Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 612 Sending away No. 23!
The biggest James fan in the league can finally play with his idol.

It's just that although Lillard is very good, Irving is not bad. It happened too suddenly, and the Cavaliers owe the Cleveland people a reasonable explanation.

As soon as the news came out, almost all basketball reporters from all over the world gathered in Cleveland. Before the Cavaliers held a press conference, the reporter interviewed Irving first.

People thought Irving would be very angry at this time, but in front of the camera, Irving looked more at ease than usual.

"Kyrie, can you tell us a little bit about the behind-the-scenes of the deal?"

Owen said lightly: "There is nothing to say. Cleveland has number 23. By the way, there is still number 0."

"No. 0? Is there a conflict between you and Kevin Love?" The reporter asked.

Owen gave her a blank look: "Your news is really not well-informed. I am afraid that No. 0 in Cleveland will be replaced."

The reporter suddenly realized: "Oh, you are referring to Damian Lillard. He has always worn No. 0 in the Trail Blazers, but the No. 0 of the Cavaliers belongs to Kevin Love. Will Kevin let him out? He is a champion insider and a hero of the team."

Owen smiled coldly: "Maybe he will obediently give up his number, after all, he is not from the No. 23 faction."

Although Irving didn't mention a single name on the surface, the amount of information behind these remarks was too great. The reporters felt that there must be a problem between Irving and the Cavaliers.

The reporter wanted to ask something, but Owen turned around and left, just like that!
A group of reporters seemed to have gotten used to his appearance, and immediately rushed towards the Quicken Loans Center by coincidence.

There is no rental plan for the Quicken Loans Center in the near future. It is said that many bench players of the Cavaliers are training, and maybe the management team is also there.

However, they were in vain. The entire Cavaliers team was on vacation. Compared with the hot news outside, the Quicken Loans Center was too quiet.

People in the circle tried to contact LeBron James, and the result is predictable. LeBron James went on vacation with the banana boat brothers and turned off all communication methods.

Near a small port in Italy.

Several people gathered on a yacht on a banana boat surfing from the Maldives.

Wade was wearing a straw hat, and with a vigorous swing of his arm, the bait was thrown far away.

"Hey, LeBron, tell me about Damian, don't tell me you didn't know beforehand."

"Yeah, this is a big deal!" Chris Paul also leaned over, leaning on Wade's shoulder and looking at Yubo.

James said helplessly: "I really don't know. It seems that our vacation has to end early, and I have to return to Cleveland immediately."

Wade and Paul looked at each other, and they both said in their hearts that the Cavaliers played too big this time.

Whoosh, there was a gust of wind on the sea, Wade took back the bait he had thrown out just now, put the fishing rod aside and said, "It's time to go back, the summer vacation is still long, after you are done, we will find a chance to go to Sweden at the next stop."

The yacht turned around and sailed towards the harbor. James stood alone on the bow, letting the sea breeze blow his cheeks, and flew back to Cleveland early in his mind.

James did not expect that the first call he received after getting off the plane was from Yuan Qingshan.

"Mr. Xinke FMVP, how is the offseason going?" James spoke first.

Yuan Qingshan: "It's hard to say, I think it's the same on your side?"

The Lakers' champion small forward made a mistake, as did the Cavaliers. No one thought that Kyrie Irving would be traded overnight.

James: "Yeah, I just got off the plane and I haven't seen Griffin yet."

Yuan Qingshan knew that Griffin was the general manager of the Cavaliers, a slightly fat middle-aged man.

"Hasn't Paul spit yet?" James pressed.

"He's still asking us to reserve space."

James was speechless: "Listen to me, Yuan Qingshan, don't put too much faith in things like emotions, maybe it's just you paying unilaterally now."

Yuan Qingshan knew this truth, and replied: "Don't talk about this, after you find out about Kaili, give me a call."

"Okay!" James hung up the phone, strode into the gym, and shouted as he walked, "David, are you there? I know you're in the office!"

Sure enough, David Griffin was in the office on the first floor. He opened the door and gave James a hug first: "It's great to see you back. I thought the Cavaliers were going to lose you."

"What's going on, why didn't anyone tell me?" James was displeased, his eyes widened.

Griffin pulled James into his office and began to explain why in detail.

Trading Kyrie Irving was owner Gilbert's decision, and it was an overnight decision.

Because Kyrie Irving went over all the staff three days ago and went directly to Gilbert, made a trade request, and said that if the Cavaliers do not trade him, then he will fly to New York for knee surgery and will be reimbursed for the season.

Like a bolt from the blue, Gilbert forced himself to calm down and asked the reason again.

Kyrie Irving has been standing at the desk without even sitting down, and said blankly: "There is another way."

Gilbert breathed a sigh of relief: "Young man, calm down, there is nothing we can't solve."

Kyrie Irving: "Or, send No. 23 away."

Gilbert froze for a moment, but judging from his expression, he was not so surprised.

He is the owner of the Cavaliers. He has experienced James' decision [-] and decision [-]. He has been able to calm down for anything related to LeBron James.

"Have you reached an irreconcilable level with LeBron?"

Kyrie Irving: "I don't want to talk about this. You think about it. I can give you 24 hours. Once the time passes, I will tell the media about the trade request."

If the news that Owen wants to trade is publicized, those potential next buyers will definitely take advantage of the fire and lower their bargaining chips as much as possible.

Owen has been standing in front of the boss's desk expressionless. Gilbert also looks calm on the surface, but he has long been angry in his heart. He does not allow himself to be threatened by these people who work for him.

"Okay, if the expression is over, then you can go out." After confirming Owen's determination to leave, Gilbert knew that it was irreversible, so he changed his face.

After Irving left, Gilbert called the uniform team over and ordered them to spend 24 hours negotiating a deal to minimize losses.

David Griffin asked if he wanted to inform LeBron James. Gilbert said: "No need, he is just a player. You are the experts in running the team. Be confident and give me the best result."

So David Griffin tried his best to find a deal before the media got wind of it.

The Cavaliers' current lineup is PG Kyrie Irving, SG Bradley Beal, SF LeBron James, PF Kevin Love, and C Tristan Thompson.

After Irving left, there was a huge vacancy at the No. [-] position. The backup point guard Dellavedova couldn't top the starting lineup, and the other positions had been formed for a long time, and there was no need to upgrade again, so their goal was still the No. [-] position.

(End of this chapter)