NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 210 Planning!

Return to the apartment.

Xue Liancheng knocked on Zhuang Yan's door.

moment.

The door opened a crack, Zhuang Yan showed half of his face, and yawned as he said, "Brother, I'm almost falling asleep, what's the matter?"

Smell the fragrance.

If it were normal times, Xue Liancheng would definitely tease this little beauty.

But now, his heart is extremely heavy, how can he still have that kind of leisurely mood.

"Riley asked me to talk about renewing the contract."

Hear this.

Zhuang Yan's expression became serious, and he quickly opened the door. He was wearing pajamas, and his curvy figure was clearly visible.

But she didn't care anymore and asked very seriously, "Why didn't he contact me?"

Xue Liancheng: "What do you think?"

Zhuang Yan pondered for a moment and immediately thought of the problem: "He wants to use the team's feelings to kidnap you?"

Xue Liancheng smiled bitterly and nodded.

Zhuang Yan chuckled, "Isn't this too shameless?"

Although Xue Liancheng agreed with this very much, he didn't know how to answer it for a while, and his face was full of helplessness.

Zhuang Yan examined Xue Liancheng: "Looking at your listless look, I guess the price they offered must be outrageous."

Xue Liancheng: "5 million in 6000 years."

Zhuang Yan was also shocked and lost all sleep: "How much?"

Xue Liancheng repeated: "5 million in 6000 years."

Zhuang Yan shouted loudly: "Are they crazy?"

No wonder Zhuang Yan was excited.

How is Xue Liancheng doing now?

MVP level!

result.

The renewal contract offered by the Heat is half of the maximum salary, only 5 million in five years.

This contract may not even retain some strong starters. After all, as the league re-signs a huge TV broadcast agreement, the salary cap will increase significantly next season. This season it is 6300 million, and next season it will rise to 7000 million. $ million.

The salary cap for the 16-17 season will be even more exaggerated, directly mentioned at $9414 million.

At that time, Xue Liancheng's rookie contract will officially end, and the new contract will take effect in the first year.

At that time, as long as a player of some caliber could earn a starting salary of tens of millions, it was easy and enjoyable.

At that time, the maximum salary started at 30 million...

If Xue Liancheng triggers the Ross clause, he will also enjoy the maximum salary.

The Heat only offered a five-year, $5 million contract extension.

This is not only insulting, but also treats Xue Liancheng as a fool.

Not to mention sincerity, not even a little respect.

It's no wonder she wasn't excited...

Xue Liancheng's lips twitched slightly, "I don't know if they are crazy or not, but I'm going crazy anyway."

Zhuang Yan was silent for a moment: "What are your thoughts?"

Xue Liancheng: "There is no need to ask, I will definitely not accept it."

He is no fool.

Make sacrifices for the team and sacrifice 8000 million in salary.

So damn...

Looking back now, he was angry...

The salary of US$5 million in five years was directly reduced to US$1 million in five years. He asked if he had lost his conscience and was still shameless?

Zhuang Yan: "I mean, they insulted you so much, are you still willing to renew the contract?"

Xue Liancheng exhaled a breath, "There is no need to talk about this season. Let's talk about it after the season is over."

Zhuang Yan rolled his eyes slightly and nodded, "I understand."

As for what to understand.

Needless to say, we all know it.

As a rising star, the team didn't give him dignity or even the most basic respect, so it was time to consider a way out.

And what Xue Liancheng expressed was obvious enough.

——The idea of ​​retreat arises.

As for this season, you must play well and maintain your worth.

Next season, the Heat will 100% implement the contract, but now that they have thought about quitting.

So……

How to run? Where to run? How could you run away?

These questions should test her ability as a manager.

After pondering for a while, she continued, "I think it's time to make some preparations."

Xue Liancheng: "You can operate it, but... just don't embarrass me too much."

You really should be prepared for a rainy day.

after all……

The situation has gotten a little out of control, and Riley's actions really hurt his red heart.

According to his original plan, he was to play for the Heat, accumulate more personal honors, and strive to expand his influence.

Because the Heat's current lineup has a good foundation. Gasol, Ibaka, Batum, Marcus Morris, P.J. Tucker and others will have very strong strength for a long time in the future. Even if Wei Wei Germany's condition has declined, but they can still maintain a certain level of competitiveness.

As long as the team's record is good, with his current ability, there is no problem in getting some honors.

Coupled with the presence of his mentor, his life in Miami was relatively relaxed and happy, and there were no complicated relationships to deal with.

He really had no intention of leaving.

but now……

The old rascal Riley has already cut the crushing knife on him, and is exhausted.

What about the others?

If even his core is cut off, how can others fare better?

This season, Gasol is a completely free agent, and Wade, Batum, and Marcus Morris can all opt out of their contracts.

Gasol will definitely seek a maximum salary, there is almost no doubt about this.

Wade will also seek a three-year contract, and the starting salary should be more than 3 million.

If Batum remembers correctly, he has executed the last year of his contract, but it still costs more than 10 million.

By the end of the contract in the summer of 16, the Bobcats offered a super maximum salary of 5 million for five years.

Ok……

Even Batum got the maximum salary, but Riley actually offered him 5 million for 6000 years. What a bullshit...

Marcus Morris played an important role on the bench, averaging 10+ points per game, and there is no doubt that he is seeking an annual salary of around 800 million.

Now comes the problem.

The Heat will have to pay nearly 30 million in luxury tax this season. If these people stay, the Heat's luxury tax next season will skyrocket.

With Riley's old gangster style, they would definitely not all stay.

Because the team still has the garbage contract of McRoberts.

Last summer, after James left, the old rogue Riley, known as the fortune teller, became seriously ill and sought medical treatment. He offered Luol Deng a two-year, 2 million contract, and McRoberts a four-year, 2000 million contract.

Luol Deng has been traded.

McRoberts fell directly out of the rotation, but had to pay more than 500 million US dollars in salary every year.

They don't have the salary space to strengthen at all, no... they may not even be able to retain the players in their own team.

Even Wade still has to leave, Marcus Morris will also leave, and Chalmers will be seriously injured next season.

In other words, the Heat's bench next season will be severely weakened, and without Wade in the starting lineup, the lineup will be lowered to a lower level.

Competitiveness is declining instead of rising.

Coupled with the fact that Spoelstra also joined the team of exploiting him, a huge rift has appeared in the relationship between the two.

Whether it can be reunited, no one knows.

Due to various factors, he thought of leaving for the first time.

but……

People haven't left yet.

The trouble was too ugly, and it couldn't end in the end, and he was the one who was hurt.

Therefore, he reminded Zhuang Yan.

Zhuang Yan nodded: "Don't worry, I'm measured."

The two fell silent.

Xue Liancheng still hasn't figured out what Riley wants to do...

Tell the truth.

At that time, he almost exploded when he heard Randy Fender proposed a five-year, $5 million contract extension.

So damn...

Too bully.

If you want to talk about bargaining, then you have to make a decent price!

What does 5 for 6000 years mean?

wrong……

There is no room for bargaining.

He should be given the maximum salary.

Any bargaining is disrespectful to him.

a long time.

Xue Liancheng stroked his forehead and sighed deeply: "Beauty Zhuang, do I look easier to bully?"

Zhuang Yan frowned and thought for a moment, "The NBA is a business league and there is no emotion at all. They are just testing your bottom line."

Hear this.

Xue Liancheng finally figured something out.

Did Riley deliberately make such an offer to test him to see if he was easy to bully?

If his reaction is not violent, then try your best to lower the price as much as you can.

If he jumps, it's time for Riley to use the emotional card and the maximum salary to keep him.

Hey……

The abacus is really good, and he is worthy of being a divine fortune teller.

but.

The super bad contract given to McRoberts last summer was not as accurate as Riley's calculations.

Later, Taylor Johnson and Whiteside's contract operations were also ordinary.

It touches to start the two transactions of Loel Deng and Bosh, which is commendable.

of course.

If it weren't for internal strife, Riley probably wouldn't have pressed the trade button.

That night.

The "Yahoo Sports" columnist was the first to reveal the shocking news: The Heat negotiated a contract extension with Xue Liancheng in advance and offered a shocking five-year, 5 million contract.

"Sports Illustrated" also reported later: According to insiders, Xue Liancheng felt insulted.

As soon as the news came out, it caused huge waves.

"Oh my god, you can actually get a five-year, 5 million yuan contract. Is this true?"

"A 22+10+5 super star only has an annual salary of tens of millions? Does Riley want to commit suicide by caesarean section?"

"Isn't it? You don't treat Xue Liancheng as a human being at all! I seriously doubt the authenticity of the news."

"Riley found gold and didn't use it as treasure."

Countless voices of doubt and abuse arose from the ground.

Especially Heat fans.

They all felt incredible about the five-year 5 contract renewal offer that the Heat offered Xue Liancheng.

Xue Liancheng's performance.

Proper top salary.

How could it be possible to give such an outrageous offer, are you insane?

And this time.

Randy Fender's personal phone calls were blown up, and other teams asked about the possibility of Xue Liancheng being traded.

Among them, the Indiana Pacers are the most active, and even directly stated that the Pacers can choose any of their existing players, including Paul George, who is recovering from injury.

It’s straightforward and full of sincerity.

This piece of information was released by Wo Shen, the famous king of revelations.

This is the biggest and most significant rumor before the trade deadline.

Randy Fender was a little confused. After declining one by one, he urgently communicated with Riley.

This night.

Many people couldn't sleep.

Including Xue Liancheng.

The next day.

When he got up and saw these crazy rumors, he couldn't help being dumbfounded.

He knew that this was Zhuang Yan's handiwork.

But he didn't expect it to be so big.

Didn't we agree that we were just making some preparations for a rainy day?

This is all ready to be known throughout the city.

He really wanted to ask Zhuang Yan what plane he was working on.

But he quickly calmed down.

After thinking about it carefully, I felt that Zhuang Yan did nothing wrong.

Zhuang Yan disclosed such news for two purposes.

First, deter the Heat's management, don't treat them as fools, and also show their attitude that they will not renew the contract unless they are paid the maximum salary.

Second, it is to plant the seeds for leaving in the future, or to inform the other 29 teams in advance that Xue Liancheng was not welded to death in Miami. If he wants to, he must prepare in advance.

For example, clear the salary space, leave the point guard position, and reserve trading chips or signing space in advance.

In this way, if he really wants to leave, he can easily choose his favorite team.

And for him, it had no impact.

after all……

This is just a rumor, and no one will verify whether it is true or false.

Even if we take a step back, Riley knew that he was the one who revealed the news, so what?

You can't retaliate against him for this and limit his playing time, right?

If Riley does this.

That's crazy.

The Heat management can only suffer this dumb loss.

The most important thing is that by doing this, Zhuang Yan gave him a bad breath.

Humiliate me?

Ah……

Being scolded and punished...

When Xue Liancheng came out, Zhuang Yan was preparing breakfast.

Zhuang Yan smiled and greeted, "You're up, come over for breakfast."

Xue Liancheng raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "How did you get connected with Yahoo Sports and Sports Illustrated?"

Since signing Zhuang Yan's contract, "Yahoo Sports" and "Sports Illustrated" have suddenly become his exclusive media, just like FOX Sports' Frank.

As long as his news appears, almost the whole article is praising him, touting him, and constantly pushing him to the ranks of top stars.

This is also the reason why he has been so popular recently.

"Yahoo Sports" and "Sports Illustrated" are also giants of sports media and have great influence.

Originally, he was just skeptical.

Now that two media outlets have exposed his five-year, 5 contract extension, he is basically certain that Zhuang Yan has a close relationship with the columnists of the two media outlets.

Zhuang Yan smiled slightly, "Use your lips, what else can you use?"

Xue Liancheng: "..."

Naturally, he didn't believe such nonsense.

How could a media with such huge influence be able to persuade them and praise a player with just words.

Just kidding?

"Yahoo Sports" and "Sports Illustrated" cover more than just basketball. In terms of influence, they are definitely not smaller than ESPN.

Zhuang Yan served Xue Liancheng a bowl of porridge.

After the two sat down.

She said: "I said before that I wanted to build you into a brand, and now I have a few suggestions that I would like to share with you."

Xue Liancheng: "Well... let's talk about it."

Since signing with Zhuang Yan, she has indeed made some achievements.

I don’t know how she did it, but she actually established a foundation for her old father. Well... it can also be said to be a consortium. What’s even more incredible is that she recruited a large amount of money.

And her explanation was that she used his influence to operate him and continue to expand her influence.

He didn't know the details. He only knew that the legal person of this foundation was his old father, and she was entrusted with its management.

Ok……

There is an additional management fee.

He thinks it's normal, that he can get money without his portrait, without his endorsement, and without his name, and that's a skill.

The management fee is also quite generous.

Zhuang Yan: "First of all, set up a brokerage company. This will help you expand your influence in the league."

Xue Liancheng was stunned for a moment.

Isn't this the way of my big James?

but……

Tell the truth.

It's really useful.

James has a good relationship with many NBA players, and Klutch Agency is the link between them.

They even went out of the circle and signed sports stars from other fields. For example, the number one sport in the country, rugby, was infiltrated by Paul Fu.

Xue Liancheng frowned and thought for a moment, "What then?"

Zhuang Yan asked instead, "What do you think is the most direct way to expand your influence?"

Xue Liancheng: "What is it?"

Zhuang Yan: "Rendered and packaged by the media."

Xue Liancheng raised his eyebrows and thought of me, Emperor James, "Don't tell me that you want to set up your own media?"

Zhuang Yan: "Yes, is there any problem?"

Xue Liancheng laughed dumbly.

Establish your own media, or control giant media to package yourself and build momentum for yourself. Isn't this just a trick that I, Emperor James, have left behind?

Really are……

Nothing new at all.

but……

It smells really good.

After "Yahoo Sports" and "Sports Illustrated" supported him, the voices criticizing him have obviously become much quieter.

even……

It also won him a large number of initial fans.

The benefits are already in your mouth, it really tastes good.

Xue Liancheng didn't say anything and asked, "What else?"

Zhuang Yan: "Creating a character, I've already said it. Next, there is the most important step, which is to build your own team, and then use all the team's resources to deify yourself."

Xue Liancheng was shocked, "You want me to buy the team?"

I blanch...

With his low salary, can he afford him?

Even if you can buy it.

The alliance is also not allowed.

The collective bargaining agreement clearly stipulates that players are not allowed to hold shares in the team.

The reason is also very simple.

It destroys the team's ecology, solidifies the circulation of players, and destroys the balance of the league.

For example, if a player is a shareholder of the team, will he still leave his team?This causes solidification.

For another example, if players can hold shares and a few superstars get together to buy a team and become owners, that's a big deal!

There are also some other disadvantages, such as black-box operations, players overriding the management, labor and capital chaos, etc. There are too many, which are not conducive to the development of the league.

And the most important thing is that it touches the cheese of other team owners.

It has superstars and has been among the top players for many years, so there is a lot of room for appreciation.

If your players also step in, wouldn't that mean sharing the wealth equally with them?

The league bosses naturally couldn't accept it.

Let him buy the team?

how to buy……

Zhuang Yan nodded seriously, "Yes, this is an important part of my plan for you."

Xue Liancheng frowned, "Do you think it's possible?"

Zhuang Yan replied solemnly, "Nothing is impossible."

Xue Liancheng spread his hands: "I have no money!"

Zhuang Yan smiled, "Don't forget, you are a consortium person. If you don't have money, you can raise money legally."

Hear this.

Xue Liancheng was stunned.