I'm a big shot in basketball

Eight o'clock in the morning on the 25th,

Su Yang rushed to the FDB center of the training base and had a meeting with general manager Sean and special assistant Mullin as planned.

Sitting down in the office, there are several cups of coffee on the table, a stack of various scouting reports, and several portable DVs ready to play videos. Seeing the staff pack up the projector, Su Yang shrugged and smiled and asked: "Super What's going on at the speed of sound?"

The deal started to be discussed during the All-Star Weekend. The Warriors exchanged Garnett for the high-ranking pick of the Sonics. As a result, they discussed it back and forth several times. Seeing that the draft was about to be held, they still couldn’t make a deal. It must be the Sonics. The sides are quite tangled.

"It's like this..."

Sean chuckled, "After following your advice, Ballmer has hired Philip Sanders as the head coach and Sam Presti as the general manager, and then there are three long-term plans in their team until No results yet.

The first is Ballmer's plan. He hopes to trade Garnett, cut his salary and renew Lewis, and form a Big Three with Ray Allen. We will compete for the championship with the Spurs, Lakers and Suns next season while we are in a rebuilding state. , equal to ALLIN.

The second is the plan of the small boss Stanton, hoping to cut the salary and renew Lewis, and at the same time trade the problematic player Zach Randolph with the Blazers to fill the strong forward position, and then choose Greg Oden to form a more powerful team Big Four lineup.

The third is Presti's plan. I hope to choose Durant, take a gamble on his super potential, and continue to perform poorly for two years, taking advantage of the outstanding college players in the next two years, such as Derrick Rose and Mayo, etc. People, directly form three all-star lineups, and at the same time reinforce various role players, without worrying about operating costs at all, and became a strong team in the playoffs 10 years ago..."

Su Yang laughed when he heard the words, thinking that the plans of the three of them are indeed all fucking reasonable, it's just a matter of long-term and short-term benefits and risks,

The core of Ballmer's plan is to compete for the stud championship. After Ray Allen's contract ends, the combat effectiveness will be the highest in the first year, and then gradually decrease. The core of Stanton's plan is to take risks and gamble that Randolph will return to normal. Both the present and the future.

As for Presti, it is nothing more than completely dismantling and rebuilding, and exchanging low income for three years in exchange for super income in the future.

Regardless of who is more reasonable, Ballmer must have a big head. He has neither been able to speak clearly nor has absolute confidence. move.

While thinking about it, Su Yang couldn't help sighing that it was a good thing that although he invested relatively little at the beginning, he had absolute control. Otherwise, it would be a waste of energy to persuade the partners and the general manager.

"From the present point of view,

The first two plans of the Sonics are highly executable. Needless to say, the first set of trading Garnett, the second set of trading Randolph is indeed very possible, because the Blazers really don’t want to hold on to playing teammates for a long time. Smoking marijuana, speeding,

Even Randolph, who was involved in the shooting, is willing to give it as long as he can balance the contract and produce two future first rounders.

On the contrary, the third option is more uncertain. It is based on the correctness of continuous betting. The Supersonics do not agree with it that much. So at present, Ballmer, as the big boss, is arguing with Stanton, the second boss, whether to take risks or not.

After all, it is difficult to change a person's personality. Randolph had a high level of college but was low in the draft. It was because of personality problems. Roy, the best rookie, and Aldridge, who is very strong immediately, will not keep Randolph 100%, but few teams are willing to take over..."

Hear Sean's words,

Su Yang nodded frequently in response. It's normal that the Supersonics didn't support Presti's plan that much. After all, they didn't relocate from Seattle to Oklahoma. It's hard for old fans to take over. Committed to the playoffs.

The key is who TM believes that three All-Star players can be selected in a row, and Presti himself may not believe it.

But the fact is that three consecutive MVPs,

Anyway, reality is far more exaggerated than movies.

"I'll call Ballmer later..."

Su Yang answered, "Go through the backup plan first. Once it is confirmed that the Sonics will give up the deal, then we will find the Eagles to trade for the third pick. We will choose Mike Conley as our point guard supplement. We can also try to find Gray bears make deals,

Although they are rebuilding, Garnett's bigticket selling attributes can easily attract their boss Michael Heisley. I believe Garnett is also willing to go to the Grizzlies, bringing players such as Gay, Lowry and Miller , Soaring from 22 wins this season to 56+ wins, definitely qualified to compete for MVP, just like Steve Nash in the Suns.

Worst and worst, you can exchange the fourth pick with the Bucks, and then choose Al Horford to form a twin tower lineup with Yao.

If it is lower than the top four picks, there is no need to trade again. I would advise Garnett to stay for a while and wait for a better deal. "

After the words fell, Sean and Mullin nodded to express their understanding, and the two immediately started to act, calling the Eagles and other teams one after another.

Su Yang went far away and sat where he couldn't hear the two of them talking. He took out his mobile phone and dialed Ballmer's private number.

The phone will be connected soon,

After a few small chats, we will turn to the topic of trading.

Ballmer explained with a little embarrassment: "I can't convince Stanton at the moment. Although the plan he proposed is risky, coach Philip Sanders is confident that he can handle Randolph. With Oden, not only the salary space is not so much. Nervous and strong in combat."

Su Yang chuckled lightly: "Stop making trouble.

I told you before that the advantage of coach Philip Saunders is that he draws good tactics and can get along well with veterans, but his on-the-spot reaction is relatively slow, and it is easier to get stuck with young players. You actually believe that he can do it well. Randolph kind of super freak,

He couldn't even handle Marbury when he was in the Timberwolves. If you think about a coach like McMillan, who once led the team toughly in the Supersonics, he couldn't handle Randolph after he transferred to the Trail Blazers. Why Philip? Des can handle it.

Randolph is not the problem of the coach or the management at all. The core is the problem of the teenager. He knows nothing except playing basketball. He has not received a good education from his parents. the behavior of,

Once you get a big contract, you will choose to mess around, which is why I insist on only signing a one-year contract with Eddie Griffin.

And can Randolph's defense be compared with Garnett's? Think about why the Big Four of the Lakers failed?

Defense, ball distribution!

Randolph's defense is biased, and he has to have the ball in his hand to play. Compared with Garnett, who can play super defense without the ball,

It's too bad.

The point is, don't you think Philip is a little weird?

Don't you find it strange that he chose Zach Randolph instead of Garnett in his relationship with Garnett? "

After the voice fell, Ballmer on the other side of the phone fell into a long silence, as if he found that the core of the problem could not be solved.

Su Yang thought for a while and continued: "You shouldn't be afraid of moving forward and worrying about retreating. Since Philip Sanders has been chosen as the head coach, then trading Garnett to form a super combat power is the best choice, even if you don't win the championship. Crazy ticket sales,

Or you can simply reinvent the wheel and start over, at least you can experience a simulated development game, don’t try to miss Randolph, take the risk to accept a 6-year contract, it’s embarrassing if you can’t get up and down, and fall into a mid-level team crisis , and finally nothing. "

Ballmer on the other end of the phone was still silent, and after a while, he suddenly said: "I heard from Sam Presti's analysis that your praise of Oden is against your will. The rookie you really value is actually Duran. Special, because from the lineup analysis,

You already have Yao Ming, so the probability of choosing Oden to play in the Twin Towers is extremely low. Oden is different from your previous thinking of using a space-based power forward. From the perspective of personality, players you don’t like will not discuss it at all. You Those words before,

It is because we are worried that we will not get the first pick, and hope that other teams will resolutely choose Oden instead of Durant,

If you really treat me as a friend, tell me the truth, if we trade the No. [-] pick to you Warriors,

Would you choose Durant or Oden? "

Su Yang didn't even think about it, "Of course I chose Oden. I didn't choose Oden to immediately form the twin towers. I said in the post-match press conference that Oden is very talented, but it takes time to polish it. He is not Duncan." That kind of immediate combat talent,

I don't need to hold Oden for a long time. As long as Oden comes off the bench, he can trade with other teams.

In addition to Oden, I am more willing to choose Mike Conley to supplement the point guard after Billups leaves,

Anyway, Durant is a relatively low priority in my plan, because we are at the small forward position, we already have the most improved player Danny Granger, and the five-time veteran Prince, and we also have Raja Bell at the shooting guard and Jackson,

Should Durant play power forward? "

Pure lies are not easy to deceive people, ten sentences are nine truths and one falsehood is easy to deceive people, Oden is obviously a feasible solution after training, and the Warriors do have four mature swingmen. Supplementary point guard candidates.

And to lie to the end,

At most, explain to Ballmer the unexpected situation afterwards, why he was moved by seeing Durant's short story, why he received Durant's self-recommendation call, and why Nike is willing to carry out more cooperation in China. Just get by,

If Ballmer doesn't believe it, it's just that, it's nothing more than a lack of connections.

"Okay, let me think about it again."

Ballmer's tone was full of fatigue, "I really didn't expect that running a team is more difficult than developing Windows."

Su Yang comforted him to take his time, but also felt very tired. In order to get Durant, he spent a long time planning and lobbying many times.

After hanging up the phone, there was news from Sean that the Eagles had agreed to trade Billups to lead the young people, and at the same time they were willing to prepare a plan to trade Garnett. Nate has an idea, mainly because he thinks that the Sonics will definitely choose Oden. The second pick already has Gay's hidden potential as a small forward, so there is no need to gamble on Durant.

But we still have to go through the process of discussion and discussion.

Unable to rush for a while, Su Yang turned to call Billups and Garnett, informing them to come to sign the contract as planned, and by the way, notify the media department to make preparations and explain clearly to the fans on the Warriors Home website , Most of them are signed first and then changed.

In just half an hour, Garnett and Billups arrived. The details of the contract had already been checked and signed directly.

After the signing was over, they simply ordered red wine at the base as a celebration ceremony. Su Yang simultaneously explained the situation to Garnett, "It is possible to send you to the Supersonics, or it is possible to send you to the Eagles, Bucks or Grizzlies. What about speed?

You can fulfill your unfinished ambitions with coach Philip Sanders, and you also have the opportunity to win 62+ games and win the MVP.

Going to the Grizzlies and Bucks is also to help them improve their performance and hit the MVP. If the lineup is worse, the chances will be greater.

As for the Hawks, you can reunite with Billups, who was going to send you and Billup to the Sonics..."

After a brief explanation, Garnett was a little disappointed when he learned that the Supersonics were not the first to decide on him, but he quickly calmed down, "Just don't go to the Bucks. I really don't want to stay in a city where the temperature is low all year round. Enough is enough in Minnesota…”

After the celebration was over, Su Yang called Barkley to inform Barkley that he had reached a Billups deal with the Eagles, and he would get the Eagles' tenth pick this year and the second round next year.Barkley immediately broke the news excitedly in the live broadcast, followed by various media reports, and fans also discussed.

Su Yang began to plan how to operate the tenth overall pick. According to the previous plan, he called the Blazers and asked if it was possible to trade the two second rounds of this year and the second round of next year. One lottery first round exchanged three times. round is also considered a fair offer.

However, the Blazers are not very interested. The main Blazers are not short of people at each position. Even the center position is not confirmed. The general manager Kevin Pritchard bluntly said that he was going to put Lan Dove sent to New York,

Exchange center Channing Frye and Francis, and then buy out Francis to completely build a younger lineup.

Hearing that Francis might be bought out, Su Yang thought to himself that he could sign a contract before the basic salary, but there is no need to worry for now.

The operation of the tenth pick can only find other opportunities, including my own No.30 pick. It is estimated that I will not be able to make a decision until the day of the draft. If there is no suitable candidate, I will help other teams choose someone. Swap first round or multiple second rounds.

The main tenth pick and the No.30 pick are quite embarrassing.

After the busy work in the morning, Su Yang went to the company to check the development progress of YouTube and Android during the vacation, participated in the test of the new version of Twitter, and discussed the follow-up version plan in detail with the CTO dug from AOL, and then went to the Bay Bridge to check the data center of the YouTube In the evening, I rushed to the Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant to have a meal with the Clint and his wife in the exclusive private room.

Talking about the upcoming presidential election, hoping to support Hillary and defeat Obama, who is competing within the Democratic Donkey Party,

The main way of support is to donate money, and at the same time exert influence to help Hillary win votes. Afterwards, there must be a big thank you.Su Yang said yes, but he knew in his heart that the couple would eat people without spitting out their bones, so they shouldn't offend them anyway, since they are also human resources after all.

On the 27th of the following day,

Ballmer has not yet decided which plan to adopt, and Su Yang is too lazy to worry about it. He went to New York to watch Taylor's concert, then went to Harvard University to give a speech to Chinese students, and then participated in "The Daily Show" as a guest program recording.

On the 28th of the second day, the draft meeting was held in Madison, home of the Knicks, and the bosses also flew over for a meeting.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, two hours before the draft,

Su Yang rushed to the NBA headquarters. He saw Ballmer in the conference room with an irritable face. He didn't follow the request to make a decision. He chatted with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley and Eagles owner Ted Turner, and publicly talked about Nate, hinting at a possible trade.

Perhaps it was during the conversation that it really showed what the 'boss' made decisions, and Ballmer was visibly envious.Seeing this, Su Yang went over to have a chat, avoiding that it would be too fake to deliberately not chat with Ballmer, and directly talked about the possibility of trading with the Grizzlies.

"Anyway, you decide for yourself.

I hope that even if you fail, you fail because of lofty goals, just like the Vista system you developed, although it has not achieved market success, but you have accumulated more experience for subsequent development, rather than guarding the boss and continuing to engage in XP-related..."

Before the words fell, Ballmer seemed to have a thorough understanding of his thoughts, and nodded with a smile: "OK, I decided to make a deal with you,

I want to do a big business! "

Su Yang suppressed his ecstasy when he heard the words, and gave a thumbs up pretending to be calm, "Actually, you made money. It stands to reason that Garnett, as the FMVP, perennial MVP and DPOY top player, just changing the first pick does not suit him. worth..."

"Stop talking! I understand!"

Ballmer waved his hand, "Give you another first-round pick in 09. You can only trade first-round picks one year apart."

Su Yang slapped his thigh fiercely: "Have fun! I just like your temper!"