All team management doesn't like players interfering in intra-team transactions, which is ultra vires, so when Wang Jun called and said he wanted to introduce an individual, manager John? Paxson wasn't happy.

He suspected that Wang Jun wanted to introduce a friend of his who couldn't play, and when he met Hayes, he was even more convinced.

is about the same height as Wang Jun, and with a turtle shell on his back, he is about to become a Ninja Turtle, can this thing really play in the NBA? Or is it an interior player...... Did this kid deliberately give me a problem?

"Chuck, did you make it to the draft this year?" Paxson held back his anger and spoke politely, saving face for Wang Jun.

After all, Wang Jun is the new core of the Bulls, and it is not good to say it seriously.

"I participated, I was defeated." Hayes said bluntly.

Paxson looked at Wang Jun and asked, "Are you good friends?" ”

Wang Jun smiled: "No, we just played in the NCAA, and we have a relationship. I fought with him for a while just now, and I feel that my strength is not bad, and the defeat should be a matter of height. ”

Wang Jun wanted to introduce Kaman when he was on the Nets, but Kidd said it was better not to propose. He kept it in mind and had experience, so he came up and made a stand and cleared up the relationship.

Paxson breathed a sigh of relief, he felt that it was too normal for Hayes not to be selected, since he was not Wang Jun's friend, it didn't hurt to try out, and he would leave if he didn't qualify.

"What style do you think he belongs to?" Paxson asked.

Wang Jun smiled: "I think he is very similar to Ben Wallace and Collins of the Nets, good at defense and low post resistance, so I came to recommend him." ”

"Really?" Now Paxson is interested.

He knew that Wang Jun didn't need to fool himself about this kind of thing, and he would know it when he tried out, and the strength of the players could be seen at a glance. In this way, this Hayes does have something special.

Paxson is a player who retired and became a manager, and he knows the value of players like Collins and Big Ben, as long as the interior players can resist. If you can prevent blocking and dismantling, you can play a role on the court. Although Hayes is not tall, he is certainly not weak in terms of size.

"Chuck Hayes, tomorrow when the team is training, you can try it. The king will let you know the exact time. If you don't have the strength, even if you are recommended by him. I'm not going to sign you either, understand? ”

"Understood, thank you, Mr. Paxson." Hayes excitedly shook Paxson's hand.

Out of the office, Hayes thanked Wang Jun again and wanted to invite him to dinner.

Wang Jun refused, and said with a smile: "Let's wait for you to get the contract, I'm just raising my hands, and the main thing is to look at you." If you stay, you have to be up to 12 points, and we're going to win the championship this season. ”

"I'll try." Hayes shook Wang Jun's hand vigorously.

Wang Jun always talks about the championship, which is an incentive for young players. Hayes is also a hot-blooded man, he has goals and is not willing to be mediocre.

Wang Jun didn't invite Hayes home, but invited Curry back then, because the kid wasn't a bad guy at first glance, and he looked cute.

Hayes is five big and three thick. If you don't know him well, he won't take it from everyone. Ken recommends Hayes. In the final analysis, it is because he has strength. He believed that if given the opportunity, Hayes would take it.

On the second day of training, Hayes' performance really surprised several coaches.

AT 198CM TALL, HE CAN CARRY ALL THE INTERIOR LINES OF THE BULLS, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO EASILY ENTER THE RESTRICTED AREA AND REDUCE THEIR SCORING EFFICIENCY. And that's exactly what the Bulls are missing at the No. 4 position.

Chandler couldn't beat Hayes one-on-one, and only David Lee and Hayes had the upper hand on the inside.

Group confrontation. Hayes is also very active in changing the defense, and the swing man who is not good at breaking through can do a good job, but he is afraid of the technical guard, and his judgment of the breakthrough is slightly worse.

Considering that he is just a rookie, he is still an undrafted rookie. It's already very strong to have this kind of level, and you can play a role when you join.

Head coach Skels, assistant coach Ron? Adams agreed to give Hayes a base salary contract. Skels is ready to put him on the bench in two positions and get into the rotation lineup, playing around 10 minutes per game, and veteran Grant will be on the fringe.

Because Hayes didn't have an agent, he made his own decision to quickly complete the contract with the Bulls, and the contract amount was 560,000.

This basic salary is guaranteed, and he does not have to worry about being laid off before January. Not too much of a surprise, he can still play in the playoffs for the team.

At this point, the Bulls management has no plans to make any more trades. After watching the tryout, Paxson admitted that it's hard to find a better interior player in the free market than Hayes.

Although the current lineup of the Bulls is a little less famous, only Wang Jun is an all-star, but the configuration is very reasonable, and the division of labor among the players is clear. Everyone is confident that they can make a difference in the playoffs.

The addition of David Lee was already an unexpected surprise, playing the starter and Chandler complementing each other, one offensive and one defensive.

Now substitutes Sangeira and Hayes can also complement each other, one attacking and one defending.

With the addition of Malik Allen and Grant, the depth of the current Bulls' interior roster is at least in the middle of the league, or even better.

The Bulls have an advantage in the swingman position, Wang Jun is already an All-Star, Lore Deng is good at single defense, Nocioni is good at assault, and there is no team in the East that is stronger than them. Relying on player rotation and "shark slashing tactics", they should be able to compete with the Heat, Pistons, and Pacers in the playoffs.

Paxson thinks the Bulls will at least make it to the second round, and if they're lucky, look ahead to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Bulls will be stronger next season, because the Knicks are too weak this season, and they are 3-8 so far, which is the latest game to beat the 76ers, otherwise 2-8 is at the bottom of the East.

New York, synonymous with prosperity, the Knicks also have a rather glorious history in the NBA, but after the prosperity is a mess.

There is no doubt that New Yorkers are rich, and the Knicks are rich, but what they exchange money for is not victory, but disappointment and defeat again and again!

This season, they seem to have hoarded a lot of talent, and many people are bullish on the New York Knicks. As a result, the arrival of head coach Larry Brown, a veteran NBA coach, not only did not let New York fans see a glimmer of light, but also brought the team into the pit.

Brown wants to play the Pistons with the Knicks and defend tightly. But the Knicks lineup is seriously unbalanced, both inside and outside are strong in offense and weak in defense, and none of them satisfy Brown.

In addition, several big names are self-conscious, have no sense of teamwork, and are reluctant to share the ball.

Brown's tactics of putting defense first, splitting the ball, and sharing all shooting opportunities simply didn't work, so Brown had to change the lineup again and again, but it never worked.

After being waived by the Pistons, Brown, who arrived at the Knicks, once again encountered a waterloo in his coaching career. So far, Brown's fixed starting lineup has not yet been decided.

The media and fans are beginning to question his ability, and some people are already predicting when Brown will be out of class, and the buyout fee must be staggering.

The worse the Knicks, the happier the Bulls manager becomes.

Paxson didn't expect one Eddie Curry to get so much back, and the 2006 first-round pick was not guaranteed, and they even had a chance to draw the top pick. In the 2007 first-round swap, the fool will also trade with the Knicks, and he is likely to be a high-pick rookie, which is worth cultivating and does not take up much salary space.

All those who support the Bulls have already seen their bright future and make big money this time!

P.S. (To be continued.) )