In addition, a very important reason is that Prince is a veteran and has a very good personality, so he is very suitable for this young Warriors team.
Unlike thorny players like Stephen Jackson, Maggette and Monta Ellis, the little prince Prince has a gentle personality, is low-key and simple, has a good temper, and never creates trouble for the coach.
After sending away four thorny players in the team, that is, after sending away four team veterans, most of the team will be rookies.
In this case, an experienced veteran with a gentle personality is very important.
His role is not only on the court, but also in the locker room.
The last point is more critical. Historically, the Pistons did not enter the playoffs in the 2009-10 season, and the system allowed this transaction to proceed.
This past season, the Pistons qualified for the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Then they were swept out by the Cavaliers, led by little Emperor James, 4-0.
In the following six seasons, the Pistons failed to enter the playoffs.
In other words, starting from this season, the Pistons are a weak team that has not made the playoffs.
In addition, Prince is not the team's leader, which is also in line with the trading rules given by the system.
For a team that is determined to rejuvenate, it is definitely a very good choice to send away a functional veteran in exchange for a young guard who is popular and has very explosive scoring power.
Even if Stuckey and Ellis play as double backs, it would be a good choice.
After all, Stuckey's height is that of a normal shooting guard, so he won't suffer defensively.
Therefore, no matter from the tactical level, the system regulations, or the needs of the two teams, there is no problem in replacing Monta Ellis with Prince.
In 12 years of history, Monta Ellis was exchanged for Bogut of the Bucks.
You know, Bogut was the No. 1 pick and the core player of the Bucks at the time. However, due to injuries, the Bucks lost patience.
Now it's 2009, Ellis is younger and his trade value is higher!
Coincidentally, the annual salaries of Ellis and Prince are 11 million and 10.32 million respectively, which is an almost perfect match!
"I don't think the Pistons will reject this trade plan." Deng Fang continued: "In addition, if you use certain skills, it is not difficult to get the Pistons to give us an additional draft pick."
After listening to Deng Fang's analysis, Tim nodded slightly: "You are right, the problem is that we can't let go of Ellis!"
Indeed, Ellis's scoring ability and explosive playing style are a guarantee for the team's tickets.
Not so Prince.
"We must remember that everything we do is for the championship!" Deng Fang said: "Anything that does not conform to this general direction must be given up."
Hunter curled his lips in disdain.
cut!
Who do you think you are?
Still a championship? I don’t think you can even win a game with your team!
Tim was okay and just smiled slightly.
Prince is indeed the perfect piece for a championship team.
The problem is that our team is not lacking puzzle pieces, but it is lacking leaders!
A bunch of puzzle pieces are useless!
If you trade all four Ellis players away, who will be the boss?
Curry who hasn’t won yet?
Are you so confident in Curry?!
However, although there were different opinions, Tim basically agreed with Deng Fang's proposal.
He had never thought of this transaction before.
Of course, it is impossible for Tim to think of this trade without knowing that Curry is qualified to be the core of the team.
The fact is that even in 2012, part of Curry's talent has been revealed and the team traded Ellis for Bogut, but the fans didn't buy it.
This trade made Warriors fans very angry at the time. They expressed their dissatisfaction with Lacob with deafening boos when the new owner Lacob was speaking at the Mullin jersey retirement ceremony.
Lacob's speech was interrupted many times by the fans' calls of "We want Monta". Finally, with the help of two team legends Mullin and Rick Barry, Lacob finished his speech.
Deng Fang was able to propose this deal mainly because he came from time and space. He knew Curry's talent and how far Ellis could play.
In addition, Deng Fang relied more on his ability to treat diseases.
Many people can see Curry's talent, but his thin body and fear of injuries during confrontation have made many teams shy away from Curry.
The fact is that Curry did often miss time due to injuries in the early stages of his career, and in serious cases he might even retire early.
However, Deng Fang is not afraid!
He has super powers!
The super power of healing!
With this ability, he no longer has to worry about the impact of injuries, and Curry's future is limitless!
"Is this deal okay?" Deng Fang asked.
Tim hesitated for two seconds and replied: "It should be no problem, as long as you ensure Curry's growth."
"I can guarantee this." Deng Fang replied decisively.
"Then the deal is OK!" Tim replied.
"Okay, then let me talk about the second trade." Deng Fang said: "Little Jordan is easy to handle. We can just trade him for Anthony Randolph."
DeAndre Jordan was selected by the Clippers with the fifth overall pick in the second round of 2008.
Jordan's skills are rough, but his physical fitness is very fast. The Clippers drafted him with a Taobao mentality.
DeAndre Jordan started 13 games for the Clippers as a freshman last season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game.
Obviously, this is a typical backup center.
At least it's not clear how good Jordan's future is now.
The fact is that in history, Jordan only became a regular starter in his third season, averaging only 7.4 points per game.
Anthony Randolph was selected by the Warriors with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the same year.
After all, Randolph is a lottery pick.
Obviously, Anthony Randolph's future is more promising than Jordan's.
As a first-year rookie last season, Anthony Randolph started 22 games and averaged 7.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.
Although it's not much, it's still a little better than Jordan.
Therefore, there should be no problem for the Warriors to trade Anthony Randolph for DeAndre Jordan.
"Of course, you can tell the Clippers that we need a second-round pick, so we traded Anthony Randolph for DeAndre Jordan." Deng Fang began to give Tim some advice.
Tim chuckled and agreed.
Indeed, those who take the initiative to trade will always suffer some losses. The Warriors actually traded last year's lottery pick for the Clippers' second-round pick. No matter how you think about it, it will make people feel wrong.
The Clippers inevitably have doubts:
Is DeAndre Jordan really that good?
What's so great about DeAndre Jordan that we haven't discovered yet?
Otherwise, how could someone take the initiative to deliver benefits to your doorstep?
Therefore, the Warriors have to show that their main goal is not Jordan, but draft picks.
This is how you can get away with it.
"Why do you want to replace Jordan?" Tim asked: "Randolph's development is indeed not ideal, but Jordan doesn't see anything good either?"
"We need a tall and strong frame-protecting center inside," Deng Fang replied.
