1 for 7 major deals! The first shot in the NBA trading market is fired! The first team to charge in the East!

Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies fired the first shot in the trading market. The

plan is as follows: The Grizzlies send guard Desmond Bain to obtain Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 unprotected first-round draft picks from the Magic (No. 16 in 2025, the Suns' first round in 2026, the Magic's first round in 2028 and 2030) and the protected first-round swap rights from 2029. I believe that when I see this news, the first reaction of most fans is: "My God! 1 for 7! Bain is so valuable?" They all think that Magic is doing charity? Do you think this is a nonsense deal? No!

Magic President Jeff Weltman has made it clear: the team has adopted a proactive and winning strategy in the offseason.

How does Brother Di evaluate this big deal? In other words, why did magic choose to rush at this point in time?

My core view can be condensed into these big words: Pacer effect. Why can

be involved in the walker?

As mentioned earlier, the Pacers reached the finals, which subverted too many people's perceptions. Without superstars, they could reach the finals. What is the psychology of

magic?

"Damn it, even the Pacers can break out of the East, what are we missing! I have a chance too!"

This psychology is not only applicable to the NBA, but also in many aspects of our lives. For example, fresh graduates look for a job:

"Xxx's grades were worse than mine before. Why did he earn 5,000 a month, and why did he live better than me? I earn 3,000? So, please change jobs!"

So, it's not that magic is radical, but that they see hope in the future "gambler" mentality.

This prosperous era is as Adam Xiaohua wished.

Through a series of operations, we limit super teams and very high-paying teams, thereby reducing the strength gap that may be born due to salary assets and improving the overall competitiveness of the league.

7 7 different championships, this phenomenon marks the NBA entering a new era of competition among all the heroes.

All team bosses are willing to invest and can have fun.

Everyone can think of this. If there was a team like Wang Chaoyong in the East, would the Magic still have this energy?

It's right to live, there is no need to make trouble, because there is no chance to make trouble.

But next season, many teams in the Eastern Conference will feel that they can do it.

Because of the competitors, each has its own problems.

Pacers need to prove that it is not a coincidence that they will break out of the East this year; the two strong players, the Cavaliers and the Celtics, cannot stand the pressure of salary space, and there will be adjustments to the core team;

Knicks and Thibodeau were rejected after class, and the head coach did not finalize it, so who knows how to go.

Magic feels the same.

is OK or not, but you have to make it once.

And Bain is the type of player they need.

What is the biggest problem in Orlando? attack.

They may be the best offensive among the 16 teams entering the playoffs, with averaging 93.6 points per game, the last.

Three-point shooting percentage, three-point shooting percentage, free throw shooting percentage, and assists are the last in the playoffs... What are the advantages? Magic defense is good.

Bain, since entering the NBA in 2020, has been one of only three players to hit 800+ three-pointers and have made more than 40% of the three-point shooting percentage. In the past five seasons, he has hit a 43.2% 3-point shooting percentage.

The other two are Laven and Ku male gods.

The magic trick attracted Pope before, and I was expecting him to do such a job, but Pope was not reliable. He averaged 5 points per game in the playoffs and shot 26.1% from three-pointers.

Can't look at Pope from the performances of the Lakers and Nuggets.

And the other player, Cole Anthony, shot neither Cole nor Anthony. The annual salary is close to 1300W, and the average of 2.2 points per game in the playoffs and a shooting percentage of 28.6%.

Why did 4 first rounds be given out in this transaction? The Grizzlies have helped you receive Pope's bad contract, so you can't compensate him...

He can either have no ball or hold the ball, and can average at least 5.3 assists per game for two consecutive seasons.

players of this type are expensive.

In terms of contract, Bain will have a total of 36 million next season and will increase to 42 million in the next four years. This contract basically locks in his peak period.

After completing the transaction, the Magic built a trio of Bankairo + Wagner Jr. + Bain.

is OK? Let's talk about it after you fight. What is the starting point of the

Grizzlies?

The conflict between Bain and Aldama is not the main reason. If we consider it from the perspective of strength, the latter should be the one who should get out.

"I can't see hope, why do I spend so much money?"

Morant + Jaren Jackson Jr. + Bain, it's difficult for the team to keep. If Bain is not sent away, then when 3J gets the contract renewal (exit next season), the salary space will explode...

Even if the boss is rich and keeps these three people, can the Grizzlies rush out of the West? cannot.

The simplest thing is, they can't beat Thunder.

So after getting 4 first rounds, even if the two less-quality contracts were taken over, the Grizzlies were willing to send Bain away, which retained the flexibility of the future.

Finally, someone will definitely ask: "Why don't Magic use this offer to Durant?"

Friends, KD is 38 years old and still alive. He has not come out of the era of Zhan Duku...