NBA backer king

Chapter 472 Horry leaves and Kidd wants to fly
In New York, Jordan is preparing to rent a yacht to go fishing, relax and let go.

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

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

"The general is leaving the Spurs?"

This news made him immediately throw away his fishing tackle.

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

David Frank over there analyzed: "I remember that he signed a new contract last year, 6 million in 6600 years. It is indeed not as big as O'Neill, only half. But..."

When it came to "only half", Jordan couldn't help being overjoyed, but the subsequent "but" made him half-cold.

Sure enough, David Frank went on to say: "The general's contract for the 95/96 season should be more than 700 million, and the virtual space of Bird Rights is more than 100 million, which is about the same as his actual annual salary. This is bigger than you and O'Neal. Michael, he occupies more space than O'Neal. It is not suitable for you. If you team up with him, the lineup will be worse."

"Ok."

Disappointed, Jordan picked up the tackle again.

……

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

His salary for one season before the super cap renewal was 770 million US dollars. The virtual space of 100 times is almost [-] million. This space is very large. If he goes to a new team, it will definitely squeeze the team severely. With limited salary space, it is impossible to build a championship lineup.

So Austin's suggestion to him is to trade with the Lakers. He and Dameng will swap. Dameng already has a championship and should not refuse. At the same time, he can join forces with Tim Duncan. Duncan is a rookie.

And this transaction should be acceptable to the Spurs. After all, Dameng is in a good state now. The media's evaluation of Dameng's peak strength 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.

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

The future of the team must be Tim Duncan, and Dameng is only a support, so it is not impossible to replace Dameng with the younger David Robinson.

And there is another point, David Robinson's contract is smaller, only 600 million in six years, while Dameng's is 7000 million in five years, and the contracts are all for one year.

In terms of strength, David Robinson's scoring ability is actually stronger than Dream, but not as versatile as Dream, and his defense is worse, but the Lakers are based on Duncan. From the performance of the NCAA, Duncan is also a top-level offensive and defensive player, so David Robinson is not in the way even if he is not as versatile as Dream.

And Tim Duncan should need an adaptation process in his rookie season. With the admiral in his peak period at the front, Duncan's pressure will be less, and the Lakers should be stronger.

Thinking about it this way, he felt that it should be possible to trade.

He couldn't decide on his own, so he called Jerry Buss again. After hearing that, Buss felt good. After all, the admiral was two years younger than Dameng.

The two discussed it and agreed.

But Jerry Buss sighed again on the other end of the phone: "It's a pity that the Suns rejected us. I really hope to get Old K. Even if I add Duncan with Big Dream, I'm willing to pack it."

West thought, I should be the one to say this, thinking that I was optimistic about the old K on the first day he entered the league, but unfortunately I couldn't do so.

He said to Bass: "Jerry, the Colangelos and his sons probably really don't want to trade Old K. I have contacted many times in the past two days, and they have never let go. If this is the case, we can't delay. If you agree, I will immediately finalize the deal with David Robinson."

Unexpectedly, Jeribus's thoughts were all on Old K, ignored his words, and said, "Jerry, think of a way, such as revealing to the media that Colangelo didn't want to trade Old K, and let the shareholders of the Suns force him to trade?"

"Jerry, even if this is the case, we have to wait for the trading window to open, and there is no way to complete the transaction now." West said.

"Well, well, what a pity!" Bass sighed.

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

"Great, this will be a win-win situation." Jeff Austin smiled happily.

"But Mr. Austin, the trade window hasn't opened yet. On the Spurs side, Popovich probably won't be willing to negotiate a deal with us, so the two of us will talk about this first, and we will formally finalize it with the Spurs after the draft." West said.

"OK, of course." Austin laughed.

After hanging up the phone, he nodded to David Robinson who was looking at him with a smile on his face, and the latter laughed instantly.

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

……

At four o'clock in the afternoon on June 6th, the Suns' championship celebration ended, Phoenix finally ended this round of carnival, and the team officially disbanded.

Little Colangelo has a lot of things to do, and he and the management team seem even 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 made an appointment with Tisdale, Williams, and Robert Horry to meet Colangelo Jr.

The contracts of these four people have all expired. The first three veterans have chosen to retire. Horry is going to discuss contract renewal, and his agent has also arrived at the headquarters.

In addition to the four of them, the basic salary contracts of Hancock and Ben Davis have also ended. Colangelo Jr. has notified their agents that the team will not renew their contracts, so after the celebration is over, they will also leave the team to find another home.

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

"Can't forget."

Huo Li and the other four laughed happily.

"And you."

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

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

"Of course, I promised you, all of them will have a share, one person and two girls." Lao Wang laughed.

"Thank you, boss." The two said happily.

Seeing the six people leave, Lightning said: "Horry may be leaving, the team has no room for him at all."

Lao Wang said: "The three veterans are going to retire, Hancock and the others are gone, can't there be room?"

Lightning said: "Wilkins can free up $25, which is useless. Williams can free up $415 million, and Tisdale also has $385 million. Hancock and Ben Davis are both basic salaries. The five of them combined can free up much space..."

Seeing the way Lightning raised his fingers to settle accounts, Old Wang said with a look of contempt: "415+385 is 800 million, and the three base salaries are 75, a total of 875 million."

Lightning and Kidd were shocked, how could an elementary school student count so fast?They were all ready to take out their phones and do some math.

"I suspect you are all illiterate."

Old Wang continued to scornfully said: "Why don't I give you a quiz? Whoever is right, I will send him an extra chick.

Just now Hawksman informed me that in addition to a group of models, some [-]th-line starlets have been invited this time, and I promise to satisfy you. "

"Is there such a good thing? Then come on, I'm a math genius." Rasheed Wallace shouted excitedly.

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

The others also nodded one after another. Even Kobe, a high school student, looked eager to try. The topic between them just now was misled by Lao Wang.

"Let's say it first, don't use the calculator on the phone to calculate."

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

"Three times three times three?"

Everyone used their brains to calculate.

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

He looked expectantly at Old Wang, who gave a thumbs up with disdain, and then just when he was about to smile, he turned his thumb and pointed it 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 lose me?" Kobe shouted excitedly.

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

"24, right?" Lightning asked.

"What do you guess? No."

Old Wang looked at Lightning with contempt again, you still want to be president like this?I don't even vote for you, no, I don't seem to have the right to vote.

"24 is not right?"

Lightning started to scratch his head, it's a bit complicated, he can figure out that 3+3+3 equals 9, multiplication is a bit difficult!

While the illiterates were busy counting in the parking lot, Horry and the others had already seen Colangelo Jr.

In the office, Colangelo Jr. first met and chatted with the three veterans of Wilkins. The atmosphere was of course very good.

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

Soon after, he sent the three of them out of the office, and the three of them, including Wilkins, also officially ended their careers with the Suns, and at the same time ended their entire careers.

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

Horry still hopes to stay, as long as the contract is passable.

He knew that all five of Wilkins and the others had left, and the team had space now, but he wasn’t sure it would be given to him, because Rasheed Wallace only had one year left on his contract, and his status in the team was higher.

Sure enough, he opened the contract with his agent and turned over the amount. It was 5 million US dollars for 1200 years, and the average annual salary was only 240 million, which was too low. His bottom line should be half of the 500 million annual salary. How could he be willing?

His rookie contract is very low, 700 million for five years. For this second contract, he can no longer sign such a cheap 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, in fact, we really want to keep you." Colangelo explained apologetically.

Robert Horry decided to enter the free market and officially ended his four-season career with the Suns.

After sending Horry and his agent away, Colangelo Jr. sighed. He had no choice but to 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 remaining players in the current team. He must make up at least six to nine players during the offseason.

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

"Take it, take it!"

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and then the assistant opened the door to inform him that Danny Ainge and D'Antoni were here.

"Let Danny come in first." He nodded.

Three seconds later, Danny Ainge walked in and sat opposite Colangelo Jr.

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

Last season, Danny Ainge was temporarily put on the position. Although he did not show any ability, it is also his ability to copy the previous tactics. After one season, the result is still good.

"I'm sorry, Brian, I'd love to go back to the Green Team."

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

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

"Thank you! I hope the Suns will be better." Danny Ainge hurriedly got up and shook hands.

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

"Oh, since I started as the head coach, that old K guy no longer invites me to his party." Danny Ainge said with a look of hatred.

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

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

After sending off the former head coach Danny Ainge, Colangelo Jr. met D'Antoni again.

D'Antoni has expectations in his heart. Although Colangelo Jr. did not renew his contract in advance, but now that Danny Ainge is gone, the other assistant coaches of the team are not capable of being the head coach. Will he be hired?
"Sorry, Mike, due to some considerations, you know what I mean, you are seriously inconsistent with the team's philosophy, and the team will no longer renew your contract."

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

"The head coach, the players, the draft, the shareholders' meeting, dividends, the new major shareholder, what a headache!" After D'Antoni was sent away, Colangelo felt that he was divided into two, and he 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. He hopes that some veterans will be willing to join the Suns with a basic salary for the championship.

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

There is also the matter of Kidd, which is very annoying. It is estimated that Kidd is not satisfied with his current tactical position in the team.

But if Kidd's tactical status is increased, it is necessary to reduce the old K's tactical status, and even change the team's basic style of play, reduce the time and times of old K's ball holding, and let him change from a person who distributes the ball to a pure finisher. This is definitely not possible.

The old K is different from O'Neal. O'Neal's ability to distribute the ball is not strong, and his assist and passing ability is not as good as the old K. Therefore, he can only become a finisher, controlling the ball from the outside and distributing the ball. Waiting for the ball to be fed, but the old K is different.

While the little Colangelo was racking his brains, his father, the old Colangelo, rushed to the K martial arts hall, had dinner first, and then discussed with Wang Tiejun the next party in the K martial arts hall.

They research local VIP client profiles to determine who to invite to the party.

Lance Hawksman also contributed to the discussion with some comments.After the three of them discussed together, they determined a party list.

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

The two made an appointment to have dinner together and went to a high-end nightclub to kill time.

Seeing Jordan's sad face, David Frank comforted him: "Michael, don't worry, the Suns are in a bad situation now, more than half of them have left.

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

The Lightning is also old, Kobe can't stand up, Horry has just left, Wilkins and his veterans have all left, and there are not many players left in the main and backup lineups. Old K's team has collapsed. "

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

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

Jordan said a little irritably: "I don't want to wait any longer. I want to compete with Old K. Now that the Suns are not stable, it's a good opportunity. We can't delay any longer. Otherwise, when Old K's side is confirmed, maybe those veterans will choose to join Old K. David, why don't you go and meet James Dolan?"

"this?"

David Frank was taken aback. Michael was trying to hint to Dolan that he would join the Knicks?

But this is also a good way. Michael and O'Neal teamed up, and the Knicks' ball market can further expand, which should facilitate the negotiation process between Dolan and the Knicks, that is, Dolan will pay a lot of money.

"OK, let me ask him out."

He nodded, but reminded: "Michael, even if Old K is traded by the Suns, he may go to a team with championship strength, and he will also compete with you. We really want to make Dolan and the Knicks reach an agreement faster."

"That's right, that's it, act quickly, don't waste any more time." After being reminded, Jordan visibly became anxious.

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

After David Frank said a word, he said to Jordan: "Michael, we need to analyze who is suitable for this year's free market."

"OK." Jordan nodded quickly.

David Frank has enough information on this, that's what he does, and immediately named some free agents.

For example, former Timberwolves guard Terry Porter, a 34-year-old veteran, has ended his contract and still has some gas in the tank, so it is no problem to play Jordan as a substitute.

For example, the former Nuggets swingman Dale Ellis, a 37-year-old veteran, was the No. 83 pick in the first round in 9, and now he still has some strength. He played the main force in the Nuggets last season, averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range. The contract is also over.

There are also No. 82 picks in 36, [-]-year-old forward veteran Terry Cummings, Jeremy Kersey, Kenny Smith, Chris Mullin and so on.

He provided a dozen veterans, most of whom were former All-Stars.

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

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

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

"Just asking," Jordan said.

Nodding, David Frank said, "Rainman Sean Kemp, his contract is over. In addition, you know about Rodman's contract. Also, old K's assistant, Robert Horry, and the Knicks' Alan Houston and John Starks, their contracts have also arrived. And..."

He said some more names, and Jordan drooled 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 won a championship yet, try to get him."

"OK."

(End of this chapter)