NBA: I'm really just an ordinary coach

Tang Feng continued,"In addition to these few people, we still need to work hard in the free market.

Larry Hughes and Raja Bell, these two players, you are responsible for, especially Larry Hughes, you must finalize the contract with him as soon as possible."

Pritchard nodded heavily and said,"Tang, don't worry, I will contact them as soon as possible to convince them to join the Trail Blazers."

"Kevin, do you have Chauncey Billups' contact information?"

"Chauncey from the Timberwolves?"

"Yes, that's him."

"Tang, with all due respect, it is not easy to convince Chauncey to join the Trail Blazers. Last season, Chauncey seized the opportunity, especially in the playoffs, and his performance was amazing. As far as I know, there are several teams that are very interested in Chauncey, including some strong teams. Compared with these teams, we have no advantage."Pritchard said hesitantly,"How about I go with you to visit Chauncey's home and let him see our sincerity."

Tang Feng said,"No hurry, do you have his contact information?"

"I'll make a phone call and ask."

After saying that, Pritchard stood up and walked out of the office.

Soon, Pritchard came back. At Tang Feng's signal, Pritchard walked to the desk, picked up the phone, and dialed.

Tang Feng's expression became serious after taking the phone from Pritchard.

He didn't let Tang Feng wait any longer.

About eight seconds later, the call was connected.

""Excuse me, who are you?"

A strange voice came from the other end of the phone, mixed with heavy breathing.

Tang Feng said:"Hello, Mr. Billups, please allow me to introduce myself first. My name is Tang Feng, and I am the current head coach of the Trail Blazers...."

"What?***Damn liar...."

Hearing the angry curses coming from the other end of the phone, Tang Feng was slightly startled, and then he smiled dumbly.

This is of course not to blame Chauncey Billups.

It can only be said that he was a little too impatient.

Nowadays, the news that the Trail Blazers' head coach has changed is still only known by a few people.

It is normal for Chauncey Billups to regard him as a liar.

Listening to the heavy breathing, early in the morning, either two people are doing morning exercises or basketball morning exercises.

No matter what kind of morning exercise it is, it is interrupted by a strange phone call, and it is a call from a suspected scammer. It would be strange if he was not angry.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Billups, I was impatient, but this is true. I'm calling you from the head coach's office in the Rose Garden right now. The phone number I'm using is also from this office. If you don't believe me, you can check it out."

A brief silence.

"Regardless of whether what you said is true or not, what is your purpose in calling me?"

"I would like to invite you to join the pioneers"

"Trail Blazers? Sorry, the Trail Blazers are not in my consideration."

In a training hall in Denver,

Chauncey Billups, sweating profusely, was about to hang up the phone and continue his shooting practice, with a hint of disdain on his face.

"Chauncey, I can give you everything you want, a contract, core treatment, and even a championship."

Hearing this, Chauncey Billups laughed out loud as if he had heard a big joke. Trail

Blazers?

Championship?

If it was three or four years ago, it might still be possible, but now, anyone with a discerning eye can see that with Pippen and others getting older, it is undoubtedly a pipe dream for the Trail Blazers to win the championship again. As for the contract and core treatment, it is certainly what he wants.

However, before the Trail Blazers, the Pistons management had secretly contacted him and gave him enough respect in terms of contract and team status.

Choosing between the Trail Blazers and the Pistons, anyone with a normal mind would choose the Pistons.

Hearing the laughter coming from the phone, Tang Feng was not at all surprised and continued,"25 million for 2 years, the absolute core of the team, and you can also say it's the star player!"

2 years and 25 million?!!

The absolute core of the team?!!

At this moment, Billups' breathing, which had been gradually easing up, became rapid again.

This summer, he will get the first big contract of his career.

The offer from the Trail Blazers is even better than the first big contract of Tim Duncan, who was in the same class as him.

Even he had never thought that he would get such a contract this summer.

Similarly, the treatment of being the absolute core of the team was something he had not expected.

Even the Pistons, who were very sincere about him, only offered him a 6-year, 32 million contract and the treatment of one of the core players of the team.

At this moment, Tang Feng's voice sounded again on the other end of the phone.

"Changxi, I think it is necessary to tell you why the contract I offered you is only two years, instead of a long-term contract of six or seven years!

I believe that your current strength is no weaker than any star in the league.

It is precisely because of this that I want to give you enough respect in terms of the contract.

You have been in this league for five years. After this two-year contract ends, you will be able to sign a maximum salary contract with a higher starting salary.

Of course, if you are worried about something uncontrollable in the next two years, I can also offer you a five-year long contract.

After this contract ends, you will be a veteran who has been in the league for ten years. At that time, you will be eligible to sign a maximum salary contract with a starting salary of 35% of the salary cap.

As for whether the so-called veteran clause can be triggered and you can get this qualification, I'm frank. If you can't get this qualification, I can only say that those guys who voted are blind.

Two contracts are in front of you.

A two-year contract can maximize your interests, and a five-year contract is relatively safer. No matter what you choose, I will accept it with pleasure."

"After talking about the contract, let's talk about the team's status.

You will be the leader of the team. On the court, you are the brain of the team and the rhythm controller of the team. At the same time, outside the team's offensive system, you have the power to attack independently, or you can say the right to fire freely.

Off the court, I also hope that you can fulfill the responsibility of a team leader and help me build the Trail Blazers into a positive team and completely take off the so-called"Portland Prison Team"!

Of course, in this process, the management and I will do our job well and give you enough support."

After saying this, Tang Feng also became nervous.

In order to recruit Billups, he has shown enough sincerity.

The Trail Blazers have too few valuable chips. To trade with other teams, to put it bluntly, they can only use the foresight of a time traveler to pick up bargains.

Compared with trading, the free market is what Tang Feng values most.

And the biggest fish in the free market this summer is Billups.

Coming from the future, he clearly knows how much help a team can have a player like Billups.

It is no exaggeration to say that Billups is the kind of player who can become the cornerstone of the team. The

Trail Blazers have a very bad reputation, and they have experienced great turmoil in the management and the head coach. At this time, they want In order to recruit Billups, he had no choice but to show enough sincerity.

A big contract, the tactical core of the team, the right to fire freely. These treatments belong to top stars, and that's all he can offer.

On the other end of the phone.

After hearing Tang Feng's series of words, Billups was stunned.

The things he had dreamed of were right in front of him. As long as he nodded, he could get them all easily.

Sometimes, surprises come too suddenly and make people unable to recover.

This is the case with Billups now.

However, this kind of wait is undoubtedly very long for Tang Feng, who wants to make a difference in the next season.

Fortunately, Billups didn't let Tang Feng wait any longer.

About ten seconds later, Billups' hurried voice rang out.

"Tang, I will be in Portland tomorrow at the latest. I want to see you and talk to you."

Hearing this, Tang Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said,"Okay, but you don't have to come to Portland. You are now a little famous. If people find out that the Trail Blazers have contacted you privately, it will be a bit troublesome.

I am going to go to several places in the next few days, and I will go to Denver by the way. Then, we will have a good chat."

"Well...Okay, I'll wait for your call."

After finishing the call with Billups, Tang Feng's eyes fell on Pritchard.

"Kevin, please contact the team's assistant coach Mike D'Antoni for me. It would be best if he could come to the team today."

The players' affairs have come to an end for the time being. The next thing is the assistant coach.

Family members know their own affairs.

If it weren't for the coincidence that he traveled to the United States in 2002 and used the injury recovery potion in the novice gift package issued by the system to cure Paul Allen's long-standing illness, I'm afraid that now, let alone being an NBA head coach, even being an assistant coach in the high school league is a luxury.

Before traveling, although he was an old fan for many years, he just sat in front of the computer and occasionally"pointed" Jiangshan.

At this moment, if he really wanted to get started and be responsible for the establishment of a team's offense and defense system and daily training, he would not be able to do it anyway.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

And D'Antoni, a coach with high attainments in running and gunning, is undoubtedly the best among professionals.