Pick Westbrook

Chapter 444 New Trading Meeting
Pat Riley, who heard the news, felt as if he had been hit by a bolt from the blue, and he quickly changed his words with some regret.

"Is it because of salary?"

"We have already decided that we will give James a super maximum salary of 5 million for five years, and we intend to hand over the only designated contract to him."

"So, please feel free to come back, our business has been settled."

Rich Paul shook his head, chuckled and said, "It's too late to talk about salary at this time. LeBron has never received a super-max salary, and he probably won't in the future."

"All he cares about is victory. Of course there are other special emotions."

The extremely shrewd Pat Riley couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard the last sentence.

He had already guessed where James was going, but still couldn't help but took a deep breath and continued to try.

"Can you find a chance to talk face to face, me, you, LeBron, and Wade?"

Rich Paul directly refused and said: "After the plane stopped in Miami, LeBron has said goodbye to Wade."

"We're in other cities now."

After a few minutes.

Pat Riley called Wade and yelled at him.

The reason is probably that Wade knew that James had the idea of ​​leaving the team, but did not notify the management, which greatly damaged the interests of the Heat.

Wade did not explain, but his accompanying staff told Pat Riley.

Throughout the Las Vegas-to-Miami flight, James never said where he was going, and Wade never asked where he was going.

He just agreed to the contract with a substantial salary cut.

The next day.

The news that James chose to leave the Heat suddenly appeared, causing a major earthquake in the league.

The degree of heated discussion completely exceeded the Leonard team's application for leaving the team.

After all, one of them is a free agent, while the other still has a contract.

As long as any team can directly sign James, it can quickly become a favorite team in the championship.

In just one day, cities with more than ten teams in the league used huge billboards to invite James to join.

The mayor of the 76ers even personally recruited on the TV show. The Rockets played the big three posters of Yao Ming + Yi Jianlian + James, and the New York Knicks played the double-star combination of Leonard + James?

"The New York Knicks are the most shameless team. Leonard didn't make a score yet, so he put up a poster of him and James."

"But the combination of James + Leonard is indeed something to look forward to."

Barkley said with satisfaction on his own show.

This summer, there is nothing more exciting than where Leonard and James have gone.

7 month 24 day.

Pat Riley, who has already lost James, will never allow the Heat to lose Bosh again.

In fact, the Mavericks and the Rockets have been chasing Bosh, especially the Mavericks. They have already emptied their salary and are waiting for Bosh to join with a maximum salary.

It's just that compared with the Heat's 5-year super maximum salary contract, the Mavericks can only give a maximum of 4 years.

Faced with Bosh's market environment and value this summer, Pat Riley decisively offered a five-year 5 million maximum salary contract.

Of course, without James, Wade's salary cut has no special meaning.

If nothing else, Wade will definitely jump out of the contract next season and re-sign a big multi-year contract.

Wade, who has not received a maximum salary throughout his career, is indeed worthy of a big contract.

The Heat should give the opponent this big contract.

7 month 25 day.

Cleveland fans paraded, and all the fans held up posters of James and shouted.

"It's time for our emperor to go home!"

7 month 26 day.

James and his team secretly returned to Cleveland to meet with Cavaliers owner Daniel Gilbert.

Daniel Gilbert expressed his apologies for writing an open letter scolding James back then. He also experienced first-hand the embarrassment that a small city like Cleveland faced when it lost James.

Even if the Cavaliers selected a very good No. [-] pick, Kyrie Irving, they still haven't made the playoffs.

James accepted Daniel Gilbert's apology and made his own promise.

"I learned a lot from going to Miami this time, just like O'Neal taught Wade how to lead the team to win the championship."

"Wade also taught me how to lead a team to a championship."

"I'm back this time, and I won't leave unless I bring a championship to my hometown!"

Hearing this, Daniel Gilbert was very excited. He glanced at the general manager of the Cavaliers, David Griffin, and ordered.

"Meet everything LeBron needs, and the Cavaliers will do their best to help him hit the championship!"

7 month 27 day.

The Pelicans' second round of Leonard trade talks is about to begin.

Hammond looked at Li Lai and said, "This negotiation will also be our last negotiation, and a decision will be made soon."

"Is it traded to the Raptors or the Knicks?"

Li Lai was silent for a long time.

The main body of the trade to the Raptors is DeRozan. Li Lai likes this player very much and knows how to coach the opponent.

The main body of the trade to the Knicks is a large number of draft picks. As for Jeremy Lin, there is a high probability that Lee will make a second trade.

Although the two were once mentors and apprentices, the Pelicans do have no place for each other.

However, Stoudemire, who has negative equity, can become a rotation player for the Pelicans and continue to shine.

"But, I want Andrew Wiggins more."

Hammond frowned and said, "The Cavaliers' No. [-] pick this year?"

"Although he claims to be rare in 10 years, and was even named the strongest No. [-] pick after James, he is only a rookie after all."

"Our goal is to hit the three consecutive championships, and we need players who have actual combat capabilities now."

"Obviously, DeRozan is a better fit for us than Andrew Wiggins."

"And DeRozan's style of play is very similar to Leonard, but he is not as strong as the opponent on the defensive end, and his physical talent is slightly worse."

Li Lai nodded, so this is what he has been struggling with.

Seeing Li Lai's irritable expression, Hammond remembered that tomorrow will be the second round of Leonard's trade negotiations, so he couldn't help but say.

"If only DeRozan and Andrew Wiggins could come."

Li Lai suddenly turned his head when he heard this, and shouted, "What did you say?"

Hammond was taken aback and repeated: "I said, if only DeRozan and Andrew Wiggins could both come."

Li Lai couldn't help but slapped the opponent's stomach and shouted excitedly: "Why the hell didn't I think of that."

7 month 28 day.

The management of the Pelicans announced that they will have a new round of trading meetings with the Cavaliers and Raptors.

The management of the New York Knicks who learned the news was stunned.

"We fucking took out a full 8 draft pick chips! You don't want this?!"

(End of this chapter)