There are two types of NBA trading.

One is that rumors are flying everywhere, but the transaction is in the end.

Another type is that you didn't hear any rumors at all, and the transaction was completed in one go.

Garnett's deal has been experienced in both.

It is the first type in summer, and the second type is happening now.

The transaction happened very suddenly, and it felt like I was really bidding farewell to the old and welcomed the new on the first day of the New Year!

But it is not surprising to really look at the transaction itself.

Because the Timberwolves' trading target is the Celtics.

That's right, it's the Celtics, who failed to trade with the Timberwolves in summer.

At this time, they got the talk!

The specific content of the deal is: the Celtics sent Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomez, Gerald Green, Sebastian Terfel, Michael Olovokandi and a 2007 first-round draft pick, two 2009 first-round draft picks, and Kevin Garnett from the Timberwolves trade.

How similar is it compared to history, the difference is that the inside line sent out is not Ratliff but Olovo Kandy, and there is an additional first round in 2007.

In fact, the Celtics submitted a similar plan last summer, but they were rejected by the Timberwolves.

There are three reasons why the Timberwolves agree now.

First and most importantly, Al Jefferson made it!

With excellent data and gorgeous offensive footsteps, he showed the potential of a top inside player.

Experiences over the past few seasons have told the Timberwolves management that it is completely impossible to recruit stars based on the attractiveness of their own team.

Therefore, it is their only way out to train stars by themselves.

What they got in this deal were all young players and a large number of draft picks.

This not only meets their requirements, but also makes up for all the draft picks confiscated by the league in the past few years because of the "yin and yang contract".

The second is from Garnett.

In the preseason game against the Lakers, Garnett was already very autistic when he watched Mike James dare to fight during garbage time.

By the time he entered the regular season, the Timberwolves' record was not as good as the same period last season, which made him completely desperate.

Third, the Pistons rejected the Timberwolves' proposal.

The Pistons are Garnett's most wanted team, but the Pistons do not want to dismantle the existing team framework for Garnett.

You should know that although you have lost your big loan, the Pistons' defensive system is still there, and now ranks second in the Eastern Conference to catch up with the Wizards.

At this time, they won’t have that much motivation to push them back.

Based on three reasons, the Celtics, which have a generous bid, naturally became the first choice for the Timberwolves' trading.

After this transaction occurred, it immediately triggered a league shock.

The front page headlines of major sports media have all become... the three Celtics!

This is the first team in NBA history to have a peak team with three players!!

Although due to the team's record, none of the three of them were selected into the Best Team last season.

But 30 years old, no, the more accurate one should be Garnett, who is 29 years old, because it will be after May that Garnett will be officially 30 years old!

30-year-old Ray Allen! Many people may not know that Ray Allen is actually one year older than Garnett.

And Pierce, 28!

The age of these three people is still in their peak periods!!

"I heard that the three-party transaction last summer was the one that Ray Allen asked to go to Boston, and he also contacted Garnett!"

"In other words, these three people are actually discussing playing basketball together in summer?"

"It's right, but Boston couldn't come up with enough attractive chips at the time, but now Al Jefferson has played."

"If you say so, I suspect that Boston deliberately brushed data for Al Jefferson so that he could increase his trading value!"

"But you have to have the strength to beat you! Al is indeed an excellent inside player. It's not a problem to have a day's All-Star, but Boston can't afford to wait."

"Don't worry about how this transaction happened. Isn't it important? How else do other teams play this?!"

"Don't forget, even after making this deal, Boston still leaves Ricky Davis!"

"Three All-Stars plus one Qual All-Star, this... just send the championship ring!!"

"Other teams said that I'd better be Xu Xian and play with snakes!"

"I think the league should stop this deal, which is too unfair to other teams, especially for the Lakers!!"

"Yes, the Lakers' state this season has a great chance of dynasty, but the result is better now. It's just a punishment from heaven!"

"Don't brag too much. Boston sent so many people away at once. Who is left on the bench now?"

"And Rajon Rondo, Deronti West, Tony Allen, Ratliff, Lyon Powell."

“…”

"In fact, they only sent away five people."

"Can a substitute bench be called a problem? I can do this lineup, I can do it!"

"I predict that this year's player buyout scene will be unprecedentedly lively."

"Haha, a big wave of players who want to win the championship ring will flock to Boston!"

"Real explanation! They didn't have the chance to go to the Lakers before, but now they can go to Boston!"

"Daoge Rivers: I have never fought such a wealthy battle in my life!"

"Is Phil Jackson here? I, Rivers, ask online how to coach superstars!"

"O'Neal's grandma: I understand this, I'll do it!"

"Oh, is the yellow and green war coming again?!"

"Danny Angie, I love you! Come on, we want the 17th championship too!"

...

The fans were still talking, and the next day, the players broke the news.

David Wesley, the Cavaliers' "Mickey Mouse", reached a buyout contract with the team and is expected to go to the Celtics!

Former All-Star player Eddie Jones reached a buyout agreement with the Grizzlies and is expected to go to the Celtics!

Keith Van Horn, who has decided not to compete in the NBA during the offseason, is reported to be in contact with the Celtics management and the two sides are interested in signing a contract!

Good guy, before the buyout deadline officially arrived, some players could not wait!

It feels like the championship ring is pre-existing on the spot, first come first served!

It was on this day that the Lakers submitted an application to the league, hoping to investigate whether there were any violations in the inside story of the Celtics and the Timberwolves’ deal.

Because the Timberwolves had a previous record of "yin-yang contract", the application was quickly approved by the league.

...

“Should we stop this?”

At the Alliance Office, Tetm asked Stern.

He knew that Stern valued the overseas market very much, while Sun Hao was the label of the overseas market.

If the Lakers' dynasty is cut off due to this deal and the overseas market is frustrated, then the situation is probably not what Stern wants to see.

“How to stop it?”

Stern did not answer immediately, but asked Tatum.

"us……"

Tatm didn't answer at once.

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The transaction itself is actually not a big problem, both parties take their own needs.

Moreover, the Celtics sent out almost half of the team, and there were so many first rounds, and there was a draft pick from the Grizzlies, which had a very high trade value.

"We don't have to stop it, this is a good thing."

Stern continued.

On the one hand, it is indeed as he said, this transaction is difficult to stop.

This is different from the Hornets in history. At that time, the Hornets were hosted, which was equivalent to the team owner being the league, which is Stern.

On the other hand, Dynasty is a good thing for Lakers fans, but not for other teams.

Especially since the Lakers completed the dynasty at the beginning of the century, this is followed by another one, and other teams in the league don’t want to play.

So there are super teams that can challenge the Lakers, which is what he and the league board hope to see.
To be continued...