Bynum, Artest and the 2017 first-round pick in exchange for Marion, Haywood and Yiyang. When Cuban received the offer, he almost didn't laugh out loud.

Bynum played the peak of his career with the Lakers last season, averaging 18.7 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, all career highs, and this somewhat stunned "big kid" has undoubtedly stepped into the ranks of the league's top centers. And Marion's contract with Heywood does seem to be a bit premium now. The Lakers' strategy is simple, we're going to help you eat two bad contracts, plus our No. 1 center and a first-round pick. So many chips just for one person, Yiyang!

Even so, Cuban felt that the deal was a bit of a stretch. Bynum is indeed a top-class centre-forward, and Marion and Haywood do have to deal with it. But if the price of all this is Yiyang, then Cuban will not hesitate to refuse.

However, Cuban seems to have forgotten that the Lakers' "robbery" trade has historically been unfair. Instead of coming up with chips that can really match them, they use all sorts of conditions to attract players they want to bring in, and then let the players put pressure on the team to make a trade.

"It's been a really tumultuous summer, and everybody has been fascinated by the Heat's accomplishments. As a result, many teams have begun to recruit stars in a big way. I can guarantee that after this summer, the landscape of the NBA world will change again. "After receiving an offer from the Lakers, even Donnie. Nelson was taken aback. The Lakers already have Kobe, Gasol and Bynum, but they still need to be strengthened!

"If the Lakers are willing to give up Bynum, it means they're getting closer to Dwight! Damn Downey, we have another strong competitor. Cuban rubbed his temples, since Deron confirmed that he was going to renew his contract with the Nets in the early hours of last night, the plans have been messed up all summer!

"The Lakers have always been like this, they are good at making the best trade with the smallest chips......" The sentence has just been said. Nelson was stunned.

"Mark?"

"Huh?"

"About the deal...... Have you asked for your opinion? ”

Downey. Nelson and Cuban's eyes became very frightened, and they immediately picked up their suits and went straight to Yiyang's residence......

If the Lakers break down Yiyang's psychological defense, it will be too late!

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Wen Xue was tinkering with her own snacks in the kitchen, and in the living room, Yiyang brought a cup of tea to Cuban and Little Nelson.

"This is what my mother brought from China, and it is absolutely pure goods."

The teacup was placed in front of Cuban and Nelson Jr., and the steaming heat came out. The smoke separated Yiyang, who was sitting across from them, and it seemed that they couldn't really see Yiyang's face.

"Did you hear that rumor? About the offer given to us by the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban lifted his teacup and took a sip and began the conversation.

"Did the Lakers really look for you?" Yiyang looked a little surprised, it seemed that he didn't know the truth of those rumors.

"You know, too, that 29 other teams in the league are interested in you right now. The Lakers did look for us, but ...... You didn't think about leaving, did you? ”

Cuban cautiously tested that he had missed Kidd, Nash, and Devin. Harris and other excellent point guards, now, Cuban does not want to lose Yiyang like the same old path!

Yiyang did not answer Kuban immediately, but thought for a few seconds. In just a few seconds, Cuban and Nelson Jr. were tormented in their hearts.

"Truth be told, Mark, I've wavered. The Los Angeles Lakers are my favorite team, and Kobe Bryant is my favorite star. I just received a text message from Kobe Bryant this morning. Yiyang said, turning his head to look out of the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room.

In summer, the shores of Baiyan Lake are full of greenery, and men in fisherman's hats are leisurely fishing in the middle of the lake. People who jog in the morning are smiling, and the quiet streets are a little less noisy......

"However, I turned him down. I love Dallas, I love the Mavericks, I love the city. After Yiyang finished speaking, there was a slight smile on his face.

At this time, Wen Xue also walked out of the kitchen, holding a plate of freshly baked cookies in her hand.

"Take a break, Mom, we can't eat that much." Yiyang stood up and took off his apron for his mother.

"It's all right, gentlemen, how about it taste?"

Cuban and little Nelson very politely picked up the biscuits and tasted them, looking at the kind mother and son, and looking at the scenery of Baiyan Lake outside the window. What did Cuban and Nelson Jr. taste? Tasted the warmth of the heart.

Warm, this may be the only reason why Yiyang still chooses to stay. It was the Mavericks who gave him the opportunity to make his home in Dallas. It was the Mavericks' locker room that gave him love and turned him from a maverick silent kid to the most popular player in the locker room.

Carlisle and Cuban, who have always supported Yiyang, Dirk, who fights side by side with Yiyang, make Yiyang understand that Cardinal is as important as home in the locker room, Kidd who guides him to thrive, and Terry who jokes with him......

These things made Yiyang have an attachment to Dallas and the Mavericks. He was reluctant to leave the collective, he was reluctant to give up these memories. Yiyang, who was devastated by the cold world, was reluctant to feel this warmth. And so far, the only ones who can bring warmth to Yiyang are Dallas and the Mavericks.

But warmth is such a thing, you can't drag Yiyang for a lifetime. Chandler is gone, Peja is gone, Kidd is gone, Terry is gone, Cardinal is gone...... The Dallas Mavericks will sooner or later become a team that Yiyang feels unfamiliar with. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers have a relationship, okay? But Kobe Bryant also made a fuss and wanted to leave. Garnett and the Timberwolves are in a relationship, okay? But people are willing to switch to the Green Shirts for the sake of victory...... As the turnover of the team accelerates, that warm feeling will become less and less. When the time comes, will Yiyang still stay?

"Thank you, Yi. Let's go Donnie, we still have a lot of work to do. After thinking about it for a long time, Cuban was deeply moved. I can't just rely on a feeling to bind Yiyang, because this is not a long-term solution after all. If you want to really keep Yiyang, you have to abandon those crazy ideas full of recruiting superstars.

The Heat and James have their own championship formulations, but that doesn't mean everyone has to follow suit......

"Are you going to take your leave, gentlemen? Let's stay for dinner before leaving. Wen Xue politely kept Cuban and Little Nelson, but the two shook their heads.

"We have a lot of work to do, ma'am. I'll definitely visit again next time I have time. Hey, don't mind if I take a few cookies, right? Seriously, ma'am, your craft is wonderful. Kuban smiled mischievously, which made Wen Xue extremely happy.

Before leaving, Cuban patted Yi's shoulder. "Thank you for staying, I know that Los Angeles and the Lakers are a great temptation for any player. Rest assured, Jett and they're gone, trust me, I won't let your next chance at the championship come too late. ”

After Cuban and Nelson's car was far away, Yiyang closed the door. Now Yiyang doesn't want to leave Dallas yet, but if one day the crazy Cuban lets Dirk and Carlisle go. At that time, Yiyang didn't dare to guarantee that his will would be so firm.

"You didn't turn down Mr. Bryant, did you?" In the living room, Wen Xue, who was cleaning up the teacup, asked casually.

In the past, when Yiyang was young, his room was plastered with posters of Kobe. On the basketball court, Yiyang also likes to imitate Kobe Bryant to get moves. Even when playing games, Yiyang likes to put the virtual characters he creates in the Lakers lineup. This kid is a Lakers fan at all, how could he be willing to refuse so quickly in the face of Kobe's invitation?

Yiyang smiled, his mother is really the person who knows him best in the world. That's right, receiving invitations from the Lakers and Kobe Bryant did make Yiyang a little shaken. The dream is just around the corner, and as long as he recovers the three simple letters "Yes", he can seize the opportunity to put on the coveted purple and gold robes.

But this time, Wen Xue was wrong.

"No Mom, I really turned down Kobe's invitation, just five minutes before they got home in Cuban." Yiyang looked at his phone and didn't regret it.

Whether it's Los Angeles or the Lakers, it's not as comfortable as "home".

Maybe Yiyang is still a fan of the Lakers and Kobe Bryant in his heart, but for a city like Dallas and a team like the Mavericks, Yiyang has far exceeded the category of "fans" on the inside.

If he could, Yiyang hoped he never left the Butler University Bulldogs. Now that he can really choose independently, of course Yiyang will not choose to part.

Yiyang, who has lacked the warmth of family since he was a child, now needs this sense of family belonging.

I'm sorry Kobe, I have a lot of respect for you and I really want to work with you. But my home is not in California.

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After a long talk with Yiyang, Kuban's mentality has also changed a lot. Obsessed with the pursuit of big stars, he does ignore the rationality of the team's structure.

In order to free up salary space for Delon, Cuban has not made a move on the free agent market until now. Blind pursuit of Delong. Williams, who has made Cuban miss out on a lot of less famous, but very suitable candidates for the team.

The day after Deron announced his contract extension with the Nets, Lakers officials and Howard announced at the same time that the league had approved a four-way trade for the Lakers, Magic, Nuggets and 76ers. "Warcraft" Dwight. Howard landed in Los Angeles and joined forces with Kobe! The conclusion of this deal means that Cuban and Nelson Jr.'s plans for this summer have completely failed.

Neither Deron nor Howard ended up landing in Dallas, and the Mavericks' façade was still Dirk, who was a year older, and Yiyang, who was a little stronger.

Now, all Cuban can do is put together a team that is competitive enough to be as competitive as possible among the few options available.

So, Cuban rummaged through the garbage heap and signed O.J. Mayo for the '08 Tanhua show with a two-year, $8 million contract.

Although Mayo has not had a good time with the Grizzlies, he is still full of potential at just 24 years old. He and Yiyang partner in the backcourt, which is still very exciting.

Subsequently, Cuban used a contract of 8 million a year to sign Nowitzki's friend Kaman of the national team. The arrival of the German center can undoubtedly relieve the pressure on the Mavericks' interior. After signing Carman, the Mavericks pardoned Haywood, who was no longer able to play as the starting center, saving a lot of salary space for themselves.

After that, the 76ers' former All-Star forward Elton Brown. Brand's joining made Mavericks fans applaud.

Although Brand can no longer play the 20+10 per game that year, Cuban only paid $2.1 million to get such an experienced forward.

A few days later, Cuban sent French center Masimmi to the Pacers in a trade for Darren Brown. Collison and Deng Tai. Jones. I believe that Collisson, a defender with good strength, will be the best candidate to play as a substitute for Yiyang.

After a summer of tossing, the much-anticipated Mavericks didn't bring in any superstars. But anyone with a discerning eye can see that most of the new players introduced by Cuban are on one-year contracts. This means that the Mavericks still have a lot of room to operate next year.

With the lessons of this summer, the Kuban should not make stupid mistakes again next year. The Mavericks have given up on the pursuit of superstars, and instead plan to build the most suitable lineup around Yiyang.

The Dallas Mavericks' long-term revival plan has already begun......