"What? DeAndre Jordan?? ”

Although he seemed to be quite confident in Chen Mu's choice, when Chen Mu said this name, Stefansky was still startled, his body leaned back, and his always happy face showed a rare look of incredulity.

"Wait, Chen, let me sort out my thoughts......"

Seeing Chen Mu nodding, Stefansky waved his hands unconsciously in the air, as if this could dispel Chen Mu's strange thoughts that suddenly appeared, and said: "The DeAndre Jordan you are talking about is 'that' DeAndre Jordan?" ”

"Who else? Are there several guys named DeAndre Jordan going into the draft this year? Chen Mu asked with a smile.

"But it's ......" Stefansky's face was very strange, and he frowned slightly: "He only averaged 8 points and less than 6 rebounds per game in college, and I can pass him with rough skills." ”

"After all, I'm young, I'm not fully developed, and I only play 20 minutes per game in college, so the data is of little reference." Chen Mu smiled: "Just like me." ”

"He's completely different from you, completely different, Chen." Stefansky obviously felt that Chen Mu was joking, and said very seriously: "I know, you used to be a little-known young player, but then your strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and now you have become a big star." Before you became a star, you were also said to only have a body, and your skills were too rough, which is very similar to the situation of DeAndrew's now. ”

"But not every body madman can eventually become a master of skill like you. You're an example, a very rare case. Aside from you, there are only a handful of NBA players who have evolved from physical maniacs to technical masters, and basically all of them have become superstars, such as Olajuwon. Technology progressed quickly, and within a few years he became the brightest star of the course. ”

"There's an 'expected value' to this evolutionary process, you know what I mean? It is...... For example, players like you and Hakim, although they didn't know how to get started before, or they were late to basketball, but when people saw you. You know that you are making rapid progress and have good potential. Your gifts will one day be fulfilled, and the result is 'predictable'. ”

"But the big guy at Texas Farm Machinery? Let's be honest, I've been to see him play, the knockout game against UCLA, how long did he come off the bench? 15 minutes? was beaten by Kevin Lefu all over the ground looking for teeth! ”

Stefansky is serious, because in his opinion, DeAndrew-Jordan is not worth looking forward to at all, although the 76ers' current pick is only at the 18th pick, which is definitely not a high pick. But in Stefansky's judgment, Jordan Jr. doesn't even deserve this pick.

So in the list that Stefansky provided to Chen Mu, even Dragic appeared, but Jordan Jr. did not appear at all.

It's not to blame Stefansky, before the draft, Jordan Jr. was basically considered a guy with a very good body, but no technical prospects at all. Even in the original timeline, when Jordan Jr. was drafted by the Clippers. Many Clippers fans expressed dissatisfaction, believing that Asik, who chose his next place, would be more reliable.

And then in the next few years. Jordan Jr.'s skills have never improved, and the data that has not improved significantly for several years has become one of the arguments for people to disparage Little Jordan.

It wasn't until a few years later, when Jordan Jr. suddenly found his place in the system urged by Paul and turned into a butterfly, that people exclaimed: it turned out that the biggest pearl of the 2008 draft was the biggest pearl. It doesn't have to be Dragic!

"Chen, I understand what you mean." Stefanski continued: "Technically, the best match for you is a guy who can jump around, can pick up rebounds, and can finish offense immediately after receiving your pass, and from that point of view, DeAndre seems to be good. ”

"But his technique. Seriously, it's not at all NBA-caliber level. And I think the person is quite accurate, and his skills may never improve much. You have to believe me, I watched Kenyon Martin grow up, and I want me to say that DeAndrew's skills are not even up to Martin's level. ”

"I believe in you, Ed." Chen Mu smiled and took a sip of tea: "I also believe that it is indeed difficult for this guy to make any great progress in his technique, but his body will still improve a lot." This kind of improvement is more than enough to make up for his technical roughness, and if it weren't for me, he might have become the rebounding king in the future! ”

“……”

Stefansky was completely speechless.

In the game he just mentioned, in the Texas Farm Farm vs. UCLA game, Jordan Jr. was completely blown out by Kevin Love, who was opposite and would also run this year.

Attention, it's a complete explosion.

Lefu had 19 points, 11 rebounds and 7 blocks, shining amazingly. Jordan Jr. on the opposite side had 6 points and 4 turnovers, and he was replaced by the unbearable coach after only 15 minutes.

Since that game, Jordan Jr.'s draft pick has been declining, and it is relatively normal for Jordan to be selected with the 35th overall pick in the second round, considering his sluggish performance for most of the season, and the outrageous technique that the highest stat in addition to scoring and rebounding is actually a turnover.

It's just that no one thought that Little Jordan's physical potential would be so strong. As Chen Mu said, Jordan Jr.'s potential for technical progress is indeed very limited, but the extent of his physical improvement is enough to make people forget the fact that his technical level has improved almost negligible over the years, except for the mental attributes and concentration on the defensive end.

In public opinion at the time, Javier McGee, who was also a physical maniac, a big center, and a negligible rough technician, had a much better prospect than the stiff Jordan. Others, such as Aginsa and Kufoss the White Bear, are also considered to have more potential than Jordan Jr.

Perhaps this is the greatest legacy that Olovo Candy has brought to the NBA: the collective run-and-jump phobia of NBA-wide managers.

"So...... DeAndre Jordan? ”

Stefansky didn't know where Chen Mu's confidence in judgment came from, and although he still had some doubts in his heart, he recalled the correctness of the choice Chen Mu gave before the draft last season, and decided to face Chen Mu's suggestion.

"If you only talk about the maximum level of player ability, there are still some candidates who may be more worthy of this pick than him." Chen Mu replied: "But the draft, you have to consider the actual team, don't you?" ”

Team actual.

Stefansky knew very well what Chen Mu was talking about.

At the end of the season, Haitian Damham Potter is likely to ask for a trade. It is not difficult to see from the previous games that Damham Potter is not too happy with his current position as almost the fifth man in the starting line-up. Not to mention anything else, even Milicic on the bench has more shots than him, and now he is more of a catch-and-dunk role in the team.

Although in terms of Dyham Potter's ability, this offensive positioning is not a grievance for him, but people go to high places, and everyone wants to have a better environment to prove themselves.

If Dyreham Potter leaves, then Milicic, who has played well this season, is expected to be promoted to the starting lineup, although Milicic's mobility is slightly poor, but it complements Chen Mu well. In other words, because of Chen Mu's omnipotence, almost all center forwards can work happily with him.

Then the 76ers will be missing a center on the bench.

DeAndre Jordan, if he is included in the team, the problem of the center of the bench is solved, but the bench offense will be a problem again. Jordan Jr. and Evans' combined rebounding ability is tough, and the problem of interior power has been solved, but if the bench comes to the positional battle, who will score the attack?

Is Louis Williamson leaving? Is Willie Green leaving? Can Carney develop into a sixth-man scorer?

These are all unknowns.

But at least, Chen Mu's choice still clarified the idea of Stefansky's next work.

"The other available objects, Ibaka I said about the problem, it coincides with my position, it is a bit wasteful to play as a substitute, and the starting height with me is not enough. And he's the typical finisher who needs playmakers to show his strength, and he's not necessarily a good match for Luiz. ”

Chen Mu continued: "Batum, the outside line is sharp, but not sharp enough to replace Kyle, the defense is great, but it has not reached the point where you have to give up a certain offensive force because of this. I don't have a problem with choosing him, but I guess Rodney doesn't have much room for development. ”

"Pekovic defends too badly, Dragic is the core of the game, and the defense is also a problem. So, it's either Batum or Jordan Jr., choose one or the other. ”

"Hmm......" Stefansky seriously considered Chen Mu's suggestion, frowned and pondered for a while, and nodded: "If Batum is chosen, you have to consider sending Rodni Kani away, and it may even shake Kyle's starting position." If Jordan were to be chosen, it would be to send Hellam Porter away and find a way to find an offensive plot on the bench...... I think I roughly get it. ”

"Oh, speaking of which, two more things."

Chen Mu was woken up by Stefansky's words and continued: "The first is, if conditions permit, find a way to let Arun come back." ”

"Well, I know this, if we trade now, it will hurt our muscles and bones, and it will affect our overall plan, I will find the right time." Stefansky nodded.

"Second, I don't know if there's a way to trade next year's draft pick to the seventh pick or higher? It doesn't matter if you send Samuel away. ”

Chen Mu got up, walked to the door and said, "I know it's difficult, but if you can, tell me that I have a candidate to recommend that you can't miss." (To be continued......)

PS: Brothers, they're amazing! Little Jordan! Personally, I think it's a very good choice after Durham Potter is gone, after growing up, Chen Mu's attack range continues to expand, and there is this violent man in charge of the inner line, the picture is very beautiful!