All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball

In fact, before the draft started, when Su Feng was working with Davis, he took a fancy to Donyel Marshall, who will become a free agent this summer.

In Su Feng's original time and space, before the "Sunday Party" appeared, Marshall, as a pitcher with a soft touch, had dominated the NBA regular season single-game three-point record list with Kobe for many years. (12 records in a single game)

At 206 centimeters tall, he can play either the 3rd or 4th position on the court. He is a versatile forward swingman.

In fact, in the past two years, as Su Feng's offensive ability on the court has become stronger and stronger...

He also gradually discovered that a tool like Old Curry would help him even more on the court.

Therefore, compared to Boozer, who still needs to level up, in Su Feng's opinion, Marshall is the most suitable for the current Raptors.

Because, as a fixed-point shooter on the outside, he can not only open up space for himself...

In addition, he can swing with him at the third and fourth positions, and his role in the Raptors' tactical layout is far greater than that of Boozer, who is still in the rookie village.

And considering Barkley will be turning 40 next year...

At that time, this guy will not be able to contribute anything other than waving towels and passing water glasses, and helping himself off the court to intimidate his opponents...

Marshall's arrival is even more critical for Su Feng.

Because in the seven fierce battles with the Celtics this year, as long as the Raptors have Marshall's inside turret on the bench, Su Feng will not always fall into a one-on-one situation.

Since Ben is basically negative on the offensive end except for the pick-and-roll, Su Feng knows that if he plans to leave the Raptors in the summer of 2003...

There is absolutely no room for failure next season.

Therefore, from the beginning, Su Feng had thought about how the Raptors would play if Carter and O'Neal scored three times next season.

…

After the draft, on July 1st.

Marshall, who was still unemployed at home, almost thought he was hallucinating when he received a call from Su Feng himself.

To know......

This is the number one active player in the NBA!

At this time in 2002, the Internet was not as developed as it would be in the future, and social networks were not as convenient. Therefore, most players mainly relied on phone calls and text messages to communicate privately.

In Marshall's view, shouldn't a big shot like Su Feng be busy participating in various business activities at this time?

However, on the phone, when Marshall heard that Su Feng really wanted to compete with him...

Marshall always felt that the Su Feng who was talking to him on the phone at the moment must be a fake.

Because even if he thought with his own toes, Marshall knew that he was not in a position where Su Feng could personally call and invite him.

And after Su Feng stated his intention straight to the point, what surprised Marshall the most...

I'm afraid it has to do with the fact that Su Feng installed "monitoring" in his home.

"Su, how did you know that I plan to practice three-point shooting this summer?" Marshall asked in surprise on the phone.

Su Feng's previous life was influenced by the overall style of the 1990s. In fact, Marshall was not famous for his three-pointers in the early stages of his career.

In fact, until the 2004 season, after joining the original Raptors, the NBA canceled the HC rule and introduced zone defense, which made outside players have to be able to shoot three-pointers...

Marshall gradually realized that, weirdly... he turned out to be a great pitcher!

In this life, after the NBA canceled the HC rule in advance, Su Feng believes that players like Marshall who are good at making plans for themselves will definitely practice three-point shooting this summer in order to get a better contract.

Because compared with the era when tools in the future can easily get tens of millions of dollars in contracts, the NBA now...

If you want to get a decent mid-level job, you have to show what makes you different from others on the court.

"Okay, I see... It's just that, Su, I still don't understand why you know me so well?" On the phone, after listening to Su Feng's explanation, Marshall continued to ask doubtfully.

And hearing this...

Su Feng was happy.

Because, as a "Human LeBron James Encyclopedia", how could Su Feng forget Marshall, the great minister who helped our emperor reach the finals for the first time?

Of course, Su Feng definitely couldn't explain it to Marshall in this way.

Because in that case, Marshall will only think that he is a snake spirit.

"Man, for every player in this league, I not only know their style very well, but I also know their playing habits very well." Su Feng said to Marshall on the phone.

And this time...

Marshall finally understood why the media often praised Su Feng for always making the most correct decisions on the court.

between......

Is it just the hard work of the first player in the NBA off the court?

On this day, Yuan thought about Su Feng who in Toronto, in addition to training hard, would also take the initiative to study every opponent. Marshall always felt that Su Feng was too perverted.

As we all know, genius has never been the most terrifying in this league.

because......

Hard-working talents are never lacking in this cruel league.

And a genius like Su Feng who has extremely high quotient and works hard...

In Marshall's eyes, this is the real fear.

"Well, Sue, to be honest, like ESPN said, I don't think any player would turn down your invitation...

Because being able to cooperate with a great player like you in my lifetime is really the most honored thing in my life. "At the end of the phone call, Marshall said to Su Feng.

After Su Feng helped the Raptors front office resolve Marshall's position, the negotiations between Raptors general manager Gruwald and Marshall's agent became much simpler.

This summer, Gruwald also experienced the happiness of a rich man without having to save money for Chad.

In the end, it only took a few minutes for Gruward to finalize a one-year contract with Marshall's agent on the phone with a total value of $4.6 million.

Since Carter's contract extension will be included in the Raptors salary cap starting from this summer, Gruward used the Raptors' mid-level exception when signing Marshall this time.

However, after getting over the rich man's addiction, Gruwald still made a very sensible call to Raptors owner Chad.

Because even if the Raptors are in the 2003 season, they can still enjoy the benefits of signing a big contract that year and renewing Nash's contract with a smaller contract...

but......

Looking at the Raptors' salary that suddenly exceeds the luxury line...

For Gruwald, who is already used to poverty...

He is really uncomfortable with it.

Look to the sky!

Guo Guojie is about to reach a salary of 70 million US dollars!

If the team name was the Toronto Raptors, you would even think that this is a salary bill that can only be paid by the Trail Blazers and Lakers.

"Gru... I have made a lot of money because of the Raptors' championship in the past few years, so if you should spend it, then spend it!

Anyway, next season, we must find a way to win another championship before Su leaves. "On the phone, after reconfirming Chad's attitude, Gruward immediately no longer hesitated.

Because as the behind-the-scenes steward of this Raptors, even though he has been living under the control of Su Feng and Davis in the past few years, but...

To paraphrase P Club players’ evaluation of the Ming Dynasty in Europa Universalis...

In the past few years, it was such a blessing to be Su Feng's dog.

You said, you can win by lying down, so why do you have to stand?

As a winner in life who has won the NBA's best general manager twice in the past four years, for Gruward, what he is worried about now is how to reorganize the Raptors after next season.

Because in the past two years, as the NBA salary cap continues to rise, players like Nash and Ben can be hired for just over 5 million a year...

From Gruward's point of view, I'm afraid it will never be possible again.

Moreover, even if Su Feng has shown that he is willing to leave some legacy for the Raptors through signing first and then trading, Gruward also knows very well...

This is just the steps Chad and Su Feng left for each other as adults.

Because, let alone keeping Su Feng by then...

With Chad's little wealth, his big budget that is about to expire next season, and Nash who can also choose to opt out of the last year of his contract...

It's impossible for the Raptors to keep him.

In Su Feng's previous life, the reason why the Raptors could only let go of McGrady was because even if they could sign and trade McGrady, they didn't have the financial resources to deal with the bargaining chips that McGrady would get back after signing and trading.

At this time in 2002, how many owners in the NBA could be like Paul Allen who could burn through tens of millions of dollars a year without feeling distressed?

And Chad is willing to spend tens of millions of dollars this summer to contribute to the NBA...

This is still based on the premise that the Raptors have been profitable in the past few years and their market value has been rising.

However, if you let Chad make such an investment every year...

I'm afraid it won't kill him.

Wake up, this is tens of millions of dollars in 2002!

In the NBA, most of the NBA owners' total net worth was only a billion in this year.

Therefore, Gruwald knew that the reason why Chad was willing to be so generous this time...

I'm afraid it's because, deep down in his heart, he really hates these Raptors players.

However, as a mature capitalist, when it is time to bow to small money, you must also learn to bow to small money.

“So, get ready for one last bit of madness in Toronto!”

On this day, looking at the Raptors' roster that was about to be completed, Gruwald clenched his fists and thought silently to himself.

…

New York, Olympic Building, NBA Headquarters.

While the public is buzzing about the various arms races being launched by various teams, Stern has been in deep trouble recently.

Because in the past few years, it seems that the NBA has successfully emerged from the "post-Jordan era"...

But if you look closely, you'll find...

No matter how exciting the playoffs are, the only three teams that make it to the end every year.

Celtics, Raptors, Lakers.

As the "Royal Three" of the NBA, these three teams have brought endless topics to people in the past few years...

In fact, they are also leading the NBA to the situation that Stern least wants to see.

And, because of the Byrd Clause...

This allows these three teams with outstanding vision to keep their star players in the form of over-cap contract extensions...

So even with the checks and balances of a luxury tax...

Stern found that as long as these three teams are willing to contribute to the NBA, he seems to have nothing to do with them.

And so...

As time went by, Stern knew that sooner or later people would tire of the rule of the "Yu San Jia".

Because for Stern, who knows that fans are a group of creatures who like the new and hate the old...

He knows very well that although a temporary monopoly may seem to push the NBA to new heights in a short period of time, if the monopoly cannot be stopped in time, what awaits the NBA in the future will definitely be a decline in attention.

After all, if the Celtics, Lakers and Raptors are always playing in the finals, how can the other 26 teams survive?

But......

What method should be used to prevent these powerful players with excellent vision from compromising the contract benefits of these rookies?

After studying the fortunes of the Raptors, Celtics and Lakers in recent years, Stern found...

The first-round pick contract system that was originally intended to protect small and medium-sized teams has now become a clause used by these powerful players to break the rules and maintain the strength of the lineup.

Take the Celtics for example.

After renewing contracts with Marbury and Ray Allen, they were able to renew Duncan's contract because Duncan's rookie contract expired one year later than Marbury and Ray Allen, and Duncan had Bird Rights.

And this way...

As long as the Celtics are willing to pay the luxury tax, in theory, they can even keep Artest and Randolph in the future.

Although Stern is not a time traveler like Su Feng, in the past two years, as Ray Allen and Marbury have become All-Star players, Artest and Randolph have also shown great potential. ...

Therefore, in Stern's view, the current Celtics lineup is simply ridiculously strong.

The same goes for the Raptors and Lakers.

Because now this Raptors team has five young All-Star players under the age of 26.

As for the Lakers...

Because of the child labor contract Kidd signed in his early years...

You may not believe it...

As long as Bass is willing to spend money, they can use the trident of OK and Kidd to death.

No way, with the strength that the think tanks of the Lakers, Raptors, and Celtics have shown in the past few years, Stern knows that now he can count on the uniforms of other teams to catch up with these three teams. It’s no longer realistic.

Therefore, only new terms can solve Stern's concerns.

At this time, Stern's assistant Mark also showed his clever side as Stern's successor.

"David... what you are worried about now is that if these teams with good vision can retain the potential newcomers in their team through over-cap contract extensions, the strength of their lineups will always be reduced. Much better than other teams, right?" Mark said, looking at Stern.

Stern nodded.

After a pause, Mark continued: "But David, even if these teams can complete the over-cap contract extension, they still have to pay us the luxury tax, don't they?"

Hearing this, Stern suddenly thought of something.

"Go on." Patting Mark on the shoulder, Stern asked expectantly.

"Then why don't we introduce a new clause and increase the penalties for teams that have always triggered the luxury line in the past few years?" Mark said.

"You mean, introduce a new clause called a 'super luxury tax'?" Stern laughed.

"Yes, and such a clause would certainly be supported by the majority of owners in the league.

Because in the past two years, many bosses have complained that their investment has increased, but their income has decreased. ” Mark added.

Wonderful!

Patting Mark on the shoulder, at this moment, Stern always felt that the most correct thing he had done in the past few years was to let Mark be his successor.

Because like Mark said…

Stern can be 100% sure that most owners in the league will support this clause with both hands and feet.

Because in this way, even if some teams can withstand a huge fine for a while, they cannot withstand it for a lifetime.

In addition, in a sense, this can also allow teams that are trying to draw a bunch of prizes by playing bad to reduce their bad cycle as much as possible.

Because after the "super luxury tax" clause was introduced, in theory, just two top rookies is the limit that a team can bear under the current salary cap.

After all, even if you can select five All-Star starters through the draft like the Raptors and Celtics, when you renew your contract in the future, you can only serve as a wedding dress for others.

Moreover, in order to avoid huge fines, cosmic teams like the Celtics, Raptors, and Lakers must choose to dismantle their original lineups as soon as possible.

And in this way, what Stern wants to achieve can be achieved.

That is, so that the future of the alliance can develop more balancedly.

only......

That is to say, Su Feng didn't know about the idea that Mark gave Stern...

Otherwise, he would definitely wonder if Mark had been possessed by someone recently.

Because in Su Feng's previous life, due to a series of unfavorable operations by LOGO Man in Oakland, the Warriors gathered a luxurious lineup known as the Universe Brave...

Therefore, the "super luxury tax" was originally introduced to limit universe teams like the Warriors.

Under this clause, even if the salary cap of the NBA is expanded several times in the future, it is impossible for a team to maintain the "Cosmic Team" team for many consecutive years.

have to say......

Because of this thing, UU reading www.uukanshu.net is really wonderful.

Stern might not believe it.

For the Raptors, who were ready to disintegrate as early as the summer of 2002, and Su Feng, who is preparing to lead the team with a single core after the end of next season...

The introduction of the "super luxury tax" will not only not sanction the Raptors, but it will also invisibly allow Su Feng to usher in a new round of epic strengthening!

In addition, when...

Stern may even have the illusion that Su Feng is indeed his good brother and can always form a tacit understanding with him...

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