Play with your brain

Chapter 151 Don't Say Anything

The key is that with the Knicks, not only a player like Houston, but also Jalen Rose, who was laid off at the beginning of this season, has a salary of more than 1700 million US dollars.It cost a lot of money to lay off him, but this salary still has to be calculated into the salary cap.

To be honest, compared to these, those bad contracts are considered good.

So, now that the Knicks are really working hard for a few people, Thomas can't give them the salary they deserve.

This year's situation looks good, but after the end of the season, Hu Lin and his rookies will be given contract extensions.The Knicks and Hu Lin all signed two-year contracts, because the picks are not high.

With the current state of Hu Lin, David Lee and others, if you want to renew the contract, you have to provide a full middle class salary at the lowest standard. Otherwise, no matter how awesome you are Thomas, you will never be able to keep these people.

Isn't the Knicks rich?Why do you still care about the money?

Money is money, but you can't spend it like this, because it's double.Moreover, this is not a few dollars. It is conservatively estimated that more than 3000 million US dollars will be needed to fill this hole!
In other words, Hu Lin, David Lee, and Channing, even if they are all middle-class, they are still 1500 million, and then because of the luxury tax, they will be multiplied by 2.

What's more, Thomas actually came to the Knicks to solve the salary problem. His predecessor left him with too many holes. It is a common buyout.

Therefore, there is really only one way to keep these stars of hope.

Thomas let go of this old face and begged these rookies to honestly accept a one-year standard salary increase, which is 125% of the original salary, or the NBA minimum salary plus 15, whichever is greater.Judging from their salary this season, it should be the latter.

But is it really just for a year?

As a time traveler, Lao Hu didn't know what would happen after the Knicks. The old horse never left, and he didn't leave even after Thomas left.

Although Coach Tor managed the rubbish contract of Boss Fry, he exchanged Boss Frye and Frye for Randolph of the Blazers.However, he turned out Randolph's garbage contract again. Although his performance was quite satisfactory, the contract still did not become smaller.

Moreover, this deal also included Frye, that is to say, the Blazers actually wanted Frye because he was good and cheap, and they immediately cut off the boss Frye.

In other words, Thomas' current guarantee is nothing at all, and no one can say what will happen in a year's time.Fortunately, Lao Hu came here through time travel, otherwise, he might have been fooled by Thomas!

The cornerstone of the team, this title is really tempting.

"That... Coach, can you let me think about it, really, I still want to discuss this kind of thing with my agent, I'm not very familiar with these things."

"Oh my god, Egghead, don't believe what those vampires say, those guys only have money in their eyes. They don't care about your future, as long as you have money, they will definitely encourage you to leave The team, go to a place that makes more money, really! But in this case, you have to start from scratch, believe me, it is really not a good experience!"

Thomas began to be persuasive. As for the agent, what he said was not wrong at all. Thomas is also very experienced.

"But I'm really confused now. I like the feeling of playing in the Knicks, but I really haven't fully considered it yet, and I don't know who to listen to. I..."

Old Hu can still talk, first of all he didn't say this to death, and then revealed a little bit, what Thomas reason listened to, of course, he still likes New York very much.

"Very good!" Thomas was really fooled. "If you like it, that's fine. We still have time. Take your time to think about it. Don't worry."

In fact, Thomas was also afraid that Hu Lin would push him into a hurry. This matter is like this. Don’t overdo anything, just grasp the speed, and then it will be fine. Anyway, this is just a private conversation.

So, Lao Hu and Thomas chatted about other things for a while, and they left the tavern with smiles and went home.

Hu Lin reckoned that Thomas would continue to talk to Lao Li and Frye, but he really didn't want to get involved in this matter, because if that was the case, he would be too incapable of being a human being.

It's better to take care of yourself. After Hu Lin returned home, he directly called Don Michael.

"Oh, did the assassin tell you that?"

After hearing Hu Lin's description, Tang was a little surprised.

"Yes, but I said I would consider it." Hu Lin said earnestly.

"You didn't say anything else, did you? For example, I like the New York Knicks, something like that?"

"I just said, I prefer the feeling of playing in the Knicks." Hu Lin still told the truth.

"Oh God! My dear Forrest, don't say that next time, don't say that. You said it in a subtle way this time, but you believe me, in the future, don't say that .”

Tang suddenly got up and increased his voice, which made Hu Lin feel a little strange.

"What does this matter?"

"Of course there is, you don't know, the so-called oral agreement?!" Don Michael said a professional term.

"I know something, that is, if you verbally reached a contract with the other party, then you must implement this contract, otherwise it will be a breach of contract, right?"

"That's right! But what you said just now is almost equivalent to a verbal agreement."

"No way?!" Lao Hu was very surprised.

"This is very complicated, but to put it simply, you have created such a context for the other party that you have already agreed to the other party, so this is also a verbal agreement. However, your current situation is not bad, it should not be considered a big deal Agreement." Tang explained to Lao Hu carefully.

"Huh! You scared me to death." He let out a sigh of relief, almost breaking the law.

"Although it's not quite, but it's very close! For example, I will consider this contract extension, I like to play here, so what does this mean? Even if the judge finally thinks that it is not enough to reach an agreement, but in public opinion you will If you lose, you won't forget Carlos Boozer."

When Boozer was in the Cavaliers, he was condemned by public opinion because of this contract renewal issue, saying that he had no integrity.

"It turned out to be like this. I didn't expect that English is so broad and profound." Lao Hu's hair is covered with white sweat now, and it is really dangerous, just a little bit.

"Okay, okay, there should be no problem. But Forrest, you must remember that in the future, don't say anything, don't say anything, let me say it."

"you say?"

"Yes! It's about refusing other people's words, such as this contract renewal. If you want to refuse, you must let me say it. No matter how philistine and greedy the media describe me, it doesn't matter, as long as If your image can be maintained, then no matter how the fans scold me or ravage me, it will be nothing."

What Don Michael said at this time is really righteous.

"I didn't expect you to be so dedicated. Really, Lu Yao knows Ma Ma has been popular for a long time. I have always regarded you as a vampire."

It is a lie to say that you are not moved. What kind of spirit is this, what kind of awareness is this? !

"That's right, I am indeed a vampire. Your description is very good. Your image is the most important, because image is money, so you must not let fans hate you, and things like philistines and greed cannot appear. on you, understand?"

"understood."

Hu Lin, who was a little touched just now, was defeated by Tang again, and it turned out that he was doing it to make money.

In the end, the two chatted about other things, such as commercial advertisements, and ended the conversation.

Let’s not mention how Thomas was busy talking to David Lee and Channing over there. After two days of rest, the Knicks will be at home against the Houston Rockets with Yaoming and McGrady.

"The Knicks guys came out, look this is Curry, this is Hulin, this is..." Frazier still ended the Knicks players to the audience in his own way.

"From the outside, they are in good shape. After the Knicks beat the Wizards at home, they beat the defending champions in Miami. I dare say that the Knicks are now a fearsome team in the league. Although their current lineup is not complete, this does not prevent them from winning!" Mike Brien also chimed in, after all, this is what the home team fans like to hear.

"However, the Houstonians who came from afar are also difficult to deal with. They have the most dominant center in the league at present, Yao Ming! I am looking forward to the showdown between him and Curry. I believe many fans think about it. It's the same."

"Yes, Curry has been in good form recently. He has become the Optimus Prime of the Knicks inside. If his defense can be better, I think he also has a chance to become an all-round star."

"Hehe, you old guy..."

Mike Brien was talking about the effect of Hu Lin, that is to say, because of the presence of Hu Lin, the majority of Chinese fans will also pay attention to Knicks players, so their chances of entering the All-Star will be higher than those of other players. NBA players are much bigger.

However, that's the end of the opening game, the match between the two teams will start soon!

Frye jumped the ball, he won the Yaoming, and the Knicks attacked first!
The Knicks are still playing Hu Lin and Nate on the outside, with Curry and Frye inside, and Ah Q wandering around the three-point line, ready to shoot at any time.

cut in!

As soon as he came up, Hu Lin made a breakthrough. This time the Rockets' defense against him changed. As soon as he saw him break through, many people came to help defend him. Suddenly, a group of strong men in red clothes surrounded Hu in the center!

Snapped!
Kuang Ang!

Grabbing a gap, Hu Lin hit the ground directly to Curry, who filled the frame vigorously!
　Happy New Year, Happy New Year!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)