NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 81: Fishing in the Free Market

Because this is only done after the rookie is sure to be successful. Generally, it is okay to sign a lottery ticket for this long, but both are this long?

Are you so sure you can win the prize?

The No. 3 pick is for 5 years, and the No. 6 pick is for 3 years.

Sean Marks doesn't have the open-minded vision of Jiang Chao. He never imagined that these two are future All-Stars. In his opinion, being a stable starter is already considered a success.

The price of a stable initial contract renewal is generally not too high, and there are fewer people grabbing it.

When new rookies come over, the team will start operating normally.

You must know that this is New York, and New York has no shortage of superstars and future rookies who actively come to invest.

In other words, outstanding rookies and veterans all want to line up in big ball markets.

Look at the Thunder, didn't they give up on Ibaka when they gave him a long-term contract?

Damn it, Sean Marks sweats even more when he thinks about Ibaka. Ibaka also has a five-year contract. He still has a four-year rookie contract after taking over from New York. Does this mean he has three long-term rookie contracts now?

It’s really impossible not to fight the storm of youth.

As the general manager, he knows very well that as long as the performance of such a long-term rookie is not outstanding, almost no team will accept such a long-term rookie contract, so he can only train him through the rookie period with tears in his eyes.

"I'm sure, these two people will be the cornerstone of the next five years."

Although there are various incentives for them on the scene, the fact is that Jiang Chao wants to sign these two people as long as possible, and he does not want to face the problem of contract renewal so early.

It's normal to push him. He is the boss, and especially Harden, the cynical type, just let him go to nightclubs less often.

"Okay, I will complete the task perfectly! A long contract period is also good for them, and they will agree."

"Well, if you need any assistance, please contact Lu and D'Antoni. They will help you." Jiang Chao smiled and shook hands with the huge general manager.

In fact, there are old Curry and Harden's mother who are as stable as melon skin.

All parents in the world want their children to have a long-term and stable job, and the five-year rookie contract is suitable for everything.

Not to mention that Harden's mother is his agent, so Harden listens to his mother even more.

"What about the remaining three people?"

"We'll wait until they come. They won't have to wait that long."

After Jiang Chao finished speaking, he sent Liu Yan back first.

Others are left free to move around.

Naturally, the center of everyone's discussion was this dashing young man who was so resolute at the dinner party and Sean Marks's five-year trial of signing the contract.

Harden is very happy today. He originally admired his boss for making such a decision to steal him, and the Thunder actually gave up on him. He has already contacted Ibaka and said that he will die if he plays two games with the Thunder next season.

Since I didn’t make it, let the world see how awesome I am!

D'Antoni said to Harden's mother: "Going to the Thunder actually doesn't give him any experience. There are too few opportunities. The Knicks should give him many opportunities. He can see the future in one season."

Curry, on the other hand, couldn't calm down for a long time after Sean Marks' words.

Hugging tightly with his girlfriend Ayesha Alexander:

"You are right, he is indeed a good boss!"

Because Sean Marks said that Nelson, the Bucks, Downey Sr. and other teams were robbing Curry.

This is the reason why Jiang Chao decisively used Du Hong to trade upwards. There was a turmoil behind the scenes.

Curry was already full of respect for his boss at this time:

"Mr. Marks, I will definitely help the boss complete the great task of rebuilding the Knicks."

Next to him, Deputy Director of Personnel Downey Jr., who hurried from home, handed Curry a tablet:

"This is Boss Jiang's complete speech manual. I recommend reading it ten times. He is a man who wants to win the championship! It is our duty to get rid of the belly!"

Curry smiled slightly: "Then I must be FMVP."

Harden: "If we win the championship, I will be the FMVP."

"Not convinced?"

"If you don't accept it, we'll challenge you tomorrow!"

"Just pick, I've already seen you unhappy, it will only cause fouls and score points."

"Hey, I will always believe what old coach K said. You are so brittle, so be careful if I hit you and become crippled."

Sean Marks coughed:

"Okay, go to bed early and prepare for your joining the team tomorrow. The training hall will be open at any time from tomorrow afternoon."

He can already be convinced that these two lottery picks have their hearts in the Knicks!

........

Columbia University.

Jiang Chao returned to the familiar dormitory building and sent Liu Yan there.

"You can get off work early tonight, it's not safe in New York so late."

Jiang Chao saw that it was too late and was worried about his senior, so he delivered it himself. Anyway, he is still a taxi driver.

"It's okay, thank you boss!"

Walking towards the dormitory building, Liu Yan, whose long legs were reflected by the street lights, held the file bag and looked at the bleak and majestic figure under the street lights. She suddenly turned around and ran back:

"Jiang Chao."

"Huh?" Jiang Chao turned around. He was actually planning to walk to the school gate. He was too tired after sitting there all night.

"I'll go with you."

"No, senior, go to bed early, tomorrow is not the weekend." Jiang Chao smiled and rubbed her hair smoothly.

This smile stunned Liu Yan. Under the street lamp, Jiang Chao's face was gentle and calm. He was not at work at all.

Eyes facing each other.

Her eyes were as clear as crescent moons, and Jiang Chao's eyes were always so trustworthy.

Liu Yan's heartbeat quickened, and she subconsciously hugged him gently, stood on tiptoe and kissed Jiang Chao quickly on the face:

"Thank you, junior, you should go to bed early too!"

Then he didn't look back, his hair was messy in the wind.

Jiang Chao looked at the blushing figure quickly walking away, smelling the faint virgin fragrance that remained, and this kiss made him feel warm.

"It was not done without my consent. I will give it back next time."

The big white legs on the stairs almost staggered, and then the footsteps disappeared faster and faster...

&……

The next day.

The first ray of morning light flows along Jiang Chao's nose line, and the light dyes the black eyelashes into gold.

"A new day has begun!"

Jiang Chao was hard at work, and he was already gearing up while washing himself.

Starts today until Summer League.

A new round of trading window period has officially opened.

After the draft, many players who were waiting to see if their contracts were not renewed will jump into the free market.

At this stage, all teams will basically determine their lineup for next season.

That is to say, transactions basically occur during this period.

Then the rookies and new players from trades will play training games, summer league, and preseason games with the veteran players of the team in order to get the lineup together as quickly as possible before the regular season.

The coaching staff can also replace the lineup and players faster based on the suitability of the lineup.

At this time, Stevens and Messina also landed at JFK Airport.

They have three more recruited nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, and scouts around them.

When I landed in New York, I found that I had three more second-round picks.

There are still 3 second-round guards, and they are immediately eye-catching.

The boss is really the trouble maker, everything depends on how their coaching staff uses it.

Young Marshal: "This..."

"It won't work if I don't call Hayward to come next year."

As a European coach, Messina has a more comprehensive view: "These three people all have a certain degree of defense. Compared with the two people in the first round, they appear to be more balanced."

Stevens: "Yes, two offensive three-pointers in the first round and three defensive three-pointers in the second round are okay. The boss must have his purpose. Let's return to the team."

Messina couldn't wait to shout the recruited people together: "Let's go!"

At this time, Sean Marks also called:

"Hey, young coach, you guys come directly to the arena, there will be a welcome ceremony, and then we will discuss which players are better to get from the free market!"

"Hey, are we going to officially confirm the lineup?"