The Celtics have become the most watched team in the United States. They traded two more for one, acquiring Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
The Big Three have taken shape, but the entire team has been hollowed out as a result.
After the trade, the Celtics have 10 players left on their roster, including four rookies.
They are Paul Pierce, Garnett, Ray Allen, Tony Allen, Kendrick Perkins, Brian Scalabrine, and this year’s No. 21 pick Rajon Rondo, times
First-round picks Leon Bowie, Bobby Jones and Durham Brown.
ESPN expert Zach Lowe believes that the Celtics still need to find high-quality role players in the free market.
"Next season, the Celtics' starting lineup has been confirmed with four players, Pierce, Garnett, Ray Allen and the barely available Perkins. They lack a capable point guard. On the bench, Tony Allen
Len's defense can help and Rajon Rondo can be expected, but other than that, I don't see any backup players who can be of great use."
"With the free market opening, the Celtics must sign some high-quality role players, but the 21 million Garnett, 15 million Pierce and 14 million Ray Allen have locked up space, and they have exceeded their salary.
Cap, except for a full mid-level exception, they can only sign free agents with basic salary."
Danny Ainge also knew this very well. As soon as the free market opened, he directly split off part of the mid-level exception and signed Chucky Atkins with a one-year contract of US$3 million.
That’s it.
James Posey took the initiative to invest. The Celtics used up the remaining mid-level exception and signed Posey for $5.5 million in two years.
Then with the addition of Eddie House and Scott Pollard, who were offered basic salary, the Celtics got an excellent outside three-point shooter and a qualified backup center.
After signing four players in a row, the Celtics' lineup finally looks a little better.
In the new season, major betting companies have announced their winning odds. The Celtics' winning odds are as low as 1:1. They are already the favorite to win the new season.
At this time, except for some die-hard Lin Crazy fans, no one in Boston missed Lin Yu who was traded.
Danny Ainge also accepted an interview with the Boston Globe at this time, responding to Lin Yu's criticism of him when he participated in the ESPN program.
"I can only say that the trade is with China Lin. I am also sorry. He has gone through a lot and he has paid a lot for us. There is no doubt that he may understand our transactions in the future."
Then, he said: "Before we had the opportunity to get Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, I was ready to extend the contract with China Lin with a maximum salary, but then Kevin McHale informed me that
Nate is tradeable, and we're ready to trade him."
"But obviously, the Timberwolves' asking price is very high. We can only trade China Lin in exchange for some chips to trade for Garnett... I must bear the risks brought by this transaction and apologize to China Lin, but in the future
The Celtics will always open the door to China Lin, and we have always been his warmest home..."
Lin Yu, who has been in Los Angeles to advance the filming of the weak spot, also flew to Cleveland as soon as the free market opened.
After getting off the plane, Lin Yu met a group of Cleveland fans at the airport who welcomed his arrival.
"Welcome to Cleveland, Linsanity!"
"Linsanity and lbj will become the Cavaliers' Choppy combination!"
"From today on, I am your fan, China Lin!"
"..."
Lin Yu probably estimated the number of this group of fans, which was less than a hundred. This probably also represented his popularity index in the league. The first time he changed teams, he had not even played a game, but he had not gained much.
One hundred die-hard Cleveland fans.
A large pick-up sign was held outside the airport with Lin Yu's name written on it.
Jeff Schwartz walked over quickly and saw the face under the pick-up sign: "It's Danny Ferry. People in Cleveland really value you."
Lin Yu smiled and followed Schwartz over.
Danny Ferry, who was under the pick-up sign, stretched out his hand. He shook hands with Lin Yu first and gave him a hug: "On behalf of the Cleveland Cavaliers, I welcome you, Lin!"
Although Ferry was not willing to pay a high price for Lin Yu at the beginning, in fact, he still valued Lin Yu very much. He knew very well that this wing 3D scorer who averaged 17 points per game before the injury was very suitable for Le
Brown James.
This transaction may not be that profitable, but at least it won't be a loss either.
It just helped the Celtics form the Big Three, which is a pity and a hidden danger in the future.
In the coming years, the Cavaliers may have to fight to break the Celtics' dominance of the Eastern Conference.
The group of people exchanged polite greetings and then boarded the special car sent by the knight.
After arriving at the Cavaliers' training facility, Lin Yu first underwent a physical examination by the Cavaliers, which is a necessary process in a transfer transaction.
Although Lin Yu was still injured, the knight's physical examination was just a formality to check Lin Yu's recovery.
After checking around, Cavaliers team doctor Alex Moore, a white man with a bald head, handed a physical examination report to Danny Ferry.
"He has recovered very well and can already do some low-confrontation training."
For Danny Ferry, this is good news, it means that Lin Yu's injury is not a problem.
But then, Moore suddenly used an exclamation tone and continued: "And I learned that even during the period of recuperation, he did not interrupt his training. Instead, with the assistance of a professional personal trainer, he carried out underwater training and underwater training.
Oxygen resistance training.”
"So, what surprises me the most is that his physical condition remains very good. I can say with certainty that once he recovers from injury, he will be able to return to his peak."
Danny Ferry smiled, but then thought about the nature of Lin Yu's injury: "Is it easy to relapse as a hip labral tear?"
Moore shook his head: "It depends on the player's own recovery. If he recovers well, he will not relapse easily. Lin has recovered very well. I don't think his injury will relapse."
Danny Ferry was very satisfied with Moore's answer. He left the team medical team's office, found Lin Yu who was visiting the training hall, and started the formal signing process.
Lin Yu had already taken a general tour of the training hall.
The history of the Cavaliers is not that glorious, especially compared to the Celtics, it seems very shabby, with no championship and no well-known historical stars.
There are quite a few retired jerseys, including Bingeau Smith with No. 7, Larry Nance Sr. with No. 22, Mark Price with No. 25, Austin Kyle with No. 34, and Nate Thurmond with No. 42.
And No. 43 Brad Doherty.
So, presumably Danny Ferry informed Lin Yu that he could choose his jersey number for the new season, but Lin Yu discovered that his No. 7 jersey was not optional.
The number "7" is Lin Yu's favorite number. He thinks this number is his lucky number, but now the Cavaliers' No. 7 belongs to a little-known Bingao Smith.
When choosing among the remaining numbers, all he can think of are various memes.
No. 34, both numbers are one size larger than James' No. 23, but this number belongs to another less well-known Austin Kyle.
Kobe has decided to wear jersey numbers 24, 23, 24, and 25 in the new season, but number 25 is gone and belongs to Mark Price.
In the end, Lin Yu chose No. 0. There was no plot, there was only one meaning: he was going to start from scratch in Cleveland.
After completing the physical examination and choosing a jersey number for the new season, Lin Yu has the final step to officially join the Cavaliers.
"Let's go, Lin, we have to hold a press conference to officially announce your joining!"
Danny Ferry led the way to the press conference that had been set up in the Cavaliers training hall...