i am legend

Chapter 196 Crazy Pitino!

Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts, and this city is one of the oldest and most culturally valuable cities in the United States.

The famous schools in the United States and even in the world are also located in this city, such as Harvard University, MIT, Boston College, Boston University, and the famous Berklee College of Music. The cultural atmosphere of this city is very exciting. People are yearning and fascinated!
Logan International Airport.

Bruce was wearing a very simple short-sleeved T-shirt on his upper body, a pair of loose jeans on his lower body, plus sunglasses on his face and a pair of casual sneakers. He and Nelson and others will only think that he is a tourist who comes here to travel and travel!

"Donny, how is Rick's personality?" Bruce looked at the many young people around him, and seeing their obviously student-like faces, he couldn't help showing a look of longing!
Nelson looked at the location of the pick-up gate, and when he saw the preppy white man in a formal suit standing there smiling at them, there was a hint of playfulness on his face, and he said, "You'll know soon Already!"

Rick Pitino looked very happily at Nelson and others who walked out of the pick-up gate. When he saw Bruce and Wilkens who kept looking around, his eyes could not help showing a touch of surprise, and then he walked towards several people past!

"Wow, this lineup is simply amazing!" Pitino's face was not reserved for joy and surprise, and he hugged several people one by one.

"Well, enthusiasm!" Bruce felt Pitino's emotions at this time, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Aha, welcome to this fascinating city, I'm Rick Pitino!" Pitino introduced himself to several people very gentlemanly, and then gestured to the assistant who was following him, Then I chatted with a few people about the cultural atmosphere of the city!
"Boston, as the largest city in Massachusetts, has a very rich cultural atmosphere. When I got the invitation from Reed Auerbach, I was almost excited and cheered loudly!" Pitino couldn't stop excitedly As he said that, he felt a little pure and literati.

Following Pitino's non-stop explanation, Bruce and the others walked out of the waiting hall one after another!

Looking at the luxurious stretched black Lincoln at the door, Bruce couldn't help but flicker in his eyes behind the sunglasses, and the favor Pitino gave him earlier faded a little bit!
Sitting on the soft leather seat and receiving the red wine that Pitino personally poured for them, Bruce failed to take off his sunglasses, but stared at him steadfastly.

"Gentlemen, let's have a taste of fine wine!" Pitino took the lead in raising his glass, clinked glasses with everyone one by one, and pretended to be "bold" and drank half of the glass!
"Well, self-discipline!" Bruce nodded secretly. Judging from Pitino's drinking movements and inadvertent rigor, this coach who has achieved great success in the NCAA is just as the outside world said. A little hypocrisy!

"Rick, can we talk first?" Nelson's eyes flashed with amusement, and he directly interrupted Pitino who was chattering.

"Uh...haha, don't you all like this brand of red wine?" Pitino looked at the red wine in his hand with a look of madness, showing a trace of disappointment, then his expression changed, and he put the wine glass on the bracket beside him, pointing Pointing to the surrounding environment, he said with a smile: "Gentlemen, this is not a good place to talk!"

Seeing Pitino's fickle appearance, Bruce felt nauseous, this guy is so annoying!
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the carriage changed instantly, and everyone was silently sipping the red wine in their glasses!
"Isn't this guy too self-righteous?" Looking at Pitino who suddenly regained his composure, Bruce's feelings for him dropped to the lowest point!

I don't know if Pitino's character has become self-inflated after he gained a huge amount of power in Boston, and he gave Bruce a very bad feeling!
If Bruce knew about the rape case that happened to him in the previous life of this famous coach, I wonder if he would really see the true face of this coach!
Although Pitino's personality is a little weird, but his coaching career is enough to cover up this little flaw!
As the car drove into a seemingly low-key villa area, Pitino's voice suddenly sounded in the silent carriage: "Gentlemen, our destination has arrived!"

Bruce muttered something to himself, then exchanged glances with Wilkens and got out of the car one after another!
There is a slightly small villa in front of you, but the environment around it is very quiet and elegant. With the surrounding large green space, it gives people a very refreshing feeling!
At the invitation of Pitino, several people walked into the villa one after another. When they saw the valuable decorations around them at a glance, they all showed a strange expression on their faces!
"Gentlemen, you are exhausted from the journey, do you need to take a break?" Pitino glanced at the servants not far away, motioned for them, and led them to a small conference room specially opened for them!

Entering the conference room, Bruce walked towards one of the chairs without stopping.

Seeing Bruce's actions, the rest of them followed suit!

Seeing several people sitting down one by one, Pitino's eyes flashed a trace of anxiety, and he took a few steps to the main seat at the conference table!
As soon as he sat down, Pitino forgot the previous polite words: "Gentlemen, can we carefully study the transaction link next?"

Seeing that this was the case, Bruce finally took off his sunglasses, and then said slowly, "Mr. Rick, can you tell me what you need?"

"First-round picks and salary space!!" Pitino said without thinking about it!

The conversation between the two made the expressions of the rest of them change, and then they began to think secretly!
During the two years when the Celtics were in charge of Pitino, not only did the team fail to make a huge breakthrough, but they disappointed the fans and the team again and again!
Although the team's record is somewhat unsatisfactory, Pitino's vision is really brilliant!
Back then, Pierce was selected after his insistence and Auerbach's approval, which can also be seen from one aspect of his unique vision!

Now, after hearing Pitino's request, the rest of them all understand what he's going to do this summer!
In this summer, in addition to the four top superstars Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Eddie Jones and Grant Hill, Jaylen Rose, Brian Grant, Tony Kukoc, Tim Hardaway, Rashad Lewis, etc. are very good players appearing on the free player market!

In this summer when players get together, there is no team manager who is not caught by these players trying to free up salary space and trade.

Of course, Pitino is obviously preparing for these guys!
Kevin O'Connor had just become the general manager of the Jazz this season. After hearing Pitino's request, this white man with bright emerald eyes fell into deep thought!
Since the Jazz lost their best chance to win the championship in the shrinking season, although this team has been in the top few positions in the Western Conference, their aging lineup is an indisputable fact!

"Mr. Bruce, I am very interested in Donyell Marshall of the Warriors. I wonder if you intend to trade?" O'Connor thought for a moment, then turned to look at Bruce and said.

"Uh... Donyell?" Bruce asked uncertainly, and after seeing the other party's solemn nod, he couldn't help but look at Wilkens beside him.

Wilkens understood Bruce's meaning very well, and the two also discussed some team construction and operation one after another, and then he said very bluntly: "Kevin, Donyell will not be traded for the time being!"

O'Connor couldn't help showing a hint of disappointment on his face when he heard Wilkens' words. Just as he was deeply disappointed by the news, Wilkens' words aroused his great interest again!

"However, we can use Adonal as a bargaining chip!" Seeing O'Connor's disappointed expression, Wilkens flashed a hint of ridicule in his eyes, and then he announced the news!

Hearing what Wilkens said, Nelson, who was sitting on the other side, and Pitino, who was sitting on the main seat, showed very interested expressions one after another!

"What do the Warriors need??" O'Connor glanced at the expressions of Nelson and the two of them, fearing that they would interfere, and said hastily.

"Expired contract and draft picks!!" Without waiting for Wilkens to answer, Bruce said directly.

His ideas are very similar to Pitino's. Since he took over the Warriors, he has made a steady development with a mixture of rookies and veterans!
"Sorry, I may not be able to use the draft as a bargaining chip!" O'Connor looked helplessly at Pitino, who was showing an anxious expression, and finally expressed his helplessness!
Seeing the expressions of the two, Bruce suddenly understood the idea of ​​the transaction between the two, and then began to think about it!

Just when the atmosphere was a bit cold, Pitino, who was sitting at the top, said with flickering eyes: "We can provide the Warriors with Danny Fortson to complete the deal!!"

"Danny???" The rest of the people looked at Pitino in disbelief, feeling incredible at all the players he proposed!

Fortson has gradually grown into a fierce short monster after joining the NBA. His rebounding ability and defense are very fierce!
In his second year in the league, he made a sensation in the entire league with an average double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds per game!
If it weren't for the foul trouble and injury problems, this guy who is even tougher than Wallace will definitely become an alternative superstar!
A trace of reluctance flashed in Pitino's eyes, but thinking of the changes the team needed, he gritted his teeth and said, "I will take out Danny!"

When Bruce heard Pitino's words, he couldn't help but froze there, and Wilkens beside him suddenly showed an excited expression.

"Crazy, Rick is really crazy!!"

This sentence kept lingering in the hearts of O'Connor and Nelson. They really believed that Pitino was crazy!

　In the fourth update, the character of the old wolf is still strong. If there is really something that can't be done in the third update, the old wolf will definitely keep the promise of the third update!
　　Finally, thank you friends for your help, Lao Lang is very grateful!

　　
　
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