You'd better wrap me

Chapter 304
After the post-match interview and press conference, the Clippers flew to Las Vegas overnight to celebrate their three consecutive championships.

The plane landed at one o'clock in the morning, and the whole team went straight to the Chuangpu Plaza Casino Hotel, which had been reserved in advance. There were dozens of boxes of cigars, hundreds of bottles of champagne, hundreds of babes in bikinis, all kinds of dynamic music, and passionately shouted and cheered until ten o'clock in the morning.

At noon, the whole team set off to return to Los Angeles. Su Yang slept until night and continued to attend the dinner hosted by Sterling. Megan Fox and other Hollywood actresses came to celebrate together. However, Alba's six girls surrounded him. Olsen wanted to greet him. Get scared away.

At [-]:[-] p.m. on the next day, the championship parade ceremony began. It deliberately set off from the Staples Center, and the LAPD was in charge of clearing the way. They drove all the way to the oil pipeline center. Spoelstra, Olshey, Sterling, Iguodala and others took the stage one after another. speak.

Su Yang finally concluded, simply thanked the fans, and finally said: "I assure you, next year will be four consecutive championships." After the words fell, he turned to look at the whole team, but saw that apart from Iguodala and Ray Allen, Other teammates are generally excited.

Without thinking too much, Su Yang rushed to the sidelines along with the cheers of the audience, high-fived the fans and took a group photo with the fans.

Early the next morning, Su Yang took Alba, Yanxi, Irene, Ivanka, Scarlett, Hathaway, and two assistants, including Aunt Mei Li, to Miami for an unlimited vacation. During the trip, I only plan to look at the various reports of the company every day.

A group of nine people lived in the sea view villa they bought before.Su Yang wakes up from the sea breeze in the morning, cooks breakfast with the six girls, plays games after work, sunbathes and surfs in the afternoon, works hard at night, and works hard to create a human being, one every night.

NO.20 No. [-], the vacation is over.

Su Yang led the team to fly back to Los Angeles, rest for one night, arrived at the company early on the 23rd to deal with some accumulated documents, and then rushed to the University of Southern California in the afternoon to practice with the newly joined Harden and DeRozan. By the way, welcome Harden's high school coach to join Coach Henry Bibby's coaching staff, and then rushed to the Clippers training base in the evening to meet and discuss with Olshey as planned.

When he entered the office, Olshey's expression changed from a smile to a serious one, and he said, "We plan to have an accident."

Seeing this, Su Yang smiled: "How different can it be?" What a big deal, unless the boss Sterling was captured by aliens.

"During your vacation, the agents of Milicic, Varejao, and Kaman have notified me one after another, emphasizing that they want to enter the free market during the off-season, and that they have already been offered by a team that is very tempting. contract, implying that he hopes to leave, asking us not to force a match, willing to cooperate with us in signing first and then changing, and giving us a certain amount of return..."

During the conversation, Olshey said that the Grizzlies were going to send Pau Gasol away to rebuild, and that Milicic was their inside answer, so in addition to giving Milicic a maximum salary contract offer within the scope of the rules, he also promised core position.

"Milicic said he didn't dare to tell you directly that he wanted to leave, thinking that would be a betrayal of you, but he wants to experience the feeling of being the core of the team, I hope you can forgive him..." Speaking of which, it is blocking the return It is best not to force the way of the boat.

Su Yang thought for a moment, then smiled and said: "Let him go, the maximum salary contract and the core of the team are excellent choices for him. He doesn't owe me anything, and he doesn't owe the Clippers anything. Wait until he returns next season. Go to the tubing center and I'll give him a hug."

Milicic's maximum salary is 1300 million+, which is difficult for the Clippers to match, and forcing him to stay will only disrupt the plan. In the past two seasons of the Clippers, Milicic has worked hard and is also a contributor to the three consecutive championships. If you can't, then bless him.

"Then I will try to make a trade with the Grizzlies in order to get a future first-round pick. My preliminary plan is to exchange the first-round pick in 09. It just so happens that we didn't have a first-round pick in 09. Unfortunately, it seems that there is no first-round pick in 09. So much potential…”

Su Yang smiled when he heard the words. The idea of ​​exchanging the first round in 09 is very good. If he gets the top seven picks, he will explode immediately.

"As for Varejao..."

Olshey continued, "As a second-round pick, he signed a 2+1 contract with us at the beginning. Last year, because he did not renew Kaman and Milicic in advance, he did not renew his contract in advance. His agent emphasized that Said that there is a team in the East that has promised a high salary and the tactical status of the team's second leader. He wants to try it. In addition, his agent bluntly said that three consecutive championships are enough for him, and he does not want to continue to fight hard for the fourth consecutive championship. During the season, I want to slow down and avoid hating the game..."

Varejao's idea is quite simple, take a break first, and then work hard for a big contract. If he stays in the Clippers, he may have a lot of team honors, but his personal honors are bound to be very few, and he will not be able to get a contract of more than 1000 million. Anyway, I want to rush.

"It seems that everyone's ideas are very close."

Su Yang sighed sincerely. It’s no wonder that when the championship parade speech shouted for four consecutive championships, other teammates except Ray Allen and Iguodala were not so excited. After all, the benefits of four consecutive championships are low for them. Contractual and tactical position.

To send Varejao away, he has to fight for an exchange of draft picks.

But if you can't change it, there is no good way.

"Kaman said that two teams are very interested, but I asked someone to inquire for a long time, but I didn't get any relevant information."

After Olshe finished speaking, he looked at Su Yang playfully, as if to say: I guess it was his way to raise the price.

"Talk to him first..."

Su Yang was a little speechless. Originally, he wanted to keep Varejao and Milicic as the main force for the next few years, and then sent Kaman away in exchange for draft picks to supplement the backcourt position. As a result, Kaman is the most likely to stay now. Feeling a little bit by accident.

The key is to think about the finals plan specifically for Kaman to brush data, it is better to add transaction value to Milicic.

It can only be said that the plan cannot keep up with the changes.

"Actually, I still have a bold idea."

Olshey gritted his teeth slightly, "The Warriors lack insiders. Mr. Don Nelson had contacted me before and expressed his desire to notify him if Milicic was traded. We can send Milicic and Varejao together to The Warriors, exchange multiple first-round picks in the future, and the Warriors are currently the Warriors, who have both salary space and lineup requirements, and can accept two people..."

During the conversation, Olshey's face became slightly fierce.

Su Yang casually took the information organized by Olshey and found that next season, except for Baron Davis, the salary of the Warriors is as high as 1600 million, and the other two main players, Jackson and Harrington, have a total of 1400 million. They can indeed eat Milicic With Varejao, as long as the free market starts to trade, the Warriors will definitely match the offer contracts offered by other teams, and they will be directly combined internally and externally.

The key Milicic is good at playing fast.

Old Nelson loved it.

That kind of operation, the Clippers benefit the most, but Milicic and Varejao can't do what they want, and they need to make a choice.

Such a decision must be made by Su Yang.

"do not!"

Su Yang shook his head, "Both of them have made great contributions, don't squeeze them like that, they are nothing more than multiple first-round picks, but they have to bear a ruthless reputation, and even cultivate a strong enemy in the West, just Milicic going to the Grizzlies Participating in the reconstruction will definitely get a higher first-round pick than the Warriors, the quality of the draft is more important than the quantity, and it also allows Varejao to go to the East to fulfill his wish."

"OK, as the general manager of the team, I have the responsibility to imagine that..." Ol' Xie implied that there is no need to worry about ruining his reputation, and he will bear everything, but since Su Yang's analysis is fine, and from another angle, it is from the size of the interest.

"Jose Barea's transaction went relatively smoothly, and the Mavericks are willing to pay for the 50th pick. According to your previous plan, if the pick is below 45th, and the national team teammate Sun Yue is not selected, the goal is to pull Monsessions..."

Su Yang nodded in response. There are not many great players in the potential second round except Gasol. Considering that the team sends Barea away, Payton will choose to retire and give up renewing Anthony Carter. He wants to get a point guard in the draft. Sessions is the best choice.

But even if Sessions is selected right now, he has to find a point guard as a double insurance, so as to avoid injury, he needs to play more time.

The other can only start from the free market. Su Yang took a quick look at the list of potential free agents. The best choice is of course FMVP Billups. Apart from Billups, Steve Blake is the second choice. The starting salary is more than 400 million.

"First of all, get the deal between Milicic and Varejao, and then consider using the bargaining chips exchanged by the two, plus our first round in the next few years, trading Billups with the Pistons, anyway, if we go directly to recruit, we will succeed. The probability is small…”

In just a few words, Su Yang explained the plan clearly. The core is to sell the draft pick to the Pistons. Anyway, his first round is probably between 27 and 30, and he has to rely on the Grizzlies' future first round to attract people. Of course, the Pistons can also avoid it. White Die Billups.

"Okay, I'll write it down."

Olshey scribbled, and then said: "How about Mike Bibby? It is reported that he may also jump out of the contract, and even if he does not jump out of the contract, the Kings also intend to send him away for a complete reconstruction. His salary is 1300 million.

Speaking of which, he still has one-eighth of Chinese blood, and he is father and son with your college coach Henry Bibby..."

Between chatting, Olshey even mentioned that the men's basketball team can plan Bibby to prepare for next year's Olympic Games.

Su Yang shook his head, "Let's wait until he jumps out. Bibby's decline is quite obvious, and his shooting percentage is only 40%. The risk is too high." , the peak is also the level of an All-Star substitute.

"OK! However, we still need a plan B for the center position. At least we must consider the situation where Kaman also leaves..." Olshey said that there are not many starting-level centers in the potential free agents, and the current prepared targets even include Josh Powell.

Su Yang took the information and glanced at it, thinking that there was nothing to miss, "You can figure it out, anyway, under the premise of sending Milicic and Varejao away, the highest priority is to buy the draft pick to select Mark Sol, regardless of whether Kaman leaves in the end, he can target Joel Anthony and other potential losers, and his old acquaintance Micky Moore can also talk, as long as the price is right."

Transactions and free market signings are simple to say, but the operation is more complicated. For example, in case Milicic’s transaction is not protected in the first round, follow-up plans will be affected, and various backup plans must be formulated and implemented in a timely manner. out adjustments.

Su Yang just wanted to take care of the general situation, and he had to let Olshey play freely in the specific operation, so as to avoid extra trouble and effort.

"Okay, I understand."

Olshey thought for a while, and then said: "Grant Hill's contract will expire in the early morning of July [-]st. His agent communicated with me before and is willing to stay with a middle-level contract as a trustee with all his strength. returns, but…”

Hearing 'but', Su Yang knew it was not that simple.

Listen patiently. It turns out that Hill’s situation in the free market is quite mysterious, because Hill spent three seasons with the Clippers, except for the second season where he missed nearly 30 games due to hernia surgery. In the other two seasons, he was in good health and performed very well. Well, with a 50% shooting rate, he averaged 14.6 per game, but the defense obviously relies mainly on help defense, and various scouts think that he enjoys too many system bonuses.

According to Hill's agent, if a big city team offers a big contract, they will choose to leave. The honor is enough.

But the probability is obviously low, because Hill's injury history is exaggerated, and he is 35 years old, and his stability is biased.

The key is that many teams do not have the conditions of the Clippers that allow Hill to take back-to-back rotations, and are prone to injuries.

"It's really hard to maintain the desire to win the championship..."

After listening to Olshey's introduction, Su Yang couldn't help sighing that the success of the three consecutive championships made many teammates lose the desire to continue to work hard. very high.

Long hours of high-intensity training, always maintaining a tense mentality to compete for the first place, every season until June...

"Let him go, let him go, thank you, stay welcome, and put the renewal priority a little later..." Su Yang didn't complain at all. The first three years were considered to have enjoyed the unexpected bonus brought by Hill, and Hill can choose whatever he chooses in the future. Understand that life is bigger than basketball.

After making up his mind and chatting for a while, Su Yang left the base and returned to the villa. Together with the six daughters of Alba, they watched the internal version of "Fantastic Four 20" sent by 2th Century Fox. The story is thin and lacks logic.

"This SUE is the original TALK man. It is more ruthless than Iris of The Flash. It can make the big villain die just by talking about it. Moreover, such a large nebula has no impact on the earth. It is difficult even for science fiction movies. accept…"

"It's a good thing you resigned from the second part, otherwise it would be another bad movie +1, it's really bad luck to replace you as a female star..."

"The first key scene, the big devil comes to destroy the wedding day, although it is no coincidence that it cannot be a movie, but it is too..."

Su Yang complained wildly, but when it came to the wedding, Alba's expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly changed the subject, but she never thought about the Chinese wedding at the end of the movie, and it ended up being held in Japan, why should he invite a priest? , it's egg-breaking.

In the early morning of the next day, Su Yang resumed light training, watched the team try out Joel Anthony and other players, and by the way, was busy with the plan for the trip back to China, and even found time to invite Varejao to a dinner as a farewell. for breach of promise.

On the 28th, on the day of the draft, Olshey called and said that Milicic had been sent to the Grizzlies in exchange for being protected in the first round in 09. If the top three picks would go to the Grizzlies, the draft year would be postponed. If it is not the top three, it belongs to the Clippers.

Varejao was sent to the Nets, which needed a center, in exchange for the top 09 protections in the first round in 10, which was a small profit.

Barea was successfully sent to the Mavericks, and was changed to the 50th pick as planned. The 44th pick of the Magic also cost 180 million US dollars to buy. This is the first step in completing the draft plan. Snatch Gasol Jr.

Considering that there were several important meetings, Su Yang flew directly to New York with Ivanka, planning to take a look at the draft.

(End of this chapter)