NBA: I'm really just an ordinary coach

Not to mention how surprised and excited Dazhi was when he learned that his problem was solved.

One day before the opening of the summer free market, Tang Feng did not serve as an auditor, but came to Pritchard's general manager's office.

Dazhi's problem has been solved, and it is only a matter of time before he joins the Trail Blazers.

Just wait until tomorrow, and the Trail Blazers will offer a contract that the Mavericks will not match.

Tang Feng also instructed Dazhi to contact the old Nelson father and son privately after the interview.

This father and son are very good to Dazhi.

According to Su Qun, when they joked privately, they often said that Nelson Jr. treated Dazhi as his own son.

In the Mavericks, the opportunities that Dazhi can get are too limited.

Leaving has become inevitable.

It is necessary to say hello to others in advance and tell them your true thoughts and plans.

The Mavericks guy is also rich.

Tang Feng doesn't want to anger the other party and make this matter a joke.

"Kevin, how is the trade with the Spurs going?"

The Blazers can't afford to delay now.

The team training camp will start soon. In the new season, Ginobili will play the role of a bench bandit and is a key part of his lineup.

It is the top priority to get Ginobili's trade done as soon as possible and get him in.

"They did relent and agreed to include Manu in the deal, along with Stephen and Steve Smith, and get Bonzi, Steve Kerr and next year's second-round pick from us."

Compared to the chips mentioned before, the Spurs lost this year's first-round pick by adding Ginobili, but gained an extra Kerr and a second-round pick from the Trail Blazers.

Tang Feng said without hesitation,"Promise them." Pritchard said anxiously,"Tang, give me some more time. I'm sure I can get them to give up our second-round pick next year and add a future draft pick."

It's no wonder Pritchard is anxious.

In the previous two transactions, everyone was saying that the Trail Blazers suffered a huge loss, and Pritchard, as the general manager, was undoubtedly the target of everyone's ridicule. In the transaction with the Spurs, the Trail Blazers were also the losers. Although Ginobili won three championships in Europe and was elected MVP, he did not prove himself in the NBA, and Stephen Jackson was just a water cooler guard.

As for the 33-year-old Steve Smith, he is no longer at his peak. He has fallen from a former All-Star to a barely qualified starter.

Moreover, Steve Smith was traded to the Spurs by the Trail Blazers, and only one season later, the Trail Blazers went back to him, which is bound to become a point of ridicule.

Pritchard knows that Tang Feng is determined to get Ginobili, but he also wants to make this deal look as good as possible.

It's just obvious that Tang Feng will not give him this opportunity.

"I also want to give you time, but time doesn't wait for us. The team training camp will start soon. I hope to see Manu and Stephen Jackson as soon as possible in the training camp."

Looking at the helplessness and frustration on Pritchard's face, Tang Feng patted him on the shoulder and comforted him:"Kevin, believe me, this deal will become one of your masterpieces. If you let me make an evaluation of this deal, I would call it 'robbery'.

However, you must also be mentally prepared. In the next few years, you will become the most unwelcome person in San Antonio."

"Tang, to be honest, I really don't know where your confidence comes from."Pritchard sighed and said,"As you wish, I will contact them and finalize the deal." While speaking, Pritchard picked up the phone.

Just like that, another deal was born.

Then, Tang Feng and Pritchard talked about Camby.

Although Camby's blocking ability is greater than his defensive ability, and he is not the inside player Tang Feng wants, in this era where those who have the inside players win the world, inside players like Camby who can cut economical double-doubles are still very popular. Even this

1996 model show, after entering the league, his attendance rate was not very high. When the Trail Blazers put it on the shelf, it caused a scramble for many teams.

Of course, there is another reason. Through the two transactions at the draft, some team managements believe that the new general manager of the Trail Blazers, Pritchard, is a kind-hearted and generous boy who spends money.

For example, the Lakers, who have won three consecutive championships.

Just wanting to use a second-round and two role players to get Camby also made Tang Feng laugh and cry.

Some There are naturally some sincere teams among those who are just joining in the fun, and there are not a few of them.

Among them is the Suns.

The Suns, who were intercepted by Tang Feng in the draft, chose Caron Butler with the ninth pick.

The Suns, who are eager to return to the playoffs, are now most eager to get an inside player, and Camby is a very good choice.

The Suns' offer is also sincere. They are willing to offer Joe Johnson and two second-round picks.

There are also teams such as the Bucks, Hornets, Raptors, Grizzlies, Nuggets, and Jazz.

However, the most sincere one is the Magic.

In order to get Camby, they put the team's potential star Mike Miller on the shelf. At the same time, they are willing to add an important rotation player and a second-round pick, or next year's first and second round picks.

When Pritchard finished introducing the situation to Tang Feng, Tang Feng asked,"Kevin, you just said that the Jazz are also interested in Camby?"

"Well, it's just that their offer was too bad. They wanted Marcus Camby for a marginal player plus next year's first and second round picks. This was a naked robbery, and I rejected it decisively."

After that, Pritchard asked back:"Is there a player you want in the Jazz lineup?"

"Andrei Kirilenko." Tang Feng nodded and said,"Ask the Jazz. If they are interested in trading Andrei, it would be ok to trade him with Camby alone."

""Don, are you serious?" Pritchard stood up and yelled,"Marcus Camby for Andrei Kirilenko?!! No, this is absolutely not possible!!!"

Taking a few deep breaths to calm himself down, Pritchard persuaded earnestly,"It is undeniable that Andre is a young player with potential. He has excellent assist and backup defense abilities and has made the first team of rookies, but it is far from the point of trading for Marcus!

Don, this is not how a trade is done. The space you leave for me to operate is too small. This will put us in a very passive situation in the trade and make our trade look stupid."

Tang Feng was not surprised at Pritchard's reaction.

In the history of the NBA, there have been too many rookies with potential, but only so many can make it.

In this era, when choosing between a forward with potential and an inside player who has already made it, most people will choose the latter without hesitation.

However, as a time traveler, he clearly understands how capable Kirilenko is and how suitable he is for the Blazers' offense and defense system.

In fact, he thought of Kirilenko at the very beginning, but the Blazers did not have the right chips.

In addition, he was indeed very busy during this period, so he forgot about Kirilenko.

Today, when he heard Pritchard mention the Jazz, he remembered this.���Sub

"Kevin, you have to listen to me on this matter. Andre is very important! Contact them now and ask for their opinions," Tang Feng said in a deep voice,"As long as you can get Andre here, I can promise you that I will return the power of the general manager to you, and I will no longer interfere too much in the team's next transactions."

This was the first time Pritchard saw Tang Feng so serious.

Although the previous transactions were also led by Tang Feng, this kind of commanding tone was the first time.

After a period of entanglement, Pritchard chose to compromise.

Joining the Trail Blazers is equivalent to getting on a pirate ship for Pritchard. At this point, Pritchard has no choice but to go all the way to the end.

"Tang, I hope you remember your promise."

Seeing Tang Feng nodded, Pritchard didn't say anything more, picked up the phone, and got busy again.

After a round of"corny" greetings, Pritchard stated the Trail Blazers' requirements in an embarrassed tone.

Andrei Kirilenko.

In addition, there are the Jazz's first and second rounds in the next two years.

Hearing this offer, Tang Feng almost jumped up. There was no way the Jazz would agree to this offer.

One Camby is not worth the Jazz overdrawing the future.

While the two old men still have gas in their tanks, get Camby, form a twin tower in the interior, and then make targeted reinforcements in the free market to launch a final attack on the championship. Such an opportunity , the Jazz would naturally be tempted.

But the two elders are too old after all, and they are about to retire. They can no longer afford this kind of gamble that overdraws the future.

Pritchard also saw Tang Feng's reaction, and quickly signaled Tang Feng not to act rashly.

Afterwards, Tang Feng witnessed the NBA general managers' ability to quibble.

All kinds of connections and"heart-to-heart talks" can be said to be unscrupulous, which made Tang Feng dumbfounded.

Half an hour later.

Pritchard just ended the call.

At this moment, Pritchard's expression changed, which made Tang Feng subconsciously suspect that Pritchard had specialized in China's"face-changing" technology

"Andre, Greg, the first round of 2003, the second round of 2003 and the second round of 2004, I can only do this step. Of course, we also need to add Derek, Mark Jackson and Chris Dudley to this deal."Pritchard said slowly:"Although Greg is a backup center, he has two years and about 15 million left on his contract. However, in this year's playoffs, he played brilliantly and made his contract no longer a garbage contract.

For those teams that are in urgent need of strengthening their inside line, it is still tempting."

"Kevin, I have to say that choosing you as the general manager is a wise decision."Tang Feng nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile.

Getting Kirilenko was a pleasant surprise, and it also made him more confident about the new season.

Pritchard smiled bitterly and said,"Maybe."

This bitter smile soon disappeared

"Tang, if, I mean if, if our performance next season does not decline, it will be a successful season.

After this series of transactions, the team's salary has come down.

Before the trade, the team's salary reached a terrifying 105 million, which is twice that of many teams, or even more.

And now the total salary for the new season is expected to be around 75 million, a full 30 million less.

When the next season comes, when Pippen's contract expires, the team will not even need to pay luxury tax.

This is also the biggest motivation for me to stick with it.

As long as we can make it to the playoffs, we will succeed!"

Tang Feng smiled without comment and said,"Kevin, we will succeed"

"I will work hard for it."Pritchard nodded heavily and said,"Tang, does the team lineup need to be supplemented? We still have Greg and Steve Smith who was traded from the Spurs. I mean, if you are still interested in Joe Johnson, I can try again."

Tang Feng thought about it, nodded and said,"OK, it would be best if we can trade him, but we don't have to force it if we can't."

The current team has Sabonis, Rasheed Wallace, Stoudemire, Nene, Dazhi and Boozer in the interior.

The small forwards are Pippen, Kirilenko, Gerald Wallace, and Prince. The backcourt players are Chauncey Billups, Larry Hughes, Ginobili, Raja Bell, and Stephen Jackson.

Among these fifteen people, except Sabonis and Pippen, the rest of the players are all at an energetic age and have no hidden dangers of injuries.

Unless the luck is extremely bad, otherwise, even if the team appears���Four injured players are enough.

However, Tang Feng doesn't mind having a player like Joe Johnson on his bench.

The long season also requires a deep bench, and this will be the biggest advantage of the Trail Blazers in the new season.