Signing Kevin Garnett, for Su Feng, who aimed to build a second Lakers dynasty before retiring, undoubtedly added another brick that could be used wherever needed.

Although the old wolf was a bit old, as a genuine power forward, Garnett's arrival could greatly enrich the Lakers' tactical options in various lineups.

It's not an exaggeration to say that even if you put Yi Jianlian and Garnett in front of Su Feng this summer, Su Feng would prioritize the latter over the former.

Huh?

You want to ask why?

Is it because this life's Yi Jianlian is still not as good as the 37-year-old old wolf?

Of course not.

Because based on Yi Jianlian's average efficiency per 48 minutes last season, even a die-hard wolf fan wouldn't say that this old dog is more valuable than Yi Jianlian.

Then...

What judgment is Su Feng making that leads him to believe Garnett has a higher priority than Yi Jianlian?

The answer is actually very simple.

Because the NBA's salary cap is going to increase significantly starting in the 14/15 season. (Note 1)

The reason why Yi Jianlian was willing to join the Warriors on a minimum salary this summer is precisely because before the salary cap increased significantly, neither Yi Jianlian's management team nor he himself wanted to blindly sign long-term contracts with other teams.

After all, if you can earn 20 million from capitalists in a year...

Why would you only think about earning 10 million?

So, given that Yi Jianlian is destined to be a short-term tool... (Note 2)

For Su Feng, who is eager to create another dynasty before retiring, Garnett, who is also a tool and willing to continue taking a minimum salary even after the salary cap increases, is more suitable for the current Lakers.

Moreover, even if this old dog's athletic ability and other aspects have declined significantly, he can still become an important member of the Lakers next season on both offense and defense with his experience alone in limited playing time.

In his previous life, Su Feng often saw protagonists in many basketball novels, especially coaching novels, recklessly putting the best players together.

But not to mention whether these players with different personalities and strong desires to win will have conflicts...

In Su Feng's view, this kind of signing that doesn't consider the team's fit and compatibility can basically be classified as rogue behavior and casual fandom.

In addition, after signing Garnett, apart from Stephenson who wants to leave, is Yi Jianlian's vitality, youth, and athletic talent really what this Lakers team needs, given the current roster structure?

The answer is of course no.

First of all, in the frontcourt, in addition to Marc Gasol, who is in his prime, the Lakers even have Whiteside as a quality substitute after replacing DeAndre Jordan with Adams.

Secondly, in the wing positions, the wing led by Su Feng, Middleton, Green, Bogdanović, Garnett, and Sacre is not to say the best of all time, but at least the best in the world.

Finally, in the backcourt, after Billups retired, the Lakers also have Rondo, who is eager to show his skills, the conscientious Livingston, and Curry, who you can always trust, and a certain unknown second-in-command.

Therefore, although some of the main players in the Lakers lineup seem to be older, this Lakers team is not lacking in so-called vitality and athletic talent at all.

Take this year's Lakers-Warriors series as an example.

Admittedly, the Lakers were able to have the last laugh thanks to the successive outbursts of Su Feng and Kobe.

However, no matter how strong Su Feng and Kobe are, it is impossible for them to really dominate the entire game by themselves.

In contrast...

The Warriors on the opposite side can not only field a championship-contending lineup in every quarter.

In fact, their lineup strength can even guarantee to crush the Lakers.

But why did the Lakers laugh last?

The answer, of course, is because in a basketball game, no matter how many stars you have, in the end only one person can complete the offense on the court.

In simple terms...

In a 48-minute game, Livingston, Bogdanović, Green, and others are certainly not as good as Curry, Klay, and Butler.

But do the Lakers need them to play like superstars for all 48 minutes?

In fact...

As that Western Conference Finals progressed, rather than Su and Kobe, whom he never thought the Warriors could stop, Van Gundy's real headache was always this group of Lakers role players who possessed unique skills and could always fight the Warriors' luxurious lineup to a 50-50 standstill in local time and space.

From Philadelphia to Toronto.

Then from Toronto to Miami.

And now being in Los Angeles.

Seventeen years of professional career have already told Su Feng.

Even if you put the lineup of Magic, Jordan, Hakeem, Shaq from his memory in front of him.

He only needs to bring a group of role players with unique skills to break it.

Because basketball is always a five-person sport.

As for the Magic-Jordan-Hakeem-Shaq lineup, which has no space at all...

And maybe these five people will start infighting among themselves while playing.

It is destined to only be strong in the imagination of casual fans. (Su Feng's ideal lineup: Toolman version Su Feng x4 + Superstar version Su Feng x1.)

As the Lakers' number one strong enemy to defend their title next season.

Frankly speaking.

In Su Feng's view, as long as Middleton can make significant progress this summer.

Then, even if the Warriors use the air conditioning tactics in advance, they will not be able to do anything to this Lakers team.

In his previous life, as a "casual fan" dedicated identifier, although Middleton's popularity is far less than those Douyin ball kings who are praised by casual fans all day long.

But when DeRozan was crowned as the "Mid-Range King", few people knew that Middleton's mid-to-long-range two-point shooting percentage had basically remained above 48% in those years.

Moreover, as one of the most underrated perimeter defensive stalwarts in the NBA...

When the world's attention is focused on Antetokounmpo, few people know that when Middleton is not on the court, the already rising Bucks will win nearly 10 points less per 100 possessions.

Even after Su Feng was reborn, those Alphabet fans who were still touting Antetokounmpo's clutch performances would never be able to figure out why Budenholzer always dared to bench Antetokounmpo in the final moments.

Kris Middleton.

A true perimeter core who clearly did the work of Jordan and Pippen in the Bucks.

However, due to his unstylish playing style and insufficient tenacity, he was looked down upon by Douyin casual fans.

If you only look at the data.

Then maybe Middleton can't even be considered a superstar.

But similar to Jimmy Butler.

In that era in the future when people dare to say they understand basketball just by glancing at the post-game data...

Middleton...

Is definitely one of the most valuable assets of this Lakers team in the future.

And once Middleton can grow up under Su Feng's whip...

Then...

If you don't understand, just ask.

At that time, this Lakers team...

What is there to fear from the "mere" Warriors?

Su Feng believes.

Logo Man, who has always had a strong sense of crisis, continues to recruit troops this summer because he has seen the equally outrageous upper limit of this Lakers team...

After all, unlike the villains in novels who only stand there dumbly and watch the protagonist show off.

You must know that in reality, if these villains are pushed too hard, they will fight back.

In the 90s, not to mention the combination result of the Houston Three Olds.

If you don't look at it with the eyes of a time traveler...

When Barkley chose to join forces with Olajuwon and Drexler, would you dare to say that the Mosaic team at that time was not the number one favorite to win the championship?

And you need to know...

At that time, Jordan, who forced everyone to a desperate situation, only won 6 championships in the 90s in Su Feng's memory.

The first decade of the 21st century.

If the Celtics Big Three had each won a championship...

Then how could they have chosen to launch an attack on the championship in a combined way?

And in the second decade.

If the seniors hadn't been constantly deceiving Little LeBron, how could LeBron James have stirred up his "Brotherhood Basketball" storm in Miami?

Wake up!

In reality, no one will lie down and let you do whatever you want!

Just like when you get promoted in the company, there will be a bunch of colleagues staring at your every word and deed like wolves and tigers.

In this era when Su Feng has won a total of ten championships in his seventeen-year career.

If it wasn't because Su Feng really pushed them too hard.

If it wasn't because time no longer allowed it.

If it wasn't because Su Feng's dominance of the championship was the best in history.

Then how could these cosmic teams have appeared out of thin air?

It's a pity...

Even if the Warriors have Logo Man, who can always take one step and see three steps ahead, at the helm.

In front of Su Feng, who can take one step and see five steps ahead...

It's still "just so-so"!

These two years.

People in the industry have been saying how the future of this Warriors team will be.

But they don't know.

After Kupchak successively completed the re-vamping of this Lakers team in the past two years.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the team with the brightest future!

Among the many stars who can partner with the "Pork Belly Twins".

Su Feng had already chosen Middleton, who is most suitable for the "Pork Belly Twins", for this Lakers team.

Middleton, who doesn't take up ball possession and is good at both offense and defense, can not only share the burden of Slovenia's Pork Belly on offense.

Moreover, on the defensive end, he can also prevent another piece of Pork Belly from Serbia from being dragged out and beaten by the opponent through pick-and-rolls and mismatches.

In addition, if you observe carefully, you will find...

The other important tools in this Lakers team, such as Green, Bogdanović, and Rondo, also have a common characteristic.

That is...

Whether it's Green, Bogdanović, or Rondo.

They all have a very high level of professionalism.

As an invisible and intangible attribute.

Any player who has played Football Manager should know the importance of this hidden attribute for a player.

In his previous life, although he was always disliked by his own fans, Green did not slack off in training.

Moreover, in order to improve some of his key attributes, Green even spent his own money to hire a professional team to strengthen his characteristics.

As for Bogdanović?

You need to know...

Before Su Feng was reborn, this guy was still the perimeter organizational core of the Jazz.

And Rondo goes without saying.

Have you ever seen several veterans in the NBA who are over 30 years old and still train hard to overcome their weaknesses?

In Su Feng's view.

Although next season's games between the Lakers and the Warriors will still be visibly difficult.

But as Yi Jianlian finishes his short-term work, Artest, Kirilenko, Yao Ming and others arrive at their respective destinations...

And LeBron James, Klay Thompson, Butler, Curry and others sign new contracts.

The Warriors' future can't possibly be as bright as this Lakers team.

Because the Warriors can be assembled because of various coincidences, plus Logo Man's foresight.

But after Su and Kobe retire, Logo Man will eventually return to the Lakers to assist Little Buss.

Therefore, you may not believe it when I say it.

At this moment.

In addition to eating what's in the bowl.

Su Feng's chopsticks have already reached into the pot.

According to Su Feng's plan, after the Lakers select Jokic next year, Su Feng will strongly persuade Jokic to land directly in the NBA.

Because in Su Feng's memory, Jokic's growth trajectory has proven that as long as he is given time to adapt to the NBA's physical rhythm, he will definitely be able to make it.

Admittedly.

Staying in Europe for another year of training can allow Jokic to master more small tricks to get fat.

But, with Marc Gasol as his mentor in the Lakers...

Leveling up with Marc Gasol is definitely the fastest way for Jokic to grow.

And as for how the Lakers should select another piece of pork belly?

Gu "Do you think this Lakers team will suddenly become a team that everyone bullies after we retire?" That day, while preparing to join forces with Su Feng to train Middleton, Kobe suddenly asked Su Feng with a look of melancholy.

"It will probably take two or three seasons to settle down.

But, it will definitely not be bullied by everyone." Unlike Aunt Jenny, who chose to give up the future in order to fulfill her three-year agreement with Little Buss in Su Feng's memory.

Because Little Buss has given Su Feng and Kobe the human touch they wanted most in the past two years.

So Su Feng also gave Kupchak "three tricks" early on.

The first trick.

Since even Kobe is worried about whether the Lakers will collapse overnight after he and Su retire.

Then how could those talented NBA general managers not know that the Lakers' draft picks after Su and Kobe retire will be very valuable?

Right now, in the Lakers' lineup, apart from the veteran tools.

Why does Su Feng suggest that Kupchak stock up on a group of role players who are in their prime?

Because no matter what era.

The most valuable thing is always these inconspicuous role players who are in their prime.

As the most knowledgeable and business-minded general manager in the league today, Su Feng believes that after he and Kobe retire, Kupchak only needs to send draft picks and some chips to those teams that intend to rob the Lakers, and the Lakers will be able to easily exchange for what they want.

So...

In addition to another piece of pork belly.

Su Feng is also very interested in Tatum, who was a die-hard Kobe fan in his memory, but unfortunately was forced to wear a Celtics jersey because Aunt Jenny refused to listen to Kobe's advice.

And once the Lakers can successfully put together Jokic, Tatum, Middleton, Dončić, and Rondo's lineup according to Su Feng's plan...

Then if you don't understand, just ask.

At that time, between the Lakers and the Warriors...

Whose future will be brighter? (Durant: Sniff, can I join?)

As the saying goes, Su Feng wants it now.

Su Feng also wants it in the future.

Even if he retires, he wants it all!

Don't ask.

Asking is just people's greed, which is endless!

And Su Feng is also a person, so he can't avoid it, that's all.

However...

No matter how beautiful the planning for the future is.

To welcome the present...

Su Feng and Kobe have to train Middleton first.

July in Los Angeles.

Kupchak is still looking for Stephenson's next home.

In Newport, "Kobe is the Lakers' boss home".

When the young Middleton walked into the training hall, looking at Su Feng and Kobe walking towards him...

Almost instantly, this young player who won the championship with the Lakers in his rookie season felt unprecedented pressure.

Is this the oppression of the strongest CP in the league today?

"I... can I ask, what is the content of my training today?" After changing his equipment and walking onto the court, Middleton asked softly.

Looking at Middleton, Su Feng showed the same "perverted smile" as Kobe and said, "Getting beaten."

"Getting... beaten?" Hearing this, Middleton was shocked.

However, what surprised him even more was still to come.

That is...

Su Feng not only knows his strengths and weaknesses very well...

Moreover, he seems to have his own cheat code, and can pinpoint which aspects of his body are lacking in strength, and which aspects of his flexibility and agility need to be strengthened.

There was even a moment...

Middleton was only one step away from suspecting that Su Feng had installed a surveillance camera in his home.

It's just...

Middleton may not believe it when he says it.

The reason why Su Feng can teach a bunch of disciples who are far superior to his peers in strength in his previous life.

It is precisely because...

He has a cheat code called "Ability Value View" function.

By viewing Middleton's ability value, Su Feng found that after spending a whole year to initially adapt to the rhythm of the NBA game, Middleton has made significant progress in physical confrontation and core strength.

This summer, as long as he further strengthens his core strength, Middleton can transform into the Lakers' defensive gate on the defensive end.

Of course, on the court, it's not enough to just have a good model.

Therefore...

This is exactly why Su Feng told Middleton that the fastest way for him to grow at this moment is to get beaten.

As a man who can catch up with Horace Grant in the great cause of free throws by relying on shooting and feints alone, Kobe is definitely the best teacher for Middleton at the moment.

On the training ground.

When Middleton was dueling with Kobe, Su Feng, as the referee, was obviously intentionally training Middleton's mentality.

And because he would be fined $50 every time he committed a foul while defending Kobe...

So on this day, only ghosts know how collapsed Middleton's mentality was!

No!

You two are both billionaires!

Are you two colluding to trick my rookie salary?

In "Kobe is the Lakers' Boss Home".

The moment of subtle cruelty has arrived.

Because after Middleton lost $3,500 in the morning, on this day, Su Feng deliberately ordered a luxurious meal that Middleton himself couldn't bear to order on weekdays through takeout.

Moreover, looking at Middleton, Su Feng didn't forget to say to him: "This meal costs more than $3,400, don't waste it, eat as much as you can!"

Middleton: "......"

I swear!

This is clearly all my money!

"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, when I give you special training in the afternoon, if I make a shot in front of you, you have to give me $10." Looking at Middleton, who was gobbling down the food while tears streamed down his face, Su Feng smiled.

Middleton: "......"

No!

This is not fair!

In Middleton's view, compared to the fact that he has to give Su Feng $50 for every "black whistle" he blows while defending Kobe, even Jordan would not dare to accept this bet that he has to give him $10 for every shot he makes!

Because of Su Feng's stamina...

God knows how many shots he can make in front of him in the afternoon?

"Young man, why are you so timid when doing things?

If it were Michael, he would definitely tell me that the bet I set is too small." Flashing his wise eyes, Su Feng said to Middleton.

Middleton: "......"

But senior...

I'm not Michael Jordan either!

I'm just a rookie Kris Middleton!

"What? As a player born in the 90s, you actually think you can't surpass Michael Jordan? Then what are you playing basketball for?" During lunch, Su Feng, who saw through Middleton's thoughts, continued.

Middleton: "......"

Jor...

Jordan...

Are these years already so worthless?

That's all!

As a player with lofty aspirations.

At this moment, Middleton, who knows that Su Feng wants to stimulate him through the bet, although he still feels a little reluctant to part with his salary...

But as long as he thinks that this is all for his own good from Su Feng and Kobe...

"Oh, right.

You must not think that Kobe and I are doing this for your own good.

Because we just don't have any pocket money and want to find someone to fleece." After lunch, patting Middleton's shoulder, Su Feng reminded him with a smile on his face.

Middleton: "......"

"Alas, some things, you will understand when you get married in the future.

Although in the eyes of others, Kobe and I are billionaires.

But...

In short, it's hard to say!" After sighing for a long time, Su Feng continued.

So, just like that.

On this sunny afternoon.

Middleton officially became Su Feng and Kobe's personal ATM this summer.

"This kid, won't he not come tomorrow?" After the training, looking at the banknotes in his hand, Kobe asked curiously.

"No.

Because if he didn't want to in the first place, he wouldn't have agreed to my bet." Putting his arm around Kobe's shoulder, Su Feng smiled.

"But I always feel like...

You're just bullying people?" Kobe asked.

"Then you just say whether you want this money or not!" After glaring at Kobe, Su Feng said.

"Yes, why not?

Half of it is my credit." Kobe, who had been kicked out of the house by Vanessa these days because of the championship party yacht incident, smiled pervertedly.

"Don't worry, after this summer's special training is over.

Chris will receive the gift that I have carefully prepared for him." After sharing the spoils with Kobe, Su Feng said.

"What did you prepare for him?"

"A custom-made Lamborghini."

"Damn it! Aren't you broke too?

Where did you get the money to buy a Lamborghini?"

"Who said I don't have money?

Do you think my family status is the same as yours?"

After rubbing his kidneys, Su Feng felt that his body was getting worse day by day when he thought that the money to buy a Lamborghini for Middleton was all earned by his hard work recently.

And just as the old duo in Los Angeles were patiently training Middleton...

In July, as another team marked by Su Feng, the Celtics also introduced Ariza and Korver in the free agency market.

For the Celtics, whose bench lineup is slightly thin, the addition of Ariza and Korver undoubtedly greatly enhanced the strength of their bench lineup.

And after Kupchak's multiple inquiries...

On July 15th.

Lance Stephenson also exchanged that man from the Wizards for the Lakers.

That man who became a top social media figure with just one emoticon.

No matter how strong he is, I, Nick Young, don't care!

"Good lord! If Nick Young finds his rhythm in the game...

Then I even feel that Kobe and I don't need to play." On this day, after learning that Kupchak had exchanged Yang Shao Xia for the Lakers...

Su Feng always felt that the Lakers should change their name to "The Heaven Descending Switch Wholesale Brigade" next season.

Because including Middleton, who is still leveling up.

The Lakers next season will be the strongest single-attack team in history.

Don't ask!

The only tactic for the Lakers next season is to raise four fingers!

Watch Su, Kobe, Middleton, and Yang single attack!

……

ps: Damn it! Qiao, why have you become so long again! I love it, is this the longest Qiao in the universe?