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Friends, have you heard? On that turbulent May 12th, the Cavaliers' matchup with the Celtics was like a "crazy stone" battle!
The Cavaliers lost 93-106, and the overall score instantly became 1-2, falling behind like a poor boy who was being collected for debts. That Mitchell, like a scoring maniac, slashed 33 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and threw three-pointers as accurately as the Rockets, shooting 7 of 12! But what about Alan's buddy, because of an injury, he could only sit on the sidelines as a "mascot" and watch his teammates work hard.
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Before the game was over, The Athletic's reporter Jovan Buha was like a "gossip expert", breaking the news that the Lakers were salivating over the two stars of the Cavaliers, and were ready to stage a "robbery battle" on draft night!
The Lakers have the No. 17 and No. 55 picks in hand this year, and there is a possibility that they will use three first-round picks in the draft, which is to be played for real! Buha said: "The Lakers are going to have a big game this time, and they're ready to show off all their money on draft night, like throwing a lot of money at an auction and getting ready to snap up a 'baby' to go home!" ”
So what exactly do the Lakers want? Buha is clear that they want a third superstar, or at least a player who can improve the roster. He laughed and said: "The Lakers are going to make a big move this time, they not only want to bring in superstars, but they also want to upgrade the entire roster through trades. It's like playing 'Monopoly', not only to buy a house, but also to buy land, buy stocks, and buy everything that can make money! ”
Speaking of the trade, Buha also made a point of mentioning another Cavaliers star, Jarrett Allen.
He said: "The chances of the Lakers getting Allen are as high as buying a jackpot ticket at a lottery station!" He also revealed that the Lakers could use Hachimura as a bargaining chip if they wanted to complete the deal, and of course it could be Vanderbilt or Vincent. He joked: "These eight villages are like a 'master key' that can open any door the Lakers want!" ”
Speaking of Mitchell, he is a playoff-certified "scoring machine", full of energy when playing like a "perpetual motion machine", as well as an accurate three-point shot and good passing ability.
Buha said with a smile: "Mitchell, this buddy, is simply the Lakers' perfect puzzle, as soon as he comes, the Lakers will be able to form the 'Invincible Triumvirate' with Zhan Mei, who will dare to argue with them at that time?" ”
As for Allen, the big man, Buha thinks his arrival can take the Lakers' interior defense up a notch, like adding another "boulder" to the "Great Wall of Steel". He said with a smile: "With Allen, an 'interior monster', the Lakers can easily deal with a top center like Jokic." At that time, Brother Thick Mei can also return to the No. 4 position he is better at and concentrate on playing his 'small forward'! ”
However, Buha also mentioned another important purpose of the Lakers' trade - that is, to retain James, a "superstar". He exaggeratedly said: "The Lakers are going to show their housekeeping skills this time, and they know that James is like a 'Lady of Liberty' who could fly away at any time." So they have to hurry up and show their skills in the draft to let James see their sincerity and strength! ”
Haha, this Lakers team is like a "shopping spree", preparing to buy on draft night, hoping to bring in more reinforcements to help the team win the championship.
However, whether this trade can succeed depends on the "negotiation skills" between the Cavaliers and the Lakers. It's like haggling in the vegetable market, who can be better depends on who is more "wise"! In short, this "war for grabbing people" is very interesting to watch! Let's wait and see!