The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 394 Press Conference

"The old man also wants to meet you this time. If you come by car, my shop will modify your car to be very cool and give you a discount."

"Oh Tim, you're so quick to get into a new role, I thought you'd be free."

At the end of June, Zhang Xiaotian received an invitation from Duncan to attend a small party organized by him.

Duncan has decided to retire. He has been thinking about this issue this season. After feeling unable to help the team more in the playoffs, he made up his mind.

It's not officially announced at this time, but that's not going to change.

Duncan invited some old guys, and none of the team members were fully invited. Zhang Xiaotian only cooperated with the other party for a season. Although the relationship is good, there must be other reasons for being invited.

He still has a contract, and the other party will not say anything clearly, but it may be that he has heard some rumors.

His outstanding performance this season has already attracted the attention of many teams.

Eddie has been negotiating with the Warriors management during this time. The Warriors hope that he will renew his contract, but the contract has not been negotiated yet.

Zhang Xiaotian hopes to get a maximum salary, while the Warriors want him to cut his salary.

The league's new broadcast agreement will take effect next season, and players' salaries will be greatly increased.

If Zhang Xiaotian is given a maximum salary, the Warriors will have a great burden. The key is that the team has to consider the next thing and other people's contracts. The Warriors with strong troops are also looking forward to starting a dynasty.

There are many important free agents this summer, James, Durant, these two names alone are enough to arouse the interest of all teams in the league, as well as Wade, Howard, Whiteside, DeRozan, Conley, Delaware Mond, Bill, Rondo, Horford, Noah, Gasol, Nowitzki, Ginobili, etc.

If the Warriors let Zhang Xiaotian also enter the free market, there will be at least twenty teams interested in him.

If Zhang Xiaotian can't agree with the team, the Warriors are likely to find players to replace him.

In addition to those players that many teams are interested in, there are also some practical players in the third position, just like Barnes of the Warriors. Mu, Parsons, Luol Deng, Turner and other players are also strong.

Zhang Xiaotian also wants to sign a long-term contract now, so he did not leave the United States at the end of this season, at least he will stay here until the Warriors determine whether to implement his contract for next season.

When I saw Popovich again, the famous coach of the league felt a lot older, maybe it was because of the departure of his favorite general, maybe it was really his age.

Popovich shook the red wine in the glass, "I once said that I would retire with Tim. Now it seems that I still want to make a few more years of money. After all, the money here is very good."

"In addition to Tim leaving, Manu is also old. In my team, only Manu can ignore tactics. Now I want to take back his privilege and wait until there are more suitable players. Re-sign him with a good contract."

Popovich looked at Zhang Xiaotian with a half-smile, the meaning behind what the old man said was obvious, Zhang Xiaotian was the right player for the situation.

No matter what the other party is thinking, Zhang Xiaotian can only provide ambiguous answers now.

But if there is a suitable opportunity, he is willing to return to the Spurs.

A few old teammates also meant to recruit him in their words. Zhang Xiaotian didn't know where he would go in this summer that was destined not to be peaceful.

On the last day of June, there was another shocking news in the free market.

The Warriors announced that they would give up the implementation of the second team of the best team, the second team of the best defensive team, and the next year's contract of Zhang Xiaotian, the most valuable player of the finals.

Was the warrior crazy? Eddie's phone rang in an instant.

This time is different from the past, if Zhang Xiaotian wants a maximum salary, many teams will not hesitate at all.

A few days later, Durant announced that he was joining the Warriors.

The Warriors gave up Zhang Xiaotian and had no intention of continuing to train Barnes.

Everyone suddenly realized that they also need to spend so much money, why not choose Durant.

When the Warriors played against the Thunder, some Thunder fans satirized Zhang Xiaotian as a low-profile version of Durant. Although that fan was severely beaten in the face, judging from Zhang Xiaotian's success, Durant may really be very suitable for the Warriors.

Cole said in an interview with reporters, "Zhang Xiaotian is a very good player, he has made great contributions to the team, but this is the league, in order to win we will do some very cruel things, last season we topped The pressure to bring in him is for the team, and now we give up him and choose Durant for the team."

"We will not be satisfied with a championship. In order to build a dynasty team, there will be trade-offs."

Cole's subtext is very clear, Durant is better, he is the player who can help the Warriors build a dynasty.

Many people also received gossip that Durant's decision was indeed related to Zhang Xiaotian.

He is eager for a championship, his shooting is better than Zhang Xiaotian, and the Warriors will become stronger after he joins.

It didn't take much time for Zhang Xiaotian to choose his next home this time. Before Durant announced the result, Popovich found him again, and the two sides were still negotiating only a few small details.

Two days after Durant joined the Warriors, the Spurs officially announced that Zhang Xiaotian returned to the Spurs with [-] million yuan in four years.

Zhang Xiaotian, the big fish, settled faster than expected, earlier than the Warriors official announced Durant to join.

The Spurs are willing to spend a lot of money, which is somewhat surprising, after all, the Spurs still have Leonard.

Of course, Zhang Xiaotian has the experience of working with James, and I believe that there will be no problems in working with Leonard.

At the press conference, Zhang Xiaotian was in a good mood.

It's frustrating that the Warriors think he's not as good as Durant, but it's nice to be home.

"In fact, there is not much consideration. You should also know that I have not met with other teams. The Spurs are the best choice, no doubt."

"The old man said that if you want to give me the right to choose tactics freely, you have to testify to me."

The atmosphere of the press conference was very good, and Zhang Xiaotian left a lot of good impressions on the Spurs fans.

However, there are also reporters who want to make the set points explosive, Zhang Xiaotian has always been willing to satisfy others.

"Zhang, the Heat, Cavaliers, and Warriors you chose to join are all teams with the most strength to win the championship. The Spurs still have a great chance to win a championship after Duncan retires."

Zhang Xiaotian picked up the topic he had set up, and opened his mouth to show a bright smile.

"Sir, I think you made a mistake. I don't like to form an alliance with a team that has the strength to win the championship, but which team I am in and which player is the most powerful contender for the championship. "

(End of this chapter)