I am Really an Insider

Wayne, Schwartz, Patterson and Allen sat in the office and discussed the bright future.

Paul Allen was not in Portland at the beginning. After all, he was not only busy with the team business, but also had many things to do.

But when he heard that Wayne was interested in renewing his contract in advance, Old Allen had to come anyway.

Even if he comes or not, the contract renewal can be completed.

After all, Schwartz and Patterson were already on the same page.

But when the boss comes and when the boss doesn't come, the players feel different.

"Congratulations, Wei, you are about to become the first player in NBA history to use his bat rights to complete the renewal of his rookie contract."

Wayne smiled and nodded. It's a good thing that his salary has increased, but why can't he feel like he can't laugh?

There is no way, except for the NBA in ancient times where the rules were not perfect.

In modern times, there is really no team that can dominate one side for many years.

He's an old gangster...you already call him a gangster, what can you do?

The NBA has set up so many regulations to prevent this kind of thing from happening.

But you still need to be strong in order to make iron.

Before Wayne came to renew his contract, he also called Paoluo and told him that he planned to renew his contract in advance.

Don't let that guy think too much.

As a result, the guy on the other end of the phone was laughing and joking, saying things like, "Remember to buy me a watch when you renew the contract."

It’s really MLGB, I’m very serious!

With Paoluo's brain running five times faster than Cointai, he should also know that dating in a few years will be a problem.

But now to think about that, it is better to think about how to defend the title.

Therefore, Pao'er is still very optimistic. Anyway, you can still use the watch!

"By the way, you called Carter a few days ago. What did he say?" Patterson changed the subject.

“You may not believe it, but he said he wanted to win the championship on his own and didn’t really want to join a team that was already a championship player.

God, no one can say no to the Trail Blazers! This is rejecting the championship! "

After Wayne said this, he suddenly felt as if he had heard it somewhere before.

correct!

In Wayne's previous life, when Yao Ming rejected the Lakers, Zen Master was so surprised and said so.

No one can say no to a champion, really?

Well, it seems that there are indeed some people in this world who insist on what they think is right.

Moreover, even if you put aside the illusory statement of strength, Carter joining the Trail Blazers is indeed very risky from the perspective of Dao Le.

Carter is already 30 years old. The reason why he jumped out of his contract and entered the free agent market early was so that he could take the opportunity to sign a long-term contract while he was in good condition.

When this newly signed contract ends, in four or five years, Carter will be 34 or 35 years old. Who will be willing to give him a big contract by then?

Therefore, this is almost the last big contract of Carter's career.

The Trail Blazers can only sign a short-term contract with Carter, which is exactly the opposite of what Carter expected.

From a practical perspective, it is impossible for Carter to join the Trail Blazers.

Even if he only signs with the Trail Blazers for two years, it will be difficult for Carter to sign a big contract after two years when he is 32 years old.

In the past two years, it has probably amounted to more than 30 million dollars.

Carter was so smart that he spared more than 30 million dollars to be Wayne's little brother.

"Well, it looks like Vince will end up staying in New Jersey, sorry!" Patterson shook his head and handed Wayne a contract.

"This is the contract we have sorted out. The maximum salary according to Wayne's terms, calculated based on this year's salary cap, is a starting salary of 30%, US$15.94 million in the first year, and a maximum annual increase of 8%. The calculation is

About 94 million in five years! "

After Patterson finished speaking, he swallowed his saliva.

The difference between 6 million and 100 million!

You can sign a contract worth around 100 million yuan just after your rookie contract ends. Times have really changed!

In the 1990s, Jordan only earned more than 90 million in his entire career, while Wayne earned more than 90 million in one contract.

A rising tide lifts all boats.

Wayne was not particularly surprised when he heard this number.

After all, we come from the era when billion-dollar contracts were flying around.

Moreover, Nike’s 300 million is indeed too solid.

Even Wayne's maximum salary, which triggered Wayne's clause, was "only" more than 20 million in the year with the highest annual salary.

The average Nike contract is 30 million a year.

94 million in five years. This is undoubtedly one of the largest rookie contract extensions in history since the introduction of salary cap rules. If he can sign for 6 years, Wayne's contract amount will exceed 100 million!

But in Wayne's opinion, this is not an exaggeration.

But indeed, this is already the maximum salary. Compared with Howard's 85 million in 5 years, it's nearly 10 million more!

Wayne's terms are indeed terrible!

Schwartz looked at Wayne and nodded. Because he is also Okafor's agent, he knows how exaggerated the price is.

The Bobcats are also preparing to renew Okafor's contract recently, and the price is only 74 million for six years.

The contract length is one year longer than Wayne's, but the salary is a full 20 million less.

This is the difference between Wayne's contract extension and ordinary rookie contract extension.

Speaking of which, it is also embarrassing.

In college, Okafor was higher than Wayne in terms of popularity and commercial value.

In their rookie season, the two are still competing for Rookie of the Year.

Turns out it’s only been a few years?

Okafor can't even get enough of Wayne's exhaust.

This is professional basketball!

Are there not enough examples of college talents getting lost after entering the NBA?

"If there are no problems, Wei, you can sign it. The new contract will take effect next summer. From now on, you will be the highest-paid player!"

Wayne smiled and nodded, signed his name on the contract, and the first player in NBA history to exercise his bat rights was born.

Half an hour later, fans all over the world saw this astonishing rookie contract extension.

Just after the rookie contract is executed, he can sign 94 million. In a few years, if someone else can trigger the Wayne clause, the rookie contract extension must not exceed 100 million!

Wayne: Sit down, this will be routine from now on. You will find in the future that my contract is actually not an exaggeration at all.

After completing the contract extension, Allen, who will pay Wayne nearly a small goal in the next five years, opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

I'm not afraid of spending the money, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to spend it.

If Wayne can stay on the team, at least he won't have to worry about the team's decline in the next few years.

Howard felt like crying when he saw the news about Wayne's contract extension.

They both renewed their contracts in advance and both received maximum salaries. Brother Wei has nearly 1,000 W more than me.

What a sin!

Why did you quickly agree to renew the contract in the first place?

Howard is now caught between unkindness and injustice.

Just renew the contract as promised, there is less money.

If you don't keep your promise, people will say you are loyal and trustworthy.

It’s so hard to be a human being!

The key is that Howard is stuck now because he doesn't meet the conditions of Wayne's terms.

If he has met the conditions, then the contract situation has been negotiated before the terms are released, and the league has expressed its willingness to help the Magic pay the extra salary.

It's just that the salary cap still has to be counted on the Magic.

This can be regarded as a buffer measure for the league to suddenly announce this clause. In the original history, Durant's extra salary due to Rose's clause was borne by the league.

But Howard does not meet the conditions now. He has to play for another year before he can trigger the bat rights.

Then there's nothing you can do, and balance beam master Si Boss can't help you.

Struggle on your own.

The night after Wayne completed his contract extension, he and Patterson also discussed the Tony Allen trade.

After all, Schwartz is also Tony's agent.

"The Celtics just won't let him go. For the sake of Tony's status in the team, I can't just break up with him. That would be bad for Tony.

As long as Anji doesn't let go, there's really nothing we can do about this matter. "Schwartz shook his head. Danny can be said to be a stone in the toilet.

Smelly and unpleasant.

"But we have not renewed our contract with the Celtics in advance for the time being! So, next summer, Tony will become a restricted free agent. If you want to continue to join forces with Tony, next summer is an opportunity."

With Schwartz intervening in the middle, are you worried that you won't be able to handle Anji?

If you trade it this year, the Celtics can still get some chips.

If you sign directly next year, Anji will get nothing!

The only question is whether the Celtics will match the offer. After all, Tony will not be a free agent even if his contract expires next year.

If Ainge really wants to disgust people, even if the Trail Blazers make an offer to Tony, even if he doesn't need Tony, there is still a possibility of matching.

Wayne believed that Angie could do this kind of thing.

But having said that, many people's contracts will expire next summer, and the Blazers will be able to free up some space by then.

Well, then, all we have to do is ask Allen to come up with a proposal that Angie can't match.

Problems that can be solved with money are not problems for the Trail Blazers.

"Let's see, Danny Ainge is going to overturn sooner or later if he plays like this."

Wayne nodded. It seemed that there was no chance of continuing to join forces with Tony.

However, it may be a year late.

Tony, Tony, I have never forgotten you.

You are back from injury, you must hold on!

At this time, far away in Indianapolis, the two Simon brothers could not have imagined that there would be a problem with their contract extension with Donnie Walsh.

"What? New York?" When the two Simon brothers learned that Walsh wanted to switch to New York, they were a little surprised.

After all, Walsh is an old hero of the Pacers. After working for so many years, he has never said he wants to leave.

Walsh really didn't want to leave at first, but there was no way, the Knicks gave him too much!

Think about how Larry Brown made a lot of money when he went to New York, and you will know how generous New York is.

Yes, generous.

The New Yorkers have never been stingy with the knife, and this can also satisfy Walsh's ambition to build a team with stars.

Another point - after the Wayne Clause came out, Walsh felt that he would not be able to do anything good in Indianapolis.

If one of those three mythical beasts triggers the Wayne Clause, it will be difficult for the team to turn around with the Pacers' financial investment.

And if none of them can trigger the Wayne Clause, it will prove that they cannot hold up the hope of reviving the team.

Either way it's death.

Therefore, Walsh simply chose the easiest way: "I don't want to play anymore!"

It just so happens that the Knicks used their money power to extend an olive branch, so why not take advantage of it and yo-yo?

Those who are old ministers and not old ministers are just looking for a living.

Well, these two owners who never cared about the team overestimated the weight of so-called loyalty in the NBA.

"Are you sure you want to leave? Donnie."

"I have worked hard for the Pacers for 25 years, and I thought it was time for a change of environment."

Walsh nodded. The Pacers also won the championship two years ago and he has no regrets.

In this way, during this player transfer period, Donny Walsh also completed his transfer.

After the negotiation, the two Simon brothers looked at each other.

They don’t understand basketball either!

Now that Walsh is gone, who will manage the team?

Who is the most reliable?

"How about we contact Larry?"

"Right now, it's just him."

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Seeing that the Lakers and Trail Blazers have not signed any players worth mentioning, Danny Ainge is very happy.

After all, they are championship-level teams, and everyone is very cautious when doing transactions with them.

If we continue to strengthen them, other teams will be asking for trouble, so they will not agree easily.

Apart from Carter, there are no big names in this year's free agent market.

Therefore, the road to reinforcements for the Trail Blazers and Lakers is destined to not be easy.

It's even possible to get nothing.

Ainge did not continue to immerse himself in the short-term victory. Garnett had not yet settled down, and his heart was always empty.

Although the deal was basically the same, he and McHale were very happy.

But it's difficult to do it. KG has the power to veto the transaction.

Now, Mavericks is crazy about seducing the hard guy.

After all, the Mavericks were first in the Western Conference last season. It's impossible not to think about it.

What Anji can do is continue to increase the team's appeal.

Therefore, according to Pierce and Ray Allen, Ainge is currently recruiting a commentator.

That’s right, narrator.

He wants to invite Reggie Miller to come back!

Although the old Miller won the championship in 2005, Ainge felt that no one could refuse to win one more.

Moreover, playing in the NBA, even the veteran's minimum salary, is higher than the salary of a commentator.

Miller came over to play as a substitute, playing only ten or twenty minutes in a game, and easily getting a salary and a championship, why not?

The key is that Miller is in good condition. It is said that Ray Allen met Miller in a game last time and found that the guy can really play.

If Miller can come, the Celtics will at least have a solid fort.

Everyone knows how important the turret is. If Odom had a stable three-pointer last season and Ariza could shoot three-pointers, would the Lakers lose?

Odangdang: Still whipping corpses after such a long time? I have been vomited by Kobe, I know I was wrong!

Weber: Where is this? I have been whipped for many years.

But Angie just called and chatted with Miller for a few words, and was rejected.

Miller didn't even want to meet Angie: "Thank you for your kindness, but I just want to win a championship with the Pacers, and I already have a championship."

Miller said, taking out the beautiful championship ring and looking at it: "Besides, I won't betray Bird like you did, Danny."

Angie:! ! !

Betray Bird?

Anji hung up the phone and thought deeply about it, could it be possible?

Sure enough, the next day, the Pacers officially announced.

Your big beeping bird is back!

Bird will officially take over from Walsh as president of the Pacers!

"I already have a plan for the future. I think we can make the playoffs instead of messing up!" Bird said at the press conference.

In this way, after the grizzly bear of the western poop stick, the eastern poop stick was also born.

With third-year Granger, second-year Roy and Ade, if Bird plays his cards well, it is not impossible to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

Ainge clenched his fists, obviously thinking that he could advance easily in the Eastern Conference, but with Bird there, there was trouble.

If the Celtics really meet the Pacers in the playoffs, I won't say they won't win, but it won't be easy.

Bird made the entire team work hard to make the Celtics sick.

No, just after he took office, Bird already disgusted Anji.

If you want to say that Bird didn't ventilate Miller, Ainge won't believe it.

Otherwise, Miller would not have said such words as "I will not betray Bird."

"Damn it, I'll do whatever bad things you want!"

Fortunately, the trade between the Celtics and Timberwolves that shocked the entire league happened that afternoon.

The situation next season will become more complicated.

Wayne bit his lip when he saw the news that Garnett had joined the Celtics.

fair enough.

From now on, Anji and Jiute will be able to catch them all in one go!

Next season, play the Celtics.

Let them win one game and I, Godway, lose!