The rest is just noise

Chapter 1373 I think

These requirements made by Dejan Bodiloga made it more reasonable to equip their family with two translators.

Others are totally unknown.

Louis recalled the months-long signing negotiations between the Celtics and Bird, who had just walked out of campus. When the negotiations were about to end, Bird came up with a list of many small benefits.

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Auerbach listened politely and then declined seriously.

That was the moment when Bird's image in Louis' heart was shattered.

From that day on, he could no longer regard Bird as the 13th King living in legends and legends.

Bodiloga's image is collapsing faster than expected.

Although Louis has not yet communicated face-to-face with the other party, the name of this European country bumpkin has been deeply etched in his heart.

However, if Bodiloga wants to come to the United States to play, then liquidated damages are indeed a problem.

Currently, the NBA is still blank in this regard.

The league does not stipulate whether clubs can pay liquidated damages for overseas players.

But according to the general understanding, if you don’t have regulations, you don’t have them.

What's more, the amount of Bodilloga's liquidated damages is not small, estimated to be millions of dollars. How could an ordinary team pay this amount of money for a European player?

After a while, the phone in the office rang.

Louis, who was having a headache about Bodilloga, picked up the phone and asked, "Who is it?"

"Coach, it's me."

The caller is Danny Ainge.

Since Ainge gave Duncan a gift package to the Lakers, many people now suspect that he and Louis have some private interests. Otherwise, how could you dare to sign the first round of 1997 to the Lakers?

Anji is really reasonable about this and can't explain it clearly.

When the deal was completed, everyone praised him for doing a good job. He not only dealt with junk contracts, but also got good players. The only loss was giving away a first-round pick.

The first-round pick is something that comes up every year. It can be valuable or valuable, but it mainly depends on the pick and the person who uses it.

Anji clearly remembered that there was a large group of people cheering for him at that time. Why did he change his explanation now?

Now, the Grizzlies' first-round pick has become the No. 1 pick, and the hindsight kings who like to use the process of backward reasoning know they have to blame Ainge.

This resulted in Anji being scolded externally and questioned internally. Seeing that his future was uncertain, he could only hope that Louis would make a profit.

"Danny, how are you doing today?"

"No, coach, my boss asked me to come up with an effective reconstruction plan. If we cannot enter the playoffs in the next two years..."

"That's it?"

"I probably have no choice but to go to Los Angeles and join you."

Doesn’t that sound good? Anji is worth investing in both his ability and potential.

"That's good. A place like Vancouver is not worth remembering. I suggest you resign. I need talents like you here."

"Stop joking, coach...I really need your help."

"You said you want people but no one, you want draft rights but no draft rights, you want players but you can't get them, how can I help you?"

"Is there really no other way?"

Louis decided not to tease him anymore.

"There is no way, but you have to act according to my plan."

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

"Wait for my news."

Louis hung up the phone and began to make calculations in his mind.

In fact, helping the Grizzlies reach the playoffs is not particularly difficult.

The league was in turmoil last season. Due to the luxury tax, there were irreparable rifts within almost every super team.

For example, the New York Knicks.

Sean Kemp failed to renew his contract and has already fallen out with the team. Scottie Pippen lost contact with the team in the middle of the season, unilaterally announced that he would be retiring for the season, and insulted the Knicks in front of reporters from major media.

Management, blaming teammates.

Whether it is to reduce expenses or to stabilize the team, the Knicks have to trade them.

Moreover, since they want to trade, and it is due to internal disharmony and salary cap reduction, no matter who they want to trade, they will definitely not get an equal offer.

Louis picked up the phone and called an old friend in New York.

…

Tim Duncan came to the famous Forum Arena with his agent.

When Duncan appeared, everyone's eyes fell on him.

He looked very calm and casual. Others would dress carefully when they came to the trial, but he was wearing loose shorts and shorts, like a college student who had just ushered in the summer vacation.

"Tim, nice to meet you."

The first person to come up and greet Duncan was Lu Wuxia.

Duncan said casually: "Me too."

"Do you know who they arranged to try out with you today?"

Duncan opened his eyes wide, just like he showed confusion and confusion every time he was called for a foul by the referee.

"Greg Ostertag, he heard that you are very powerful and wants to teach you a lesson!" Wu Xia said with a bad smile, "Come on, I'm optimistic about you."

"I also think highly of myself."

Duncan walked forward easily to meet with the Lakers.

Rick Carlisle is in charge of the workouts.

The whole process is divided into four parts.

They are physical test, individual technical test, half-court confrontation test, and tactical test.

Duncan's physical examination is impeccable. He has elite-level static talents and excellent dynamic talents, which is well known to everyone.

The individual technical test mainly tests his shooting and passing.

These two items, his passing and coordination abilities cannot be reflected in training.

His shooting ability is good, but it is not his main selling point.

West expressed doubts that Duncan can consistently hit shots from behind the free throw line, but cannot consistently make his free throw percentage above 70%.

Overall, there were no surprises in Duncan's technical test, because everyone already knew what he was good at.

Then comes the adversarial test that gets the most attention.

Duncan faced Ostertag, who had excellent single defense capabilities.

Everyone saw a textbook singles match.

Duncan's method of repairing Ostertag was effortless, with a few hits and hooks; turning sharply after hitting and putting the basket up; turning around from the left waist to shoot; small steps in the paint area to sway away from the defense and put the basket...

What Ostertag likes to defend the most is the rampant style of play.

He originally thought that a young man like Duncan would want to show off his strength in front of so many big guys, but he didn't expect that he would play like a veteran who has been in the league for more than ten years.

He would never use one more point to solve a problem that could be solved with seven points of effort.

Every technical move he makes shows his profound basic skills. Occasionally, he will miss.

Although it has nothing to do with Ostertag's defense, Duncan will say: "You defended well."

At times, Ostertag almost blocked his shot, just barely.

Duncan would say: "I'm so lucky."

"Shut up!" the Ostertag cultist shouted.

Wu Xia was smiling crookedly on the sidelines. This was the most interesting trial training he had ever seen.

The entire confrontation test was basically a stage show for Duncan to ravage Ostertag.

Everyone saw Duncan's excellence and also discovered Ostertag's incompetence. The gap between the two was really too big.

In the subsequent tactical test, Duncan's performance was unexpected.

Generally speaking, if a rookie can score 80 points, he is considered to have outstanding golf intelligence. Duncan scored 95 points.

After several hours of training, Duncan won the love of all Lakers staff except Ostertag.

Louis didn't show up until Duncan was about to leave.

"Timmy, what do you think of our place?"

Louis smacked his lips and accidentally called Duncan by his nickname in his previous life.

Duncan's nickname (Tim) comes from a cartoon called "South Park". This is also his only catchy nickname.

But now, no one calls Duncan that.

Hearing what Louis said, Duncan was also stunned for a moment. His dull face made people wonder whether it was true that he had obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology.

"I should like it here." Duncan said cautiously, "I think."

Hearing this, Louis smiled and said: "Great, we will probably select you in the draft."

"I think."

(End of chapter)