I'm a big shot in basketball

The deal is perfect,

Ballmer immediately called the Supersonics management to welcome Garnett. Don't give any advice. Today is to show the majesty of the big boss. Garnett is about to be settled. at least five years,

With Kevin Garnett, ticket sales and regular season records can be guaranteed. The key is to be able to hit the championship. Zach Randolph is nothing. A mediocre strategy is not advisable. Su Yang's suggestion is very correct. Would rather fail with a bang,

Don't seek stability in obscurity.

Seeing Baumol's enthusiastic explanation of the details, Su Yang first called Garnett to inform him that the deal with the Supersonics had been completed, and reminded him not to disclose the news for the time being, because it was only an agreement to avoid subsequent accidents that would lead to failure.

Garnett said yes, and thanked Su Yang again for taking him to the four championships, and also thanked Su Yang for taking him out of the vortex of the Timberwolves and giving him a chance to prove his strength, proving that he has continued for so many years. Cruises weren't entirely his problem.

Su Yang gave a few words of encouragement, then called Sean, informed the Supersonics, and then reported to the league and registered. Fortunately, both the Supersonics and the Warriors are teams below the salary cap, and they can reach a deal directly without doing anything. amount balance,

And to be able to have such conditions, it was an exhaustive strategy to suggest Ballmer to clean up the salary space of the Supersonics in advance.

After the phone call, Stern arrived,

And Xiao Hua didn't follow behind as usual.Seeing that scene, many bosses lamented that Xiao Hua had been given up on training as the president's successor. Now Stern is starting to investigate other candidates again. Chris Granger, who is in charge of the team's marketing, may take advantage of the trend. That guy Relatively mediocre, I haven't achieved much in these years, but I am more obedient.

After hearing this, Su Yang chuckled inwardly. Since Las Vegas All-Star Weekend, when he reported Xiao Huala's relationship to Stern and tried to introduce betting to the league games, he didn't pay attention to the follow-up development. Hua was abandoned,

It can only be said that Stern's attitude towards gambling is still very firm, and he cannot bear more referees like Donaghy.

"Welcome everyone..."

Stern said a few polite words at the beginning, and then turned to the theme of this meeting, which was Su Yang's proposal to reduce the number of timeouts to ensure the smoothness of the game, and Su Yang's proposal to popularize fans' knowledge, including setting up special website, etc.,

The main purpose is to allow fans to have a deeper understanding of the team's tactics in addition to watching the excitement, so as to maintain interactive stickiness.

The voice fell, and the bosses spoke one after another.

Some people agree, saying that too many timeouts really make the game very fragmented. I turned on the TV several times to watch the game live, but I encountered timeouts one after another, and suddenly my interest was greatly reduced. I changed to other things, and I was no longer interested in watching the game again. Difference.

Some people also objected, saying that the reduction of pauses will affect too many TV broadcast advertisements, which in turn will lead to a reduction in TV station broadcast costs.

There is a point in the debate,

I’m not in a hurry to come up with the results. After listening to the ideas of the various bosses, the league will conduct more detailed and in-depth investigations on groups such as fans and commentators. This meeting is to inform everyone of their intention to do so, and each go home to prepare .

The meeting will be over soon,

Su Yang received a call from Sean, saying that the details of the transaction had been reported to the league, and the official announcement could only be made after the review was completed. At the same time, Ballmer received a call from Presti, the general manager of the Supersonics.The two met and smiled at each other ten meters away, and both felt that they had earned money.

The bosses are leaving,

Su Yang stayed and talked with Stern in detail for a while. When it came to giving up Xiao Hua, it was obvious that Stern was very sorry, probably because Xiao Hua had been with him for many years, "I support you on this kind of principle issue, and there are many ways to increase income. method should be considered in the long run,

For example, if the record difference between No.8 and No.9 in the regular season is quite small, you can play a play-off to decide who will participate in the playoffs in the end, and further make up for the difference caused by different schedules. Just like the overall strength of the Pacific Division, it may be Because each team needs to play four games internally, it caused a certain amount of internal friction, which led to the weak teams in the Northwest Division picking up opportunities, which was unfair.

In fact, it is similar to Crazy Three's qualifying system..."

After explaining in detail, and considering various situations, Su Yang keenly felt Stern's excitement.

"I think it's possible..."

Stern nodded frequently. Because of the series system in the NBA, the perception is not as exciting as March Madness. It is very appropriate to have a qualifying match with eight or nine places to determine the winner. It is best to expand to seven or eight places. more exciting.

After chatting in detail for half an hour, Su Yang took Stern's special car to Madison Garden and chatted about plans for next season.

"After Garnett and Billups left,

I am going to let Yao Ming rest for most of the season in paddling. Firstly, to prevent him from over-competition injuries and prepare for the subsequent Olympic Games. Prepare for the championship again this season..."

"It's fine if you don't continue to compete for the championship. If you keep winning the championship, the other teams will be very embarrassed. Before, some bosses often complained to me, demanding that Yao Ming be punished more severely for screens. As a result, you basically gave up on Yao Ming as a screen.

Many bosses feel humiliated by you..."

Hearing this, Su Yang shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, thinking that it's my fault, why don't we just come up with a rule similar to restricting Jordan's one-on-one, shorten the distance from the three-point line again, and directly let the Warriors' offensive efficiency greatly narrow the gap with other teams, Or change the three-second zone to two-second zone to further target Dayao's mobility. This TM Warrior can win five consecutive championships because of the lineup crushing + tactics awesome + full team + super execution + almost never in the playoffs Being dragged down by injuries, other teams couldn't do it, so they wanted to target it.

While chatting, the special car stopped outside Madison Square Garden, and Su Yang saw various media and fans as soon as he got off the car.

The deal between the Warriors and the Supersonics has not yet been officially announced. Several reporters gathered around to ask where Garnett would be sent. Su Yang said with a smile: "The protagonists tonight are not me and the Warriors. Please pay more attention to the candidates. If there is a deal we will announce it…”

After a few words, Su Yang entered the arena, went straight to the Warriors' draft operations office, and simulated some possible situations with Mullin and others. The focus was on the selection of the top 10 picks. Maybe Durant was chosen because the Warriors were the first pick. , Leading to quite a big change, the Warriors can supplement powerful forward players or combo guards, but it is a pity that the overall quality of the lottery pick is average.

...

On the main stage of the draft, there are still 10 minutes to start.

Durant was wearing a suit that didn't fit so well and was being interviewed by reporters. He talked about the possibility of going to the Grizzlies, and joked that he would not refuse to report because the Grizzlies had moved from Vancouver to Memphis and would not mind the Grizzlies The team already has a small forward like Rudy Gay. He can serve as a shooting guard with his excellent shooting. His height and running ability will be a great advantage.

After the interview, Durant sat down unwillingly. He really didn’t want to go to the Grizzlies. That place is obviously the grave of high-ranking rookies. The first Raheem, and later Gasol, all because of the Grizzlies’ garbage Configuration, with the name of a soft-ball player on his back.

However, the Supersonics don't like me, let alone the Supersonics already have Lewis. I heard that the Supersonics are still pursuing Randolph with all their strength, and they plan to choose Oden to directly form a Big Four lineup to some extent. There is really no reason to choose me.

It would be best to go to the Eagles with the third overall pick. Atlanta is a good city with a group of young teammates.

such a pity.

While thinking about it, the agent Goodwin suddenly said: "There is a trade, internal information says that the Warriors have exchanged Garnett for the first pick of the Sonics, and the Warriors tend to choose Oden for training, and then wait for opportunities to trade to other players. team."

Durant nodded, "Su Yang's style must be to maximize profits. He has done similar things before. I remember that Richardson was sent to the Bobcats by him in exchange for the two first rounds of 07 and 09. Not for big Contract, and draft picks."

Goodwin chuckled: "Everyone used to tout him as a draft pick, but this time I'm sure he made a mistake. I'm pretty sure you're at least three times better than Greg Oden. Discover LeBron, you're the same type,

Nike's contract will not be given indiscriminately. You are second only to LeBron in the rookie endorsement contract. You are very strong! "

Durant smiled slightly, thinking that I use LeBron as the benchmark, and my performance in high school is not worse than LeBron, just wondering why the media and fans crazily praised LeBron at the time, but ignored my existence, and even the reputation of the university is not as good as auden,

How unfair!

...

Su Yang finished his busy work. Seeing that the draft was still 3 minutes away, he took out his mobile phone and called Ballmer, "Steve, there are some emergencies that I have to tell you in advance. We just received a message that Greg O. Deng suffered a serious knee injury,

At the same time, it is accompanied by the problem of long and short legs, which will make it difficult to compete in the follow-up NBA games. It is very likely to become the situation of Sam Bowie, or even worse, so we will not choose Greg Oden in the first pick. We help you virtually! "

Ballmer on the other end of the phone was a little dazed. Why did he suddenly have a serious injury risk? Oden didn't have such a problem when he was training with the Supersonics. What about long and short legs?But if that's the case, we really need to thank the Warriors,

Thanks to Su Yang for eliminating a big pit.

"Then who are you going to choose?"

Su Yang suppressed the news and pretended to be eager to say: "Time is a little too late. In order to maximize the benefits, we can only choose Durant with the best market conditions at present, and then we will trade with other teams in the future, trying to exchange Horford or Conley..."

"Then I wish you luck..."

Ballmer was secretly delighted, but luckily he didn't choose Oden with the No. It has been rotten for several years, and I will find a way to thank Su Yang later.

"Hope everything goes well..."

Su Yang hung up the phone calmly, and he didn't lie. He really hoped that everything will go well. The best result is to select Durant + the players the team needs, and then sign Gary Neal and Joel Anthony from the undrafted. Players go to summer league.

...

At [-]:[-], the draft starts.

Accompanied by dynamic music, Stern walked out from the middle of the stage, thanked the New York Knicks for providing the venue for this draft as usual, then congratulated LeBron and the Cavaliers for reaching the finals, and then congratulated the Warriors for winning five consecutive championships and becoming a member of the league. No. [-] rich family.

The Lakers fans and the Celtics at the scene seemed to be dissatisfied with the 'No. [-] giant' statement, and they shouted and protested like a group of clowns.

Stern went on to wish the players participating in the draft that after years of hard work, they can get a good result tonight, followed by the announcement of the No. inside the room.

After listening to the speech, Su Yang raised his hands and applauded along with the fans, then turned to look at the small green room area, and found that Oden was full of excitement, while Durant was slightly depressed, Conley, Horford and others were in normal mood, and the four ESPN guests are being debated intensely,

You can vaguely hear that Oden's talent is equal to Russell + Duncan, and that Durant is too easy to suffer against, and that Durant's ability to break double teams is obviously a bit weak in March Madness, and Durant There are too many special high school transfers, four schools running around in four years, there is a certain suspicion of speculation, compared to LeBron staying in the same high school for four years, he lacks concentration.

"It is difficult for Durant to grow into a leader player. He is not LeBron's one-man-one-city character. I don't like him."

"Choose Oden to guarantee a Mutombo-style center. The upper limit may be Russell + Duncan, but Durant has no guarantee. Maybe he will become one of many outstanding colleges but mediocre in the NBA. The upper limit is at most McGrady without defense..."

"Why is no one discussing Yi Jianlian? He may allow the owner of a certain team to open up the huge Chinese market like Su Yang did in the Warriors. As long as he can become a qualified rotation, he can make crazy money. I think Yi Jianlian's pick will be very high. ..."

"Judging from the Warriors' lineup and style of play for five consecutive championships, Jeff Green is the strongest configuration to win the championship among the players participating this time..."

During the discussion, Stern came out with a smile,

He picked up the card and read: "Just now, the Golden State Warriors chose to send Kevin Garnett to the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for the No. 2007 pick in the [-] NBA Draft, and chose the University of Texas at Austin Branch Kevin Durant."

After the words fell, Durant immediately turned his head to look at his agent Goodwin, and asked in surprise, "Did I hear correctly?"

Screams exploded in the arena at the same time. Goodwin and Durant's mother nodded together and said no in the same surprise.

The staff showed the Warriors cap, and Durant stood up full of doubts, squeezed a smile in front of him, took the cap and put it on his head, and quickly stepped on the steps to the main stage. En shook hands and took a group photo.

The sideline interview followed closely.

The host David Aldridge asked: "Congratulations to Kevin, are you surprised that the first pick was selected by the Warriors?"

Durant thought for a moment and nodded: "It's very unexpected. It's a surprise to be selected with the first pick. It's even more surprising to be selected by the Warriors. Maybe there will be a trade or something next. They are at the small forward and shooting guard positions. A lot of people…"

Between the words, I don’t believe that the Warriors’ choice is for serious training. There must be a team designated in advance for the Warriors to choose, and then make an exchange. The Grizzlies are not necessary for the second pick. It is probably the Eagles or the Bucks. Go and don’t go to the Bucks Deer will do.

David continued to ask questions, talking about what it felt like to be selected, what kind of expectations to enter the NBA, and purely followed the interview process.

After 5 minutes, Durant got up and left. He saw the Warriors star Mullin waiting for him wearing a Warriors jersey. Be polite,

The camera is on.

Having made up his mind, Durant bit the bullet and stepped forward.

Mullin chuckled and raised his hand, pulled Durant back to the camera and said in a low voice, "Su Yang asked me to tell you that his previous criticisms and criticisms for no reason were because he regarded you as the best scorer in the history of the league. hand. Yes, you heard that right.

Su Yang believes that you will be stronger than Michael Jordan when you simply discuss scoring. You have such super potential and ability,

But before you become a death-like scorer, you need to adapt to NBA-level confrontation and learn how to play smarter, especially to break double-teams and get stuck. He has prepared three exclusive trainers and a chef for you ,

In order to get you, he did not hesitate to lie openly and prevent the teams with the first few picks from forcing you to choose you. He paid a lot for you,

He even started preparations in 04, because he saw your high school game, and he thought you would shock the entire league.

He wants you not to waste this summer. "

After Mu Lin finished speaking, he patted Durant on the back, then turned and left, while Durant froze in place, with thousands of horses running in his heart, and it took him a while to realize that Su Yang's previous criticisms were to get him better , I value him very much, it's a god-level operation.

Before he had time to think about it, the agent Goodwin had already approached him, "How? Are they going to send you there?"

Durant smiled and shook his head, said nothing, went straight to the ESPN commentary booth, and accepted more questions as planned.

...

In the Warriors Draft Operations Office,

Su Yang and the returned Mullin joked about Durant's shock, and then continued to pay attention to the draft. The Grizzlies did not accidentally choose Oden, and the Eagles did not accidentally choose Horford. Because the Bucks lacked small forwards, Mo William On the basis of James, choose Jeff Green. In order to better organize, the Blazers choose Conley who does not grab the ball like Jarrett Jack.

The Timberwolves selected Brewer, who needed small forwards, and the Bobcats made up for the shortcomings of the power forward position and chose Wright, while the Bulls with the eighth pick, on the basis of having Sefolosha and Ben Gordon, unexpectedly selected Shooting guard Ashie Law.

Seeing the bull's choice, Su Yang immediately raised his eyebrows and stared, "Could it be? We can still choose Joakim Noah?"

Mullin was also very surprised. He hurriedly checked the Bulls list and found that the center only had Da Ben and the No. 03 pick in [-], Michael Sweenet. Spiritual play..."

During the discussion, Stern announced that the Kings would choose Spencer Hawes for the ninth overall pick. A call from the league office came in at the same time, asking who the Warriors would choose for the tenth overall pick from the Eagles trade, and reminded them not to hang up. 5 minutes to prepare.

"Don't prepare,

We take Joakim Noah..."

Unexpectedly, Noah was selected by accident, and the problem of Dayao's substitute was also solved. It happened that Da Zhi would not renew his contract to play center.