Super Lord of the Rings

After the celebratory party, the players are off.

Peja Stojakovic announced his retirement the next day. He did not want to continue playing in the NBA and was preparing to return to Europe.

Jason Williams, Bibby, Posey, and Ilgauskas are also retiring, and they can't play if they want to.

The team suddenly had five vacant spots. Yi Jianlian, Jerebko, and Tracy McGrady are still restricted free agents. Summer manager Geoff Petri must use his brains to figure out which rookie to choose, who to sign, and make up the lineup.

The good news is that Ray Allen stated that he will implement the second-year contract. He will not get a high-paying long-term contract even if he jumps out of the free market. He is 37 years old and his state is unstable.

McGrady also wants to stay. He is not strong enough. He is also a marginal player and a role player. How can other teams feel comfortable in the Kings? It was a smart choice for him to stay, the basic salary didn't matter, there was no shortage of money anyway.

Vivek talks to Petri. "Next season's goal is to defend the title. Regardless of trade or free signing, the strength of the team cannot be reduced. Is there any suitable person in the free market?"

Although the NBA labor negotiations still have no results, the free agent transfer market every summer still arrives as scheduled.

Yesterday, the league officially announced the 2011 free agent list, including a large number of veterans, such as Duncan, Prince, Kirilenko and so on.

Petri said slowly: "It's hard to find a strong inside veteran. Dalembert and Reggie Evans are considered better. There is a market for Yi Jianlian, and some teams are willing to recruit him with a high salary. If we Matching and retaining people, the salary will be very tight, and it will not be easy to renew the contract of others in the future. Albert, please explain."

Albert Swan, as a manager assistant, besides paying attention to basketball games and discussing player statistics with scouts, the most important consideration is salary.

"Boss, Ray Allen stays, the second year's annual salary is 8 million, and Wang and LeBron's 43 million. If the renewal is easy, as long as the annual salary is tens of millions, the four of them will exceed the salary cap of last season by 58 million. Plus Miller, it’s not easy for us to sign role players, and it’s not easy to renew Curry and Gibson in the future. If Whiteside can’t play, our center position will become weaker and weaker.”

Vivek heard the seriousness of the problem: "Is there any way to solve it?"

Swan said sternly: "I talked with Wang in the regular season. He doesn't have to stay in a trade, so he can sign first and then change. I suggest changing to other teams' rookie centers and draft picks, which will not take up salary space. Le lead two potential young players, although the inside line is weak, it is good for the future, and it doesn't matter if Wang and LeBron are supporting him now."

"You can only use rookies? What if you can't defend your title?" Vivek was not satisfied with this plan.

Petri smiled wryly: "Boss, insiders have generally appreciated in value over the past few years. Insiders like Frye are worth 30 million in five years. It is difficult to find immediate talent to join in the free market. We can only work as hard as we can."

Vivek asked: "What about the point guard, there is only one Curry left."

"It's enough to have Curry at the point guard. There won't be any major problems. I want to sign a rookie as a backup, and the rest will find veterans in the free market." Petri replied nervously.

If they are all looking for rookies, it is risky to defend the title next season, but there are really not many good choices in the free market, there are only a lot of swing players, and the Kings have no shortage of swing players.

Vivek was silent for a moment, nodded and said: "Report the situation to me at any time, Albert and Wang Jun come closer to see what he thinks, if he wants a star teammate, he will try his best to meet any requirements and pay extravagant Taxes don't matter, the key is to win."

Swan asked: "They are going to arrange mirrors and shoot movies in Los Angeles. Can I go to Los Angeles to find him? I promise I won't delay work."

"Go ahead, as long as the deal satisfies him, you don't need to work in the office, call Xia Bowen and Ajiali to go together." Vivek laughed.

"Thank you, boss." Swan bowed.

Driving out of the arena, Swan smiled happily. He used to change jobs like crazy, but he never wanted to change after joining the Kings.

This job is really cool, he feels like it's just for fun, and the salary is very high. Vivek not only regarded him as an employee, but also as one of his own, and did not treat him badly.

Last season, Vivek Holdings reached 80%, making a profit. He retained the original management, but stuffed in the fresh blood of Swan, and the two veterans of the Kings in the past, which captured the hearts of Kings fans and managers.

The team went from the bottom of the record to winning the championship in one season. Such a successful reconstruction is unique in NBA history.

As a businessman, Vivek is undoubtedly a genius, and every step he takes is wonderful. He knows that he and Wang Jun are now grasshoppers on the same rope, and they are both prosperous. The most important thing is to make Wang Jun happy.

Yi Jianlian can go. His market value is very high in the eyes of other teams. Under the premise that the Kings have Wang Jun, he is just icing on the cake.

Swann first contacted his girlfriend Emily VanCamp, then contacted Xia Bowen and his siblings, called Wang Jun to explain the situation, then drove to Los Angeles with the three of them at night, and lived in Wang Jun's villa.

Ajiali also brought a sister of "Garfield". The two leopards played happily in the yard with a companion.

On the second day, Swan and Wang Jun played "Pro Evolution Soccer 10" and briefly explained the management's plan, planning to sign first and then trade Yi Jianlian.

Wang Jun did not object. "Since you can't offer a high salary, let's trade it. I asked him. He will make a decision based on the situation in the free market. The annual salary may not be the highest. He wants to go to a team that can be the core of the insider."

Yi Jianlian's agent Fagan gave him some advice, it is best to go to a team without big-name insiders.

His situation is special. This season Wang Jun has helped him brush up the data, but the actual level can't reach 17+8+3. He has enough shooting rights to play data, and coupled with his Chinese identity, he may continue to sign high-paying long-term contracts in the future.

There is no feast that lasts forever. Yi Jianlian is not an indispensable member of the Kings. His defensive performance is even a bit bad. He is not a qualified meat shield and his ability to control rebounds is not outstanding.

If the king's center defends well, their winning percentage will definitely be higher, but it's hard to find someone who can shoot and defend, so Yi Jianlian has a good price/performance ratio.

With the same annual salary, both Odom and Yi Jianlian are free agents. It must be better to choose him, much younger.

Swan controlled the player and scored a beautiful long shot, and asked with a smile: "There are not many point guards. Do you have any free agents that you admire? We can poach him."

Wang Jun really has someone to admire. "Barea is good. If he can be dug into the Kings, or find a small guard similar to his style, I think the Kings will be stronger. Don't expect him to defend, break through in the second quarter, and lead the bench to score."

Swan nodded. "I know, but I'm afraid Barea can't. He played very well in the playoffs, and some teams are willing to offer him a long-term contract with a high salary. Can Nate Robinson be okay? Slam dunk king, fast, good scoring ability."

"That guy is too stupid, his brain is not normal, absolutely don't bring him to the king." Wang Jun smiled and said: "If Barea can't do it, then find someone else, rookies are also good, anyway, we want something similar. This year's playoffs, we all I've seen the power of a defender like that."

Ty Lawson in the first round and Barea in the second round, James and Wang Jun both had headaches when they broke through, and it was difficult to guard against.

Swan smiled: "Wait for the good news."

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