NBA Building Cardinals

Chapter 219 Conversation
After learning that Wang Zhizhi was waived by the Heat, Liu Rui was not in a hurry.

Because Liu Rui knows very well that after Wang Zhizhi loses his job in the Heat, he will be in a state where no one cares about him.

Later, he was forced to return to China for employment.

Although the arrival of my own life will change some things, there is really no other change for Wang Zhizhi.

So I wasn't too anxious, but I still came to the general manager's office.

"Hehe, how is this All-Star Weekend going? The current news is full of scandals about you. I saw that woman. She looks really good. I didn't expect that your boy, Yanfu, is not young."

Seeing Liu Rui's arrival, the general manager Smith was obviously used to it. This guy sneaked into his office whenever he had nothing to do, and took a few things with him every time under the pretext of discussing something with him.

At first, General Manager Smith was so angry that he threatened to fire him, but after a long time, he became indifferent.

After all, apart from being a bit unreliable, Smith is quite satisfied with both his team leadership record and personnel relations.

Especially in the eyes of the players, these few transactions have also made Smith look at Liu Rui with admiration.

After all, based on Liu Rui's vision, even if one day he can't survive as a coach and chooses to change his career to become a scout, he will definitely not worry about having nothing to eat.

"Haha, don't bury me. We are really just friends. It's not like you don't know the current media. They want to write about something as big as a sesame seed as a watermelon."

Ignoring Smith's ridicule, Liu Rui sat on the sofa familiarly, and took the opportunity to taste the tea that Smith had collected for many years.

"Zuzuzu, tell me, what excuse is this time to take the opportunity to drink my tea, oh no, I was wrong, I should drink it openly."

For Liu Rui, the team is very satisfied with his contribution from owner Robert to general manager Smith.

From the owner's point of view, not only did he exceed Robert's expectations in leading the team, but he also played a major role in the economic mobilization of Charlotte's entire team.

From the perspective of general manager Smith, Liu Rui has helped him a lot in terms of team building. Several transactions proposed by Liu Rui have also benefited Smith a lot from his boss Robert.

As for Wallace, the team's only All-Star player, every time Smith talks to him, he can hear words of praise for Liu Rui.

And Smith has also talked to several players in private, but the same thing is that these players have some words of praise for Liu Rui.

Everyone is grateful to him, which makes Smith feel really magical.

"Haha, you are looking at me with colored glasses. I really have something to do with you this time. The Heat's Wang Zhizhi has been waived by the team. I want to sign him."

"You can give him a non-guaranteed contract. The price of signing him is very low. After all, there are only a handful of players in the entire league who are paid less than him."

"This signing will not have any financial impact on the team."

When discussing serious matters, Liu Rui also frowned and appeared more serious.

After all, Liu Rui still clearly distinguishes between public affairs and private affairs.

As for the reason why he and the general manager Smith can sit here and talk freely, Liu Rui knows better than anyone else in his heart that it is because he has led the team to achieve results.

And it has also made a great contribution to the value-added of the player market.

And if there were no such things, I am afraid that the handsome position would have been lost long ago.

So instead of trying to please one person, it is better to show your own achievements. Only when both parties seek equality can they get the real right to speak.

"What about Wang Zhizhi?"

Seeing Liu Rui's expression became serious, Smith also knew that Liu Rui might really want to talk to him about the team this time.

After all, every time he came to talk to him about something serious, his expression would become more serious.

It's just that he didn't expect that the person he wanted to sign was Wang Zhizhi. Of course, Smith knew about Wang Zhizhi.

Because this is one of the few Chinese in the NBA league.

If it's just Chinese people, they won't make them pay so much attention, but what they fancy is the Chinese market behind the players.

It's just that Wang Zhizhi's strength is really too bad, and his win over the Chinese market is also limited.

This makes many teams feel that it is not worth wasting a spot to support such a player.

Smith was also very convinced by Liu Rui's previous vision, so I just don't know whether the signing of this contract is due to Wang Zhizhi's potential ability, or is it just because they are all Chinese compatriots?
"Well, of course there is no problem. It is true that as you said, this signing will not cause any trouble to the team, but I am just curious, what is your real purpose in signing him."

"Of course Rui, you don't have to worry, no matter what your purpose is, I will satisfy you with such a small request, as long as you can lead the team to continue to improve in the future."

For general manager Smith, this request is indeed just a small request that cannot be smaller.

This kind of player can be said to be a handful in the NBA.

For a temporary contract, they could all risk their lives.

The salary after a season is not even as good as the salary of the team's big brother for a game, which is simply normal.

Smith was simply curious. Did Liu Rui discover his potential ability when he signed Wang Zhizhi, or was it just because of his Chinese compatriots?

After all, Wang Zhizhi has been wandering in the NBA for several years. If he really has potential, he should have been discovered long ago.

"To be honest, at this age, Wang Zhizhi really doesn't have much potential to tap, but his style of play can also play a role under my men."

"Of course, part of the reason is because we are compatriots, so we have both."

"The main thing is that Jassidy Hunter at the back line has no playing time at all under my system."

"Instead of occupying this position, it is better to take this opportunity to cut him."

"Wang Zhizhi signed the contract, at least the help to the team is definitely much greater than him."

"Of course, out of selfishness, I also hope to help my compatriots."

"But no matter what, public and private, this signing has only advantages and no disadvantages for the team."

Before Liu Rui came here, he had absolute confidence that Smith would help him complete the signing no matter whether it was public or private.

As Smith said, this signing is really just a trivial matter for him.

It won't even have any impact on the team's financial planning.

If such a small request, Smith is not willing to help him complete it.

Then after the contract expires, I'm afraid I should really think about whether such a management team is worth continuing to work for...

(End of this chapter)