I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 236 An Undeniable Price (Third)
Popovich couldn't believe that besides him and the Spurs, there was another team that wanted Bonner?
Have you ever played 2K10 or 2K11? Bonner's score is the lowest.

With only a score of 58 and no passing score of 60, the Clippers want to grab Bonner?

Popovich asked his agent specifically what the Clippers' salary was.

The agent said it was 2 million for 1100 years, and Popovich immediately said: "We gave 4 million for 1600 years! Although the annual average is less, the total amount is higher, and you can enjoy a lower tax rate in Texas. The Spurs have a better team culture. I hope Bonner can seriously consider it."

Popovich's words moved the agent, and he said that he would discuss more with the Clippers.

After hanging up the phone, Popovich felt that the real caller was Bonner himself, so he decided to meet Bonner in person.

It is the purpose of Popovich's signing to use the Spurs' traditional culture of salary cuts to influence Bonner with emotion and reason.

As for adding money?It is impossible to add money, Duncan doesn't add money, how can Bonner add money.

He called Bonner right away and met him at a fast-food restaurant in San Antonio.

Before going out, Popovich asked his wife to take out all the discount coupons and coupons at home.

The wife asked, "What do you want to do, are you going shopping?"

Popovich said: "No, this is going to talk about a signing."

"Then why are you taking so many coupons?"

"Gifts, gifts that impress the other party."

The wife felt very speechless, what kind of gift is this?

Besides, it is illegal in the league to give gifts privately for signing players.

Of course, these coupons are not expected to be investigated.

Popovich smiled without saying a word, put these coupons in his pocket and went out.

The meeting place was near an apartment in San Antonio, where Bonner lived.

Although Bonner's annual salary is several million dollars, he is a proper rich class, but he still insists on living in the apartment.

I didn't buy a mansion or a single-family house like other players.

Not only that, he takes the subway or bus every day to work and train, and rarely drives his own private car.

Let alone an NBA player with an annual salary of one million, it is unbelievable for an ordinary American.

Besides working meals, Bonner prefers cheap fast food. McDonald's and Subway are his first choices.

His clothing, grooming, and usual consumption are no different from that of an ordinary wage earner, even more frugal.

If someone is so frugal, it is mostly related to a poor childhood, but Bonner is not, his family is quite normal.

So what he did was purely due to his personality. He was stingy, which fit the style of the Spurs team.

Popovich knew Bonner very well, so he made an appointment to meet at a fast food restaurant close to his home, so that he could walk without driving or taking a bus when he went out, saving money.

Even if you have to spend money in a fast-food restaurant, it is a small amount of money, not much money.

Unexpectedly, on the way to the fast food restaurant, Bonner called and said, "Coach, you can come to my house directly. It costs money to eat and drink tea outside, and my house has it."

That's even better!Go to Bonner's house, and the probability of success in talking about things will be higher.

Popovich quickly drove to Bonner's apartment and went to his home.

Bonner was dressed to look like a Texas farmer, in a plaid shirt that was as rustic as it could be.

Sitting down and making a cup of Lipton black tea for Popovich, the two talked about the contract for the new season.

Before the talk, Popovich gave Bonner all the coupons and discount coupons in his pocket.

Bonner's eyes lit up when he saw it, and he quickly put them away as if they were treasures.

"I know you like these, so I brought everything I didn't use at home. Everything you like here, don't you Matt? Do you want to go to Los Angeles? It's expensive there."

Popovich's words touched Bonner's nerves.

Yes, although going to Los Angeles will make more money, but the metropolis also costs more.

Moreover, the sensual and sensual life in Los Angeles is not what Bonner likes.

"I haven't fully agreed to the Clippers' offer, I... I'm still thinking about it."

Seeing what Bonner said, Popovich knew there was something going on.

He continued to lobby, mentioning a better cultural atmosphere for the Spurs and his own thoughts on team building in the future.

"Matt, your role in the team will become more and more important, and your tactical position will become more and more prominent. Let you start last season, the effect is not very good, this season will let you sit on the bench again. But from the next At the beginning of the season, the team will give you a heavier tactical role, and you will have to take on more responsibilities and play a more important role."

Popovich began to talk to Bonner about giving him a more important tactical position.

In fact, it's not a picture, Popovich really wants to increase the development of three-pointers and peripheral tactics.

The tactical focus will gradually shift from Duncan to the perimeter, allowing others to share.

Of course, Bonner will not be the core, but his three-point ability as a substitute is very popular.

Bonner was thoughtful and chatted with Popovich for a while, when there was a burst of crying in the room.

He hurriedly said, "Sorry, the child is crying, I'll go and have a look."

Bonner's first child was born last June, just one year old.

Of course, he was stingy and didn't hire a servant, but he and his wife took care of the children together.

After helping the child in the house for a while, Bonner came out and said, "Greg, I really want to stay in the Spurs, but as you can see, my child is born, and I have a heavier responsibility on my shoulders. I was thinking, if I stay, can I cancel the reward clause in the contract?"

In the contract that the Spurs gave Bonner, a "shooting clause" was set. His shooting percentage + three-point shooting percentage + free throw shooting percentage reached 169% this season, and the $10 in the contract will be awarded to him in the form of bonuses.

Because Bonner's performance in the Spurs declined last season, the Spurs were worried that Bonner would not play well after taking the contract, so they encouraged him, and on the other hand, they wanted to save some money. Bonner may not get this bonus. .

Although the amount was only $10, it was enough to motivate Bonner to work hard.

The same is true for the Spurs, 10 US dollars is also a lot of money, which is a lot of money in isolation.

If there is no other team bidding, the Spurs will certainly not cancel this clause. Whether you like to sign or not, no one else wants you anyway.

It's different now. The Clippers compete vigorously. Fortunately, their contract is short, only two years, and the Spurs have an advantage in their four-year contract.

Popovich thought for a while and said, "Okay, I promise you, it's only $10, no problem."

A smile appeared on Bonner's face, 10 US dollars, if it is distributed in the form of bonuses, there will be preferential taxation.

He was about to shake hands with Popovich to reach an agreement, when the agent called, and Bonner's expression changed when he heard the call.

Popovich was very nervous, what happened?Did the Clippers give a new price?

Sure enough, Bonner hung up the phone and said to Popovich in a regretful tone: "I'm sorry coach, I'm going to Los Angeles, because the Clippers gave me a price that I couldn't refuse."

(End of this chapter)