I really just want to strike

After the welcome banquet, Gruward immediately reported to the Raptors owner Chad what he saw and heard at the welcome banquet.

Then......

Raptors owner Chad, who was playing golf at the time, almost lost his waist.

Playoffs next season! ?

Is it me, Chad, who is too rational, or is reality too crooked?

Originally, before the trade with the 76ers, in Chad's view, the core mission of the Raptors next season is to make Su Feng happy...

After all, Chad knows very well that within five to ten years, it is impossible for the Raptors to gain a firm foothold in the NBA.

Therefore, finding a way to renew the contract with Su Feng after the end of next season, in Chad's opinion, is the top priority for the Raptors in the future.

But......

playoffs?

Just relying on the current group of dolls of the Raptors?

hiss----!

Don't tell me, after taking a sharp breath, if someone else said this, Chad might think he was young and frivolous.

But for Su Feng, who led the 76ers to stage a black eight in his rookie season, Chad had the same reaction as Gruward at the welcome banquet, feeling that this matter seemed a bit messed up...

"If you want to make it to the playoffs, with our current lineup, do you think there is a chance?" Chad asked on the phone after calmly thinking about it.

"It's definitely not going to happen, boss. There is no doubt about Su's strength and popularity, but a basketball game is a sport for five people." Gruward smiled wryly.

"Did John talk about signings?" Chad continued to ask.

Gruward, who knew Chad's temper very well, replied: "John gave me the names of a few players, but the prices are within our acceptable range."

"If that's the case, then promise him everything.

If the Raptors can make the playoffs next season, I mean if... that's fine for a little money. " said Chad, who felt a little distressed about his wallet.

Gruward nodded. He knew what Chad's ability to bear was, so after talking to the boss, Gruward looked at the list of signings provided by Davis and prepared to call them one by one to inquire. up.

Although the prospect of the current labor negotiations is not optimistic, for the budget-conscious Gruward, he is very clear about the importance of making a good impression on others first.

So, just like that, Gruward called first, and will become a free agent next season, the Super Sixth Man of the Charlotte Hornets...

Dell Curry on the phone.

……

Chapter 256 The Savior of Toronto

As the scoring leader in team history of the Charlotte Hornets, even though he is 34 years old, in Su Feng's opinion, Dell Curry is still one of the most stable pitchers in the league.

Su Feng, who knows more about how much money Raptors owner Chad has in his wallet than Gruward, thought carefully when he hinted at Davis' signings.

If Su Feng remembers correctly, according to the original historical trajectory, Curry will sign a one-year short contract with the Bucks next season.

Then, in the offseason of the 99/00 season, he will sign a three-year pension contract with the Raptors with a total value of $620 million.

In Su Feng's previous life, the old Curry's pension contract was definitely one of the most cost-effective deals made by the Raptors uniform team during this period.

Because the experienced old Curry can not only provide firepower output on the court, but can even play a certain leadership role in the locker room.

In Su Feng's memory, after the old Curry joined the Raptors, the Raptors made it to the playoffs for the next three consecutive years, and his eldest son Stephen Curry also formed an indissoluble bond with Carter. edge.

In this life, although the Raptors have undergone considerable changes, in Su Feng's view, old Curry is more suitable for this Raptors.

After all, if you want to play a good offense, without a three-pointer, you can't open up space.

In addition, as a "Humanoid Carter Encyclopedia", Su Feng remembers very clearly that in Carter's memoirs in the future, Carter once said that the arrival of Dell Curry greatly helped his shooting at that time.

In the 98/99 season, Carter, who had just entered the league at the time, only made 28.8% of his three-pointers.

However, in the 99/00 season, under the coach of the old Curry, Carter's three-point shooting rate quickly rose to more than 4%.

In the 00/01 season, Carter not only maintained a three-point shooting rate of more than 4%, but also averaged more than 5 three-point shots per game.

In Su Feng's previous life, the reason why Carter was able to become the hottest man with the most accurate three-pointers among the four shooting guards was not only his reasonable style of play, but also his fate with old Curry in his early years, which also helped him save a lot of time. detour.

Although talent determines everything in the NBA, but taking Su Feng as an example, how could it be possible for Su Feng to improve so rapidly if it wasn't for the careful assistance of Mancias, Fraser and others?

Su Feng knew very well that Dell Curry is definitely an expert in shooting.

Because in the future, the reason why Stephen Curry can become a madman every day is related to the fact that he received training from his old father in the season when he was reimbursed for a sprained ankle.

At that time, taking advantage of that injury, the old Curry took a step forward to correct Stephen Curry's shooting posture and helped him practice a shooting movement that is only fast and unbreakable.

Of course, the old Curry's shooting training method may not be suitable for everyone.

But at least, his shooting training method has been tested by history and can help Carter.

Therefore, how could Su Feng miss a player like Dell Curry who can shine on and off the court and even accelerate his own Pippen's growth?

In Su Feng's view, since the purpose of the old Curry's next game has become for the two young Curry to study, isn't the school district room in Toronto not good?

Su Feng knew that the reason why Curry hesitated for a year before choosing to join the Raptors in his previous life was related to Toronto's current downturn in the sports market and the Raptors' dislike.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Su Feng did not expect Gruward to be able to convince Dell Curry.

Because even if the Raptors' offer is higher than other teams, the old Curry is very likely to choose other teams instead of the Raptors.

Therefore, long before Su Feng came to Toronto, he and old Curry...

The two sons had a friendly communication.

As for a child slave like Dell Curry, do you need to persuade him?

As long as Stephen and Seth are settled, how could he choose other than coming to Toronto?

In this way, after Gruward expressed to Dell Curry that the Raptors hoped that he could bring his experience to Toronto, the old Curry was completely stupid...

"Dad! I misread you, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!"

Staring at his cute big eyes, Stephen Curry looked at his old father with "disappointment".

And Seth Curry, who decided to join forces with the stupid Oni-chan this time, took a bite on his old father's arm.

"Dad! You kept saying that you and Uncle 'Melo' are good brothers and good friends.

But now, when he needs your help, you hide in Charlotte like a coward, I am so disappointed in you! "

Seth Curry said to his old father righteously.

Dell Curry: "…"

no......

Me, are you my son, or his Su Feng's son?

Although Old Curry remembered that he seemed to have said that he wanted to repay Su Feng...

But this time I went to Toronto. In the old Curry's opinion, if his two sons' studies were affected because of his own playing, it would not be worth the candle.

only......

Looking at the two sons who are extremely disappointed in him, his old Curry also has a temper, okay?

Who said he Dell Curry is a coward?

Isn't it just going to Toronto to play with Su Feng?

One thing to say, with Su Feng around, Dell Curry really doesn't think going to the Raptors is a bad choice.

And since the general manager of Raptors has said that Su Feng's intentions are in this invitation, so what if he should go to support Su Feng?

"Let me put it bluntly, if I play in Toronto, you'll have to transfer schools.

At that time, don't tell me that you don't have any friends to play with you after you transfer to another school. "

After pondering for a while, Dell Curry touched the heads of the two little Curry and said.

All right......

The old Curry may not believe it. Long before he made the decision to join the Raptors, the hearts of Stephen Curry and Seth Curry had already drifted to Toronto...

Heh, with Uncle Su Feng's Gundam here, how could the two of them still be interested in Charlotte's bicycle?

And the old Curry who made the decision to join the Raptors, how did he know that the decision he made this time will create an eternal story in the future?

……

In other words, while Gruward was busy impressing the target players on Davis' signing list, on the 26th, the Raptors held a press conference after Su Feng officially joined the team.

Raptors owner Chad Peddie personally hosted the press conference, and he excitedly told reporters at the press conference: "Sue is a two-time NBA All-Star starter.

At the same time, he is also the first Chinese player to play in the NBA. I believe that after he joins the Raptors, we will definitely achieve good results under his leadership next season. "

On the side, John Davies added: "In the 96/97 season, I had a wonderful cooperation with Sue.

I look forward to this time after our reunion, we can work together to give the Toronto fans a wonderful game next season. "

Although Chad and Davis didn't say it explicitly, the reporters at the press conference could hear that they wanted to help Su Feng establish the image of a master in their words.

In the NBA, each team has always had a tradition of making the big players public.

On the one hand, this will make the team more cohesive and centripetal; on the other hand, it is also for the convenience of sharing the cake when the honors are settled in the future.

Raptors owner Chad hopes that Su Feng can renew his contract with the Raptors after the rookie contract ends, so he will do whatever he can to make Su Feng happy.

As for John Davis....

Speaking out is not afraid of the hearts of Zamedi and Carter. If the 76ers asked the Raptors for McGrady or the Raptors' draft picks, Davis would definitely agree without hesitation.

After all, for Davis who had coached Su Feng, no matter how expensive it was, Su Feng was worth the price.

As for the hints from Chad and Davis, Su Feng would not refuse for the so-called brotherhood.

Because he knows very well that not clearly distinguishing the team's priorities will not only be harmful to him, but also will not be beneficial to McGrady and Carter during this period.

Therefore, as a responsible "," before the press conference started, Su Feng said to the reporters with a smile:

"Now, the Toronto Raptors, it's my team!"

And after Su Feng's domineering declaration, at the press conference, some reporters who wanted to make trouble began to ask him what he thought of the Raptors.

Don't look at the fact that after Su Feng was traded, some people said that the 76ers were not losing money, and some said that the 76ers were crazy...

However, both experts and fans agreed that after going to the Raptors, it would be difficult for Su Feng to play like he was in the 76ers.

Just like what Stern was worried about before, no matter how good-looking Su Feng's personal data is, as long as the Raptors are at the bottom every year, then Stern will not be able to praise Su Feng if he wants to.

No way, the Raptors are a bad team right now. Apart from Su Feng, the only cards in this Raptors team are McGrady, a sophomore, and Carter, a rookie.

So, how sinister were the intentions of these reporters who asked Su Feng what he thought of the Raptors?

Because in their view, no matter how Su Feng answered, they could criticize him.

only......

Su Feng, who knew where the limit of this raptor was, would fall for it?

I saw him say word by word: "I think the sky is the limit for this Raptors.

Believe me, next season, if you haven't fallen in love with basketball after watching the Raptors game, then I don't think basketball is a sport that has anything to do with you. "

On the side, when he heard Su Feng's speech, Raptors boss Chad subconsciously uttered an English version of shit.

Looking up to the sky......

Is this the legendary cupping?

Is this the allure of the godslayer in Chicago, jumping on the technical stage and shouting "I'm going to beat Michael Jordan"?

The reporters at the press conference petrified collectively.

Because Su Feng is so outspoken, this is simply Bird's possession, and he can't stop talking if he doesn't startle!

"Su, are you overconfident in yourself and this Raptors?"

At the press conference, a reporter asked.

Hearing this, Su Feng thought for a while calmly, and replied solemnly: "Actually, I think I may have underestimated this raptor."

Reporters: "..."

underestimate! ?

Do you really know what underestimation means?