NBA Backer King Chapter 472

   Chapter 472 Horry leaves Kidd to fly

  New York, Jordan is preparing to rent a yacht to go fishing, relax and unwind.

  David Frank has gone to Indiana to sign Ewing to a new contract.

   Just as he was about to go out, David Frank called and told him about David Robinson.

   "The Admiral is leaving the Spurs?"

   This news made him throw away the fishing tackle immediately.

   "David, can I join forces with the admiral? His contract is not as big as O'Neal, and with him, the lineup will be better." He immediately realized that this was an opportunity.

   Over there, David Frank analyzed: "I remember that he signed a new contract last year, 6 years and 66 million. It is indeed not as big as O'Neal, only half. But..."

When    said "only half", Jordan couldn't help but be overjoyed, but the subsequent "but" made him half cold.

Sure enough, David Frank went on to say: "Admiral's contract for the 1995/96 season should be more than seven million, and the virtual space of Bird Rights is more than 11 million, which is similar to his actual annual salary, which is more than you and O'Neal. Bigger. Michael, he takes up more space than O'Neal, it's not for you, you're going to get a worse lineup with him."

"All right."

  Disappointed, Jordan picked up the tackle again.

   At this time, on the beach in Miami, David Robinson and his agent Austin were basking in the sun while waiting for the news he was looking forward to.

His salary was $7.7 million a season before the over-cap extension, which is 1.5 times the virtual space, which is almost 11 million. This space is very large. If you go to a new team, it will definitely squeeze the ball seriously. The team's salary space cannot create a championship lineup.

So Austin's suggestion to him is to trade with the Lakers. He swaps with Da Meng. Da Meng already has a championship and should not refuse. At the same time, he can team up with Tim Duncan. Duncan is a rookie, and the contract will not Very big, so that the Lakers can maintain a strong lineup for the next few years.

   And this transaction should also be acceptable to the Spurs. After all, Da Meng is in a good state. The media's evaluation of Da Meng's strength at its peak is even higher than that of David Robinson.

   He accepted this suggestion and is currently waiting for news from the Lakers. Austin has just contacted Lakers general manager Jerry West.

  Los Angeles, after receiving the call from Austin, Jerry West has not moved for a long time, he is considering the feasibility of this transaction.

   The future of the team is definitely Tim Duncan, and the big dream is just an assistant, so it is not impossible to replace the younger David Robinson with the big dream.

   And there is another point, David Robinson's contract is even smaller, only six years and sixty-six million, while the big dream is five years and seventy million, and the contract is played for one year.

In terms of strength, David Robinson's scoring ability is actually stronger than Da Meng, but not as versatile as Da Meng, and the defense is worse, but the Lakers are based on Duncan. Judging from the performance of the NCAA, Duncan is also the same as Da Meng. , all belong to the top offense and defense, so even if David Robinson is not as versatile as the big dream, it will not get in the way.

   And Tim Duncan should need an adaptation process in his rookie season. The admiral with the peak period is in front, the pressure on Duncan will be less, and the strength of the Lakers should be stronger.

   He thought about it and felt that it should be possible to trade.

   He couldn't decide by himself, so he called Jerry Bass again, and Bass felt good after hearing it. After all, the admiral was two years younger than Da Meng.

   The two discussed and agreed.

   But Jerry Bass sighed again on the other end of the phone: "Unfortunately, the Suns rejected us. I really want to get old K. Even if I use Big Dream and Duncan, I'm willing to pack it."

   West thought, I should say this, thinking about the first day that old K entered the league, I was optimistic about him, but unfortunately I couldn't do it.

He said to Bass: "Jerry, Colangelo and his son should really not want to trade old K. I have contacted many times in the past two days, and they have never let go. In this case, we can't delay, if you agree , I'll close the deal with David Robinson right away."

Unexpectedly, Jerry Bass's thoughts were all on the old K, and he ignored his words and said: "Jerry, think of a way, such as revealing to the media, that Colangelo doesn't want to trade the old K, let the Suns' team Those shareholders forced him to trade?"

   "Jerry, even so, you have to wait for the transaction window to open, and there is no way to complete the transaction now," West said.

   "Okay, okay, what a pity!" Bass sighed.

   Soon, Jerry West contacted Austin and expressed the Lakers' wishes.

   "Great, it's going to be a win-win situation." Jeff Austin smiled happily.

"But Mr. Austin, the trade window hasn't opened yet, and Popovich on the Spurs side probably won't be willing to negotiate a trade with us, so we'll talk about it here first, and we'll officially finalize it with the Spurs after the draft. ' said West.

   "OK, of course." Austin laughed.

   hung up the phone, and nodded with a smile to David Robinson, who was looking at him, who instantly laughed.

   "Tim Duncan, I hope you can be as good in the NBA as you are in the NCAA." After cleaning up his excitement, he said in his heart.

   At 4:00 pm on June 14th, the Suns championship celebration ended, Phoenix finally ended this round of carnival, and the team was officially disbanded.

   Little Colangelo has a lot of things to do, and he and the management seem to be busier.

   Several players have retired or left the team, and he wants to meet and talk with them.

   After the celebration, the players returned to the headquarters with the bus. Wilkins and Tisdale, Williams, Robert Horry and other four made an appointment to meet Colangelo Jr.

   The contracts of these four have expired, and the first three veterans have chosen to retire. Horry wants to talk about contract renewals, and his agent has also arrived at the headquarters.

In addition to the four of them, Hancock and Ben Davis have also ended their basic salary contracts. Colangelo Jr. has informed their agents that the team will not renew their contracts with them, so celebrate the end After that, they also have to leave the team to find their next home.

   "Don't forget, tomorrow's party." Old Wang shouted at Horry and the others.

   "I can't forget it."

  Hori and the other four laughed hilariously.

   "And you."

  Pharaoh shouted at Hancock and Ben Davis who were about to leave.

   "Can we go too?" The two were surprised.

   "Of course, I promised you all, one person and two girls." Old Wang smiled.

   "Thank you boss." The two said happily.

   Watching the six people leave, Lightning said: "Horry may have to leave, the team has no space for him at all."

  Pharaoh said: "The three veterans are going to retire, Hancock and the two are gone, can't they make room?"

Lightning said: "Wilkins can free up $250,000, it's useless, Williams can free up $4.15 million, Tisdale also has $3.85 million, Hancock and Ben Davis are both basic salaries. , how much space can the five of them make together..."

  Looking at Lightning's finger to settle accounts, Pharaoh said with a look of contempt: "415+385 is 8 million, and the three basic salaries are 750,000, a total of 8.75 million."

   Lightning and Kidd were shocked, how could a primary school student count so fast? They are all ready to take out their mobile phones and do the math.

   "I suspect you are all illiterate."

   Old Wang continued to despise the tunnel: "Why don't I ask you a question to test you? Who is right, I will send him another girl.

   I was informed by Hawksman just now that in addition to a group of models, this time I also invited some 18th-tier starlets to ensure that you are satisfied. "

   "There is such a good thing? Then come on, I'm a math genius." Rasheed Wallace exclaimed excitedly.

   "Come on, old K, I don't believe that our group of college students can't compare to you as a primary school student." Kidd said angrily.

  Others also nodded, even Kobe, a high school student, was eager to try, and the topic between them was skewed by Pharaoh.

   "Let's talk first, don't use the calculator on your phone."

   After agreeing on the rules, Lao Wang said solemnly: "What is three times three times three?"

   "Three times three times three?"

  Everyone used their brains to count.

   Kidd muttered: "Three times three equals...six, six times three equals...equals eighteen?"

   He looked at Pharaoh expectantly, the latter gave a thumbs up with contempt, and when he was about to smile, he turned his thumb and pointed to the ground.

   "How could it not be eighteen?" Kidd said in shock.

   "I also counted eighteen, old K, you made a mistake, how could it not be eighteen? Do you want to be a girl without me?" Kobe shouted excitedly.

   "Blacksmith, you idiot!" Old Wang cursed angrily.

   "Twenty-four right?" Lightning asked.

   "How about a fan? No."

  Pharaoh gave Lightning another look with contempt, and you still want to be president? I don't even vote for you, no, I don't seem to have the right to vote.

   "Twenty-four isn't right?"

  Lightning began to scratch his head. It was a bit complicated. He could calculate 3+3+3 equal to 9. The multiplication was a bit difficult!

   When these illiterate people were busy counting in the parking lot, Horry and the others had already seen little Colangelo.

  In the office, little Colangelo first met with the three veterans of Wilkins and chatted for a while. Of course, the atmosphere was very good.

   "I hope you can enjoy your life after retirement and come back often to watch games in the future."

   Soon after, he sent the three out of the office, and Wilkins and the other three officially ended their careers with the Suns, as well as their entire careers.

   Then Jr. Colangelo invited Horry and his agent into the office, first thanked Horry for his contribution to the Suns, and then handed over a prepared contract.

  Horry still wants to stay, as long as the contract is decent.

He knows that Wilkins and the other five are gone, and the team has space now, but he is not sure that it will be given to him, because Rasheed Wallace has only one year left on his contract, and he is in the team. With a higher status, the team will definitely want to renew the contract, so there will be room for it, and after so many people have left, they also need to make up the number of people, and there may not be much to him.

Sure enough, he opened the contract with his agent and turned to the amount of money. It was $12 million for 5 years, and the average annual salary was only 2.4 million, which was too low. How can you be willing?

   His rookie contract is very low, five years and seven million. This second contract, he can no longer sign such a low contract.

"I'm sorry, Robert, five people have left, which is equivalent to half the team. The team needs to fill their vacancies. There is really no room. You know, we really want to keep you." Xiaoke Langelo explained apologetically.

  Robert Horry's decision to enter free agency officially ended his four-season career with the Suns.

   sent Horry and his agent away, little Colangelo sighed, he had no choice, he couldn't give a bigger contract.

After sitting back at his desk, he spread out a piece of paper with six names on it, namely Wang Tiejun, Kevin Johnson, Rasheed Wallace, Kidd, Kobe, and Chapman. These are the rest of the team. of players, he'll have to fill at least six to nine players in the offseason.

   In addition, these six people are not stable, because Kidd's agent has already made an appointment with him, and it is tomorrow.

   "Snatch, snatch!"

   There was a knock on the door, and then the assistant pushed it open to inform him that Danny Ainge and D'Antoni were coming.

   "Invite Danny to come in first." He nodded.

  Three seconds later, Danny Angie walked in and sat opposite Little Colangelo.

   "Danny, are you really not thinking about it?" Little Colangelo asked.

   Last season, Danny Ainge was temporarily promoted. Although he did not show any ability, it is also his ability to copy the previous tactics. After a season, the results are still good.

   "I'm sorry Brian, but I'd love to be back on the green team."

   Danny Ainge didn't find any other excuses this time, and directly stated the reason for not renewing the contract.

   "Then I congratulate you." Little Colangelo stood up and extended his hand.

   "Thank you! Hope the Suns can be better." Danny Ainge hurriedly got up and shook hands.

   "Have you been invited to K's party tomorrow? I heard that there are a group of 18th-tier female stars in Hollywood." Little Colangelo suddenly asked with a smile.

   "Oh, since I started as the head coach, the old K guy didn't invite me to his party anymore." Danny Ainge said with a look of hatred.

   "Haha, he didn't invite me either. Well, Danny, I wish you a good time at the Celtics." Little Colangelo laughed.

   "I also wish the Suns can solve their troubles and successfully defend their title next season." Danny Ainge laughed.

   sent away former head coach Danny Ainge, and Colangelo Jr. met D'Antoni again.

  D'Antoni has expectations in his heart. Although Colangelo Jr. did not renew his contract with him in advance, but now that Danny Ainge is gone, the other assistant coaches in the team are not capable of being the head coach. Will he be invited?

   "Sorry, Mike, for some consideration, you know what I mean, you are seriously inconsistent with the team's philosophy, and the team will not renew your contract with you."

   But then little Colangelo's words made him cold, and he could only leave the Suns headquarters in despair.

   "Head coach, players, draft, shareholders meeting, dividends, new major shareholders, a headache!" After sending D'Antoni away, Colangelo Jr. felt that he was divided into two and was a little too busy.

   He is now looking forward to the appeal of Old K. After winning the championship, Old K publicly recruited veterans. I hope some veterans will be willing to join the Suns with a basic salary for the championship.

   But before that, the team should actually solve the internal problems as soon as possible, otherwise the old K may be traded. Which veteran is still willing to defect to the Suns?

   There is also the Kidd thing, very annoyed, it is estimated that Kidd is not satisfied with the current tactical position in the team.

But if Kidd's tactical status is increased, the old K's tactical status must be lowered, or even the team's basic style of play should be changed to reduce the old K's ball-holding time and number of times, so that he can change from a person who distributes the ball to a pure player. Terminator, which is definitely not going to work.

Old K is different from O'Neal. O'Neal's ability to distribute the ball is not strong, and his assisting and passing ability is not as good as that of Old K, so he can only be a terminator, controlling and distributing the ball from the outside, waiting to feed the ball , but the old K can be different.

   Just as little Colangelo was racking his brains, his father, old Colangelo, rushed to the K Martial Arts Hall, had dinner first, and then discussed the next K Martial Arts Hall party with Wang Tiejun.

   They want to research the profiles of local VIP customers in order to determine who to invite to the party.

  Lance Hoxman also joined the discussion and provided some input. After the three discussed together, a party list was determined.

   At this time, Jordan's agent David Frank returned to New York. He had helped Ewing get the Pacers' big contract, which was agreed last year.

  The two had dinner together and went to a high-end nightclub to kill time.

   Seeing that Jordan was a little sad, David Frank comforted: "Michael, you don't have to worry, the Suns are not in a good situation now, and most of them have left.

   After the finals, Kidd's agent has been speaking out, saying that Kidd is not satisfied with his tactical position in the team, and he may also leave.

   Lightning is also getting old, Kobe can't stand up, Horry has just left, Wilkins and other veterans have left, and there are only a few people left in the main and backup lineup. Old K's team has collapsed. "

  Jordan nodded and asked, "How's the talk with the Knicks?"

   "There is a problem with the price, and we have to continue talking." David Frank said.

Jordan said a little irritably: "I don't want to wait any longer, I want to grab someone with old K, and now the Suns are unstable, it is a good opportunity, we can't drag it on any longer, otherwise when the old K is determined, maybe those The veteran will choose to defect to the old K. David, why don't you go and meet James Dolan?"

"this?"

  David Frank was taken aback, Michael is trying to imply Dolan that he will join the Knicks?

   But this is also a good way. Michael and O'Neal join forces, and the Knicks' ball market can be further expanded, which should facilitate the negotiation process between Dolan and the Knicks, that is, Dolan needs to pay a lot of money.

   "OK, I'll make an appointment with him."

He nodded, but reminded: "Michael, even if the old K is traded by the Suns, he may go to a team with championship strength, and he will also steal people from you. We really want to promote Dolan and the Knicks. A faster deal."

   "That's right, that's it, hurry up and don't waste time." After being reminded, Jordan was obviously anxious.

   "I'll make an appointment with Dolan tomorrow."

   After David Frank said, he said to Jordan: "Michael, we have to analyze who is the right person in this year's free market."

   "OK." Jordan nodded quickly.

   David Frank has enough information in this regard, he did this, and immediately named some free agents.

  For example, former Timberwolves guard Terry Porter, a 34-year-old veteran, whose contract is over, there is still some gas in the gas tank, and it is no problem to be a substitute for Jordan.

For example, the former Nuggets swingman Dalle Ellis, a 37-year-old veteran, the No. 9 pick in the first round in 1983, still has some strengths. He played the main force in the Nuggets last season, averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2 per game. Assists, shooting 41.4 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from 3-point range, and the contract is over.

   There are also 82-year-old No. 2 picks, 36-year-old forward veteran Terry Cummings, Jeremy Corsey, Kenny Smith, Chris Mullin and more.

   He provided more than a dozen veterans, most of them former All-Stars.

"These people still have some strength. Getting into the team can definitely increase the thickness of the bench. Especially Chris Mullin, if you get him with a basic salary, he will definitely be your best helper. He is only 34 years old and last season. The data of 14.5+4+4, the absolute main strength." He said.

   Jordan nodded and asked, "Which other stars have entered the free agency this year?"

  David Frank said: "Don't think about it, if you really enter the Knicks, there is no room for a third star, and a contract with an annual salary of millions is impossible."

   "Just ask," Jordan said.

Nodding, David Frank said: "Rain Man Sean Camp, his contract is over. In addition, you know Rodman's contract. Also, old K's helper, Robert Horry, and the Knicks. Alan Houston and John Starks, their contracts are also here. And…”

He said some more names, Jordan was drooling a little, but unfortunately he couldn't get these people, so he could only urge: "David, make a deal with the Knicks as soon as possible, and then contact Chris Mullin, he hasn't taken it yet. Championship, try to get him."

   "OK."

   (end of this chapter)

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