After the Cousins trade in Feb 2017, Vlade Divac said: "I believe we are going to be in a better position in two years... If I’m wrong, I’ll step down."
在2017年2月份交易考辛斯后，国王队总经理弗拉德-迪瓦茨说道：“我相信我们两年后的处境会更好……如果我错了，我就会辞职。”
Vlade Divac received a lot of heat for this trade since DeMarcus Cousins was arguably the best center in the game at the time and he wanted to stay in Sacramento. The trade was DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi for:
由于考辛斯当时可以算得上是联盟最佳中锋，而且他还想要待在萨克拉门托，所以迪瓦茨因为这笔交易受到了许多口诛笔伐。国王用德马库斯-考辛斯和欧米-卡斯比换来了：
Tyreke Evans (expiring contract)
Langston Galloway (expiring contract)
Buddy Hield (who's now a key part of this young core)
1st Rd Pick (10th overall, traded down to draft Justin Jackson & Harry Giles)
2nd Rd Pick (34th overall, drafted Frank Mason III)
泰瑞克-埃文斯（到期合同）
兰斯顿-加洛维（到期合同）
巴迪-希尔德（现在年轻核心阵容中的关键一员）
首轮签（第10顺位，国王选择向下交易，选中了贾斯汀-杰克逊和哈里-贾尔斯）
二轮签（第34顺位，国王用它选中了弗兰克-梅森三世）
In response to the backlash, Divac said at the time:
That’s my job, and I take responsibility. And I totally understand why some fans would be upset. They supported DeMarcus, and I like DeMarcus a lot. But I believe we are going to be in a better position in two years. I want to hear again from these same people in two years. If I’m right, great. If I’m wrong, I’ll step down. But if I go down, I’m going down my way.
迪瓦茨当时是如此回应人们对这笔交易的抨击的：
“这是我的工作，我也会负责。我完全理解为什么一些球迷会感到十分沮丧。他们支持德马库斯，我也很喜欢他。但是我相信我们两年后的处境会更好。两年后，我希望再次听到这些人的声音。如果事实证明我是对的，那很好。但如果我错了，我会辞职。就算我要下台，我也要以自己的方式下台。”
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It may be a little too early, but anyone who's watched the Kings so far can tell this team is legit and more than just a flash in a pan. There may be some regression later on in the season, but no one can say they aren't in a better position now than they were before the Cousins trade.
消息源：https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/vlade-divac-says-kings-will-be-better-off-in-two-years-if-im-wrong-ill-step-down/
现在或许还为时尚早，但到目前为止看过国王比赛的人都知道这支球队很像样，并不是昙花一现。也许到了赛季后面他们会有一些退步，但没有人可以否认的是，国王现在的处境要比做考辛斯那笔交易前更好。
[–]Kingsreligion-kills 1628 指標 4小時前
Im sorry for doubting you, vladfather.
国王球迷：我很抱歉当时曾质疑过你，迪瓦茨爸爸。
[–]RaptorsCarlESagan 451 指標 3小時前
At the time, I thought the Boogie trade was one of the worst I've ever seen, but Vlade has proved me wrong. I don't know if I've ever seen such a quick 180 on an NBA exec's reputation. Vlade was seen as completely clueless at first, and, now, people are respecting his moves.
当时我真的以为这是我有生以来见过最烂的一笔交易，但迪瓦茨已经证明我错了。我不知道有哪位NBA高管的风评能这么快就经历180度大转变。一开始，大家视迪瓦茨为毫无头绪的傻瓜，但现在大家都尊重他的各种操作了。
[–]Kingsreligion-kills 218 指標 3小時前
The Boogie trade was a really good move but I still feel like we could have gotten more from it overall. It felt like the deal was rushed.
Maybe this was the best offer available, but I feel like perhaps some other team would have been willing to offer more.
But every one of Vlade's moves since then was spot on. 120% support from me.
国王：考辛斯的那笔交易真的很明智，但我还是觉得我王本可以获得更丰厚的回报。感觉那笔交易做得太着急了。
也许这已经是摆在桌面上的报价里最出色的一个了，但我总感觉，当时也许会有其他球队愿意提供更多的筹码。
不过那笔交易后，迪瓦茨的每一个决定都非常到位。我举双手双脚支持他。
[–]Kingscracker_asshole 33 指標 2小時前
If the Kings were going to trade him they should have done it the season before. Sending him to a contender with an extra year of control would have gotten us a lot more.
国王球迷：国王本该在前一个赛季就交易考辛斯。那样以来，考辛斯的合同就多了一年保险，那如果我们把他送到一支争冠球队，得到的回报也会更多。
[–]Kingsreligion-kills 48 指標 2小時前
Yes but the Kings ownership group tried to do one final push for the playoffs once the new arena was complete. Thats why they signed a bunch of vets for bloated contracts. Once it became clear this team wasn't going to make it thats when they decided to blow the team up.
国王球迷：是这样没错，但是国王老板想要在新球馆落成之际做冲击季后赛的最后一次努力。这也是为什么他们当初花大价钱签下一众老将。而当他们发现这个目标不切实际后，他们就决定推倒重建了。
Hindsight is 20/20 but lets try to remember the context. Also Vlade never has had full control of the front office unfortunately. Vivek has always had his hands in the decisions.
事后诸葛亮没什么用，咱得考虑下当时的情况。而且不幸的是迪瓦茨从来没有管理层的绝对掌控权。国王老板维维克一直都有插手。
[–][IND] Reggie MillerMy_Diet_DrKelp 554 指標 3小時前
I never thought Id see people apologizing to Vlade lol 2 years ago people were out for blood
我以前是万万没想到大家会向迪瓦茨道歉啊哈哈哈。两年前大家可是要他的项上人头啊。
[–]Evil_Nick_Saban 94 指標 2小時前
It's because he probably could've gotten at least another draft pick out of that trade. Same with Indiana's Paul George trade.
那是因为，迪瓦茨也许本可以从这笔交易中再捞到一个选秀权的。
步行者送走乔治的那笔交易也是同理。
[–]Kingspuffthisfish 59 指標 2小時前
He literally said he had a better deal earlier lmao
哈哈哈哈，迪瓦茨本人在做完这笔交易后都说他收到过更好的价码。
[–]Kingsishallenter 58 指標 2小時前
Till Boogies agent told the Pels he wouldn't re-sign with them, then they retracted the other first for a second. At that point it was evident that Boogies agent was tanking his value and we had to do a trade quickly. Had the trade not leaked until completed Vlade would've got that second 1st.
国王球迷：那是在考辛斯经纪人通知鹈鹕（如果他被交易到鹈鹕那）他不会跟球队续约之前。然后鹈鹕就暂时收回了首轮的报价。当时，很显然考辛斯经纪人是在故意降低他的交易价值，所以我们不得不果断拍板。如果这笔交易在完成之前没有走漏风声的话，那迪瓦茨本可以再撸到一个首轮的。
[–]RaptorsDwaneCaseysSuit 130 指標 4小時前
Vladdy Daddy
迪瓦茨爸爸！
[–][SAC] Jason Williamslesbiangirlscout 483 指標 4小時前*
I fucking love you Vlade
Minus the pick you gave for Rondo.
国王球迷：我太特么爱你了迪瓦茨！
除了你为隆多付出的那个选秀权……
[–][PHI] Ben SimmonsET_Tony 261 指標 4小時前
Fultz send his regards
76人球迷：富尔茨送上问候。
[–][PHI] Markelle FultzDutchEnglish 127 指標 3小時前
What Hinkie giveth the Colangelos taketh away
76人球迷：辛基所予，皆为科兰杰洛所弃。
[–]KingsDrodman93 83 指標 3小時前
that trade actually saved us somehow, we wouldn't have picked swapped and likely would've taken josh jackson at 3 instead of fox at 5.
国王球迷：那笔交易其实还真鬼使神差地救了我王一把。如果没那笔交易，我们就不会跟太阳签位互换了，然后就更有可能用第三顺位选约什-杰克逊，而不是在第五顺位选中福克斯。
[–][SAC] Buddy HieldTrevhaar 48 指標 3小時前
O shit u right
国王球迷：卧槽还真是这样。
[–][SAS] Boris Diawphilwacho3 65 指標 4小時前
Called his shot. Respect
国王球迷：真让他说对了。致敬。
[–][CHI] Lauri MarkkanenWeBeBallin19 241 指標 4小時前
He also said Papagiannis was the next Marc Gasol
公牛球迷：可迪瓦茨还曾说过帕帕扬尼斯是下一个小加索尔呢。
[–][TOR] Greivis Vasquezkoolkatskilledosama 309 指標 4小時前
even the best batters only bat .300
人有失足马有失蹄嘛。
[–][POR] Brandon RoyOhrobohobo 90 指標 4小時前
Way too early to tell, but I’m enjoying seeing the Kings flourish.
现在下定论还言之过早，不过我很享受国王目前的如鱼得水。
[–][MIN] Corey BrewerRoyalLake 116 指標 4小時前
Is it really too early to tell?
I think we can say they’re in a better spot than if they had Boogie.
现在真的还很为时尚早吗？
我觉得吧，咱们现在已经可以说：国王现在的处境比（如果当初）留下考辛斯后更好。
[–][POR] Brandon RoyOhrobohobo 39 指標 4小時前
Yes. It’s only been 1/4 of this season. Give Vlade the two years. Lets see them make the playoffs. Don’t rush.
开拓者球迷：还为时尚早。赛季才刚进行了四分之一。让迪瓦茨过满这两年时间。看看国王能不能闯进季后赛吧。别操之过急。
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