The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 326

This year, after Eddie got in touch with a few young people who were likely to be high picks, he didn't put his mind on rookies.

In addition to Zhang Xiaotian, the other three players in Eddie's hands, Dewayne Dedmon, Dwight Powell, and Jerami Grant have all stabilized.

He doesn't need to spend a lot of effort to find real gold in the sand. This guy is ambitious and plans to dig players who have already established a foothold in the league.

Of course, his first job now is to deal with Zhang Xiaotian's contract renewal.

No matter whether Zhang Xiaotian stays or stays this summer, he will definitely get a lot of commission.

"I've said long ago that I'm optimistic about this young man, and he really is the No. [-] pick." Eddie looked at the table with a beer glass and said loudly.

This guy is a little drunk, you know he has been pretending to be a high-end elite recently.

Zhang Xiaotian glanced at the live broadcast of the draft. The Timberwolves won Towns with the No. [-] pick. He said with contempt: "Many people have said it, and they won't dump you at all."

"Tch, the No. [-] pick is also a rookie. Who knows if it can be played? We are talking about a big contract now, and the Cavaliers are too much. If it weren't for you, they would have won the championship?"

Zhang Xiaotian frowned, "It's really too much, 4000 million in four years, even a tentative offer is too much, since they didn't show enough sincerity, I don't want to go directly to talk, just tell them, don't pay if you don't have a maximum salary." Bother me."

"It just so happens that I should go over there to promote the second generation of gods. By the way, let's relax for a while. I shouldn't be short of going this summer."

"Of course, my phone is about to explode." Eddie laughed, very proud.

Different from the embarrassment when they first cooperated three years ago, they are very confident now.

Of course he knows the team's difficulties, but he also needs to look at the team's sincerity. Last year, the Cavaliers lacked sincerity. If it weren't for James' mediation, he might be elsewhere now.

Yang Feiyu had already passed by one step earlier. Originally, Zhang Xiaotian planned to finish talking with the knight before going there. Now that the initial contact with Eddie was not going well, he simply booked a plane ticket to go to the other side of the ocean.

Regardless of the contract, his fans are very satisfied with him.

His performance in the finals, he did not lose to any player. The second generation of Gods has not been officially released yet, and the company has received a lot of orders.

Yang Feiyu went back early, in addition to the company's launch of the second-generation product, it was to prepare for fan interaction activities, this time their company was doing it.

After Zhang Xiaotian passed by, he was warmly welcomed by the fans.

The location of the event was arranged in the cities where several flagship stores are located. Zhang Xiaotian went off in person and had a good time with the fans. The event was also very successful.

Although there are many fans who seem to be unhappy with him on the Internet, in the real world, most of the fans he meets are fans who like him.

After a few interactive activities in conjunction with the launch of the second generation of gods, Zhang Xiaotian and his wife returned home to practice honestly and live in a two-person world.

Such a leisurely life is not much for the two of them now.

"The sales are very good. It seems that you are also a superstar with charisma."

"Then come and serve the superstar well."

"Tch, at this time you have to experience the life of ordinary people, such as listening to your wife."

"Hey, isn't the boss of the company going home to experience the life of ordinary people?"

The renewal of the contract has not progressed much, and Zhang Xiaotian is not the only one who the Cavaliers want to deal with.

And the Cavaliers management thinks that Zhang Xiaotian is a bit arrogant. They don’t think that Zhang Xiaotian is an indispensable figure to win the championship. James is still at the peak, Irving is really growing, and Love, if it is not Owen and Love who are injured this time, the Cavaliers won the championship. easy.

So they think Zhang Xiaotian is good, but he is not as indispensable as James. The key is that the Cavaliers are strong enough. If the team has salary space, they don’t mind giving a big contract, but the Cavaliers will definitely not be able to pay next season. Without the luxury tax, they really can't give the maximum salary.

Unless Love is given up, or several important rotation players are given up, such as Tristan Thompson, JR Smith, Shumpert and others.

If the two sides sit down and have a good talk, it is possible to find a solution.

The question now is who will bow their heads first, both sides think the other's tone is too high.

Of course, Zhang Xiaotian has already announced his withdrawal from the contract, and the Cavaliers are not the only ones talking with Eddie.

It was James who called, "Zhang, you have to know, the management is like this, and Tristan's is the same. Do you know how much they initially quoted? 600 million a year, how can a big man who can grab rebounds be paid?" Impossible is worth the price."

"Things can be discussed. Sometimes we need a little skill. Zhang, you come back first. I said that together we can build a dynasty. The maximum salary is not everything."

Zhang Xiaotian knew that if he agreed to stay, James would definitely help, but the team couldn't give him a maximum salary.

"LeBron, I will come back, but not now. They don't respect me. We helped the team win the first championship in history, but they don't respect me enough. You should understand."

"Zhang, you come back first, I can publicly express my support for you to get a higher salary."

"I'll be back, in a few days, I want to stay with my wife first."

What Zhang Xiaotian said was true, no matter what, he also needed to rest for a while.

As for whether to stay with his wife after getting the contract, that was his attitude.

The Cavaliers can't get the maximum salary, so let Eddie talk to other teams first.

Now the teams that have officially contacted Eddie include the Hornets, Pistons, Celtics, Raptors, Warriors, Lakers and Trail Blazers, plus the Cavaliers, a total of eight teams.

Other teams have also been linked, but without much sincerity.

Zhang Xiaotian is still not as good as a star at James' level. If James would consider other teams, it is estimated that most teams in the league will be full of sincerity.

In addition to salary, the ability to compete for the championship is also an important condition for Zhang Xiaotian to consider.

Everyone will talk about hitting the championship, but in fact there will not be too many teams that are determined to hit the championship.

After carefully inquiring about the team's development plan, some teams were removed from the options.

Even if some teams are willing to offer a maximum salary, Zhang Xiaotian has no big intention to settle there.

Because the maximum salary is basically a long-term contract, he is not like those players who have no choice. At this point, he will be very cautious, because he has a system and will be improved in the future.

After careful analysis, only the Celtics, Raptors, Warriors and Cavaliers are left.

The Blazers were originally included, but they are about to be unable to keep Aldridge. It is a pity for the Lakers. The big cities are good, but their plan cannot impress people unless they get Aldridge first.

(End of this chapter)