NBA backer king

Chapter 190 Absolutely agree!

Shaking his head, Colangelo said with a smile: "Of course not, the current lineup is very good, both you and Kevin Johnson are still in their prime.

In addition, I have contacted Dan Marley's agent, Marley's four-year rookie contract is over, and the team will keep him.

So we will not dismantle the current lineup, but only strengthen it. "

"What do you mean?" Barkley asked.

Colangelo said: "I mean, the inside line will aggravate the old K's tactical status, mainly based on traditional center tactics."

"really."

Barkley has long been mentally prepared.

He doesn't want to leave the Suns for the time being. He still has a chance to win the championship here, and he still wants to continue to win the championship. Jordan has two rings, and he also wants to get another one.

But at the same time, he doesn't want to lose his core position. Once his tactical status declines, the impact will be great. For example, his commercial value will definitely drop sharply.

In the second half of this season, many of the team's tactics revolved around Old K. His tactical status has declined, but that's okay. He hopes that Old K can grow up faster and help him compete for the championship.

But now that he has won the championship, and even won the four hard honors in a single season, his career has been perfect, and he is still in his peak state. He is a little unwilling to ask him to assist the old K, with the old K as the core.

Colangelo said at this time: "The Bulls have an iron triangle. I hope you, old K, and Kevin Johnson can also form an iron triangle to help the team achieve consecutive championships."

Although he said so, he actually understands that it is very difficult or even impossible for the team to win consecutive championships.

The reason is simple. The team's perimeter is already aging, and Kevin Johnson's state has been declining. It is difficult to find a replacement for such a first-class or even top point guard. Therefore, even if the Suns retain the current lineup, it will be very difficult to win the championship next season with the Bulls' reinforcements. The chances are too small.

Because of this, he decided to take the initiative to make a major lineup adjustment, and complete the replacement of the old and new cores before the team's strength has really dropped significantly.

A traded superstar like Barkley has no sense of belonging to the Suns. He will stay if he has a chance to win the championship, and he may leave if he has no chance to win the championship.

So he wants to create his own superstar. What he wants is the kind of superstar who guards one city. No matter the Suns are at their peak or at the bottom, they are willing to fight for the Suns. Barkley can't be this kind of person, but Old K is.

After the old K has stabilized on the inside, he can support the team, and then slowly find opportunities to rebuild the outside line. Otherwise, once Kevin Johnson really gets old, and even Barkley can't do it, the team can only carry out real reconstruction.

But now, proactively making adjustments in advance can still retain a good competitiveness.

Of course, this requires the cooperation of Barkley. If Barkley chooses not to cooperate, then use Barkley to exchange some chips and directly complete the team's reconstruction.

After all, the team has already won the championship, and now he thinks most about the construction of the future team. As for defending the title next season, it is not his most important goal.

As long as the old K grows up, several super centers will be old at that time, and Jordan will also be old, and the Suns will have a great chance of winning the championship.

Barkley has been thinking about this issue for the past few days, and now that he is officially facing the issue, he cannot make a quick decision for a while, so he can only say: "Sir, I need some time to think about it."

Colangelo could only nod his head, indicating yes.

After lunch, the two separated, and Colangelo rushed to the airport with his assistant.

"Molin, you are right. The management has decided that my tactical position in the team will be adjusted downward." Back home, Barkley said.

"Do you have any decision?" Maureen asked with concern.

"No……"

Barkley shook his head hesitantly and said: "Old K is my brother, but I think I can still play. I am only 30 years old and still at my peak."

Mo Lin smiled and said: "You decide for yourself, talk to David first, anyway, I will support you no matter what you decide."

"Thank you, honey." Barkley laughed.

Then, he notified his agent, Jordan's agent David Frank.

"Really, are you sure the Suns are going to lower your tactical status to favor Old K?"

After receiving his call, David Frank's tone showed obvious joy.

At this time, David Frank was sitting in the large living room of Jordan's luxury villa, covering the speaker of his mobile phone, and said to Jordan next to him with joy: "Listen, Michael, it's a great opportunity. Barkley may leave the sun."

"what?"

Jordan jumped up straight away, unable to sit still at all.

"Hey, are you listening, David?" Barkley urged over there.

"I'm listening, of course I'm listening. Tell me, I've been listening." David Frank said quickly.

Jordan sat down again, sitting next to Frank's cell phone as if his ear was close.

"David, I don't know what to do now. I'm not old. I just won the MVP, FMVP and championship, and was selected to the best team. I can at least last a few years at the peak. What do you think I should do?" Barkley said annoyed.

"Listen, Charles, since they don't value you and would rather praise a young man who has no defense, then you should make your own decision. You are not selling yourself to the Suns, and you are not a vassal of that rookie old K. You should have your own thoughts, your own interests, and you must have them."

David Frank said in a very positive tone.

"did you mean?"

Barkley was very hesitant, he did not want to leave the Suns.

David Frank said loudly: "Charles, you are a superstar, how could you support a second-year rookie at the peak of your playing year?

They also have Kevin Johnson, the old master, who has more influence in the Suns than you, and you are not even the second master.

If you continue to stay there, you can only be the third master.Ba Lao San, you are not as good as Pippen, is this the result you want?No, I won't allow it.

No superstar at his peak would be willing to be the second and third leader. You must not do stupid things. Their choice is extremely disrespectful to you. They are humiliating you. Don’t have any worries.Get out of there, understand? "

"Bao San? Alas!"

Barkley sighed and said hesitantly: "Okay, let's talk about this today, let me think about it first, and we will talk again when we find time."

"I will look for you tomorrow. You are the superstar I value most. This is my most important job at the moment." David Frank said.

"OK." Buckley said.

"Oh hoo!"

After hanging up the phone, David Frank and Jordan screamed excitedly.

There is no doubt that Barkley has been tempted to leave the Suns, otherwise he will decisively refuse.

Regardless of whether the Bulls can get Barkley, at least one point, the Suns are over, so even if the Bulls maintain the current lineup, they will have a strong championship competitiveness in the new season.

"I will inform Mr. Reinsdorf immediately that Barkley's contract is very small, and it would be great if he can be traded in." David Frank said.

Jordan nodded and said excitedly, "Make sure that guy Barkley leaves Phoenix, I don't care where he goes."

Speaking of this, he quickly changed his words: "But you must not go to New York, Houston and the Spurs."

David Frank thought for a while and said: "I can't decide Barkley's deal at will, he must also want to go to a strong team that can win the championship.

Michael, the Bulls still need to trade. What you most need to strengthen is not the [-]th position, but the [-]th position. The need for Barkley is not particularly great. "

Jordan nodded and said, "It would be great if the Suns chose Barkley and gave up Old K."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help being dumbfounded, and David Frank was also dumbfounded, and the two couldn't help but wry smiles.

A few minutes later, Reinsdorf learned about the matter and notified general manager Jerry Krauss, and the two discussed on the phone.

Jerry Krause only thought about it for ten seconds before saying: "Boss, although Barkley's contract is not big, it is actually very difficult for us to trade him. We don't have bargaining chips, even with the draft picks in the next few years.

Also, the Suns probably don't want to trade Barkley to us at all, maybe absolutely, since we are their main championship contender. "

"In that case, then you can figure it out."

Reinsdorf still believes in Krause's ability very much. This Bulls team, from head coach Phil Jackson to player lineup construction, is all built by the general manager. The two consecutive championships are the best proof.

On the afternoon of the 29th, David Frank rushed to Phoenix to visit the Barkley family.

The two chatted for a long time, and finally he left with a smile.

But he did not leave Phoenix, because he will have some exchanges with the Suns management next.

This evening, in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the '93 NBA Draft begins.

The Suns have their own No. 27 pick at the end of the first round, and the Bulls' No. 25 pick in the first round. The second-round pick is basically worthless, and he will not easily give a contract to whoever is selected.

Colangelo's original plan was to choose a small forward or a swingman to make up for the lack of perimeter, but after talking with Barkley, he decided to choose a defensive forward to prevent Barkley from having problems.

He has to choose between Barkley and Old K, which is nothing to consider.

Even if Barkley is a superstar, even if he is still in his prime, his choice is still K who is ten years younger than Barkley, so after the final decision is made, he is ready to lose Barkley.

Old K's performance in the playoffs, especially in the finals, was not inferior to Barkley, which made him make up his final determination.

This decision is not easy to make. After all, he is giving up a peak superstar like Barkley, but he is focusing on the future. If old K can stay healthy, the Suns will be the most competitive championship-level team in the league in the next five to ten years.

As for Barkley, he knows very well that although he is still in his prime, he has many injuries. He has been fighting with injuries for the championship this season, and there is a great hidden danger in choosing him.

Moreover, Barkley has been in Philadelphia for so many years. Except for his rookie season, he has not even scored in the Eastern Conference Finals, and his ability to lead the team has also been doubted by him.

In fact, he also wanted Barkley to stay, as long as he reduced some tactical low positions, but whether a superstar like Barkley was willing to agree, whether he was willing to assist Old K, he was not sure.

At the same time, more importantly, since the old K is to be cultivated as the new core, if the old core is unwilling to cooperate, it can only be cleaned, and there is no second possibility.

He wants to remove all obstacles for Old K to take over.

At 08:30, the draft begins.

The No. 9 lottery belongs to the Orlando Magic. This team had the 1.5th place in the Eastern Conference in the past season, but they couldn't match their overwhelming luck. In the recent draw ceremony, they won the No. [-] lottery again with a probability of [-]% last year.

Among the rookies this year, the top pick is Chris Webber, a very good guy who can play center and power forward.

But the Magic don't want to draft him, because the Magic already have a big man who may be the best in history. They are looking at the swingman Anfernee Hardaway, a guy who plays from the [-]st position to the [-]rd position.

The management has reached an agreement with the Warriors before the draft. The Warriors want Chris Webber most, and they are the No. [-] pick.

The Magic will select Chris Webber, and then the Warriors will select Penny Anfernee Hardaway at the [-]rd position, and trade Webber with him plus the Warriors' three future first-round picks, so that the Magic can make a lot of money from it. The Warriors are worse than the Magic. Their three first-round picks are very valuable.

Soon, most of the first-round draft passed, and gradually reached the second half of the first round.

Colangelo drafted forward Corey Blunt at No. 25 and Malcolm McGee at No. 27, both forwards, and McGee could play a dozen centers.

However, he has no hope. In this position, he is a guy with little potential.

This year's draft is actually very weird. Many meat shields that have not been in the market in previous years are very popular this time.

The draft is over, and the NBA's trading window opens, and the management of each team has entered the busiest stage.

At two noon on the 30th, Colangelo returned to Phoenix.

"Sir, Barkley's agent David Frank wants to see you." Back at the headquarters, Assistant Tom reported.

He nodded, which was expected, and asked, "Is the time agreed?"

"In an hour," said Tom.

"OK."

He nodded and waved his assistant to leave.

I stayed alone in the office and laughed wryly. After hearing the news, I feel very tired now after the continuous long-distance flight.

But in order for the Suns to maintain a strong strength in the next few years, he has to make adjustments to the current lineup, which is impossible.

If Barkley chooses to leave, then the Suns are likely to lose their competitiveness for the championship in the new season, but he has made up his mind and will not change it.

In fact, he can also wait another year or two, until the old K's first contract is finished, and then let the old K take Barkley's hand.

But even so, it will be difficult to win the championship if the current basic lineup is maintained.

The reason is simple, the Bulls will definitely strengthen the inside, once Jordan gets a more powerful inside helper, it will be very difficult for the Suns to win against the Bulls, so major adjustments must be made.

If Barkley really wants to leave, then try to make use of his trading value to make up for the loss of his departure as much as possible, hoping to maintain a strong competitiveness in the new season.

An hour passed quickly, and he met David Frank in the office, currently the top agent in the league.

This agent has a lot of stars under him and has a great influence in the NBA.

In addition to the biggest Jordan, there are also big-name superstars such as Barkley, Ewing, and Stockton.

In addition, there are also many rookies, such as last year's rookie Mourning, the year before last year's rookie Dikembe Mutombo, etc., are all rookies with great potential.

So when David Frank faced Colangelo, his momentum was not weak at all.

"David, long time no see, nice to meet you, welcome to Phoenix."

"Jerry, great to meet you, congratulations on winning the championship."

"Thank you, please sit down."

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Colangelo left the desk and asked Franko to sit down on the single sofa next to him.

“Good coffee.”

"Yes, cat poop specially prepared for you, you like this."

"Thank you."

Assistant Tom went out after delivering the coffee, and the two became a little silent, drinking coffee, talking nonsense, and observing each other.

As the host, Colangelo was the first to break the silence and said, "David, are you here today for Charles?"

"Of course, he's the only one of my players in the Suns." Frank laughed.

The two put down their coffee cups almost at the same time, and got to the point.

"Jerry, I don't agree with the Suns lowering Charles' tactical status. He must be the core and leader of the Suns. Absolutely disagree."

David Frank's first sentence was straight to death, which made Colangelo feel very bad. At this time, Frank said again:
"He is the biggest star of the Suns and a superstar in the history of the league. In one season, he won the four major honors of MVP, FMVP, Finals, and the best first team. No team's management dares to attack such a superstar at his peak, and dare to abolish his core position. No one dares."

He stared at Colangelo fiercely, and said in a very serious tone: "Jerry, are you planning to rebuild? Is it worth it for a rookie, a second-year who doesn't even have defense?
You know, you are humiliating Charles, you are humiliating a historical superstar for a Chinese who is nothing.

So neither I nor Charles will endure such humiliation. "

Colangelo smiled wryly, and had nothing to say for a moment.

He is indeed very bold. He dared to give up Barkley, who just won the MVP and FMVP. You must know that once this news is announced, the whole world will be shocked.

"Want to listen to my advice?" David Frank said at this time.

"You say." Colangelo nodded.

David Frank stared at Colangelo with oppressive eyes, and said word by word: "Jerry, my advice to you is, don't give up on Charles, he can help you get a second championship trophy, even a dynasty.

And what you have to do is to give up the Chinese who is nothing and put him on the shelf. He can get you some good chips, and you can use these chips to build a stronger winning lineup. "

Colangelo froze, do you think I'm a fool?

Even if I don't give up Barkley, I can completely maintain the current lineup and style of play. Is it necessary to trade the old K?
With just this sentence, he fully understood David Frank's intentions.

This guy is helping Jordan and wants to destroy the Suns. Even if the Bulls can't trade K, the Suns will withdraw from the championship competition.

As for winning the championship with Barkley, don't be funny, what has Barkley done in Philadelphia for so many years?He couldn't even make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, and he didn't even make it to the playoffs in the 91/92 season. Otherwise, how could he be given up by Philadelphia?
Moreover, if he hadn't picked up the old K this season, would Solar have won the championship?Not very likely.

(End of this chapter)