Almighty Coach

The one-month training camp is finally over. For the men's basketball players, this month's training is really a torment.

"Finally I don't have to eat those nutritious meals anymore. I feel nauseous when I think about those things now."

"I don't know how I got here this month. I got up earlier than the chicken, went to bed later than the chicken, and ate worse than the chicken..."

"Actually, the food is not bad. There are fish, meat, eggs, and vegetables. It's just that the cooks in the United States are not very good. They cook when they bake. No matter how good the food is, it's not good. If you change to a Chinese cook, maybe I can eat it."

In the front row of the bus, men's basketball coach Sun Chenggong sighed helplessly as he listened to the players' complaints.

"I started to complain after suffering this little bit. You must know that many NBA stars have been eating according to this recipe for more than ten years. Our players have really poor self-discipline." Sun Chenggong hated iron and steel road.

Sun Chenggong is quite satisfied with the results of this training trip to the United States. Although it is only a month, most of the players have gained weight, and the increase is not fat, but muscle.

Domestic basketball players are generally thin, and many players look like a thin bamboo pole, so muscle gain has always been a very important training goal for domestic basketball players. However, in the domestic training environment, the effect of muscle-building training for players is not very good. Of course, some players are not self-disciplined enough, and they don’t pay much attention to their diet. They keep grilling skewers, beer and fried food every day, so how can it be possible to gain muscle? .

However, in the United States, the overall training environment is completely different, and Dai Li's physical training level is much higher than that of domestic physical trainers. Moreover, although the Clippers' training base is facing the sea and the spring is warm, it is still out of reach, and there is no store in the back. Without a car, you can't go anywhere. Even if the men's basketball players are not self-disciplined enough, the environment will force them to be self-disciplined .

"I'm going to Europe to play a warm-up match soon. I believe the results of this month's training will be shown soon." Sun Chenggong looked at his watch and suddenly thought of another thing.

"Yesterday, Coach Li flew to New York to participate in this year's NBA draft. The Clippers have the 20th pick in the first round. I don't know who they will choose." Sun Chenggong said to himself .

...

New York, the NBA draft scene, almost all the head coaches and team managers of the 30 NBA teams were present.

A staff member of the Clippers hurriedly walked up to Dai Li and said in a low voice, "Coach, the Kings want our second-round pick, and they are willing to pay some cash, or the second-round pick next year." draft pick."

"It seems that the Kings have a favorite candidate." Dai Li thought for a while, and then said, "Then let's exchange draft picks with them. We want their picks for the second round next year."

Second-round picks, especially after the 40th pick, have historically been viewed as irrelevant. Teams in the NBA also often use second-round picks as a token of friendship.

Just like today's Kings, they want a second-round pick from the Clippers, which is tantamount to owing the Clippers a favor. From the perspective of the Clippers, it is also worthwhile to exchange an insignificant second-round pick for a favor.

The No. 1 pick, No. 2 pick and No. 1 pick were released one by one, which was no different from the previous media predictions. In fact, when it comes to draft day, the top three rookies are basically determined, and the team will not take the risk of choosing others.

Starting from the sixth pick, the team's selection has deviated from the media's predictions. Gradually, players outside the small green room have been selected, which means that some players in the small green room will fall out of the lottery zone.

In the NBA draft, there is a so-called "Little Green Room". This is not really a green house, but a privilege. Players selected for the "Little Green Room" can be accompanied by relatives and friends to watch the draft on the spot. Under normal circumstances, the NBA will invite at least 14 rookies to enter the small green room, and these rookies will basically become rookies in the lottery.

After the first 19 rookies were selected, it was finally the Clippers' turn to choose.

"I heard that the head coach of the Clippers is very fond of Kelz Kumar of the University of Utah. Presumably the Clippers will definitely choose Kumar!"

"That's not necessarily the case. Kumar's draft prediction is at the end of the first round and the beginning of the second round. Isn't it a bit too wasteful to choose him with a 20th pick?"

"I think the Clippers made rumors that they are optimistic about Kumar, just to lower Ronnie's renewal price. After all, Ronnie and Kumar are both forward players."

"I heard that Ronnie asked the Clippers for a five-year maximum salary of 150 million US dollars. He really dared to speak up and regarded himself as an All-Star."

"Yeah, if I were the Clippers, I wouldn't agree to this price. And this asking price will scare away other teams from offering him an invitation contract. If the Clippers want 150 million for five years, wouldn't other teams ask for it?" Can he be recruited with a maximum salary of 120 million for four years? Why not just recruit an All-Star player with a maximum salary."

Everyone was talking about it, but Kelz Kumar, who was at the scene, had a nervous expression on his face. From time to time, he would look in the direction of the Clippers private room. He was very worried whether the Clippers would really choose him.

Finally NBA Commissioner Adams came to the stage and announced the result.

"The 20th pick, from the Los Angeles Clippers, their choice is Kelz Kumar!"

The applause sounded, and Kumar stood up excitedly, took the Clippers hat from the staff and put it on his head, and walked onto the stage excitedly to shake hands with Adams.

The general managers and coaches of each team started talking again.

"The Clippers really chose Kumar, is this a fake show?"

"It's really a waste to choose Kumar with the 20th overall pick. After all, among the rookies who have not been selected yet, there are still many excellent strikers, and there are several better than Kumar."

"The Clippers are determined to lower Ronnie's contract extension price. I wonder if Ronnie will cling to the five-year maximum salary of 150 million after receiving the news. This time it is a good one." I watched the play."

...

hawaii.

At this time, Ronnie is on vacation in Hawaii. Due to the time difference, when the NBA draft started, it was still afternoon in Hawaii, and Ronnie was enjoying the sunshine, sea breeze and delicious fruits.

The beauties in bikinis walking back and forth on the beach made Ronnie a little relaxed and happy, and he even began to consider whether he should go to a hot girl for a drink.

The phone rang, it was a call from the manager.

"The results of the draft came out, and the Clippers really chose that Kelz Kumar." The agent said directly.

"What? They just chose a striker!" Ronnie's expression suddenly looked a little uncomfortable, and the sense of crisis in his heart gradually began to germinate.

The agent continued: "Obviously, the Clippers are not only lowering the price, they are also really looking for someone who can replace you."

"A rookie player, whether he can stay in the NBA is a question, so why should he replace me!" Ronnie said angrily.

"Ronnie, I think we should lower the requirements appropriately. It's 150 million for five years. It's unlikely that the Clippers will give you that much." The agent persuaded.

"It was you who asked me to hold on to a five-year salary of 150 million yuan. Why did you ask me to lower the price now!" Ronnie said in a questioning tone.

"I was also testing the bottom line of the Clippers. I didn't expect the management of the Clippers to be so decisive. Immediately look for someone who can replace you." The agent paused, and then said: "But don't worry, I Will continue to fight for your best interests, what do you think of 125 million US dollars in five years?"

"125 million for five years. Although it is less than before, the average annual salary is 25 million. Well, if the Clippers are willing to accept this condition, I can renew my contract with them." Ronnie replied.

...

"Ronnie's agent has made a move. They offered a condition of 125 million for five years." Xiao Yunan said

Dai Li curled his lips in disdain. Now that the Clippers have Kelz Kumar, a potential rookie, Ronnie has become less important. Let alone 125 million in five years, the Clippers gave Ronnie Dai Li felt that the five-year 90 million yuan was too expensive.

"Don't refuse it first, just say that our management needs to discuss it. Then expose Ronnie's condition to the media." Dai Li ordered.

"Why did you do this?" Xiao Yunan asked.

"125 million for five years, an average of 25 million a year, I want to let other teams know this news, that is to tell everyone who is interested in Ronnie, they need at least a four-year contract of 100 million US dollars to poach Ronnie. Do you think any of the other 29 teams will make an offer like that?"

Dai Li smiled, and then said: "I don't think other teams can offer such a high offer. Ronnie's request is so high. Other teams know that they can't meet Ronnie's request, so they won't give him an offer easily." An invitation contract, so that we can delay the renewal of Ronnie for a little longer."

"As time goes by, teams will gradually sign or re-sign players, and their salary space will become less and less. When other teams do not have enough salary space to sign Ronnie, we will be Ronnie's only choice, that would be more convenient to lower the price, so it would be more beneficial for us to delay the renewal of Ronnie's contract for a longer period of time."

After hearing Li Dai's words, Xiao Yunan stared at Li Dai with a strange look.

"I found that you seem to have become bad, and you can think of such a bad move! You didn't have so many fools in the past!" Xiao Yunan said with a smile.

"It's not bad, it's mature!" Dai Li shrugged helplessly, but smiled complacently on his face: "Besides, I'll be your husband for the former ladies of the Dingtian Group. If you don't have any brains and are just stupid, you might have been divorced by you long ago!"

...

Detroit Pistons.

In the conference room, several key members of the coaching staff and the management team have arrived, discussing the direction of the Pistons next season.

"Next season, we will strengthen the team's striker. I hope we can recruit in this area." The head coach said.

"Are there any suitable candidates for the coaching staff?" the general manager of the Pistons asked.

"Ronnie of the Clippers is a good candidate. After he became the main force of the Clippers last season, his statistics have improved a lot. He is currently a restricted free agent. I think we can give him an offer. See Let's see if the Clippers will match." The head coach of the Pistons replied.

"Then how much do you think we should offer Ronnie?" the general manager of the Pistons then asked.

"Four years, 80 million, it should be about the same. If it doesn't work, add 5 million bonus clauses, so that the average annual salary will exceed 20 million. This should impress Ronnie. And the Clippers just selected a player in the draft. A rookie on the front line, they may train this rookie, I think they may give up Ronnie and choose not to match our offer." The head coach of the Pistons said.

"Hehehe, do you think 80 million in four years can impress Ronnie?" The general manager of the Pistons showed a teasing smile on his face.

"Isn't 80 million for four years enough? Could it be that Ronnie wants a maximum salary?" Pistons head coach asked.

"Who said it wasn't! You probably didn't pay attention to yesterday's news. Ronnie asked the Clippers for $125 million over five years!" the general manager of the Pistons said.

"My God, asking for such a high price, is Ronnie crazy? How did the Clippers respond? They will definitely not agree." The Pistons coach said immediately.

"The Clippers replied that they are considering it." The general manager of the Pistons spread his hands, and continued: "125 million in five years, an average of 25 million a year, that is to say, if we want to poach Ronnie, we need to pay at least A four-year 100 million contract, so that he may accept it. 4 years 80 million, he will definitely refuse. Even if Ronnie does accept the four-year 80 million offer, I guess the Clippers will choose to match Yes. After all, 125 million in five years can be considered, so why hesitate to spend 80 million in four years?"

Hearing the news, the head coach of the Pistons frowned.

The general manager of the Pistons went on to say: "So, I suggest that the coaching staff give up on Ronnie. Let's talk about the next signing goal, which will definitely be more realistic than Ronnie!"

...

Ronnie played 19+5+3 in the Clippers last season, which is pretty good for a small forward. Coupled with the fact that he is a restricted free agent this year, there will naturally be teams interested in him.

However, the team is very cautious about the offer of restricted free agents. When they learned that Ronnie asked the Clippers for a five-year 125 million contract extension, they all retreated.

Ronnie's offer means that other teams need at least four years and 100 million yuan to make Ronnie accept the offer, and at the same time it does not rule out the possibility of the Clippers matching the offer. Once the Clippers choose to match the offer, according to NBA rules, the Clippers will have the right to sign Ronnie. In that case, the team that made the offer would be nothing.

A bad team should try to make the record as bad as possible, and then collect a few No. 2 picks. They don't have to sign Ronnie to improve their record, let alone give him a four-year senior contract.

Although the reinforcement team wanted Ronnie, they felt that Ronnie's asking price was too high. It would be more cost-effective to directly introduce a mature star player.

The championship teams look down on Ronnie. In addition to being interested in superstars, what they need more is some cost-effective role players who can escort the team's superstars. For someone like Ronnie, who has a high asking price and cannot reach the All-Star level, but is better than a role player, it is not enough for him to be a core player, and it seems wasteful to make him a role player, so the championship team does not need it. For a player like Ronnie.

For a while, Ronnie became an existence that no one cares about in the free agent market.