Nicknamed "ET," the exceedingly peculiar-looking Cassell believes he's still got fuel in the tank, so he's unwilling to sink alongside the Clippers in this year's wild West.

After being bought out by the Clippers, teams from both the East and West extended olive branches to Cassell.

Among them, naturally, were the Warriors, who were still eagerly awaiting Davis's recovery.

Unfortunately, Cassell isn't optimistic about the Warriors; he would rather go to Seattle and latch onto the legs of Yao Ming, Garnett, and Ray Allen.

"Truly a decision that makes one sigh with regret."

Upon learning of Cassell's idea, Qin Yue remarked as such.

Mulin, upon seeing this, smiled wryly: "Indeed a pity, Sam is a veteran who's still got energy.

This season, he's still averaging 12 points and 5 assists. If he could join us, our backcourt would undoubtedly be greatly strengthened."

Hearing this, Qin Yue shook his head: "I'm not feeling sorry for us; I'm feeling sorry for Sam Cassell...

Because after years of struggling in the league, doesn't he know that choices have always outweighed effort?"

Mulin: "..."

As a player with two championship rings, Cassell ultimately deciding to join the Supersonic had a lot to do with him not wanting to be labeled as winning by accident.

Cassell already has a ring in hand.

He doesn't need a dispensable championship ring to elevate his elusive historical status.

For in the grand scheme of NBA history, he's never really counted as a historically great superstar.

So, compared to the Warriors, where once Baron Davis recovers, he may still have to compete with Jarrett Jack for playing time...

Cassell surely wants to go somewhere that can immediately provide him a starting position, and even help Payton win a championship.

Gary Payton was one of the most outstanding point guards in the NBA in the 90s.

Cassell is of a similar age, belonging to the same generation of stars.

In Cassell's view, if he could help Payton win a championship as a starting point guard for the Supersonic...

Then no matter how much higher Payton's historical status may be, Payton would have to respectfully call him "Brother Sam."

Undoubtedly, this is what Cassell truly desires.

You know, in the NBA, not everyone gets the chance to make "The Glove" Payton bow down.

At this moment, Qin Yue was clearly still too young; how could he know that these experienced veterans have so many "smug" thoughts?

Choices indeed outweigh effort.

But if a little effort could make Payton call him "Brother Sam," does choice even matter?

Additionally, before the trade deadline, the NBA had another major trade.

The Dallas Mavericks traded Devin Harris and Desagana Diop as the main assets...

In order to balance salaries, and added fillers like Keith Van Horn (already retired), plus future draft picks and some cash, they traded with the New Jersey Nets to get Jason Kidd, Malik Allen, and Antoine Wright.

Compared to the team that had a 67-win regular season in the 06/07 season, due to the increasingly harsh conditions in the West this year, and the brutal 58-point loss to the Warriors in the season opener...

This season, the Mavericks, who have been trailing the Suns and Warriors in the standings, have no choice but to trade piecemeal for bigger pieces to strengthen the current team roster.

However, compared to this trade that happened half a year earlier in Qin Yue's memory.

The most absurd has to be...

The Mavericks included the already retired Van Horn in this trade.

Because Van Horn's contract was non-guaranteed and could be used to balance out the trade salary...

So, whether in past life or present, the Nets accepted without hesitation the Mavericks' decision to include Van Horn in this trade.

In past life, after acquiring Van Horn, the future Nets even refused to release the already retired Van Horn, hoping to use this advantageous contract to execute more clever maneuvers.

Thus, clearly retired and idle Van Horn, even had to take a plane to New Jersey for some games to prove he was still a member of the Nets.

Finally, until the league intervened, banning this exploitive behavior, the Nets begrudgingly released Van Horn.

Undoubtedly, before the second lockout, the NBA did indeed have many loopholes in its rules.

And failing to sign Cassell before the trade deadline, the Warriors, who quietly weathered the deadline, welcomed the return of Davis and Brown at the end of February.

During his recovery period, Davis didn't idle.

While actively cooperating in rehabilitation, he also successfully shed several kilos of body fat.

In his comeback match, Davis, shooting 7 out of 12, scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Warriors in just 22 minutes.

From Davis's incredibly vigorous state, Qin Yue instead felt that his two months' absence due to injury had allowed him plenty of time for rest and adjustment.

Furthermore, Davis's extremely impressive comeback match... gradually awakened Qin Yue's memories that should have been dead.

If Qin Yue remembers correctly... in the historical 06/07 season, Davis's form would improve the closer it got to the playoffs.

This would be the pinnacle moment of the whole career of the initial Mr. Big Beard.

During those legendary Golden State Gang years, he would set to average over 25 points per game for the Warriors in the playoffs with over 50% overall shooting percentage and over 60% true shooting percentage.

In this life, though already possessing a ring, the unsatisfied Davis was clearly showing signs of pressing the "Celestial God Descending" switch button.

Furthermore, this "Celestial God Descending"...

Davis will continue to maintain in an adrenaline-driven manner.

On the 28th, on the night where even though Brown returned, Qin Yue couldn't remember who Brown was and only wanted to watch Davis's comeback performance....

Qin Yue couldn't help but feel the famed saying of the legendary Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger:

——What is the strongest person already within the team.

This is definitely not a joke.

But at this moment...

Accompanied by Baron Davis filling up his fuel tank during recovery...

This "violent motorcycle" within the Warriors will surely help the Warriors' overall combat power reach a higher level!

The forthcoming Davis will be an undisputed superstar guard!

Time entered March.

Not long ago, Chris Paul, who dared to present a sassy demeanor at Qin Yue after the game...

Had been already booked by Baron Davis's blade as the first victim.

Oakland Oracle Arena.

The Warriors welcomed the visiting Jazz for their first home game in March.

On the scene, amid the gradually reaching peak golden wave...

During the pregame warm-up, Davis repeatedly showcased slam dunk performances to prove with his excellent physical condition how excited he was.

As Davis's teammate, Qin Yue knew all too well...

A Davis in such form absolutely cannot be countered by Paul's current small build.

——Midday arrives, dear Chris Paul.

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