As long as the star player is not in position, he has excellent defensive anticipation and it is completely feasible to play as a substitute for a while.

Signing Dan Marley would also be a nice gimmick to attract fans. He is very popular. He is the first substitute player in history to make the All-Star Game, and the second one is Kobe Bryant.

Nicknamed "Ben Lei", he was the most stable outside shooter in the 1990s. From 1992 to 1994, he ranked first in the league in three-point field goals for two consecutive seasons. Best defensive lineup second team. He won the three-point contest twice and was selected to the All-Star Game three times.

On the 11th, the Raptors signed veteran forward Tracy Murray with a minimum salary. He is 2o1cm tall and weighs 1o2kg. He is strong and scores mainly by jump shots. His career three-point shooting rate is 38.8%.

In the 1993-94 season, Murray ranked first in the league with 45.9% three-point field goal percentage. In Yang Rui's previous life, during his 12-year NBA career, Murray was known as one of the most accurate players in the league in three-point shooting. He also had glorious moments. In the 1994-95 season, he won the championship with the Rockets. On February 26, 1998, he scored 50 points on behalf of the Wizards against the Warriors.

At this point, the Raptors' lineup for the new season has been determined, and there is no need to wait for preseason inspections.

Center: Brad Miller, Jerome James, Mark Jackson, Jaren Collins.

Power forwards: Jermaine O'Neal, Jumaine Jones.

Small forwards: Matt Halprin, Tracy Murray, Dan Marley, Andrei Kirilenko.

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

Point guard: Chauncey Billups, Tony Parker.

The biggest feature of the Raptors is that they still only have O'Neal, a big man, at the 4th position. Yang Rui's plan is to let Jones, Murray or Halprin serve as power forwards as long as O'Neal comes off the court. Although they are shorter, they will be very difficult to defend against pick-and-rolls. Good, and has obvious mobility advantages.

The Raptors have returned to the state they were in in 2000, with the deepest swingman position in the league.

When the two veterans joined, in order to show respect, Yang Rui made a special trip back to Toronto to attend the press conference, expressed his welcome and spoke highly of the two.

When it comes to the team's goals for next season, Yang Rui still doesn't hold back. "We have only one goal next season, which is the championship. We encountered injuries last season. I don't believe we have been so unlucky for two consecutive years. I will control everyone's playing time, do a good job of rotation, and ensure everyone's health! I I firmly believe that next season, the Raptors will explode again!"

The reporter asked: "The Lakers recently signed Richmond, Lynch Hunter, and Samakie Walker to strengthen their internal and external lines. Many people think that the Lakers' lineup is stronger. What do you think?"

"Yes, the Lakers have a strong lineup, the OK team is all super stars, and there is a group of outstanding role players. Our management contacted Richmond before, and he was more optimistic about the Lakers, so he went to Los Angeles, which is a bit regretful. But I don’t think that having more stars means they will definitely win. The Lakers had four All-Stars in 1998, so weren’t they swept by the Jazz? As long as the players are healthy, I am 100% certain to beat the Lakers. You heard me right, I said That’s 1oo%.”

The reporters felt that their visit was not in vain, there was big news again.

The Lakers won the championship, but no matter coaches or players, absolutely no one dares to guarantee defeating their opponents like Yang Rui.

Regardless of whether he can do it or not, Yang Rui has the most confidence among everyone.