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This season's All-Star Weekend was held in Philadelphia, and the Raptors had multiple players in attendance. ＥNovelＷｗんＷ． 』1XIAOSHUO. COM

Reed, Kirilenko, and Parker participated in the rookie game, and Carter and O'Neal participated in the All-Star Game.

East: Iverson, Mutombo (76ers), Carter, O'Neal Jr. (Raptors), Jordan (Wizards).

Seven substitutes: Tracy McGrady, Elton Brand (Bulls), Antoine Walker, Paul Pierce (Celtics), Ray Allen (Bucks), Steve Francis (Hornets), Alonzo Mourning (Heat).

Mourning returned this season, averaging 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.5 blocks per game, and his performance is still eye-catching.

The Eastern Conference has many leftovers from the All-Star Game this year. Raheem, who joined the Hawks, averaged 20 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game and was not selected because of the team's poor record.

Brad Miller has an excellent record and plays a big role in the Raptors. He averages 13 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. However, he unfortunately injured his left foot in early February and will not be able to play for at least four weeks.

With the best record, Yang Rui was automatically promoted to the head coach of the Eastern Team and flew to Philadelphia with the players.

West: Payton (sound), Kobe Bryant, O'Neal (Lakers), Garnett (Timberwolves), Duncan (Spurs).

Seven substitutes: Webber, Stojakovic (Kings), Nash, Finley, Nowitzki (Mavericks), Karl Malone (Jazz), Szczerbiak (Timberwolves).

The coach of the Western Conference is Phil Jackson. He participates in the game with a tourist mentality. Winning or losing does not matter. After winning the championship last year, Jackson no longer had any pressure.

During the celebrity weekend, most people go to relax, with a few exceptions. There are even people who are so mentally stressed that they can't sleep well, and that's Michael Jordan.

Before leaving, Jordan had a quarrel with Wizards general manager Unseld and owner Abel Pollin in the office. The reason was that the manager and owner both wanted the Wizards to fail this season and strive to draft a high-ranked rookie in the summer. It was in the team's interest, but Jordan disagreed.

If Jordan were not black, the two of them would have discovered that he was already red with anger, and now he was just black-faced and black-eyed, which was not convincing, so Jordan slapped the table, not half as cool as when he was a Bull.

"Impossible! As long as I'm here, it's impossible for the team to fail. The Wizards should make trades in the mid-term to get quality players."

Abel was also angry;

The neck was stretched out like a duck's neck, which did not look good to Jordan. "How to trade? Is there anyone on the team who has trade value? Or are you planning to trade Kwame Brown?"

The mention of the new No. 1 pick Abel makes people angry. Brown is the first high school student to be No. 1, and some guys in the team management believe that this will bring huge promotional value to ticket sales. Unfortunately, this value was not shown. Jordan was too harsh on Brown in the team, which affected his confidence. Jordan scolded him at every turn, almost making him stupid.

In sharp contrast to his strong body, Brown's mind is a weakness, and fate brings him into contact with the paranoid Jordan. As the No. 1 pick selected by Jordan and the hope of the Wizards' rebuilding, Brown is under too much pressure.

When he hit the rookie wall, facing the doubts from the media, teammates, and front office staff, he suffered a psychological breakdown. He only played 15 minutes per game, scoring 4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.5 blocks.

Brown's performance made Clippers center Olawokandi burst into tears. Those were tears of happiness. Thank God, he is finally not the most popular No. 1 pick.

Brown's mentality is not just due to his small hands. He often can't hold the ball when he catches the ball in the paint and grabs rebounds.

Jordan was silent and traded Brown. If the person exchanged does not play well and Brown goes to another team and becomes outstanding, it will be a failure among failures.

"The Wizards should strive to win more games instead of playing badly. Only players who can withstand the test of will can play better and better. Therefore, I insist that they should be traded." Jordan tried his best to hide his panic. He had actually expected it. Worst outcome.

That is, even if they don't want to suck, this Wizards will seriously suck, rather than relying on will to win.

Jordan also began to doubt himself. In the Wizards, he didn't play badly, but he wasn't great either. He was in trouble from the start, trying to elevate his teammates with his growls and vitriol, but he had to admit, it all had little effect.

Jordan tried hard to look passionate. He wanted to express his love for basketball. He wanted to be the godfather of the Wizards. He wanted to help the team reach the playoffs. He wanted to be a mentor to young players, but everything was more complicated than imagined. difficulty.

He seems to be always giving long speeches to his teammates. He is helping them grow in his own way, but he always seems out of tune with his teammates.

Unseld shook his head: "There will be no big trades unless we can definitely exchange useful players instead of bad contracts. It will be difficult for other teams to accept those who do not perform well in the team. Can you provide a trade?" A target? It’s best to be a young player with potential that can be tapped.”

Jordan was silent for a moment and sighed softly.

He is not a good manager, let alone a good scout. His targets are well-known players who will definitely not be exchanged for him. As for the rookies, he even missed the number one pick.

It would be great if I could tap into potential prospects like Jerry Young did, but why does that guy always make the right pick? Even undrafted rookies hit several...

Jordan was thinking about it and suddenly had a bold idea. "I have a pick, and if the team can recruit him, they may make the playoffs next season."

"Who?" Abel asked.

"Jerry Young, his contract with the Raptors expires this summer. We can sign him as the team's head coach. He has a very accurate vision and is good at arranging tactics according to the players' strengths. He may make the Wizards change quickly. Strong." Jordan said in one breath.

He was a little excited because he couldn't think of any other way. The Wizards had no superstars, but the overall salary was not low, as high as 45 million US dollars. The only advantage the team has is that there will be a lot of free agents in the summer, which will free up a lot of salary space, so they can make signings in the free market and sign rookies.

Unseld was disdainful in his heart and thought Jordan was being whimsical, but he didn't show it on his face. "Jerry Young may not be willing to come, right? The Raptors are a championship team this year. If he succeeds in winning the championship, will he leave the defending champion team? Even if he doesn't like Toronto, he will want to go to a strong team. We just rely on How can a high salary attract him?”

"If he has the draft rights and trade rights, he might be interested. The Raptors' record in 1998 was worse than the Wizards... I will see him in Philadelphia tomorrow and talk to him. If he is willing to join, there are just a lot of requirements. I hope you can satisfy him." Jordan said loudly, eyes wide.

His expression revealed a message. Now he doesn't ask for mid-term trade, not players, just coaches. If anyone dares to say no again, he will overturn the table.

Wizards coach Doug Collins signed a short-term contract, and they could dig Yang Rui, so Abel nodded. "Michael, you talk to him first. As long as his request is not too excessive, we can agree. This season..."

"I won't show off!" Jordan replied coldly.

"Okay." Abel nodded.

The boss and manager are helpless, so let him do the work.