NBA: Start with 20 billion, buy the Knicks

This deal...seems to work.

If you want to change the top 3 picks, you have to spend some money. Scratching the big prize is much more exciting than the prizes that have already been scratched.

Jiang Chao was thinking.

Weigh the pros and cons.

Compared with other teams' bids, President Pu moved his heart.

Regardless of whether Harrington made trouble or not, he definitely doesn't need him, because this guy came to the Knicks last year because he took the initiative to ask for a trade with Don Nelson, pretended to have a back injury, and then swapped with Jamal Crawford.

Although he has only changed Wu Sheng before, but if you pretend to be injured and want to trade in Jiang Chao, you will be sentenced to death. A player like Renner cannot appear in his team.

Du Hong's words are very tasteless. If he wants to train 09 double irons, he has nothing to do with him, and he can't teach two offensive point guards.

Chandler is a good young player, and he played very well in CBA later, but his shortcomings are instability, very unstable shooting and rough offensive methods. Jumpman's career will not be too long, but , can also stay.

Chandler wrote the most apology letters among the door-blocking foursome...

Compared to them, there are still many in the team that Jiang Chao doesn't want to rot in his hands.

So he got up and said seriously:

"President Trump, Chandler is replaced by Malik Rose, and I'll make the deal."

Chapter 60: I got the No. 3 lottery, and here I come, Bro Salt!

In fact, before President Pu, the Clippers and Grizzlies Jiang Chao both took the initiative to contact Liu Yan.

Because he wanted to take Harden, he had to do it earlier, and the day lily would be cold if he was forced to wait.

Just let Liu Yan spread the news to their general manager, get the No. [-] pick and the No. [-] pick, and bid for the players in our team.

But basically they have no interest in Jiang Chao's side, and they are all rebuilding the team, so they don't need the upper-middle-level immediate combat power of the Knicks.

Sterling on the Clippers side expressed that they are only willing to exchange for next year's draft pick, because they all know that the team's record will improve after Harrington and other players come, and next year's draft pick will not be so high.

This year's high pick + Harrington, Griffin and Harrington's flexible inside line can make Mike Dunleavy do something.

The Grizzlies directly refused. We were going to choose the inside line. We don't need your best players.

Of course, the main reason is that Jiang Chao himself is unwilling to play a single pick, which makes the high-ranking teams even want to play.

The draft is all about the experience of the draft. If you hold the No. [-] pick to death, who wants you to have so many players?

Not to mention the Knicks' bunch of rubbish contracts, you have to bleed and others want it.

The second round of the show is even less fun. If the first round is the basketball lottery, the second round will be the Mark Six lottery. The chances of Taobao are too difficult.

Duhon and Chandler are both contract years next season, and Harrington still has a big contract of 1000 million, which is not so easy to take over.

Jiang Chao has studied these things a long time ago, so he doesn't know if it's a coincidence or a coincidence. The only chance to really get Harden is the Thunder.

And it happens to be a win-win deal.

But Jiang Chao must not reveal that only the Thunder are willing to give the Knicks a high-ranking pick, otherwise it will be President Pu's turn to raise the price.

……

"Hiss? Master Luo?"

Here Mr. Pu lights a cigarette under the night light and flips through his notebook.

He is in the same position as Chandler, but he is 34 years old

Luo Ye belongs to the players he played in his student days, a member of the Spurs champions of the last century, and later the Knicks traded from the Spurs in the first round.

This is a perimeter defensive player, but he has been injured constantly in the Knicks, and because of his high status, he has a bad temper in the locker room. He is a player with both advantages and disadvantages.

Sean Marks also said good things to him: "He bites like a mad dog on the outside. He can supplement the outside defensive ability of your substitutes. The salary is not high, 663 million. It takes one season. If you don't use it up, you can throw it away."

What Sean Marks said is the truth. Anyway, the Thunder will still enjoy the rookie bonus period next season. With Master Luo's salary, he will be fired next season if he can't.

Not to mention throwing it is ugly, if Jiang Chao had thrown it early, he would be traded by the Spurs to the Knicks for retirement, and he would be injured for half of the year.

And in history, it is true that the Thunder bought out the veteran in 09.

"Are there any other advantages?" Mr. Pu took a deep breath.

Jiang Chao said with a smile: "He has a certain ability of analysis, and his ability to judge the situation on the court and assist in defense are better than Chandler."

Jiang Chao naturally speaks kind words in front of outsiders, and he also knows that Master Luo has done a good job as a full-time analyst after retiring, and later served as the deputy general manager, and even served as Xiao Hua's deputy in 2020.

However, the reason why Jiang Chao wanted to kick this person out was also very simple. He was the most rampant among the door-blocking foursome, and he was the one who kicked him.

And he also disrespected the Spurs players. He opened a restaurant in New York, and the restaurant dishes were named after the Spurs players. Elliott or something, there is definitely a problem with his character.

Either crazy or crazy.

Jiang Chao will definitely trade him out early, keeping him is a bomb. There will be more rookies on the team in the future. For this kind of old bird who likes to bully rookies, I don’t know which day the locker room will explode because of him.

"Boss, don't be joking, don't your rookies need such a championship-worthy player to lead them? If Chandler stays, there are too many rookies?"

President Pu saw the sincerity in Jiang Chao's eyes of wanting to make a deal, but he felt a little speechless.

Can you take advantage of yourself here?

What Jiang Chao said is that the Knicks have the upper hand. If this deal is really reached, he will be laughed to death by other management.

You must know that other team managements want to get wool from the Knicks.

He also learned that Jiang Chao didn't manage his own lottery properly, so he stupidly let go of Curry, and letting him go to Jinzhou for a trial training would not be letting the tiger go back to the mountain.

So when Jiang Chao said that, he was as expected as he was with a hint of surprise.

If the opposite is old Downey, then there is no problem at all, but this is a 20-year-old boy!

Now Jiang Chao's request is actually three veterans for a third pick?

But it means that there is no future at all?

If the opponent is an ordinary All-Star, he will change in seconds, because it is a big gamble, and he will directly compete for the championship next season, and he will be a winner if he fails.

But the opponent is full of ordinary stars, bet on the third pick that was finally drawn in exchange for three immediate combat powers that can stay for 3-2 years at most?

This is not what President Pu wants to see.

Master Luo is indeed good on the court, and the Thunder also need such a champion blood, but this is not the way of trading.

"We also trade sincerely, Mr. Pu, you come to neutralize it at the end."

Sean Marks had to admire Jiang Chao, who even offered the Knicks a bargaining chip in front of President Pu. Although this year's draft is young, the No. 3 pick is not so easy, okay?

Nate, Tim Thomas, and Gallinelli don't show anything, just this Lord Luo, it's just right.

The transaction depends on the psychology of both parties. This is a different Luo Ye, and I feel that it is okay psychologically, but I feel that there are so few things.

How can a 20-year-old young man be so sure!

Mr. Pu squinted his eyes and felt itchy. He finished smoking the cigarette in the video and lit another one:

"Boss Jiang, I came here with sincerity, you are not enough friends like this."

"I'm an honest person, and I'll tell you, I can pick a traditional point guard at No. 25 to pass and control the court, but you have to give me Chandler."

Jiang Chao secretly laughed, he took the bait, this trick is playing hard to get.

In fact, he already knows who President Pu wants most, because everyone feels that the draft is a small year this year, which is of course a limitation of history.

He actually wanted Wilson Chandler.

Because Chandler's role is similar to the Harden he wanted to choose, and he is stronger and jumps higher, and is more accurate than the current Harden three-pointer, which is a perfect match for the Thunder's immediate combat power.

It can also be used as a swingman to defend. To put it bluntly, Mr. Pu wants to have such an offensive sixth man this year!

And Harrington is tantamount to letting them upgrade inside, regardless of salary, it's more like adding a head.

So Jiang Chao immediately made a decision after seeing him take the bait:

"Okay! Go for the crown, Mr. Pu!"

Sean Marks also understood President Pu's meaning. The 25th overall pick is a passing point guard.

"Harrington+Wilson Chandler+Lord Luo, for your No. 3 pick, you can't go back on your word."

"Probably not, unless you understand that Master Luo suddenly made trouble (I don't want to come to the Thunder or something), and Max, you also know that the draft pick transaction will be carried out at the draft conference. At that time, David Stern will be on the scene. It is announced that the No. 3 lottery is for you."

"Well, small changes are fine, our players are very good." Jiang Chao also knows about this incident. The draft is full of changes, because many teams trade up or down on that day.

The league needs traffic, which will make the draft during the live broadcast very exciting.

"Then, wish us a happy cooperation?"

"Happy cooperation!"

"Boss Jiang, I think you are a very thoughtful person. When the time comes for our No. 25 pick, please give me some advice."

"No problem, come here a few days in advance, and I will entertain your detonators."

Sean Marks hangs up the video: "See you at the draft."

yes!

Jiang Chao, who ended the conversation, clasped his fists excitedly.

Bearded Salt Brother, come to the palm of your hand quickly!

The Thunder also waved their arms and cheered up, the championship, here we come!

Chapter 61: The spring breeze is proud of the horseshoe disease, and you can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day!

"Boss, I'm already imagining the shocking basketball world on the day of the draft."

Because this is an absolutely private three-person conversation, it is impossible for anyone other than the two teams to know the news, so it is really awesome.

The new boss actually traded for the third pick, which is definitely good news for the Knicks who are going to play the youth storm.

Except for Chandler, these three people don't care about the Knicks. They just come to play for retirement. Everyone knows that the Knicks can't make the playoffs. Who will really contribute.

And Chandler's impression in the hearts of Knicks fans is not good because of the door blocking incident, so Jiang Chao's deal is not black!

Sean Marks really wants to spread the word now to let everyone see how awesome the new boss is!

Of course, the fans will also take credit for themselves.

"There's a lot going on that day."

Jiang Chao and Sean Max finished their coffee in one gulp. The conversation just now was actually very tense at every step. If there is any dissatisfaction between the two parties, the transaction will collapse.

Jiang Chao has to play himself perfectly. To let President Pu see that he really wants the No. 3 pick to choose the best sixth man, scoring champion, mvp, and assists champion in the future. It is definitely not the current result .

"Which player is the boss going to pick with the third pick? Evans, a very aggressive attacking combo guard."

"It's really fierce, I prefer James Harden."

"Wow, he's playing the same way, with more accurate shots and faster speed."

Sean Marks is not too surprised. At Arizona State University, he averaged 20.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. The NCAA superstar with a shooting percentage of 50% was originally the top five lottery favorites this year.

"Do you want me to contact him in advance for a trial training?"

"No need, Mr. Pu has already finished our trial training for us, and he definitely wants to choose him."

"Well, for such an NCAA star, the scouting reports are flying all over the sky, so you don't have to worry about not being selected for the third pick."

Sean Marks laughed at the thought of owning the third pick. How could he have fought such a rich battle in the Spurs.

Now it's whoever you want to choose!

The No. 3 pick for shooting guard and the No. 8 pick for point guard. The boss's youth storm is thorough enough. He directly trains all first-year rookies in the guard line.

"I don't want Harden to be uncomfortable these days. He has to win to be happy, and he will be depressed when he gets the news."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Sean Marks thought it was a joke, but Jiang Chao was telling the truth. Why Harden pulled his pants at the critical moment was related to his own personality, and he couldn't fight the tough battle in the real critical game.

But the score for abuse of vegetables is still for cutting melons and vegetables.

So instead of letting him know and think about it now, it's better to let him roll over to train early after the draft, let him see how good his teammates are, and I'm probably drooling watching Durant's video every day these days.

"By the way, although other players are not worth much, they are also trying to see if they can be changed to lottery picks."

"Okay, I'll try."