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Chapter 557 Life Ups and Downs Too Fast

After making up his mind, Su Yang first called David West's agent and agreed on a meeting time and place.

West's team was very happy with the invitation, especially Su Yang ranked West in the top of the recruitment order. He bluntly said that he felt respected. He never thought that he would be so lucky. He didn't have to fly to Indiana. In Los Angeles Just meet up.

Su Yang naturally agreed.

Hang up the phone and continue discussing alternatives.

In case West didn't come in the end, someone else had to be found.

But there is really no better candidate for the backup power forward. Ed Davis has become the second target, and it is still relatively difficult.

Because Ed Davis obviously needs a big contract more, in the case that the salary space in 16 is about to increase, there will be a lot of high-salary snatching in the free market this time, and the Kings cannot give Ed Davis too much. You can only use the championship to attract.

Then came the backup small forward discussion.

With Antetokounmpo, Covington and swingman Turner, the needs of small forwards are not so urgent, and the requirements do not need to be high.

The coaching staff and scouts suggested one after another that Casspi, Mbah a Moute, Ingles, etc. were all within the target range, but Su Yang was not going to recruit himself, and only let Hinkie be in charge of the negotiation. The main priority was low. , more as a backup plan.

In a blink of an eye, on July [-]st, the NBA free market opened.

According to the plan, Su Yang flew directly to Los Angeles, and met with West's agent at the Malibu beach holiday villa.

The two sides shook hands, chatted for a while, and got straight to the point. First, they talked about West's position in the Kings.

Su Yang said: "I am going to let you serve as a backup power forward. We need your high-quality screens and mid-range shots after dismantling them. We also need you to coordinate the locker room and maintain the locker room as the best big brother. Solidarity and friendship.

I'm not talking casually.

Because our title defense journey is not easy.

Giannis has grown up. He will definitely renew his contract early at the end of next season. He will naturally want to perform better. Jokic has also entered the official rotation. He also needs the ball and is questioned at critical moments in the playoffs. Useless Cousins...

Stephen Curry is a good leader. He is good at driving the team with his performance on the court. We also need you to unite the team off the court. Thomas is taking on that kind of work, but the most lacking role in our team is the big brother . "

West nodded in approval.

The average age of the king's championship lineup can be regarded as one of the youngest in NBA history. After all, the oldest veteran is Gay who entered the league in 06. Most of the other players entered the league after 10 years. West in 03 is absolutely big brother.

"Will there be a lot of fast breaks on the bench? If there are too many, I may not be able to adapt..." West asked.

Su Yang responded with a smile, knowing that it is normal for the 35-year-old West to worry like that, not to mention that he will be 36 next year, and his physical strength will be even worse.

Looking at the entire NBA history, it is really rare for a player who can still serve as the team's main rotation at the age of 36.

"There must be some fast breaks. You don't have to worry about physical strength. I've seen a lot of videos of you playing. You can be the first passer and be responsible for instigating fast breaks like Duncan, especially if you rebound well, or Just drag the tail to cover..."

After a few words, Su Yang reassured West that fast breaks were nothing more than long passes, trailing screens and follow-up mid-range shots.

With West's ability, not to mention how efficient it is, it must be no problem to reach the average level of the substitute, as long as it is enough.

The conversation then turned to salary.

Su Yang was going to be polite.

It was thought that West directly proposed to take the basic salary, which would not take up the team's salary space, so that it would be convenient for the Kings to sign up later.

The meeting went extremely well.

The king's official Twitter immediately announced the cooperation intention with West, which was finally faster than WOJ broke the news.

All kinds of heated discussions ensued.

West averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds per game, gave up his annual salary of tens of millions, and signed with the Kings with a minimum salary, which shocked the entire league.

"The king hardly gives other teams any hope of winning the championship. If you want to beat the king, please form a big four lineup, and you can't let someone like Thibodeau serve as the head coach. The ball distribution in the team must also be done well. There must be no competition for the boss Case.

In short, defeating the king is a difficult task, please prepare for the real dynasty from all teams in the league. "

"God is fair! James Dolan and Jim Buss have the city position that can make money without any worries, Su Yang gets the worst city position, but he has the brightest mind, I now officially declare from Lakers fan to king Fans, only the king can represent California, the Lakers, Clippers, and Warriors are heretic teams, we want to make California great again!"

"Originally, I planned to say this after Durant joined the Warriors, but I can't wait. Even without Durant, the Kings can still win the championship. I don't want to hide it anymore. In fact, I started to like the Kings from Webber's time." fan."

Seeing the fan's praise, Su Yang felt elated.

Instead, I flew back to Saskatchewan, rehearsed the speech to recruit Durant, and prepared to meet on the [-]rd. I felt that I was sure.

Gay personally called and said that he had decided to sign a big contract with the Timberwolves, and thanked Su Yang for his two years of training.

Su Yang also thanked Guy for his dedication.

Just after hanging up the phone, Hinkie pushed a news link in the group chat, clicked on it casually, it was the official website of Klutch Sports Agency, scrolled down and looked again, and suddenly saw the big headline "Everyone, please watch the miracle shine again" Cleveland.

Look carefully, it is the announcement of LeBron's return to the Cavaliers.

Su Yang was not too surprised that LeBron returned to the Cavaliers, but he was a little surprised that Love joined with him.

I guess it's a predestined fate, but I don't know if Love will be so soft this time, after all, it's a year away.

Discussions on social networks exploded.

"Very good! LeBron + Irving + Love + Wiggins, the Big Four lineup, plus JR Smith, Shumpert, Tristan Thompson and other excellent role players, the Cavaliers will definitely be the king's enemy, and should be more threatening than the Bulls Great, I'm looking forward to it!"

"I am here to announce in advance that the Cavaliers won the 2016 championship. They are strong enough and their desires are strong enough, while the Kings are very likely to lose Gay and Green, and their offensive and defensive strength will drop sharply, unless they recruit Durant."

"Now I just want to know where Durant is going, hurry up and break the news, I use the button wizard to refresh every two seconds!"

Seeing the discussion of Durant, Su Yang suddenly panicked.

After LeBron left, the position and salary space of the Warriors were vacated. It was very easy to sign Durant. After all, Cole touted Durant's skill, which was more ruthless than himself. The key Warriors lineup and that set of offensive and defensive systems also matched Durant.

While thinking about it, the phone rang.

Durant calls.

Connect easily.

"Coach, sorry, our meeting on the [-]rd needs to be canceled. I just finished meeting with the Warriors. My team and I are already inclined to sign with them. Where can I get the boss status and prove that I can win the championship without you coaching.

Of course, Sacramento is too remote is also a reason, in fact, I would have preferred to go to the Clippers, but they lack space.

Anyway, I love you.

But sorry, I can't be with you. "

With just a few words, Durant is sure not to come to the king.

It was also revealed that Draymond Green would join the Warriors together.

"Good luck!"

Su Yang took a deep breath, hung up the phone, and immediately started the second plan of recruiting Matthews, and called Xinji to contact him overtime.

After waiting for 5 minutes, Hinkie walked to the office with a wry smile, "Wesley Matthews' agent Jeff Austin told me that they were ready to sign with the Mavericks, and joked that even if the Kings won consecutive championships, it would be difficult to recruit big-name freelancers." players.

It may be that we did not agree to his request to increase Gay's ball rights before, and deliberately accelerated the progress of Matthews' negotiations. "

Counterattack from the broker.

Su Yang was silent for a moment, thinking of Aldridge, he immediately asked, "Is Jeff Schwartz planning to retaliate?"

"He is trying his best to promote Aldridge to meet with the Lakers and Spurs, let us be at the bottom." Hinkie showed embarrassment, "This time in the free market, we may not be able to recruit any big-name free agents, and we need to maintain the original lineup... "

"Gone!"

Su Yang said calmly: "Green will go to the Warriors, Gay will go to the Timberwolves, we may only get one David West this offseason, but it doesn't matter, we still have Curry + Giannis + Cousins ​​+ Yorkie Odd + Covington + LaVine + Turner.

I am still a strong team at the T1 level. "

　^_^Will someone say that I have a bad word count?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)