Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

Although it is the 21st and the negotiations have been reached, it still takes time to prepare for the game.

Not to mention that the door to league transactions was also closed during the lockout. Teams involved in personnel changes still need time to negotiate, so... the real start time of the game is set for February 5th.

As for before February 5th.

The Greenville Summit is now the largest 'physical trading market' before the start of the game every year. The Lakers' management began to invite speakers from 28 other teams across the league to gather, and Li Shengli... also officially invited players from all over the league. Send out an invitation to gather in Greenville at the end of January, just before the start of the shortened regular season.

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The summit has been held several times.

The process has basically been fixed. Areas 3 and 4 are still the core areas. On one side are the management of the league and on the other are the active players. The eyes of the national media are focused here. Even TV stations like TNT have organized live broadcasts. , delivering today’s transaction news across the United States.

It’s really not a big deal.

This is a shortened season and the trade deadline is approaching. It is certain that most player transactions will be completed within these two days. The closure of Li Shengli's Greenville base camp means that the league's trade market is also closed.

It's almost a no-brainer...

As Jordan was targeted by employers during labor negotiations and finally announced his retirement, the once-powerful Bulls collapsed instantly. Jordan's former assistants were pursued by various companies, and even if Jordan retired, he would still have one last chance to shake up the entire league. Influence.

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"Brother, have you really decided?"

"Haven't the retirement ceremony been held? Are there any questions?"

On the day of the summit, after the players basically entered the stadium, as soon as Jordan appeared, the crowd immediately fell silent, and everyone had a different mood.

The veteran felt lucky, after all, Jordan's withdrawal from the stage of history relieved everyone a lot of pressure; the young player felt it didn't matter, after all, they had no experience of being beaten severely by Jordan in the playoffs; and Li Shengli, with a solemn face, pulled Jordan to a secluded place to talk.

"I know about the retirement ceremony, but what happened to Pippen? He was absent from your retirement ceremony?"

"I'm different from him and you, but I don't really care. He's my best teammate!" Jordan waved his hand, obviously not wanting to talk about it.

"Whatever you want!" Li Shengli didn't say much. He pulled Jordan and whispered: "Brother, you really shouldn't retire. I've found someone for you. Wait two years and I'm guaranteed to be ready to fight." .”

"Thanks, we'll talk about this later. Maybe I'll come out and play for a while when I'm bored." Jordan didn't take it seriously and continued: "Lee, let's not talk about other things. Now all the problems have come out. Pippen, The contracts of Rodman, Cole, and Longley have all expired, and my Bulls have disintegrated, but... your Lakers are still going to fight."

"Why, do you still want to help these old brothers settle down?"

Li Shengli thought for a while...

Pippen dreamed of a big contract, but West certainly couldn't afford it.

Cole is okay, but the problem is that the Lakers have too many backcourt personnel.

As for Longley, not to mention, he can only play as a substitute when he comes, but he is the main fourth position and the substitute fifth position, which is not suitable.

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"Not them!" Jordan shook his head.

"Who is that? You keep hiding it from me, which makes me think about it recently and it's very annoying. To be honest, you'd better find me someone with some savings, otherwise I won't have any. Grab...ahem, help!"

Rob? !

Jordan's face turned blue. He felt like he might push his old friend into Li Shengli's fire pit!

"Okay, don't bother me now. I didn't tell you clearly before because I wasn't sure."

"Is it confirmed now?"

"Of course, I have already said that my Bulls are disintegrating, and no one who should leave will be left." Jordan ordered a glass of wine, drank it in one gulp, and then said: "You should have the most news channels in the league. One of them, I think you should know...Pippen's recent news."

"I heard about it. I guess at the management gathering next door, the Bulls are talking to the Rockets about a sign-and-trade deal, 67 million in five years." Li Shengli nodded.

"Damn it, do you even know the contract amount?"

"What do you think? Don't forget, this is my base camp. Since I'm out of town, I want news from each company, but this is not a secret matter. At least the Bulls and Rockets have not covered it up. "

"Okay, you are great now!" Jordan smiled helplessly and said: "Yes, it's the Rockets. Drexler was defeated by you in one battle and retired, although you gave him enough in the last battle. It saves face, but the Big Three of the Rockets are still separated, and the Houstonians still want to win the championship."

"so what?"

"So the Big Three plan will be restarted. Pippen is the focus, and the Rockets' salary space is not enough. Someone must make room for Pippen. Do you think it will be Olajuwon or Barkley?"

Damn it?

Li Shengli really scolded him this time.

Olajuwon is absolutely impossible, because he has almost become the totem of the Rockets. The only one the Rockets management can squeeze is Barkley, but the question is... is the limit of squeeze acceptable to Barkley? Accept the squeeze Can the Rockets give him the championship ring he wants later?

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"Brother, brother, are you helping Barkley find a door?"

"Yes, both Stockton and Malone can get rings, and Barkley must have one too. I am 10,000% sure that the Rockets are not his destination, and I hope... where you are, it is!"

"But you also have to know that just like the Rockets can't afford Pippen's contract, we Lakers can't afford Barkley's contract..."

"Really?" Jordan smiled evilly, "I thought you were omniscient and omnipotent in the NBA, but I didn't expect you didn't know the news from the Rockets. Let me tell you secretly... The Rockets asked Barkley to make room for Pippen with his minimum salary. , and it will rise again later, but it is too easy to regret such a thing.”

Damn it?

Li Shengli really didn't know this kind of private information.

Jordan knows that it was probably Barkley who said it himself, and Li Shengli is really not calm now and wants to say something to the Rockets management... MDZZ.

"Damn it, isn't this Ta Ma bullying someone?"

"Yeah, who told him to want a ring? He deserves to be bullied." Jordan was quite helpless. After all, compared to him, Barkley's fight was really... good at the beginning but bad at the end, with a small contract and no ring.

"Fuck, then I'll go to West and tell him that I can't influence his decision, but I can give him one more choice!" Li Shengli slapped the table, "And the contract of Campbell, our main player at the fourth position, has expired. Can he be vacated?" Provide 7 million yuan of space, if Barkley considers..."

"No, it's not as simple as you think!" Jordan shook his head. He saw more of the intrigue during this kind of transaction than Li Shengli, so he continued.

"Barkley is eager to find support, which confirms that it is a buyer's market. He did not decide the contract. West can spend less money and he is definitely not willing to spend more."

"In addition, the Rockets still want to keep people. If West interferes, the Rockets will definitely release the news I told you before. There will definitely be reports from the media that Barkley is ready to make room for Pippen to win the championship. He wants a championship. So... the smart West will still lower the contract offer, after all, the Lakers have what Barkley wants most."

"Can you still be so disgusting? It doesn't seem like it's good for Rocket to spread the news, right?"

"Li, as a senior, I can tell you... people's hearts are not absolutely pure. If the Rockets are sure to lose Barkley, they naturally don't care to step on him, a person who can't play for a few years, so that even if he gets there, The Lakers don't have a big contract to play." Jordan said very seriously, and the final sentence was: "Of course, this is my guess, but I don't rule out this as a possibility."

guess? !

Just your guessing makes me so angry!

No, I'm going to beat them to death next season and win the championship. I'm still in the West and I want to eat shit!

"So my idea is..."

"I know!" Li Shengli interrupted Jordan and continued: "Barkley can still fight and fight harder than anyone else. People here should give him the dignity of a superstar. I'm going to find West."

"That's not necessary, don't mention this kind of thing!" Jordan poured another glass of wine and said: "Barkley is also an old guy who has been playing for a long time. He knows how to deal with it. He will probably have a chat with West by now. Are you on board?"

"Damn, then you're still looking for me?"

"Because you are the boss of the Lakers. Barkley wants the ring, but he doesn't want to sit on the bench to get it. Your attitude is very important and determines his whereabouts."

"Okay, anyway, West has long planned to give up Campbell and replace Barkley. We will only be stronger!" Li Shengli thought about it and felt that West would most likely win Barkley. After all, the Lakers are now part of the three consecutive championship dynasty. The most important stage, and the idea goes back to the beginning...

Li Shengli suddenly remembered that Barkley still had a big wallet. Although the contract had never been big, he had a lot of income from other items. He had to make a lot of money, right? !

"Li, you...why do you laugh so disgustingly?"

"Ah? Is there any?" Li Shengli rubbed his face.

"I don't know, but I feel like you don't have any good intentions! Forget it, wait for the news and have a few drinks with me. Maybe you will meet your new teammates soon. Come on, I wish you success!"

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Jordan is not said to be sophisticated, but he is still well-informed.

In fact, the area next door will be in full swing. Talkers from 29 teams are seeking each other's team trading plans, and this time is different from usual...

The summit started at 2 pm and lasted until 7 pm.

A large number of transactions bombarded Li Shengli's Greenville base camp like bombs. Even the media had not received the news, and the team's official announcement had to wait until the next day, but the news spread quickly in the core area of ​​the base camp.

The gathering of talkers next door was over. West was all smiles and led the two of them straight to Li Shengli's side. Jordan was beaming with joy and Li Shengli's face was as bitter as a melon.

"Li, it looks like...everything is confirmed!"

"Fuck, I know Barkley, but who the hell is that bastard? Why is he following West too?"

"This...I don't know about this, but you'd better be nice to him and stop beating him. He's in quite a miserable condition. After all, there aren't many of the people you beat back then left."

"Damn it, I can't. How are we going to play next season?"

"Just fight like that."

"Play ball or hit someone?"

"I think your lineup is... all good!"