NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 82: Raise the price! Stud all-star forward!

Everyone at the airport has bright eyes.

Catching fish in the free market is their favorite thing to do. This is like exchanging a shotgun for a cannon, and it may happen that the tree will die and the person will live.

Moreover, the players they like can be recommended to the management, and maybe they can work with the players they like, which is not a good thing.

Even if there are superstars, you can "chasing them at public expense" and work with them every day in the future.

The young coach lamented Jiang Chao's efficiency and agreed that after the draft, he would lead the coaching staff to start studying the team's tactics. It was really fast. Today, he would study free market transactions.

"Let's go directly to the arena."

So the young marshal and the others rushed directly to the Madison Square Garden office with their luggage.

“Welcome everyone!”

After everyone entered the arena carrying large and small bags, the staff fired fireworks to welcome the coaching staff.

Jiang Chao was the first to step forward and hug the young marshal, and glanced at the person he was looking for behind him. Well, he didn't recognize him.

"Why did you bring all your luggage? You're going to the apartment to have a rest first. The house is ready for you."

"Thank you, boss. Isn't this just to catch up with today's meeting?"

The young marshal pushed the huge suitcase into the corner.

After helping to carry it, Downey Jr. joked to his good friend: "So heavy? What kind of thing is this big box of yours?"

Messina laughed from behind: "It's all books and video tapes. I've been waiting for him to pack them for a long time."

Sean Marks and others welcomed the coaching staff as they settled in with smiles on their faces.

It can be seen that everyone is very satisfied with this young and energetic coaching staff. The young coach looks much older than his age.

D'Antoni, a part-time coaching assistant, also stepped forward to shake hands with the young coach and looked him up and down:

"The new season is up to you."

“Work together and work together.”

Mustache was showing a hint of provocation. He wanted to see how powerful the person who replaced him as head coach was.

But Stevens is not false, he just wants to run the team well now.

Several people went to the large conference room and took their seats.

Jiang Chao, who was sitting in the first place, said: "Liu Yan, bring the jar of Pu'er I brought from home and brew it for the gentlemen to drink."

"Okay, boss." Liu Yan responded with her head lowered.

She didn't dare to look at Jiang Chao after work today. Her sudden behavior last night scared her. She was blushing and tossing and turning all night, just for fear that Jiang Chao would think she was impulsive and shameless, but Jiang Chao

It was as if nothing had happened.

While I was making tea, my heart was pounding. Yesterday I simply felt that my junior's ability and charm had reached their peak. I really wanted to... be with him forever.

During the dinner, she could still think about her little secretary, and since joining the job, there were no hidden rules or the like that she had been worried about before. Breeze was unfazed by favors and humiliations, satisfying all her fantasies about her future boyfriend.

"Liu Yan, what are you thinking! There will be no shortage of women around him. It will be great if you can help him achieve success in his career!"

Liu Yan suddenly lowered her eyebrows, but after remembering Jiang Chao's last words, "I will return it next time," she shyly held the tea cup and went to the conference room. She lowered her head and looked at her body. I am not bad at NTU.

Okay! Be confident!

My mind is already thinking about what the scene will be like at that moment.

At this time, Jiang Chao and the other top Knicks executives were already having an intense meeting.

Jiang Chao, Sean, deputy general manager Xiao Hu, head coach Shao Shuai, chief assistant coach Messina, and deputy director of the personnel department senior scout Downey Jr.

"Young Marshal, haven't you two found a new assistant coach?"

Speaking of the young marshal and Messina, they lowered their heads in embarrassment. They are not people who can find excuses:

"It's a bit difficult. Those who are qualified don't want to come, and others are too young to become assistant coaches directly."

"Okay, it's nothing. After the meeting, the troops will be divided into three groups, and I will help you find a few to match them." Originally, Jiang Chao was going to let them find one or two by themselves, and he would wait for the draft to match the others to them.

Come together.

Downey Jr. and others all raised their eyes, wow, it's a match for him. How many connections does the boss have? There should be no assistants on the market now.

But Jiang Chao has already started the theme:

"The theme of our meeting is to initially determine the team's lineup and choose to sign 1-2 elite players in the free market to completely improve the Knicks' lineup flaws next season."

"OK!"

"You also know that I selected five guards in this draft. The vacancies in other positions will be filled by the free market."

Haha~

The atmosphere in the conference room became relaxed.

"Phew..." The young marshal breathed a sigh of relief. Don't sign Iverson or anything like that.

D'Antoni and Downey Jr. were the first to speak. Inside news was that many playoff teams began to liquidate their players after the draft, and the free market also experienced large-scale fluctuations.

"Tell me."

Jiang Chao picked up his pen. Although there were no big fish this year, there were still many role players.

The recent change in the free market is that Kobe extended his contract with the maximum salary after winning the championship.

Iverson still hasn't found a good home. Jiang Chao was right not to be impulsive at the time. No other team would dare to accept this "bomb" unless he lowered his salary standard and became a role player.

Kidd renewed his contract with the Mavericks, and the misunderstanding between Carlisle and Cuban was resolved. This is how the small ball market is. After going around and around, I found that my own people are more useful. The warmth and warmth of the world have nothing to do with me.

There is also Artest of the Kings. In 57 games on behalf of the Kings last season, he averaged 20.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game. His defensive ability is still the best in the league.

It triggered a mad scramble by teams such as the Rockets and Lakers.

The reason for the rush is that Odom, whose contract has expired, seems to be leaving the team. When he served as the team's third offensive option, Odom performed quite well, but for a player in such a role, the salary he requires is somewhat

Too high.

The pressure of the luxury tax means that Odom cannot get the salary he wants from the Lakers, and he may have to look for other clubs.

He is very ambitious and is squeezed by his wife Khloe Kardashian every day. His salary must be high in the past few years of his career.

These two players are also more suitable for the Knicks, who are currently short in the backcourt.

Of course, the contract renewal of Lakers center Bynum has also become a problem. President Library has already reported that he wants to sell the injured Shark.

After recovering, he expects to stay with the team with a high salary, but the Lakers are still waiting for his recovery. If he can continue the progress of last season in the new season, then the Lakers will definitely have to pay him a huge contract.

So if they could get rid of this little shark at this time, they were completely willing.

Then there is the explosion of the Jazz's salary space. With Boozer's data explosion last season, as well as the team's main center Okur and shooter Korver's pursuit of high-paying contract extensions.

It is difficult for the Jazz to operate when the team's Deron, Millsap, and Kirilenko are all highly paid players.

Both Mustache and Downey Jr. are very fond of Boozer.

"Did he jump out too?"

Jiang Chao touched his chin. It was interesting. Both Yao Ming killers had jumped out of their contracts.

Boozer is only 26 years old. He has already become one of the top players in the league and can afford the highest-paying contract. He has averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds per game in the past two seasons.

This season, he chose to end his contract early to test the free agent market. Teams with salary vacancies or sign-and-trade transactions can make him leave the team. The most popular rumor at present is that he joins the Miami Heat to join forces with Wade.

Boozer lives in Miami, but he said that he is willing to stay and play for the Jazz. In fact, he just wants to see the attitude of the Jazz.

The Jazz's attitude depends on who they choose between veterans Okur and Boozer.

Top striker Korver is a must-have, but the functions between Boozer and Okur are a bit repetitive.

When Okur was just a role player in Detroit at the beginning of his career, the Jazz offered him a high-paying contract. This was regarded by many as a gamble, but now it has paid off, and he has made a great contribution to the team.

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When Boozer, Okur, and Kyler Korver all choose to become free agents in the summer, the Jazz will face painful decisions financially.

“The management is not easy to do.”

Sean Marks: "The main reason is that the Jazz guys can't win the championship. If they can win the championship by paying the luxury tax, I believe the Jazz boss will also renew their contracts."

"Yes, this lineup defeated the Lakers this season and was eliminated in the first round, so the Jazz will definitely change."

Finally, D'Antoni dropped a bombshell.

That is, Turkoglu, who was defeated in the finals, did not renew his contract with the Magic after his contract expired and was waiting for an offer in the free market.

The tall point forward was obviously tired from playing in the Finals, and it was obviously difficult for the Magic, who had two super-max contracts, to offer him a maximum contract.

So he can either get money to continue working with the Magic next season, or he can get more money!

Turkoglu had a wonderful season last season. He was one of five players in the league who averaged at least 19.5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game. The other four were Carter, Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant.

and James.

However, in the previous three seasons, the Turkish agent never averaged more than 14 points and 3 assists per game, so he was described by many management as a system player.

Without Howard's restraint, could he still be so strong?

This is one of the reasons why no team signed him immediately and wouldn't give him a maximum salary.

"The above are the biggest fish of the off-season, and they are also the players we think are more suitable for the Knicks." Downey Jr. and Mustache finished their report.

Then they started a heated discussion. Fortunately, there was tea to calm down the fire, otherwise Jiang Chao would be afraid that they would start, because it is normal for such meetings to have disagreements.

Otherwise, why should the general manager have full authority to make the decision? The general manager's vision and the coaching staff must be different.

And his gaze is even more outstanding.

So when they were chatting about whether they wanted Little Shark to supplement the inside line, or Boozer to come to the high-altitude turret to play space, etc., Jiang Chao finally waited until they finished talking before making a final decision:

"I just looked at our salary space and listened to what you just said. Let's put it together."

"Let's see, the first goal is to win the Turkish Star-Moon God of War even if the price is raised!"

"Boss, what do you mean? Stud Hatek Drew?" Sean Marks and others initially thought that Jiang Chao didn't participate because he couldn't react or didn't understand the players from other teams.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Chao has been listening.

And indeed, this All-Star forward is a very suitable player for the Knicks!"

Only the boss can control such a situation!

What he said was decisive!

Liu Yan, who had been pouring tea for the senior executives, was sweating on her forehead. Now she finally calmed down and looked at Jiang Chao with admiration in her eyes.

"Yes, while we are playing Youth Storm, we must also enter the playoffs to experience the new players."

"A player like Agent is the best player to stabilize his record and enter the playoffs."

"Boss, you are right!"

"Okay boss!"

"give it to me!"

"In order to sign the Pacers next season, we have to enter the playoffs!"

(Note: Why is Turkoglu said to be an All-Star? It’s because the Magic had Nelson, Howard, and Lewis entering the All-Stars. Turkoglu regretted not making it. It’s probably because the league felt the Magic had too many people.

But the fact is that Turkoglu was the Magic’s true perimeter player in the Finals, so he was rated by the media as not an All-Star this season but an All-Star-level star.)