Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

Today is a big day. Although the Lakers and the Kays want to keep a low profile and catch the Mavericks off guard, at the base camp... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Thompson still let the news out through their connections, stimulating the deadlock in Dallas. Everyone is here, so we must talk.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is definitely Li Shengli's trustworthy uncle, so the Lakers asked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Thompson to negotiate. Fortunately, Magic and West also knew the status of the old couple in the base camp, so they didn't think much about it.

As for the Celtics, Li Shengli personally ended the game. After all, the old Turner was in Dallas, the old brain trust at the base camp... no one was using it.

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"Li, nice to meet you!" Auerbach was here, and there was really no room for Chris, the general manager, to speak, and Li Sheng looked at the legendary boss of the Ancient Alliance in front of him... he looked like a bad old man. But the aura is really not comparable to that of Chris on the side.

"me too."

"Okay, I don't like talking nonsense, and I believe you do too, so I'll be more direct. The contract we took out is... seven years... 120 million." Auerbach stared at Li Shengli and carefully observed the expression on his face. Expression changes.

More direct?

This horse riding is too straightforward. Just take off your pants when you get up!

120 million, damn, it’s more than 40 million higher than the contract given by the Mavericks?

To be honest, Turner is a professional in negotiation. What he told Li Shengli before was that the negotiation should be gradual. There is no need to worry because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is negotiating with the Lakers, but with the Celtics, Li Shengli will personally end the game. Turner must still warn him. , but... In this situation, Turner would probably be confused even if he came.

Li Shengli's expression changed, and he complained that this old man was too fierce. He didn't take the usual path and started with Wang Zha. Before he could speak, Auerbach seemed to see the change in his expression and immediately spoke again, "Li, don't be surprised. , we have always been like this, saving the time of wrangling and getting it right in one step. To be honest, I can see from your expression that you are very satisfied with this contract, and I can also see...the Mavericks offered you The contract is much lower than ours.”

"You're right!" Auerbach seemed to understand at first glance, so Li Shengli didn't intend to beat around the bush and said bravely: "But the contract amount is not my most..."

"Really, how can you remain indifferent to the difference of 40 million?" Auerbach interrupted.

"You know?" Li Shengli was surprised.

"I don't know, but I can guess that if they also have a 7-year contract, 80 million is about the same. If it's as high as 9,000, then I have to admire their courage. However, your expression just now tells me that 8,000 It's the correct answer, so...you don't have to wait any longer."

"The contract is not the most..."

"Really? I understand what you want, so I can guarantee you your future and ensure that you have enough helpers around you. You can like Garnett and we will take care of it. You can like any player, We can operate it and build any giant lineup you want."

"Building a lineup? The Mavericks are now..."

"Really? I know what you want to say, but the fact is that if the Mavericks' management does not change, the height of this team will reach the ceiling. Let me tell you a simple reason...the reason why the Mavericks can leave It’s not that the lineup will be perfect in the finals, that’s because you are here, but if you come to me, I can quickly create a lineup for you that is stronger than the Mavericks, and at the same time, you can get a big Contract, why should you stick to the Mavericks?"

"I now……"

"Really? I know..."

"Stop, stop talking, how do you know it again?" Li Shengli is simply crazy. From the beginning to now, he has been driven crazy by the old man in front of him. He has never said a complete sentence. On the contrary, Auerbach knows everything about him. idea.

Ancient hero, cardinal?

Damn old man, Auerbach?

The two completely incompatible images made Li Shengli faint, and Auerbach touched his chin, "Well, as you get older, you will have more nonsense, so just listen to it. Well, welcome to Boston!"

"What, did I say I was going?"

"Boy, I've analyzed the pros and cons for you. You have no choice."

"Then the Lakers are not my option. They can't give you what you can give?"

"You really can't. You have to figure out who I am. Now that I'm off the field today, no one can argue with me about your whereabouts. Because...if their contract is higher than ours, we won't move in the contract. Come on, our investor's brand will give you a 10 million endorsement contract for the same period directly from the brand. The team will not participate in the sharing. This is what we give you. Just remember to file your taxes."

Digging?

Opening your mouth means ten million?

Hearing this, Li Shengli's face changed color, "Is it really okay for you to just say this... the sideline of your endorsement contract?"

"It's good. As I said, everyone's time is precious, especially at my age. I can't wait any longer, so there's no need to argue. I can make the decision on this matter."

"What if the Lakers' contract is lower than yours? Is there still a 10 million endorsement contract?" Li Shengli's eyes widened.

"What do you think?"

"I said...yes!"

"dream!"

"Damn it, where was your courage just now?"

"Courage? You will see it later. Okay, this conversation is over. It's time for you to ask the Lakers. By the way, tell your agent the news. I guess the Mavericks will look for you again. But you have to understand that this is not a trade-off between a big contract and a championship, but... the difference between a big contract and a small contract."

…

The entire conversation lasted less than ten minutes.

Auerbach has become more and more demonic as he gets older, holding Li Shengli's hand throughout the whole process. However, the news revealed still shocked Li Shengli and surprised him at the amazing courage of this legendary old man. As for the Lakers... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Thompson have been dawdling for too long. , the conversation was not completed until noon.

What Li Shengli didn't expect was that the contract amount offered by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was surprisingly consistent with the Celtics' contract amount of 120 million over seven years. Although the specific contract details were different, the bulk of it was in the amount. The real difference is that the Celtics are crisper.

Because the overall situation was uncertain, both parties were reluctant to leave, and international chef Ma Qiangdong immediately started cooking. The three parties met at the dinner table, and the atmosphere was very strange.

At the same time...the news from the base camp was conveyed to the old Turner in Dallas one step ahead. The old Turner immediately became excited and excitedly approached Toby, the general manager of the Mavericks, and Toby seemed to have eaten a meal. Tons of flies.

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"It's over, it's over, it's all over now." Toby looked ashen after Turner left.

"You...what are you doing?" As the head coach, Gordon was promoted by Toby, but Toby had always wanted to fire him. If he hadn't reached the finals, Gordon wouldn't have had a good ending. But now... Li Shengli's departure has made them become grasshoppers tied to a rope, one prospered and the other suffered losses.

"Damn, how could it be like this?" Toby angrily threw the cup on the desk. Feeling uneasy, he kicked over the chair and let out a loud crack.

"Wouldn't it be over if you had finalized the contract with Lee before the Lakers and Celtics?" Gordon was also angry.

"Isn't this nonsense? At this point in time when O'Neal is waiting to be signed, all I can do is wait, but I didn't expect that they would focus on Lee. It's 120 million. My final bottom line is only 9,000. , the difference is a full thirty million." Toby collapsed a little.

Ninety million?

With this bottom line, why would you make a blind claim of 7,800?

Toby was still broken, but Gordon was simply crazy and furious. If the desk hadn't been too heavy, he would have overturned it. "Ninety million? Damn it, you idiot. Why did you go there earlier? You stepped on the horse." If we open this contract directly, he will definitely sign it, and you still have to engage in bullshit negotiation. Your brain should be kicked by a donkey. If you don’t get less than 8,000 yuan, aren’t you a disgusting person?”

"Pay attention to your identity and attitude!" Toby pointed at Gordon and yelled, "I did the right thing. This is more beneficial than harmful to the team's operation, and... do you think this money is mine? , the savings won’t go into my wallet?”

"Then, is this what you mean by profit? If Li leaves, just wait and see if you can still sit in your seat!" Gordon talked nonsense with Toby and was too lazy to care about anything else. He immediately said: "Hurry up and apply to the boss. Don't push your bottom line. Just pay as much as you can. Draw up a contract immediately. I will go to Greenville with you. If you are late, it will be too late."

"Damn, okay!" Toby gritted his teeth, as if he was cruel, "I will add five...one million to the bottom line of 90 million!"

"One million? Why don't you die when you step on the horse?" Gordon was crazy, but this kind of thing was not something he could decide. He quickly spoke again, "Why are you still standing there? Get ready quickly. I'll call on you. Curry, along with Kidd, Kevin, and Crotty, they understand the seriousness of this matter, but you, the general manager, don’t understand it yet.”

"What time has it been? Stop talking nonsense and leave now."

"Let's go, let's go, what are you doing with your brain? The nearest flight is at night, get me the contract first!" At the critical moment, Gordon turned against the customers.

From the beginning to the end, Toby's face turned dark, "Gordon, I don't care about your nonsense about what happened just now, but if you lose Lee, believe me, you, the head coach, will do your best."

"Damn it, are you still threatening me? Do you only use these dirty tricks on your own people?"

"I'm just telling the truth. You'd better work harder on this matter. Either come back together or get out together."

"Okay, you are really a genius general manager! Remember, don't pretend to me when you get to Greenville. Your biggest mistake was not taking the initiative to go there. Now...it depends on your own ability."

…

Chaos occurred frequently behind the scenes of the alliance that day.

Whether it was the news from the base camp or the anxiety in Dallas, everyone could see it. On the second day when the movement was really confirmed, all the protagonists appeared on the stage. Even Stern, the head of the league, noticed this strange change. .