NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 60: Got the No. 3 pick, Brother Sayan, here I come!

In fact, before President Trump, Jiang Chao, the top two picks of the Clippers and Grizzlies, took the initiative to contact Liu Yan.

Because he wants to get Harden, he has to do it early. If he is forced to wait, the day lily will be cold.

Directly ask Liu Yan to spread the news to their general manager, offer the No. 1 pick and the No. 2 pick, and make an offer for the players on our team.

But they basically have no interest in Jiang Chao's side, and they are rebuilding the team, so they don't need the Knicks' above-average level of immediate combat capabilities.

Sterling on the Clippers said they were only willing to offer next year's draft picks in exchange, because they all know that adding Harrington and other players will improve the team's record and next year's draft picks won't be that high.

This year's top draft pick Harrington, Griffin and Harrington's flexible interior can allow coach Mike Dunleavy to do a lot of things.

The Grizzlies refused directly. We originally wanted to choose an inside man, and we don't need your best player.

Of course, the main reason is that Jiang Chao himself is unwilling to release a single draft pick, which makes teams with high picks not want to play.

The draft is all about the draft experience. You are guarding the No. 8 pick, so who wants so many players from you?

Not to mention the Knicks have a bunch of rubbish contracts, you have to pay for them to get them.

The second round is not even fun. If the first round is the basketball lottery, the second round will be the Mark Six lottery. The odds are too difficult to find treasures.

Duhon and Chandler are both in contract years next season, and Harrington still has a big contract of 10 million, which is not so easy to take over.

Jiang Chao has studied this a long time ago, so he doesn’t know if it is a coincidence or an accident. The only chance to get Harden is the Thunder.

And it happens to be a win-win deal.

But Jiang Chao must not reveal that only the Thunder is willing to give the Knicks a high-ranking pick, otherwise it will be President Trump's turn to raise the price.

…

"Hey? Mr. Luo?"

Here, Mr. Pu lit a cigarette under the night light and flipped through his notebook.

He is in the same position as Chandler, but he is 34 years old.

Luo Ye belongs to the players he has been playing in his school days. He was a member of the Spurs' champions in the last century and was later traded from the Spurs to the Knicks in two first rounds.

This is a strong perimeter defender, but he suffered constant injuries in the Knicks, and because of his high status, he had a bad temper in the locker room. He is a player with pros and cons.

Sean Marks also had good words for him: "He bites like a mad dog on the outside. He can supplement the outside defensive ability of your substitute. The salary is not high, 6.63 million. It lasts for one season. If you don't use it up, you can throw it away."

What Sean Marks said is true. Anyway, the Thunder will still be enjoying the rookie bonus period next season. With Luo Ye’s salary, they can’t fire him next season.

Not to mention that it would be unpleasant to throw him away, if Jiang Chao had been thrown away early, he would have been traded by the Spurs to the Knicks for retirement, and he would have been injured for half of the year.

And historically, the Thunder bought out the veteran in 2009.

"Are there any other advantages?" Mr. Pu took a breath.

Jiang Chao smiled and said: "He has a certain ability as an analyst, and his judgment of the situation on the field and ability to help defend are better than Chandler."

Jiang Chao naturally speaks well in front of outsiders, and he also knows that Luo Ye has done a good job as a full-time analyst after retiring. He also served as deputy general manager and even served as Xiao Hua's deputy in 2020.

However, the reason why Jiang Chao wanted to kick this person out was also very simple. He was the most aggressive among the four who blocked the door, and he was the one who kicked him.

Moreover, he is also very disrespectful to Spurs players. He opened a restaurant in New York and the dishes in the restaurant are named after Spurs players, Elliott and so on. There is definitely something wrong with his character.

Either a madman or a psychopath.

Jiang Chao must trade him out as soon as possible. If he keeps him, he will be a bomb. The team will have more rookies in the future. For such a veteran who likes to bully rookies, I don't know when the locker room will explode because of him.

"Boss, please stop joking, okay? Don't you need a player with championship qualities to lead the rookies in your team? If Chandler stays, there will be too many rookies, right?"

Mr. Pu saw the sincerity in Jiang Chao's eyes that he wanted to trade, but he felt a little speechless.

Can you take advantage of this?

What Jiang Chao said was actually that the Knicks had the upper hand. If this deal was really reached, he would be laughed to death by other management.

You know, other team managements are trying to steal money from the Knicks.

He also learned that Jiang Chao didn't take care of his own signing, so he foolishly let go of Curry and let him go to Golden State for a trial. Wouldn't it be like letting the tiger go home?

So when Jiang Chao said this, he was not surprised but also a little surprised.

If it were Old Downey opposite him, there would be no problem at all, but this is a 20-year-old boy!

Now Jiang Chao's request is actually to exchange three veterans for the third pick?

But does it mean there is no future at all?

If the opponent is an ordinary All-Star, he will change instantly, because it is a big gamble to directly compete for the championship next season, and if he fails, he will become a success.

But the opponents are all average stars. How about risking the third pick that you finally got in exchange for three immediate players who can stay for 2-3 years at most?

This is not what Mr. Pu wants to see.

Luo Ye's attitude on the court is indeed good, and the Thunder also need someone with championship blood, but this is not a transaction method.

"We are sincerely trading, Mr. Pu, please come and make peace with us in the end."

Sean Marks had to admire Jiang Chao. He even proposed the Knicks' advantage in front of President Trump. Although this year's draft is a small year, the No. 3 pick is not so easy, right?

Nate, Tim Thomas, and Gallinelli don't show anything, just Luo, it's just right.

Transactions depend on the psychology of both parties. For Mr. Luo, psychologically it feels okay, but at the same time it feels like something is missing.

How can a 20-year-old be so confident?

Mr. Pu squinted his eyes and was itching to be touched. He finished smoking the cigarette in the video and lit another one:

"Boss Jiang, I come here with sincerity, you are not a friend enough."

"I'm an honest person, let me tell you, I can choose a traditional point guard with the 25th pick to pass the ball and control the court, but you have to give it to me Chandler."

Jiang Chao secretly laughed in his heart and took the bait, playing hard to get.

He actually already knows who President Trump wants most, because everyone thinks this year is a bad year for the draft, which is of course a historical limitation.

He actually wanted Wilson Chandler.

Because Chandler's role is similar to that of the Harden he wants to choose, and he is stronger, can jump higher, and is more accurate in three-pointers than the current Harden. He is a perfect match for the Thunder's immediate combat ability.

He can also defend as a swingman. To put it bluntly, President Pu wants to have such an offensive sixth man this year!

And Harrington is basically letting them upgrade internally, regardless of salary, it's more like adding a headcount.

So after Jiang Chao saw him taking the bait, he immediately decided:

"Okay! You go and win the championship, Mr. Pu!"

Sean Marks also understood what President Trump meant. Selecting a passing point guard with the 25th pick doesn't mean that Duhong can be left out.

"Master Harrington, Wilson, Chandler, I'll trade you for the No. 3 pick. You can't go back on your word."

"Probably not, unless you understand, Mr. Luo suddenly makes trouble (doesn't want to come to the Thunder or something), and Max, you also know that the draft pick trade will be carried out at the draft, and then David Stern will be there

Announcement that lottery No. 3 is given to you."

"Well, small changes are fine. Our players are all very good." Jiang Chao also knew about this situation. The draft was very changeable because many teams traded up or down on that day.

The league needs traffic, which will make the live broadcast of the draft very exciting.

"Then, wish us a happy cooperation?"

“A pleasure to work with!”

"Boss Jiang, I think you are a very thoughtful person. When the time comes for us to pick No. 25, please give us some advice."

"No problem, come here a few days in advance and I'll treat you to the detonator."

Sean Marks hangs up video: "See you at the draft."

yes!

After finishing the conversation, Jiang Chao clasped his fists excitedly.

The bearded man spreading salt, come to the palm of your hand!

The Thunder are also cheering up, championship, here we come!