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Chapter 312 "The Villain" Arrives! !

With the joining of Barkley, the depth of the Warriors in the frontcourt has been further strengthened!

As everyone said, the Warriors will definitely make changes to further solve the problem of the team's excessive personnel!
In the office, Bruce frowned and looked at the team's roster. Although Marshall and others' contracts are very cost-effective, now that Barkley has joined, this really makes Bruce feel a headache!
If you choose to trade, based on Marshall's value, the league estimates that a large number of teams will be interested in him, especially when his contract ends after this season, which will attract a large number of team inquiries!

"Jingling!~"

A burst of phone ringing attracted Bruce's attention, frowning, he picked up the receiver casually: "Hello, this is Bruce Yang!!"

Jerry Krause smiled awkwardly. He made this call because he wanted to join in the fun. With his previous treatment of "being neglected" in the trading market, he wanted to complete the deal with Bruce. It is a very difficult thing to say!

"Uh...haha, hello Bruce, I'm Jerry Krause!"

As soon as he heard the other party's voice, Bruce showed a playful look on his face!

This season, the Bulls have indeed undergone a series of personnel changes.

Tyson Chandler and Eddie Curry were drafted respectively, which made Krause very proud for a while.

However, judging from the team's current lineup, it is clear that these transactions are not enough to make them have a significant improvement if they want to speed up the pace of reconstruction!
"Hello, Jerry, is there anything I can do for you?" Bruce thought for a while, then said with a smile.

"Haha, you know we have gathered a large number of young players now, but they are inevitably a bit weak in experience, so..."

"Ha!~" Hearing Klaus' intention, Bruce couldn't help being very surprised!
Originally, Bruce thought that Krause would propose some rookie trades. You must know that the Warriors have more than one outstanding rookie, especially after recruiting Arenas this season, the rest of the league managers were surprised by Bruce's superhuman vision!

Now, when the other party said such a thing, what he obviously wanted was not a rookie, but some veterans who could provide their young players with experience and learning!

After hesitating for a moment, Bruce asked tentatively, "Jerry, you know what a veteran represents."

Klaus was depressed and silent for a moment. For him, the talent of the team's rookies has reached his ideal state, but because the young players are too crowded, even if the team has amazing talents, they will still be in some games. It's a problem growing up.

He doesn't want to get the Warriors' most valuable rookies like other managers, but wants to get some veterans, who can use their experience to further catalyze the growth of rookies!

"Bruce, wouldn't you be tempted to trade an expiring contract and at least one draft pick?"

Klaus has no intention of continuing this kind of temptation. Combined with the price he considered before, he directly told Bruce his bottom line!

As for Bruce, Klaus gradually analyzed him thoroughly in the past few years!

As a shrewd and even a bit stingy manager, Klaus is very curious about Bruce's team building method and his persistence in the draft!

With the gradual growth of the Warriors under Bruce's hands year by year, this makes Krause very clear about his preferences and admiration!
First it was traded to Carter and Nowitzki, and then with a series of transactions, they completed the transactions of Billups, Cassell, Starks and others!
With the growth of three seasons, Carter has grown into the league's top superstar, and Nowitzki has gradually been regarded by most people in the league as one of the top big men in the future by virtue of his super shooting percentage and smart style of play. one!

Now, Bruce has relied on some methods of drafting and stabilizing the team lineup to make the Warriors retain the main players of the previous seasons, and some minor repairs have reached an unforgettable height for everyone!

Especially the amazing comeback of Olajuwon and Barkley, the Warriors have become one of the most powerful contenders for the championship this season!

Upon hearing Klaus's proposal about draft picks, Bruce had a hint of surprise on his face, and then sat upright and said, "Jerry, you know we already have some good young people. As for draft picks, we."

"Bruce, you know my way of trading, we need Donyell!!!"

Bruce's words were suddenly interrupted by Klaus. Although he restrained his arrogance a lot, Bruce still felt Klaus' inexplicable confidence!
"Donyell? Your price is not enough!!" Bruce's expression changed. Although he was a little disgusted with Klaus's somewhat assertive tone, after all, it is impossible for anyone to reject this transaction that will obviously gain some benefits. outside!

Bruce already vaguely knew who this player was from the expiring contract that Krause said before, no matter how frightening the player's playing style was, he was old after all!

"Bruce, you know the value of Don Yell, and I know how you feel. If Charles Oakley plus the top five protections in the first round of 03 and the second-round pick in 04 are not sincere enough, I think We don't need to negotiate anymore!!"

Klaus has obviously shown his greatest sincerity, and what is waiting now is Bruce's final decision!

"Oakley?" Bruce couldn't help but smile when he thought of the only top fighter in the league!
"Jerry, you have impressed me with your sincerity, and I am very happy to complete this important transaction with you!!!"

After receiving Bruce's final confirmation, Klaus almost had the urge to look up to the sky and laugh!

Since bringing Oakley back to Chicago, Krause has endured Oakley's complaints about himself.

Because the decision to trade him out was made by himself, and because of this, Oakley did not follow Jordan to achieve the possibility of winning the championship!
Even though Oakley has achieved unprecedented results in the Knicks, after all, he must be the champion, but he doesn't know how far away he is!
Now this troublemaker is finally traded, especially when he is about to retire in exchange for an all-around player in his prime. Even if he throws out two draft picks, this is an affordable price for Klaus!
"Bruce, you made the wisest choice!!"

On October 10, when the deal between Bruce and Klaus was concluded, the league exploded with predictions that the Warriors will win the championship next season!

"We are very happy to get Charles. He is a tough forward. His tough way of playing will bring iron-blooded defense and rich experience to the Warriors inside. I am excited to get this exciting player. !"

Bruce looked at Charles Oakley, who looked a little cold beside him, and answered the reporter who asked the question with a smile!

Oakley seemed to feel Bruce's gaze, and for some reason, he smiled at him with an amazing face!
Seeing this scene happening, all the reporters in the audience were very surprised!
As we all know, Oakley has a reputation as a super villain in the league. Even if he is not on the court, under normal circumstances, few people see his smile.

He always has a posture and expression of "drawing his sword to face each other" without saying a word, which really makes some people who don't know what's going on feel frightened and terrified!

"Mr. Bruce, although you have obtained the Bulls' draft picks for two consecutive years in this deal, but Tangyell is missing in the frontcourt, and only two veterans, Mr. Charles Barkley and Mr. C. Oakley, can guarantee you Is the continuous attack power of the substitute lineup?"

Hearing another reporter's question, Bruce clearly felt the coldness emanating from Oakley beside him. Thinking of this guy's irritable character, he hurriedly said: "We all know how capable Charles and Mr. C Oakley are. Exciting, I am so sorry to lose Donyell, and I wish him the best of luck and growth in Chicago!"

Oakley obviously took advantage of Bruce's words, and the coldness on his body gradually turned into gentleness!

Although the reporter was not very satisfied with this answer, this is the territory of the Warriors after all!

"Mr. Bruce, we made some strong additions this summer, and I want to ask you a question for the many fans, what are our goals for this year?"

Looking at the reporters in the audience, especially when he saw the local nameplate hanging on the opponent's chest, the smile on Bruce's face became more intense, and he said confidently: "I said before that, starting from this season, no matter what other teams in the league will use. What way to stop us, our goal will be the "championship" in the next ten years or even longer!!!"

"Wow!~"

Bruce's words obviously detonated the atmosphere in the media room. Everyone knew the goals of the Warriors for this season. With the joining of Barkley and Olajuwon, no one would question his goals!
However, suddenly saying such a remark now really shocked many reporters, including some guests who were invited to the scene!
With such a remark, Bruce will only say it after the team's lineup structure is completed!
It is precisely because of the growth of Carter, Nowitzki, Billups, Wallace and several other players that Bruce is looking forward to and confident in the future trend of the league!
"Mr. Bruce, ten years or more, this is something that no one can predict. Since you have issued such a statement-like goal, can you talk about your team building ideas?"

Bruce nodded to Oakley who looked surprised beside him, and then said confidently: "We have used the top talents in the league, and their growth will make the Warriors the top players in the league in the years to come. One of the teams!"

Hearing Bruce's explanation, although the reporters felt a little ridiculous, after all, judging from the current lineup of the Warriors, they have reached the strength to compete for the championship, not to mention that Carter and the others are still in the most impressive position of a player. Excited age, who can tell in the future?

　The first update! ~
　　
　
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