The Point Guard is Here

Fan Xi greeted Charlie Ward in a friendly manner.

Although Charlie Ward is much older than Fan Xie, and his previous resume is not as good as Charlie Ward. However, in today's Knicks, Fan Xie's status is far higher than that of Charlie Ward.

The lottery is, after all, the lottery.

Charlie Ward was a little unexpected. When he walked into Pat Riley's office at the same time as Fan Xie, he thought that the New York Knicks would choose between them, especially Van Xie's answer made Pat Riley After Leigh frowned, he was even more certain that he would become the Knicks' point guard.

But now, the Knicks have also brought Fan Xie in.

They will compete for a backup point guard position in the new season.

It was hard not to see some changes in Charlie Ward's mentality.

Although he remains friendly, the inner sense of competition is fully awakened.

The two greeted each other briefly and then walked away. Fan Xi went to take a group of promotional photos under the leadership of the Knicks staff.

Dave Chertz said that he would print Fanchee's image on this year's promotional photos and hang them outside Madison Garden.

Fan Xi's huge topicality, his character image, and his previous popularity in New York State are the reasons why he has the ability to sell tickets.

"Take it easy, kid. The manager likes you better."

Assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy walked up to Charlie Ward, who spoke sweetly to the Florida star.

He single-handedly recommended Charlie Ward to the Knicks.

The rigid and traditional Jeff Van Gundy didn't like Fan Xi so much, he felt that Fan Xi was too uncontrollable.

He likes point guards who fully execute the team's tactical intent, and Charlie Ward is that type. Hold the ball steadily across the half court, defend seriously, and when the inside line can't be opened, he can pass it out and throw him a three-pointer or two.

Fan Xie is not like this. Jeff Van Gundy's evaluation of Fan Xie: He is creative and at the same time has the threat to destroy the tactical system.

At the time, Pat Riley gave his assessment a nod.

This made Jeff Van Gundy happy for a long time.

He was even more convinced that Pat Riley didn't like Jack Van at all.

The team chose Jack Fan, but the team owner and general manager valued Fan Xi's popularity. The strict Bishop Riley would certainly sweep him out.

Jeff Van Gundy even started a countdown for Fan Xi to leave in his heart.

That's why he saw the loss in Charlie Ward's eyes and ran over to appease him.

Charlie Ward raised his head in confusion, his eyes clearly said: Is this so?

Jeff Van Gundy nodded affirmatively, and the shiny top of his head and the flying heads around him proved his credibility: how could a bald man lie.

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Under the guidance of the Knicks dedicated photographer, Fan Xi completed several sets of beautiful promotional photos. Fan Xi showed a youthful and sunny atmosphere.

It is in stark contrast to the group photos of Starks, Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, Patrick Ewing, and Charles Smith wearing black suits some time ago.

The photos of these five people caused quite a stir in the media, and people affectionately called them the "Gangs of New York".

Even if these guys don't speak, and they are dressed brightly, they all show an unstoppable gangster momentum.

Of course, as long as one of these five people speaks, it will destroy the overall atmosphere. And show the intimate activities of people and close relatives.

"If you put the photo of Little Jack together with the other five people, it will look... like a gang of big brothers playing basketball with a little brother who is in high school..."

The photographer gives Dave Chertz his take.

Dave Chertz is not an artist, he doesn't deal with aura conflicts or anything like that, he just tells the photographer, "That's what I want."

"Then the only thing that would make the picture harmonious was to put little Jack in the middle," the cinematographer told Dave Chertz.

Chertz did not express dissent.

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A press conference was held half an hour later.

The three rookies filed into the field, accompanied by head coach Pat Riley and general manager Dave Chertz.

This is the only signing of last season's Eastern Conference champions this summer.

The New York media has high hopes for the three rookies, and they hope that some of them can bring immediate help to the team like Shaquille O'Neal or Alonzo Mourning.

Now, the New York Knicks are really only one breath away from the championship.

Who will be this tone?

This is the question fans are most looking forward to.

However, the issue was quickly diluted by another message.

Dave Chertz told everyone in an enthusiastic voice that the Knicks have signed all three rookies.

Monty Williams has $1.5 million for 2 years, and Charlie Ward has $4.5 million for 4 years.

Jack Fan, 23 million US dollars in 6 years.

When Fan Xi's contract was exposed.

Everyone was stunned.

Although this contract is basically the same as Sharon White and Ramond Murray with the sixth and seventh picks

The difference is almost the same, and there is still a slight gap with Glenn Robinson, Jason Kidd, and Grant Hill.

However, some commentators have been there before swearing that Fanhee will not get a contract.

Now he got a normally high lottery contract, and it was tied for six years.

The huge contrast caused an uproar in the media.

Moreover, the media also captured Pat Riley's expression of obvious surprise when he heard the contract figures.

This made the media make a big fuss the next day.

People feel that this contract has not been agreed by Pat Riley, otherwise Pat Riley would not be so surprised.

Moreover, Pat Riley must think that Fan Xie is not worth it, otherwise why would he be surprised?

This is the reasoning that normal people would have.

But Pat Riley is not something normal people can figure out. When he heard this contract, his heart was filled with joy and fullness.

He didn't expect Dave Chertz to be so far-sighted, to lock up Little Jack for six years.

Pat Riley no longer has any doubts about Jack's talent and talent.

Because after Chuck Daly quit all his jobs in the New Jersey Nets, he specifically called Pat Riley.

Pat Riley is Chuck Daly's junior.

Chuck Daly told Pat Riley on the phone: "I was going to pick Jack at the twelfth pick. But, you got there first. The trade application we initiated was also rejected. I wanted to continue my career. , but now it seems that the nba has little attraction for me."

"Jack is a good point guard seedling. He needs to be raised in a different way. Don't focus on his shortcomings. If you raise him properly, he will be the Dennis Rodman of point guard. A geek! "

The 17-year-old boy who made a generation of famous coaches call and care about him after leaving his job, and compared him with the NBA's most unique and stylish rebounding champion. It was hard for Pat Riley not to realize how valuable Vanhey was.

Therefore, even if he hates Dave Chertz's bureaucratic behavior and the behavior of laymen commanding experts. But he is still happy for Chertz's long-term contract.

However, when he heard that Fan Xie's contract had a clause to skip the contract in the second year, he immediately realized that something was wrong.

He was a little worried that Fan Xi would show his talents within two years, and at that time, he was only 19 years old. Younger than most of the kids who entered the '96 draft.

"I don't know how to talk about my contract?"

Fan Xi said a classic quote at the press conference: "I have no desire to manipulate money. Becoming a millionaire or becoming a multi-millionaire has no appeal for me. I have no interest in money at all."

His casual words became the focus of media reports.

Although Americans in the 90s didn't know what Versailles was, nor did they know what Jack Ma was.

However, Jack Fan's words really shocked the Americans.

For a 17-year-old kid to become a multi-millionaire is amazing in itself, but this little guy also said he has no interest in money.

Is this intentional to kill people?

Of course, this also attracted many scammers from Wall Street to come rushing in like crucian carp. They used the name of wanting to manage money for Fan Xi, and hoped that Fan Xi, who didn't love money, would hand over the money to them. They even promised high s return.

However, Fan Xi completely ignored it.

His guardian, Uncle Fanler, also made a concluding statement on the matter before leaving New York.

"Those basketball media don't say that Jack is not worthy of so much money. Anyway, the money has already entered our pockets. We will neither withdraw it nor hand it over to you."

"Those Wall Street financial giants don't even think about this money. Before Jack turned 18, he still only had 4,000 US dollars a month for living expenses. Moreover, we have already discussed that we plan to take the money back Building houses, building houses in every city in China. What we Chinese care about most is returning home and building houses.”

The Americans who Uncle Fanle spoke on the phone were speechless.

Such a simple and unadorned small-scale peasant thought made Americans realize what is called "advanced nature".

Of course, these seemingly nonsensical remarks also made people less jealous of Fan Xi.

After all, this guy wants to take the money to build a house in such a backward place in China, no matter how much money he has, he has to spend it.

And...Jack Fan only has 4,000 US dollars a month's living expenses. Although it is much taller than ordinary people, but...it doesn't seem to be that far away.

People quickly find their psychological balance.

Fan Xi was thinking about the harmony within the team.

Although he is indifferent to the news that the media discusses whether he deserves such a salary, and all the bosses collectively call for the regulation of rookie contracts.

However, when he learned that his salary ranked fifth next season, second only to Patrick Ewing (annual salary of 4.49 million US dollars), Charles Smith (2.86 million US dollars), Derek Harper (2.38 million US dollars), Charles Oakley ($2.2 million).

He couldn't help but worry a little about the harmony in the locker room.

Especially...Patrick Ewing's agent is still David Falk, the former owner of the smart Powell.

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