NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 409: Delivering Champion Experience (Daily Chapter)

On Saturday, August 2005, 8, as Stoudemire's agent, Jeff Schwartz, continued to move, the sports media finally figured out the possible deal.

The Suns don't want to offer Joe Johnson a big contract, and the Hawks want the potential player who is finishing his rookie contract;

However, the Suns are not very interested in this deal. They want to get Stoudemire, and Steve Nash hopes to get strong help. He has been actively contacting him since the offseason began.

The Knicks are in no rush to hold Stoudemire's team option, and with general manager Glenfield in trouble, the rest of the management would rather keep the players they selected on the team.

In this case, a three-way trade is naturally the best choice, but the Knicks seem to be open-minded and look down on players from both teams.
The three teams have never reached an agreement. It was not until ESPN broke the news this weekend that the Knicks offered at least four first-round conditions that the public finally understood the whole story.

The relevant news early in the morning entertained fans who were paying attention to the offseason, and some even followed it up with suggestions:

"Remember to set up first-round protection for your draft picks! Don't let the Knicks take advantage."

Marbury of the Hawks is also actively running, he really doesn't want to fail!
Marbury, who also participated in the Steve Nash charity game not long ago, expressed his attitude more than once in an interview:

"I know my own strength. As long as I have the right helpers, I will lead the Eagles back to the playoffs!"

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Already labeled as a "cancer", Marbury pulls his hips wherever he goes. Apart from his pretty statistics, this 96 player has almost been forgotten.

The Knicks are the sellers, so they don't need to look at people's faces. However, James Dolan has not been arrogant recently. He just responded to former champion guard Spurwell:

"You're always welcome on the Knicks."

Having said this, I haven't said anything. At present, the team can only pay for a mid-level contract to sign Sprewell, but the championship defender does not look down on such a small amount of money!

After the Timberwolves failed to meet Sprewell's conditions and confirmed his departure from the team, the champion guard made a bold statement:

"How can I live without a multi-million contract? With millions, I might as well just retire."

Garnett should have retained his good brother, but after the news came out, the MVP said nothing and remained silent.

He has long been tired of pretending to be X Sprewell, and the opponent's championship experience has stained his MVP trophy!
Garnett, who is actively recruiting Michael Finley recently, flew to Chicago and was interviewed by local sports media. He only talked about the low-key Cassell:

"I hope my brother can stay on the team and help me, we can win the championship, Minnesota needs him!"

Garnett grew a beard during the offseason and wore a large black printed T-shirt during the interview.

When talking about this recruitment, Garnett slapped himself twice in front of reporters and said quite confidently:
"Join the Timberwolves and we can create history together!"

"As long as we can work together, the Timberwolves have no rival in the West."

After saying these words, Garnett showed off his white teeth to everyone and smiled confidently, winning everyone's trust.
The reporter from "Yahoo Sports" obviously does not believe this statement:

"Will Sprewell be with the Timberwolves next season? You guys have had a great record together."

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Mentioning this "unfortunate relationship", Garnett really didn't want to answer the question, so in the end he could only talk about the scene:

"Sprewell is my brother and I support his choice. He has won championships and I respect that very much."

Without any reservations, Garnett’s answer surprised many sports media:
"Is the Timberwolves really going to disintegrate?"

It was 1:30 p.m. in Manchester, 15 minutes before the game started, and Old Trafford was already half full.

More than 67000 tickets were sold out, and more fans came today than in the previous days for the match against Debrecen in the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifying round.

During the game on Tuesday the 9th, Li You and his entourage were watching the game in a box. However, Manchester United did have an insider. The British media continued to work:

"What happens to the ball?"

Only 7 minutes after the opening, Rooney volleyed with his right foot and broke through Debrecen's goal.

Ivana, who was watching the game in the box at the time, hugged Li You and asked with a smile. Li You simply responded:
"You can have Rooney sign it and give it to the fans!"

David Gill, the Manchester United manager who was watching the game together at the time, didn't care. The American girl didn't understand the rules of football, but they all knew it.

However, The Sun didn’t know where it got the news from, so it reported it in a garish way this morning, and also ridiculed Ivana as a “flower vase.”

Combined with the body measurements information that was revealed before, it’s hard to say “big breasts but no brains”
The melon-eating people in the UK like this news very much. In the first game of the new season, everyone is looking forward to more fun!
There were no fans protesting at the match this afternoon. With the help of the fan association, Li You's colorful pancakes temporarily fed everyone.

Compared to the toothsome popcorn and donuts served by the Knicks, the food at Old Trafford is a bit boring.

Food such as hot dogs, potato pie, curry chicken pie, fried fish, potato chips, donuts, etc. all taste average, but the high-quality beer is very popular.

In the stands on the third floor, Li You had already taken off his suit jacket and rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt. He didn't care about the director's camera and joked with Ken Griffin and others who came here to watch the fun:
"Would you like to make two bets? I'll bet 2:0 on this game. You can decide the score as you like."

"Don't try to make money from me, this is my first time watching a complete football match!"

Ken Griffin, who was still wearing a black formal suit, immediately complained. Ax Capital quietly invested in the natural gas market and made a lot of money recently.

Wall Street is reporting on it, and industry insiders even joked that "Akers is finally out of Spitzer's shadow."
Daniel Ziff on the side is still wiping sweat. The temperature in Manchester has risen a bit in August.

Perhaps because of his recent frequent appreciation of ballet, Daniel, who is only 32 years old, is much weaker than in previous years.
He wanted to take off his coat, but felt it was not decent enough. Daniel pulled the red tie around his neck and said helplessly:

"Only two goals a game, that's why I don't like watching it live."

While waiting for kick-off, the two of them had to maintain their decent image. They didn't want to lose face in front of the British.
Anne Dias, like the girls in Li You, chose a white skirt today.

After two years of marriage, the French girl has not changed much, but recently she is also planning to enter the next stage of her life. After arriving in Manchester, she took Milinda to discuss it in depth.

After signing the prenuptial agreement, Diaz had some regrets. In recent years, Griffin has made money faster.

While the fans were cheering, Dias quietly asked in Milinda's ear:

"Lamis, when do you plan to get married?"

Glancing at Ivana, who was blushing next to her, Milinda leaned into her ear and whispered:

"We plan to have children first and then consider marriage."

The two of them were talking quietly, and Ivanna, who had a soft body, leaned on Li You again, twisted in a hidden way, and complained in a low voice:
"I always feel like those British reporters have been secretly filming me!"

Seeing the game start, Li You simply hugged the white rabbit next to him and whispered nonchalantly:

"Let them take pictures! Pretty girls always get more attention."

Ivana, who sat upright, smiled and took Li You's hand. Without the discipline at home, she has unlocked more knowledge these days, and she can't wait to stay together every day.

Compared with the memory in his mind, Li You feels that the current Premier League is indeed a bit rough, but Manchester United is playing well.

Although they lost the championship last season, this team is still a strong force in the Premier League.

In the 43rd minute of the first half, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a goal, and the quiet Lautrafford Stadium instantly boiled. Everton's head coach Moyes was obviously very dissatisfied with this conceded goal. He folded his arms on the sidelines, walked quickly and yelled at his players.

The second half of the game was also a bit dull. It was not until the 90th minute that Rooney broke through the gate of his old club again and completely sealed the victory. Manchester United fans began to celebrate.

The broadcaster also focused the camera on Li You who stood up and clapped his hands. The fans in front of the TV felt a little regretful. If they were reversed and lost at home, the fun would obviously be greater!
Unlike everyone in the Manchester United management sitting behind, Ken Griffin was a little surprised. He didn't expect it to be 2:0:

"It looks like I can bet with you on next year's World Cup!"

Li You is an old gambler in football. Hearing these words, he showed a confident expression and continued to boast:
"Follow me and buy a private jet together next year!"

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The cheers from more than 67000 fans put Li You in a good mood. He just likes the feeling of victory!
On Sunday the 14th, the British media failed to make a big deal out of it. The British media once again asked Manchester United fans about the two people sitting next to Li You:

Ken Griffin, founder of hedge fund Citadel, was selected into the Forbes 400 in previous years;

Daniel Ziff, who inherited the family wealth and is the major shareholder of the Ziff brothers, is also a billionaire.

Li You raised sufficient funds through the two of them. Regarding the fall of Manchester United, the final evaluation given by Sky Sports' football economic experts was:
"This is a victory for Wall Street."

No matter how it is reported, most fans put it aside after reading it. For them, winning at home can make them feel comfortable for a week, and victory is enough!
On August 8, ESPN immediately broke the news about a deal that was about to be reached:

"A three-way deal has been reached, Amar'e Stoudemire will join forces with Steve Nash."

There are no specific transaction details in the news, but Suns fans are already excited:
"Under Nash's guidance, Stoudemire has fully realized his talent!"

The Knicks didn't react much, but the NBA finalized the deal the next day:

The Suns sent Joe Johnson to the Hawks, and also traded their 2006 first-round pick and 2008 first-round pick to the Knicks;

The Hawks sent Burris Diaw and a 2007 first-round pick (from the Pacers) to the Knicks, and traded a 2006 first-round pick (from the Lakers) to the Suns;

The Knicks sent Amar'e Stoudemire to the Suns and Mazie Lampe to the Hawks.

After negotiations, the Suns' 2006 first-round pick finally became a pick from the Lakers.

After the deal was announced, New York fans called it a loss, but the Knicks didn't say much.

Traded Stoudemire for Boris Diaw and three first-round picks. They could have asked for more, but the Suns disagreed after seeing the injury insurance.
The transaction also required a physical examination, and Stoudemire had some minor knee problems. After the price was lowered, it took a day and three days to reach an agreement.

The details have not been revealed, but the Suns suspect that the Knicks are selling "Glass Man".

However, they had no evidence. Stoudemire's knee record only had a simple minimally invasive surgery. Although the insurance was wrong, the examination showed that the player was healthy.

The Hawks feel that they have made a profit and have kept their draft picks. Even if Marbury leads the team to fail again, they don't have to worry about the Bulls' losses.

The Suns also felt that they were not at a loss. After acquiring Stoudemire, the value of their first-round transaction dropped sharply!
The Knicks feel that they are neither making a profit nor losing money. The medical team has long warned of Stoudemire's injury risks. Once his knee is seriously injured, the trade value of this potential rookie will be greatly reduced.

On Thursday the 18th, accompanied by his agent Jeff Schwartz, Stoudemire attended the Suns' press conference.

Steve Nash and Marion were also very respectful and attended the welcome ceremony held by the team together.

The reporter of the "Arizona Republic" did not know the inside story, and paid a very small price to get the All-Star power forward, the Suns' offseason championship!
The Western Stadium welcomed a large number of sports reporters. With the addition of Stoudemire, the Suns are even better and have entered the ranks of championship teams.

Wearing a light gray formal suit, Stoudemire held up the white and blue Suns No. 1 jersey in his hand and smiled brightly.

After the sports reporter holding the camera finished taking pictures, Stoudemire had just sat down, and the ESPN reporter immediately asked:
"Amare, why did you choose to leave New York? Does this mean that the Knicks will no longer focus on the championship next season?"

This question is what most reporters want to know. Seeing everyone turning their attention to him, Stoudemire felt indescribably comfortable and said with a smile:

"Like my agent Jeff said, I need consistent playing time."

"I understand my body. My talents have not yet been fully realized. Being a starter can better motivate me."

"As for the Knicks, there is no doubt that they are still a championship-level team. I am very happy in New York. Lee taught me how to win championships. Championship experience is a valuable asset."

Without giving the local sports media a chance to speak, the reporter proposed by Yahoo followed up by asking:
"We noticed that you chose the No. 1 jersey. Does this have a special meaning?"

Stoudemire raised the jersey at hand to show it to everyone, and then said seriously:
"Choosing the No. 1 jersey is a tribute to Lee, and I will share my championship experience with my teammates without reservation."

"I will lead the team to the finals in the new season. I promise the fans that the Suns will definitely win big in the future!"

Standing backstage with the staff, Steve Nash felt helpless when he heard these words. His face did not show much emotion, and he just whispered to Marion next to him:

"We still have to work harder to recruit Michael."

Marion, who was dressed in hip-hop, was not interested in this suggestion. Nash wanted his brother to come over and help suppress the newbie, but he felt that the other party was already out of date:
"Maybe Finley wants to join the Knicks, they still have a mid-level contract, and you know Steve, no one would say no to playing with Lee."

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Nash fell silent. Looking at Stoudemire who was bragging in front of the media, he suddenly felt that this deal might not be a good thing.

TNT commented on the deal as soon as possible, but this time it was not the trio who spoke, but the big mouth Reggie Miller.

At the beginning of the month, Miller Sr. complained that the Heat made a bad deal:

"There has been a big problem with the atmosphere in the league in recent years. Some players will even refuse to report after being traded, just to go to their favorite team."

"There are still many media who like to promote statistics and use championships to measure success. I don't like to see this phenomenon."

Miami fans had previously held a rally to criticize the old Miller. In that day's program, as a guest, Reggie Miller once again said loudly:

"If a team can achieve a good record, then don't change its lineup."

"The Knicks made the wrong choice and it's a lose-lose deal."

"Although I don't like Lee, Stoudemire doesn't seem to realize that Nash can't bring him a bonus."

"I'm not optimistic about the Suns. The Knicks are now sacrificing depth, and it's difficult for Burris Diaw to adapt to the New York basketball environment."

Charles Barkley liked to hear words like this. Before the old Miller could continue to speak, he immediately added:
"I have long said that Li is no longer focused on basketball. It's August and I haven't seen any news about his training."

"Pau Gasol will participate in the European Championship in mid-September. Once he gets injured again next season, it will be difficult for the Knicks to continue to defend the title."

"They are satisfied. Maybe Li's time has passed."

The two big talkers got more and more excited as they chatted. In the studio, Kenny Smith was dumbfounded and couldn't get a word in at all.

Ernie Johnson looked at the director's footage and shrugged helplessly. Their ratings have been rising recently. Fans should like to hear these outrageous remarks:
"We expect more moves from the Knicks, who currently have the midlevel exception."

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