NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 35: Kong Yi took the initiative to ask for a job and rejected Iverson (a 4,000-word chapter)

"No."

"All right."

Jiang Chao thought to himself, it seems that guy hasn't fully achieved his results yet, and it won't take ten years, but two years later he will already be a well-known NCAA head coach in Indiana.

Jiang Chao took a nap in the car for a while, turned on his cell phone and found that it had been blasted again.

I don't know who leaked his mobile phone number. A bunch of numbers from all continents called him, and I knew at a glance that they wanted to trade.

Then there are the same number that has been called multiple times, and there is a bunch of information about this number, which is the little potato Nate Robinson, Harrington and others.

Thinking about it this way, it must have been leaked by the four of them.

Jiang Chao took a few glances.

What Xiaodudou meant was that even if he were to be traded, there were many teams he didn't want to go to, and his last message was that the Knicks were so good, and that he had his own brother in some street ball mecca, and he wanted to create glory for the Knicks.

To put it simply, it was very tough at the beginning.

After Jiang Chao didn't reply, he started to get scared. He was really afraid that Jiang Chao would trade him to a team like the Bobcats and let him waste a season.

Likewise wasting a season, players prefer to waste it in colorful New York.

Then the players in the free market couldn't bear it anymore. Agents posted the news online one after another and started asking for prices.

Among them is Allen Iverson, who parted ways with the staid Pistons.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk." Jiang Chao was watching the show on the news.

Once this big football market announces that it wants to clear space, it will be different.

Almost at the same time, a bunch of role players announced their entry into the free market with high profile.

Even Iverson directly said that he wanted to come to the Knicks to "retire" and Jiang Chao deserved to be given a contract.

The Orlando media also claimed that Kobe would test player options in the off-season to disrupt the Lakers' vision. In the Finals, he would have to use every off-the-board move he could.

Now New York fans are happy.

East Asico, once the leader of the top four shooting guards, has a lot of Iverson fans in this era, and the Big Apple City suddenly has a lot more fans who want to talk to Jiang Chao.

"I'm so awesome!! It's awesome! It turns out it's for Iverson!"

"I belong to the series of people who don't play basketball if they don't have money. Please give me a maximum salary. I also want to watch Iverson vs. Kobe in the finals!"

"Iverson is coming to New York? That's okay!"

"sorry!"

"I'm sorry, Boss Jiang, you did the right thing!"

"This is our Knicks answer!"

"Ai Shen will come back with full health in the hands of the New York medical team!"

"I apologized!"

"What are you thinking, brother? Iverson is no longer a professional. His career is over with his style of play. He is too thin."

"What are you talking about! Don't listen!"

"Go away!"

"By the way, does anyone want Kidd? Among the top three traditional point guards in the league, with him, he is your ticket to the playoffs!"

"To be honest, I still like traditional point guard performances. Kidd plays with such calmness and energy!"

And Scarlett is a typical fake fan of later generations who can be deceived by self-media news.

She is now an excited bear with a trembling heart, and the worries of not having any film appointments during the break are gone!

Wow!

It turns out that Jiang Chao has been plotting against Kobe for a long time!

Then wouldn't double fans like him be ecstatic!

Looking at the news about Kobe and the Knicks from a reporter with v on reddit, her eyes lit up:

"Please, handsome boy, we must bring Kobe to New York!"

Rumors spread all of a sudden and seemed to be true.

Mainly because Iverson himself wanted to come to the Knicks and expressed in front of the media that he hoped he could play for the Knicks.

This is no longer implicit but explicit.

Compared to the little potato, Iverson's status in the hearts of the New York streetball party is that of a god. Compared to Jordan's skills and tactics, the streetball party loves Iverson's butterfly-through-flowers more!

Therefore, Little Potato has been forgotten for a long time, and the demonstrations have been suspended. There are rumors that New York is preparing to clear space for Iverson. Iverson's next big contract will be in New York!

Everyone believed this.

After Jiang Chao left, the Knicks management was replaced by deputy general manager D'Antoni, who was also learning how to be a general manager.

His approach is very simple: act "cowardly", stand still, and never act without permission from the boss.

Liu Yan and Lao Lu didn't care about this. They were afraid that Jiang Chao would suffer a loss in Indiana, so he said he was on a business trip to find someone, and didn't say who it was.

Coupled with the various news about the team now, we just have to wait for the boss to come back and make a decision.

If he didn't talk about signing, who would dare to go to Iverson?

Iverson's agent came directly to ask for the contract, okay?

…

Houston.

The 2.26-meter giant and his agent Zhang Mingji were thinking about how to explain to Jiang Chao that as the most influential Chinese sports figure, he must help his own people.

Fans are asking Dayao, why Jiang Chao did what he did, and was it for you?

Dayao, who was enjoying his time with the Rockets, directly denied this and gave Jiang Chao an explanation... which was also well-intentioned.

…

New Jersey.

The atmosphere in a certain bachelor's apartment was a bit solemn.

A tall man with broad shoulders was packing his luggage in a muffled voice.

The sculpted face and strong shoulder muscles are exactly the same as the Chinese player Yi Jianlian who was picked No. 6 in 2007.

As the Nets ended the regular season early, after discussing the issue of playing time and shooting rights with the Nets management, he was also ready to return to China to prepare for the Asian Championships.

At this time, the agent heard the news about the young Chinese boss and excitedly suggested that Ah Lian contact the boss of the same nationality. He would definitely take care of his people.

Ah Lian was not happy with the Nets. He basically had a blue-collar job, and he had neither the right to shoot nor anyone to feed him the ball. The Nets were also an old team in the Eastern Conference, and he was very tired this season.

"Will he want me?" UAE is still on his rookie contract and has no player options.

He raised his head and looked into the distance. The only thing he could rely on was Jiang Chao's operation to trade him to the Knicks.

When playing under his own players, at least the language is fluent, and he has no reason to believe that Jiang Chao will help him and give him some opportunities.

After all, he and Yao are the only ones playing abroad, and people in China have always been united.

"I got his phone number, let's give it a try! We have a contract year next season, and we must achieve some results." The agent of the Arab League is also very anxious, fearing that Jiang Chao will be traded first, causing the team to have no resources to replace the Arab League.

Coupled with this, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.

"good!"

Ah Lian's trademark deep voice replied.

Although Ah Lian has the same personality as Dayao (doesn't like to change teams), he has parted ways with the Bucks who wasted his time, and the Nets are all working on their own to gain statistics, so he is completely reluctant to leave the Nets.

Have an open mind.

Moreover, psychologically, he also wants to help the Chinese owner who finally acquired the Knicks!

"It should be possible. Space Yi is not a name for nothing." The phone rang, and the agent prayed with both hands. Ah Lian was also a little nervous. This was the first time he had to talk to this mysterious Chinese boss.

"I'm sorry....the number you dialed has no signal...."

Jiang Chao was on the plane at that time.

Later, this call was lost among the many calls and did not attract Jiang Chao's attention.

After Ah Lian was beaten twice, he continued to pack his luggage a little decadently, feeling empty in his heart.

How much he wants to talk to an NBA boss in Chinese!

"It's okay! At worst, we don't go back to China first and go to New York to talk to him! He won't even miss you!" the manager said angrily.

"Of course not."

The UAE is still confident. The crucial mid-range shot against Germany last year made many Chinese fans excited.

"Let's go! I'll buy a ticket!"

"Well, I want to help him!"

…

At this time, Jiang Chao replied to the message from Curry alone.

Curry sent a message asking Jiang Chao if he wanted Iverson, and his agent probably wrote a long article explaining the reason why Iverson had a falling out with the Pistons last season, making Jiang Chao think carefully.

In fact, he didn't want to be a substitute for Iverson. Everyone knew how Iverson played...especially in the same position, he basically couldn't express himself.

Jiang Chao then sent a message to Curry:

"Primary school students, what are you worrying about? Go practice defense!"

I thought to myself that I can't wait for you long, and the defensive black hole attribute cannot exist here!

Historically, it took Curry two or three years to truly reach the All-Star level. Before that, he had always been a defensive colander. Jiang Chao must let him make up for his shortcomings as soon as possible.

"clear!"

The playful primary school student replied instantly.

"Damn it, he's minding his own business."

Jiang Chao won’t spoil Curry, not even a primary school student!

...

As for Iverson and others, Jiang Chao didn't catch a cold at all.

So he directly contacted the person in charge of the official website of the newspaper and Internet department in which he had a stake, and asked them to release information to clarify.

"Who said I want Allen Iverson's?"

"Ah??Boss, we all thought you wanted it."

"Whatever I want, they are all interested in our big space. These people are not in my plan!"

"Okay boss, I'll announce the news right now."

"It must be reasonable and well-founded!"

Jiang Chao typed a paragraph for them, one paragraph for the New York International Fiction Newspaper, which represents the gossip media, and one paragraph for the Knicks official website.

He has become much more cautious since the Stern incident. He has to give fans a reason for everything. It's not that he is a coward, but that he is afraid of wasting time.

This is what the Knicks official website says.

It means that any transaction must wait until the general manager comes, and the Knicks are not suitable for Iverson who wants to compete for the championship, and we have no intention to do it.

I have said it very tactfully, I just want to say that I cannot tolerate a giant Buddha like you.

There is no need for him to fall into this trap.

This is what Downey Jr. and Coach Mustache have always thought. If Iverson's team really heard what he said that he would sacrifice his life and blood for the Knicks, then the Pistons had already seen this scene a year ago.

For Iverson, Jiang Chao might have really made a bid 10 years ago, but now.

His personality flaws are becoming more and more obvious.

Of course, it has nothing to do with basketball skills, it's just this person who has problems.

Jiang Chao knows Ai Shen better than anyone else.

Why did he leave the Pistons? His goal was to win the championship.

Originally, AI wanted to go to the Rockets this year because the Rockets would not keep Tracy McGrady.

AI will lower its salary for the sake of the championship.

It is estimated to be in the tens of millions, but the Rockets cannot afford this amount of money.

It's impossible for the Lakers, who made Iverson better than Kobe in everything before.

And neither the Jazz nor the Spurs would accept him.

The Celtics have three giants...

In fact, the media broke the news very clearly that Iverson is now more suitable as a substitute, but he did not accept the arrangements of the Pistons management and went on strike himself, so he did not renew his contract.

Only Jiang Chao knew that he stopped playing in 2010 and finally accepted a one-year, $3.5 million offer from the Memphis Grizzlies.

In the end, he only played 2 games and lost both of them. He looked like a mascot. Why don't he stop playing because of the lack of money?

Just like when he came to China later, he gave fans autographs on a mission, disrespected the fans, and even the Big 3 league was ruined. How dare Jiang Chao use such a player?

If his feelings could be used as food, he would sign with Russell now!

The New York International Fiction Newspaper published this statement.

The title is "Feelings cannot be eaten, for Ai Mi."

The Knicks management breathed a sigh of relief. If Iverson was really signed, that would be the beginning of a nightmare, and they would try their best to hit Kidd.

And everyone feels a lot more at ease. It seems that the boss has gone to find a new general manager. That's okay. Just don't disturb the boss together.

"Hey, kid, it's time to go to Butler University."

Jiang Chao paid and got out of the car and stretched.

Just as he was about to enter the school, he received a transfer call from Liu Yan:

"Boss, Iverson is looking for you! I must talk to you."

"Transfer it."

Jiang Chao said as he followed several foreign girls into the school.

Iverson's careless voice came over the phone:

"Boss Jiang, I want to work for you. What does this official website message mean? Rejection?"

Jiang Chao was not afraid at all:

"I didn't reject you. You are the man who beat up Kobe and knocked Jordan unconscious. I just don't have that much money. I'm sorry."

"You!! You are the first boss in the world to reject me! I will remember you!"

Iverson was furious there. This didn't go according to the script. According to common sense, he is a big traffic player. The Knicks were in trouble anyway, so why not choose him?

"There will be more in the future..." Jiang Chao told the truth. The fact is that Iverson spent an off-season and got a 3.5 million contract.

You know, he is the strongest man of the 1996 golden generation, and he brought it upon himself to fall like this, and his attitude is wrong.

"Just wait, don't let me meet Knicks."

Agent Gary Moore is a greedy person: "Can't afford 10 million?"

"Not even 1 yuan."

Iverson and his agent were furious. This was a naked humiliation!

Jiang Chao was calm and relaxed:

"Please sign to the Eastern Conference team and play two more games with us. I'm looking forward to playing against you."

This is a fact. Who doesn't want to see more of Iverson's gorgeous dribbling?

Allen Iverson:

"Then don't even think about signing Kidd."

"It doesn't matter. We can neither attack nor defend. We respect you, but we are not afraid of anyone."

Don’t you all call yourself gods?

Then I will kill the gods?

"Dududu..."

The phone got a busy signal, and Iverson slammed the phone angrily.

Gary Moore and other brokerage teams were in shock. The man who was willing to spend 1.9 billion to buy the team was reluctant to spend 10 million to sign Iverson??

If this conversation were spread, fans would go crazy. What kind of lunatic is this? What on earth does he want to do?

You must know that many middle-class players now have an annual salary of more than 10 million. In Jiang Chao's eyes, the answer is not worth even one dollar?

Hasn't this boss seen Iverson's offense?

A bunch of younger brothers from Iverson's family gathered together, waiting for Iverson to give them money to buy sneakers and take drugs. The vice president of Reebok left with a headache.

If Iverson can't find a buyer, how can they sell their sneakers?

However, the young Knicks owner saw very clearly what Iverson was like. If he really went to New York, where there were more younger guys, how much more attention would he have on playing basketball?

Gary Moore doesn't care about all that, he just goes as dark as he can and that's it!

........

At this time, Jiang Chao had no regrets about rejecting the answer.

He is looking for the first god-killing sword.

His ideal Knicks head coach!

Thinking of this, he lowered his peaked cap, followed the foreign girl in front of him, and asked softly:

"Classmate, may I ask, do you know Brad Stevens?"