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Chapter 382 No matter who wants the second pick, I, New York, will definitely help

Chapter 381 No matter who wants the second pick, I will definitely help out in New York

April 6

There are still 4 days until the NBA draft.

Louis hurried back to New York from Washington, sent Lorraine and his son home, and he drove straight to the Blue Palace.

Among the players in the Knicks trial training today, there is a special existence.

He played in the second league, averaging 25 points and 16 rebounds per game. He was originally unknown, but he became the focus after participating in Portsmouth's pre-draft training camp in May.

He, who had no draft status, began to be noticed by the NBA, and he is likely to be selected in the first two rounds.

This person is Dennis Rodman, one of Louie's most wanted rookies this year.

It's hard to think of Rodman's classic image with this unconfident, taciturn young man in front of him.

In him, all the advantages that Louis likes are gathered.

Speed, athletic ability, exaggerated continuous jumping ability.

In terms of continuous jumping ability alone, Louis has never seen anyone better than Rodman, and he has very terrifying physical strength.

Rodman's problem is somewhat similar to that of Alex Stevens, his offensive ability is a mess.Regardless of his average 25 points per game in college, don't forget that he played in the second-tier league.

Louie doesn't care how good his offense is.

Louis, who is starting to build a murderous tight lineup, already regards Rodman as an important big lock like Stevens.

"Hey, Coach."

Stevens came over to say hello.

He is in a good mood. Not long ago, he finalized a five-year, $5 million contract extension with the Knicks. This is not counting the bonus clause. If he activates all the bonus clauses, the total salary can reach $150 million.

"Alex, how is that kid?" Louis glanced straight at Rodman.

Stevens has been called a model worker recently. The Knicks have him help in every trial training. He has a very strong sense of belonging to the team and almost regards himself as a part of the management team. He will do whatever he needs.

"It can't be better." Stevens said with emotion, "If his academic performance is better and he can enter the first-level league, his draft prospect will definitely be in the top ten."

Obviously, Rodman is a typical pearl in the dust.

The second-level league also produced stars. Before the NCAA schools mastered all the tricks to help those with academic difficulties improve their grades, there were not many players like Rodman who were buried in D2.

Interestingly, although talented men stand out in D2, there are always scouts who suspect that it will not be easy for them to rise to a higher level of league.

They recognize the talent of these people, but suspect that they cannot play in the senior league.

D2 has produced many stars. Now Rodman, the Knicks' starting power forward Oakley, the Supersonics' center offensive textbook Jack Sikma, the Blazers' backup guard Terry Porter (future All-Star), and Scottie Pippen and Ben Wallace, who will join the league in the future, all come from D2.

"Work harder and see where his limit is." Louis asked Stevens to continue to confront Rodman while he came to the office.

Baylor they are already waiting.

After many inquiries, several people integrated the news with each other.

Louis and the others can be sure that there are 76 teams that want the No. 9 pick of the [-]ers, but only Portland and Cleveland have a chance to get it.

Portland is willing to give money, and Cleveland can satisfy both high-quality and cheap young people and large amounts of cash.

According to Portland's book lineup, the Knicks' coaching staff speculates that they will exchange Fat Leaf + future draft picks + cash.

It's also an attractive offer.

"Looking at it this way, our competitors are actually the Blazers and the Cavaliers?"

"Actually, we're not a competitor because we haven't called Pat Williams yet," Baylor said with a laugh.

"Then give him one."

It's time, the Knicks, who have been inquiring about the news behind their backs, are fully prepared.

"Now?"

"Wait any longer, maybe they will make a deal."

"Shall I fight?"

Baylor had to ask his general manager for instructions.

Louis smiled and said, "You come."

"How?" Baylor asked.

"Just explain the purpose of coming here and see what price he can offer." Louis said.

Baylor called the 76ers general manager's office as Louie said.

At this moment, Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams is struggling.

The Blazers sent Fat Lever, the 1990 first-round pick, the 1991 first-round pick swap and $60 in cash.

The price given by the Cavaliers is Roy Sinson, and the two sides are still arguing about how much cash they want.

The Cavaliers wanted $60, and the Sixers owner wanted $76 million.

This is of course unrealistic.

Just then, a team that had never called before called Williams' office.

When Williams picked up the phone, he was shocked to learn that it was Baylor in New York.

The Knicks already have the first pick, do they still want the second pick?

"Pat, did you trade out the second pick?"

"almost."

Williams replied very simply, and by the way, he also wanted to see what medicine was sold in Baylor's gourd.

Instead of babbling him meaninglessly, Baylor cut to the chase and said, "Since you guys haven't made a deal, that's great. Let me just say it, we want to be in."

"Oh?"

Williams' mood changed a bit.

"What chips can you provide?" Williams thinks the Knicks are a good deal.

They have money and young people.

Last season, the Knicks were the most profitable team in the league.

Although Ewing did not meet expectations, his commercial value exploded, plus 50 wins in the regular season.

To spend money for this team, sometimes it only needs to make an internal decision at the subsidiary, that is, the senior management of Madison Square Garden Company, without reporting to the headquarters.

"Pat, we are old acquaintances, don't play mental games with me, you know I hate this the most, and I don't ask you to tell me too much, just give me a price reference." Baylor said eloquently, "Let me know where the bottom line of entry is, so I can bid."

That said, it makes sense.

Williams laughed: "Chicago is willing to sell an All-Star, Boston wants to trade one of their starters and two first-round picks, and Los Angeles has no non-sale items except for Magic, Kareem, and Dominique."

"Hold on."

Inside the Knicks general manager's office, Baylor relayed his message to others.

"Interesting." Louis asked with a smile, "Chicago is willing to make an All-Star?"

"Barkley or McHale?"

Zhao Yuanzheng said with certainty: "Obviously, it can only be McHale."

Barkley had an epic sophomore season, earning All-Star and second-team selections.One of his problems is that his personality is too open, and he doesn't have the firm belief to force himself to make progress. This is the same with his partner Kevin McHale.

If the Bulls want to make progress, they cannot be content with the status quo, so trade McHale?So who did the Bulls see?

Baylor asks Louie: "How do we make an offer?"

Louis thought about it seriously, and the 76ers did a very good job of telling the Knicks their bottom line without revealing too much information.Because they only said that the Bulls are going to play the All-Star, and the Celtics are going to send a starter, without specifying who they are, and you can't spread rumors even if you want to.

But this information is enough for Louis.

He knew that in his previous life, the Cavaliers won this bidding war because Doherty was the core center of the strong rising Eastern Conference team in the mid-to-late 80s.

The 76ers don't want competitiveness, don't afford too much salary, they just want young people and money.

This is a message that has been clarified again.

"Elgin, give him a smoke bomb first." Louis smiled and bought a bottle of Coke from the vending machine in his office, opened it and said, "They want young people and money, you just give him one, and the bid must be fierce, so that the Philadelphia office knows that we are serious."

"smoke bomb?"

Baylor asked: "How to say?"

Zhao Yuanzheng helped Louis and said: "Coach Lu means that we should first send out a young player who is very attractive but does not meet the needs of the 76ers."

"So I understand!"

So Baylor called Pat Williams' office a second time.

"Elgin, I hope you can bring us more options." Williams said expectantly.

"Dude, what kind of style do I have if others don't understand you? I never waste time doing things I'm not sure about."

"Great, that's what I want from you," Williams laughed. "Make me an offer I can't refuse, Elgin."

Baylor made a straightforward bid: "Our bid is Manute Ball, the 1990 first-round pick, and $50 in cash."

With just this offer that made Williams feel like shells were ringing in his ears, the New York Knicks officially entered the table.

"Poll? Are you sure?"

Ball, who just finished his rookie season, played Ewing as a substitute for a season, averaging 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 blocks in 3.4 minutes per game.

He is considered an S-level potential stock.

The Knicks know his potential is limited internally, but Ball is indeed a long-term plan for the team, and they don't want to trade Ball.

Putting Ball in the deal is because they believe that even if Ball is so delicious, the 76ers will still hold back.

They have enough inside manpower, even McHale refused, how can they bow down for a Ball?Even though he seems to have infinite possibilities, he is still very cheap, and he is as bold as 50 U.S. dollars
This team, it's too late to enter the game, but the shots are so generous, it looks very pleasing to the eye, even if you can't see their current appearance, just listening to the voice on the phone is very pleasant.

"Elgin, I like your offer, but Manute is not the kind of player we need most," Williams said with difficulty.

(End of this chapter)