After this transaction was completed, social media exploded.

"The Grizzlies are such a rip-off, sending Gasol to the Pelicans for a bunch of second-rounders! What's the difference between this and sending Pau Gasol to the Lakers back then?" read a comment from the invincible Kevin Durant fan.

"Yeah, it's a robbery! Tatum must stop this!" read a comment from a Jokic fan.

"Exactly, the Big Four just broke up, and now they're building a Big Three again. It's not interesting at all!" read a comment from a Godfather fan.

"The main thing is the cost is too low. The Pelicans only gave up two bench players and a second-round pick..."

"Memphis - Professional Star Sender - Grizzlies!"

"Uh, aren't you guys overreacting? The Grizzlies aren't stupid. If Gasol was really worth much, would they ask for so little?"

"Yeah, you guys don't watch Grizzlies games! Gasol's form has declined a lot this season!"

"The Grizzlies started tanking at the beginning of the season. Gasol is the only one worth watching on the team, but he only averages 15 points..."

"Gasol is much older than his brother was when he was traded, and he still has two years and $50 million left on his contract. That's practically a garbage contract!"

"I also think that if Dedmon wasn't in such bad form this season, he would be more useful than Gasol. I think the Pelicans even lost this trade," said a Durant fan.

"Not a loss, but it has limited impact on improving the Pelicans' strength. If Gasol performs poorly, the Pelicans' salary cap next year will be a problem."

"Yeah, as a neutral fan, I think this is just an ordinary strengthening trade."

"But the Lakers and Spurs are at a slight disadvantage. Their strength is very close to the Pelicans, and now the Pelicans have become stronger, even if it's just a little bit."

"No, no, the Lakers were just unlucky to be beaten by Tang Tian's 82 points and logo three-pointer. The Lakers are still stronger!" said a Siakam fan.

"I also think that the Lakers are more likely to win in a seven-game series, with or without Gasol."

"Lakers champions!"

...

Fans were discussing it on social media.

But actually, compared to Gasol that night, Anthony was the most miserable.

He was traded to the Trail Blazers last season, and he was put on the market early this season, but the trade deadline came and went, and he wasn't traded.

According to Woj's latest news, Anthony will most likely be bought out by the Trail Blazers by the buyout deadline.

Gasol's last-minute trade was completed, and the Pelicans sent out a welcome tweet on their official website as soon as possible.

A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Gasol is still a player who has made an All-NBA team.

On offense, he can extend from the three-second zone to the free-throw line, and on defense, he can defend from the three-second zone to the free-throw line. He also has playmaking ability.

Just like what fans said on social media, although he is past his peak, it is still a strengthening for the Pelicans if you don't consider the contract and the future.

With new players joining, old players naturally leave.

Dedmon and Crowder went to the locker room the next day to pack their lockers.

There weren't many people around when Crowder was packing. Only Jeff Green came over to say hello.

No matter what the reason, doing things that affect the team atmosphere makes it difficult to have good relationships with teammates.

Most of the players were around Dedmon.

Dedmon had been with the Pelicans for more than a year and was one of the contributors to the Pelicans' three consecutive dynasty championships last season.

Moreover, his personality is also relatively approachable. The team members were somewhat reluctant to see him traded away now.

Most of the team members were there because there was a training session soon, but Tang Tian wasn't there.

It wasn't that he didn't come on purpose, but that he had gone to Los Angeles early in the morning. The All-Star live draft would be held there.

It was still TNT's live broadcast, and it was still the Big Three as hosts.

The only difference compared to last year was that Giannis Antetokounmpo had replaced James among the five people sitting behind the table.

Giannis was relatively shy and was soon teased by the TNT Big Three until he was a little embarrassed.

Barkley and the others were also laughing constantly. Compared to James, Giannis was obviously much more fun.

"If you get the first pick, who will you pick?"

Barkley asked Giannis with a smile.

This was a must-ask question.

"You have to choose one from the remaining eight starters."

Kenny Smith gave a friendly reminder, just like last year.

Giannis nodded.

"I'll pick Kyrie first. He's my teammate."

Giannis was really honest. He not only said who he would pick, but also gave the reason.

Barkley and O'Neal laughed, and Tang Tian was amused as well.

"Tang, what about your choice? Will you still pick Kemba Walker this year? Jimmy Butler didn't make the All-Star team this year, and neither did Klay Thompson. Oh right, Kyrie Irving, are you going to fight Giannis for Irving?"

Barkley then threw the question to Tang Tian.

"I'll leave a suspense, for the sake of the show."

But what Barkley didn't expect was that it was Tang Tian's turn to say these words this year.

And his words amused the TNT Big Three together.

Tang Tian also takes into account the effect of the show, and he also has a lot of hosting style!

Just like last year, the two then began to guess the coin.

Tang Tian guessed tails.

As a result, he was luckier this year than last year, and he guessed it right.

In other words, he has the right to choose first this year.

This time, the effect of the show really came.

Not only the TNT Big Three in the studio, but also the audience in front of the TV were especially curious about Tang Tian's choice.

This year's starters, besides Tang Tian and Giannis, the remaining 8 people.

Harden, Durant, Leonard, James, Walker, Irving, DeRozan, Horford.

Among the 8 people, Walker and Irving are both "bitter training brothers," which is why Barkley asked Tang Tian earlier if he would pick the two of them.

Because according to Tang Tian's selection method last year, "bitter training brothers" are definitely a priority.

In addition to these two, another person who is likely to be selected by Tang Tian is Leonard.

Leonard is Tang Tian's little brother during his time with the Spurs.

Among the remaining few people, DeRozan and Horford are relatively weak, and James and Durant have a bad relationship with Tang Tian.

So if the people in front aren't selected, then it can only be Harden.

But Harden and Tang Tian don't have much personal relationship. If there's a connection, it's probably that Tang Tian is Harden's nemesis.

Over the years, not only has he been suppressed by Tang Tian on the court, but he has also been suppressed in the All-Star Game. This year, he only squeezed in by replacing Curry.

So after analyzing it, Walker, Irving, and Leonard are the three most likely people, with Walker being the most likely to be selected.

"I choose..."

Tang Tian was really creating the effect of the show.

He said the first few words, but his eyes moved back and forth on the starters on the screen, and he didn't say his choice right away.

When Barkley was about to urge him to speak, Tang Tian finally opened his mouth.

"Kevin Durant."