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After returning home, Jiang Dalin first called Happy and submitted the transfer application.

In fact, no matter what the outcome of Jiang Dalin's conversation with Larry Brown is at this step, he has to go. This is mainly to express his attitude.

There was such a big change in the management, and he never told himself about it. He just knew about it two hours earlier than everyone else. This is a lack of attention to his identity as the absolute core of the team.

If he didn't give any reaction, he would be easily bullied.

Another point is that Michael Jordan has such a good relationship with him, and he was deceived by the owner of the Wizards. If Jiang Dalin didn't react at all, he would really be sorry for this relationship.

Of course, he also knows what the final result will be. As Jiang Dalin is still in the rookie contract period, he does not have much autonomy. The final result may be that the management headed by Earl comes to meet with him on behalf of the boss.

one side.

Then he took back his thoughts and prepared for the new season with peace of mind.

But this is the result Jiang Dalin wants.

Only in this way can he make his demands.

Sure enough, with Jiang Dalin submitting his transfer application and Happy's constant manipulation through the media, the news that Jiang Dalin was dissatisfied with the Wizards' management and was seeking to be traded suddenly detonated the entire NBA circle.

Especially the media in Washington criticized the Wizards' management.

Wizards fans also protested against the actions of the Wizards owner through demonstrations, and even the voices asking the Wizards owner to get out of Washington became louder and louder.

I really don’t blame the media and fans for being so extreme.

It's true that they don't understand the Wizards' operations.

Michael Jordan's comeback can be said to have contributed irreplaceable efforts to the rise of the Wizards.

The two consecutive championships are unique for this team.

Now they are aiming for "three consecutive championships", and Jiang Dalin is not yet 21 years old. No matter how you look at it, the future is bright. At this time, you say you, why are you messing with him!

The Wizards management also responded quickly, talking to Jiang Dalin seven times in three days.

During this period, Michael Jordan also called Jiang Dalin. He was quite touched by Jiang Dalin's message, but he still advised: "Little bitch, that's it. I've received your message!"

Jiang Dalin said: "Old man, I am not just because of you!"

At first Michael Jordan thought he was just talking casually.

But soon, he discovered that Jiang Dalin didn't just talk casually.

In the next two days, Earl first gave Hamilton a four-year, 42 million contract, and completed the contract extension.

Because of the change in the team's entire tactical strategy last year, Hamilton's average data per game last season did not increase but dropped. Although he has already been in the All-Stars, this is what is disadvantageous to him. People in the league are very realistic. They

I won't look at your past, I'll just use your data this season to lower the price.

Because Hamilton has not signed a contract until now.

But after Jiang Dalin spoke, Earl immediately showed respect, and Hamilton received a contract with an annual salary of tens of millions.

Don't look at it as just a 10 million contract. In 20 years it might just be a middle-class contract, but in 2003, this contract was a standard All-Star contract.

Then the Wizards followed Jiang Dalin's instructions and brought Arenas over.

It was still the original 60 million in 6 years, just snatched away.

After hearing these two lists, Jiang Dalin also showed a satisfied smile and promised Earl that he would not mention the transfer news for the time being.

But Earl looked at the current financial statements and sighed with some confusion.

Billups' contract next season is 5.4 million, Hamilton's contract next season is 8.73 million, and Arenas's contract next season is 8.54 million.

The three of them combined have reached 20 million.

In the current era when the salary cap is only 43 million, the contract amount of the three of them already accounts for half of the entire salary cap.

This is not the most critical thing. The most critical thing is that next year, the combined salary contract of the three of them will exceed 25 million.

And by 2005, they will probably have a total of almost 30 million...

Although the current salary cap is said to be rising, there is a trend. At present, it seems that the salary cap in 2005 is unlikely to exceed 50 million.

Under such circumstances, how should they sign Jiang Dalin after his rookie contract expired in 2005?

With his current worth, to be honest, it is definitely a maximum salary.

According to the current maximum salary price, he can sign a contract of about 13 million. This is also thanks to the fact that he has only played in the league for 4 years, otherwise it will be far more than this amount.

But how can you afford this money?

With only 20 million left in salary space, signing Jiang Dalin like this will only leave the money for a mid-level contract to strengthen.

This is only 2005. If it really comes to 2006, it will be even worse. There is not even money for reinforcements, and four people can fill up the salary cap directly.

Do you think Earl can not have a big head?

Actually, this is Jiang Dalin's idea. By forcing him to go to the palace, he can get the option of reinforcement, and then maximize Hamilton's contract. With Arenas coming over, he can definitely make the Wizards in 2005.

The salary cap is bursting.

By then, even if the Wizards have the priority to renew the contract after the rookie contract ends, they will be powerless.

In short, after the Wizards owner stabbed Michael Jordan in the back, he would definitely not stay with the Wizards, because he knew very well that the result would be that he would be abandoned by the team when he got older.

In this case, he might as well plan more for himself and plan his future well.

After this time bomb was planted, Jiang Dalin's mood suddenly improved a lot. He went to New York to see his son again. "Little Jiang Dalin" who was about to turn one year old seemed to have inherited Jiang Dalin's excellent motor skills.

When a child is still learning to walk or has just learned to walk, he has already started to trot.

He was also very happy when he saw Jiang Dalin and ran towards him quickly. Jiang Dalin grabbed him and lifted him up. "Little Jiang Dalin" flying high in the sky was very happy and giggled non-stop.

Jiang Dalin stayed in New York until "Little Jiang Dalin" held the "lots" and then left New York. The results of the "lots" were also very good. "Little Jiang Dalin" chose basketball, and the other two times he chose a pacifier and a knife.

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This kid, "Little Jiang Dalin", really has a promising future since he was a kid.

After his first birthday, "Little Jiang Dalin" also officially got his name, which was Kim Kardashian's idea: Darling II Jiang.

Strong American style.

There is also another name that was given to him by Jiang's father and Jiang's mother, which is "Jiang Changhe".

Jiang Dalin decided to wait until "Little Jiang Dalin" grows up to 18 years old and recognizes his ancestors, and then changes his name to Father Jiang and Mother Jiang. For now, let's just follow the name here in the United States.

He has played basketball in the United States for at least 10 years, so it is certain that "Little Jiang Dalin" grew up in the United States.

As training camp approached, he invited Arenas to dinner in advance.

"Man, welcome to Washington! How are you doing these days? Is there a big difference between Washington and the Golden State?"

"Apart from the fact that the whole street is covered with your posters, there is basically nothing different about it."

"Haha, one day you will be like me now!"

"Yeah, I hope there will be a day..."

Arenas was very satisfied with Jiang Dalin's initiative to invite him to dinner. However, when chatting with Jiang Dalin, he did not have his usual arrogance.

To be honest, before coming to Washington, he never thought that there were already players in the 2001 class who could have such a profound impact on this city. Now the streets of Washington are basically filled with posters of Jiang Dalin. This is Jiang Dalin.

"Kingdom".

In fact, these changes have just begun this season.

After Michael Jordan announced his retirement, all the places where his posters were originally posted were now replaced by Jiang Dalin's.

Of course, it was also from this moment that Washington officially announced that it had entered the "Jiang Dalin" era.

To be honest, Arenas was a little envious. Apart from being envious, he also had a sufficient understanding of Jiang Dalin's influence in this city. He knew that it would be difficult for him to compete with Jiang Dalin for power in this city.

This is a huge gap that even Arenas must admit, and he has just come to the Wizards, and his contract for the next six years is bound to this city.

If he really doesn't get along well with Jiang Dalin, I'm afraid his road will basically come to an end.

This has nothing to do with courage, but a fact that must be recognized.

Even if he is such a thorn, he will not ruin his bright future for no reason.

In fact, what he wants to prove is far from being fully proved. He is not even an All-Star right now.

Therefore, Jiang Dalin took the initiative to invite him to dinner, and he was very happy, which was a very positive sign. Now he was even more convinced that he could join Washington with Jiang Dalin's push.

"Man, I believe your ability is definitely no worse than Kobe and the others!"

Jiang Dalin's next words exploded in Arenas' ears like thunder.

No worse than Kobe and the others...

This is the first time Arenas has heard such affirmation.

Ever since he entered high school, he has been questioned. The high school coach said he couldn't play in the high school league. The college coach said he couldn't be the main player. Even after entering the NBA, those same people said his ability couldn't make it into the first round!

He is always on the road to prove himself.

Even though he performed well last season, averaging 16 plus 5 plus 5 per game. But there are still media saying that Arenas is not worth a multi-million contract, and this contract will turn into a garbage contract sooner or later.

I've worked so hard, but they still question me!

Shivering!

How long will I have to hold on to this "waste protagonist" script?

But at this moment, I suddenly heard Jiang Dalin say something like this.

He felt at that time that he had met a soulmate, someone who truly knew his abilities!

The more I eat this meal, the happier I am.

I almost wanted to drag Jiang Dalin into sworn friendship...

One meal captured Arenas’ “heart”.

Jiang Dalin did nothing else and quietly waited for the training camp to arrive.

On September 15, the Verizon Arena in Washington, which had been dormant for two months, became lively again.

A bald man dragged his suitcase and stood at the entrance of the arena with a solemn look on his face.

After a year, I, Boozer, am back to fight!

This bald man was none other than Boozer, who was watching Verizon Arena from afar in the G League last year. With his outstanding performance in the summer league, he returned to this land. For a moment, he felt like crying.

It’s really not easy!

On this trip, you must strive for some wealth!

I vowed to enter the arena calmly, and there were two people already there, one was this year's rookie, and the other was also this year's rookie.

Korver and Zaza saw someone coming in and stood up quickly. Boozer greeted them with a smile. Although he entered the league last year, Boozer did not dare to regard himself as a "second-year veteran."

I consciously want to cuddle up with the two rookies in front of me for warmth.

While they were chatting, Prince and others also entered the locker room. Everyone was very polite.

When Jiang Dalin entered the locker room, they were chatting with each other and immediately stood up and greeted Jiang Dalin together.

It doesn’t look like a team, but more like a club!

But, to be honest, after those old guys left, the average age of this team suddenly dropped.

The average age of the three core players Hamilton, Jiang Dalin and Arenas combined is less than 25 years old.

In addition, Haywood, Bobby, Boozer, Prince and others are all newcomers around 22 years old.

If this happens to other teams, there is no doubt that they are in a rebuilding period.

But now the Wizards are still young, but most of the players have already experienced at least one finals, which makes their young team no longer look so young.

On this team, Billups who was born in 1997 is considered the oldest.

"Come on for the new season, everyone!"

When Hamilton looked at the time and was about to go to the training ground, he shouted to the other newcomers, and they immediately nodded in response, which made him say "Wuhu" in his heart.

Now he finally looks like an All-Star player and a spokesperson for Jordan.

It's nothing like last season, when the All-Star players didn't even have a say in this team.

This season, I have to show my face.

It can be seen that the whole atmosphere is quite lively, unlike last season, where a group of people were reserved and watched Jiang Dalin chatting and laughing with the big guys.

Jiang Dalin looked at this harmonious atmosphere and couldn't help but said in his heart, "As expected of me, I am really a master of team communication."

No matter what time, the team atmosphere can be filled.

But when he got to the arena, he couldn't laugh.

Looking at Larry Brown's serious and old-fashioned face, there was only one word in his mind: Do it!

I really didn't expect that in this time and space, he would be picked up by Larry Brown.

But luckily I was prepared!

Jiang Dalin glanced at Arenas subconsciously.

To fight against Larry Brown, you must have a thorn in your side. Hamilton and the others are all good boys. This is why Jiang Dalin signed Arenas.