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Chapter 148 Became a partner with Brother Heitan again!

For a moment, Cole could no longer speak.

$5000 for two years?
This is the treatment of a super top player!
Is this guy crazy?
……

Cole's eyes burst out with contempt, and he took a serious look at Du Qi, wanting to see if this guy has gone crazy?
Du Qi glared at Cole, what to look at, brother is the super giant in the future!
Cole, who was no longer young and frivolous, took a deep breath to suppress the unhappiness in his heart.Then he showed a forced smile:

"Du, I will truthfully apply to the boss for your request."

"Thank you."

Du Qi responded, "If there is nothing else, I'll go out first."

……

The moment Duke walked out of the office, Steve Kerr pushed the desk violently.

Then he took out his mobile phone and called the team owner.

……

the same moment.

After Du Qi walked out of the office.

I just called coach D'Antoni: "Coach, what you said to me yesterday, I changed my mind and I want to transfer."

……

Inside the office.

Kerr called Suns owner Robert Savor.

"Boss, I've already talked to Du about renewing the contract..."

Cole reports to Robert on the phone.

After Cole finished reporting, Robert was already furious: "5000 million in two years? Why doesn't this kid rob the bank!
It is impossible for me to give him such an offer.

Let’s not talk about the renewal in advance. You said that other teams are already negotiating with Du Qi? "

"Yes."

"Which team?"

"It's hard to say...but I guess it should be the New York Knicks newly coached by the German coach. Because the manager of the Knicks came to me yesterday and asked me to talk about poaching Dutch."

"What did they say?"

"They are willing to take out first-round picks and high compensation, as well as some players on their team who have performed well. For example, Wilson Chandler, Jaris Jeffries..."

"disagree!"

Robert Savor on the other end of the phone resolutely objected: "Although Du is a big talker, he has to admit that he is the strongest super rookie!

How can we let such a talent go so easily? "

"Yes, I thought so too."

Cole echoed, "But BOSS, you seem to have forgotten that Du signed a two-year contract with our team, and this year he is a restricted free agent.

If other teams are willing to pay a high price to poach him, we want to keep him, and we will pay the same high price. "

"..."

Robert Savoy was silent on the phone.

If it weren't for the secretary in front of him, he really wanted to slap himself twice.

Sorry!
At the beginning, he was not optimistic about Du Qi, thinking that Du Qi, an Asian guy, did not have much potential to be tapped at all, so he thought about giving him a try and signed a two-year contract with him.

Cole continued:
"Boss, the manager of the New York Knicks approached me yesterday and said that their team is willing to offer a four-year, 1800 million contract to sign Duke."

"1800 million in four years..."

Savor repeated it, thinking in his mind how much profit he would lose if he was given the same price.

I did a rough calculation.

Compared with the benefits Du Qi brought to the Suns, 1800 million in the past four years is not unacceptable.

asked:
"The key is to see what the kid Du Qi means?"

"He didn't express his opinion...but I feel that he seems to be disappointed in us." Cole frowned.

"Well... I'll go to the Suns' training camp in person tomorrow, and I'll talk to Du Qi in person to win him over."

……

At this time.

After Du Qi finished calling D'Antoni, he returned to the training ground.

"Du, what did the manager want to talk to you about?"

"Did someone poach you?"

"Tell us quickly..."

Xiaosi, the bully, was the first to rush forward to ask Du Qi.

Then Dior et al.

Even Nash and O'Neill became a little curious.

Du Qi smiled slightly. It is not appropriate to tell everyone what he talked with the manager.Just like working in a company, you can't talk to your colleagues about each other's salary.

This is taboo.

But he also said frankly:

"Maybe in the new season, I won't be able to play with everyone."

This statement came out.

The little overlord was taken aback for a moment.

Even Nash was taken aback for a moment.

"It seems that our guess was right. Someone really paid you a high price... Du, if you leave, my NBA championship ring will be ruined again."

Xiaobawang said with a bitter face.

"..."

Nash was moved. Although he couldn't say such words, the words of Xiaobawang were also the words deep in his heart.

June of this year.

He and Du Qi fought against the Celtics Celtics side by side, and they should have won the NBA championship... At that moment, he regarded Du Qi as the most reliable teammate.

On the contrary, Shaquille O'Neill raised his eyebrows with a look of disdain.

……

the next day.

Suns owner Robert Savor came to Suns training camp.

Call up Duke with Steve Kerr and come to the office to discuss.

"It's amazing, Du Qi even alarmed the boss."

"Yes!"

"Boss values ​​Du Qi very much. Didn't he give Du Qi unlimited shooting rights last season? I think the boss will find a way to keep Du Qi."

"God bless if Du Qi can be kept!"

"..."

Inside the office.

"Du, Manager Cole has told me about your 'request',"

Robert sat opposite Du Qi, and Cole pulled a black swivel chair and sat on the right side beside Du Qi.

Robert continued to cut to the chase:

"First of all, since you performed so well, I decided to give you a salary increase, this year's salary is 500 million dollars a year!
As for the renewal in advance,

Your mention of $5000 million over two years really surprises me...but I'll think about that again.We will discuss this matter later.

Now let’s talk about the present, I will give you a salary increase of 500 million US dollars a year, what do you think? "

Du Qi felt secretly refreshed.

But not satisfied.

What's cool is that you can make people who look down on you bow their heads in front of you.

What is dissatisfied is that this price does not meet his current worth.

So Du Qi didn't answer, still in a noncommittal state.

Boom!Boom!
And at this moment,
There was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

After receiving the signal from the BOSS, Cole shouted loudly to the outside.

With a creak, the office door opened.

Assistant coach Alvin Gentry appeared at the door and said, "Boss, Manager Cole, the manager of the New York Knicks came to talk to you about Duke's transfer."

There was a moment of silence in the office.

Robert Savoy said with some displeasure:
"This manager of the New York Knicks is really an unexpected visitor."

Looking at Duke:

"Du, go back and think about the salary increase I told you...I'll meet with Manager Cole, the manager of the New York Knicks."

"Is this for me to avoid?"

Du Qi smiled, "Boss, I won't hide it from you, I'm very dissatisfied with your salary increase!

I'm interested in joining the Knicks.

Now that the manager of the Knicks is here, in order not to waste everyone's time, wouldn't it be better to have a good chat about this matter in front of me? "

"..."

Robert Savoy's eyes widened.

Of course he wanted Du Qi to avoid this kind of thing.

But Du Qi directly said that he was not satisfied with his salary increase, which made him very unhappy.You know, giving Du Qi an increase of nearly 500 million US dollars a year, he still feels quite painful.

Cole said at this time:
"Boss, I think Du is right...

It's not the first time that the Knicks' managers have come to see me. Their purpose is very clear... let Duke be present so that everyone can have a clear chat. "

"Then let the Knicks manager come in."

……

quickly.

The general manager of the New York Knicks came in with his secretary.

……

"Mr. Robert, Manager Kerr, the Knicks are willing to sign Dookie with a four-year, $2200 million contract!"

The general manager of the New York Knicks got straight to the point, "and is willing to compensate Duke for all losses that have not expired in the contract."

After speaking.

He looked directly at Du Qi and asked, "Mr Du, are you willing to join our New York Knicks team? I will definitely arrange the best accommodation for you then."

"I am willing."

Du Qi said without hesitation.After telling coach D'Antoni that he was willing to transfer, the manager of the Knicks generously added another 400 million US dollars. Of course he would!
"..."

Robert Savoy and Cole look at each other.

Cole is okay... Robert said: "I still hope that the Knicks can be more rational...

To be honest, Du's abilities are excellent.

But I have to remind the Knicks, I've seen Du's player statistics... well, his best performance time on the court is about 10 minutes, do you Knicks really think he is worth so much money? "

"I think it's worth it."

"..."

Most afraid of the air suddenly quiet.

The general manager of the New York Knicks saw that Robert was speechless for a while, so he continued to get straight to the point:
"If your Suns are willing to pay the same price, then we Knicks should abstain!"

"We give up Duke!"

Robert Savor made a decisive decision.

"BOSS—"

Cole even wants to remind Robert Sarver - from the team's point of view, he thinks this matter can be considered.

But he hadn't said a word yet,

It was interrupted by Robert Savoy:
"Needless to say, I decided to give up Du Qi. I am a businessman. Signing Du Qi at a high price makes me unable to see the benefits!"

……

that's it.

A week later.

After completing all the handover matters, Duke officially joined the New York Knicks.

When Xiaobawang, Nash and others heard the news, they were all very sad!
When the fans heard the news, they were very surprised.

There is a lot of discussion:

"The best rookie, Asia Du, has joined the Eastern New York Knicks!"

"He left with Coach D'Antoni..."

"Did the owner of the Suns lose his mind and let go of such a super rookie!"

"Maybe the Knicks spent a lot of money to poach Du."

"The New York Knicks have announced the contract price for signing Duke - $2200 million for four years!"

"It's really expensive!"

"But I still think Sun's boss is really an idiot."

"..."

……

Du Qi didn't pay attention to the discussion of the fans.

After he reported to New York City, he had lunch with Coach D'Antoni.

"Du, I've talked to the Knicks GM about building a team around you.

The current Knicks lineup is average.

We want to trade players from other teams, what kind of players do you think you need? "

Drip ring ring!
at this time.

The phone in Duke's pocket rang.

"I'll take a call."

Du Qi took out his mobile phone and saw that it was Brother Heitan calling.Then he answered.

"Hey Du, I saw your transfer news, a four-year contract of 2200 million US dollars! So much money, can you spend it all by yourself?"

"..."

Du Qi was speechless, "Do you want to help me share the financial burden?"

"Hey... If possible, I am very happy to help."

"Go away~"

"Hey... Du you are really amazing, use your Chinese words to call that...

Bullshit!

Yes, bullshit with lightning! "

"..."

Du Qi was even more speechless, this bastard really hasn't changed at all, "Brother Heitan, if you have anything to say, hurry up, I'm having dinner with my coach, I don't have time to accompany you."

"Dinning with the coach, how dare you! Ask the coach if your Knicks need a talented center! Let him dig me too!"

……

hang up the phone.

Duke thought about it.Then he said, "Coach, didn't you just ask me what kind of teammate I need? Now I think of one."

"Who?"

……

A week later.

New York Knicks training camp.

When Du Qi came, a tall black man walked up to him in three steps at a time.

This big black guy is wearing a pair of sunglasses... well, it seems that sunglasses are superfluous.

In short, there is a chilling air.

When he came to Du Qi, he said:

"Boy, I will cover you in the Knicks from now on!"

Du Qi rolled his eyes:

"Without my recommendation, you, Heitan, are still sitting on the 76ers' bench."

"puff--"

The tall black man couldn't hold back anymore, he grinned and took off his sunglasses.

Who else is it not Heitan Cam?
I saw this brother Heitan showing a big smile at Du Qi, and his iconic white teeth gleamed:
"Du, I'm really putting myself into this performance. If you don't cooperate with me, it's a waste of my actor-level performance!"

"Just pull it down..."

Heitan smiled and asked:
"Du, I knew you couldn't bear to part with me, and felt that without me, you would miss the NBA championship again, right?"

"Just be sentimental! I think it's a pity that you are not reused in the 76ers, so I want to let the coach poach you."

"You still have eyesight!"

Cam gave Duke a thumbs up, "Let me tell you, there's a reason why I'm sitting on the bench in the 76ers."

"Why?"

"The coach of the 76ers is blind."

"..."

"Look at your disbelief. I'm telling you duh, really, how could the Knicks trade me if the 76ers coach wasn't blind?

let me tell you,

When I display the ability of a genius center, the 76ers will regret it!I made their intestines regret! "

"You mean...you can be the starting center when you get to the Knicks?"

"That's for sure!"

Cam patted his chest, "How could a talented center coach let me sit on the bench? Unless the Knicks coach is also blind!"

at this time.

D'Antoni called everyone over and asked everyone to play a running-in match.

Divide into two groups of AB and play.

Duke came on as the starting point guard for Group A.

Cam, on the other hand, sat on the bench with a dark face and waited for the coach to order.

"This man named D'Antoni is also blind..."

Brother Heitan glanced at D'Antoni and said in his heart.

(End of this chapter)