God of NBA point guards

Chapter 422 You Hooked Up With Michael Quietly?

On June 96, 6, Whithit did not participate in the second day's celebration and was busy with work.

There is nothing to do in the draft, and the Sonics' last pick, even in the draft year, has nothing to pick.

The main job is to renew the contract. He has already invited Rodman's agent, Manley, and the two of them communicated for a while before finalizing the contract.

The Supersonics gave a five-year veteran contract of $5 million. In addition, the team promised to provide Rodman with a sponsorship contract worth up to $2200 million. The combined annual salary is 300 million. The key is about 500 years.

"Iron Fist hopes that the lineup will be stable. Including Dennis, we have three main players who want to renew their contracts, so Mr. Manley, we have to use this method to make up for the shortfall in Dennis' contract."

"Mr. Whithit, can the sponsorship contract really be obtained?" Manly asked seriously.

"Of course, we now have a lot of big sponsors, and Dennis is also the second head of our team, so we can definitely handle it. And Dennis's popularity is not small, he has a lot of personality." Whithit assured.

"OK."

Manly readily agreed.

He knew that Rodman just wanted to stay by Tekken's side and didn't want to leave at all.

There are three most important reasons. First, Tekken is indeed a good boss. Second, he has received a lot of attention from Tekken, which has brought Rodman a lot of business benefits. Finally, Rodman has made a lot of money by investing with Tekken last year. , So in fact, even if the contract is smaller, Rodman has already said it, and he can agree.

After Rodman's contract renewal was settled, Whithit began to consider the contract renewal of Schrempf and Gilliam.

In the middle of the season, they have already discussed with their agents about contract renewal. Both of these two main players want a big contract, and like Rodman, they both want a long-term contract of more than three years .

Schramf is 33 years old, and Gilliam is 32 years old. They are both facing the age of decline. Especially Gilliam, who is 206 cm tall and plays a center forward, consumes a lot of body. Although there are no major injuries in the past two years , but there are also minor injuries. Schramf plays small forward, and his body consumption is much smaller and healthier.

The first thing he has to consider now is to defend the title next season. A stable lineup is a must. If these two players can maintain the state of this season next season, it is not impossible to stay, but he can only give three years at most. Contracts.

But he still tends to let Gilliam go. With Gilliam's state this season, averaging 12 points and 6.5 rebounds in the finals, there must be a team willing to give a good contract.

He decided to talk to Schramf's agent first. Schramf's contract extension is 4 million US dollars for 2000 years. He is willing to give a 3-year contract of 1500 million. one year.

On the evening of the 14th, Schramf finished today's celebration and returned home, where his agent Karl was already waiting for him.

"What treatment did the management give me?" He asked immediately before sitting down.

"Detlef, Whithit offered a three-year contract of 3 million yuan, with no annual salary increase, and only three years, I temporarily refused." Carl said.

Schramf sat silently on the sofa, and his wife poured him a cup of coffee.

"Thank you!"

He took a sip and said, "I renewed my contract in 94, 2 million U.S. dollars in two years, won two championships, and my annual salary hasn't increased at all. Does he think I'm old?"

"It is indeed out of this consideration. He clearly told me that you, Gilliam, and Rodman add up to exactly 100 years old, and will be 103 years old by next season. He is very worried that the lineup is too old and will affect next year's defense." Carl Said.

Schramf fell silent again, he didn't want to leave Seattle, it's good here, he likes this city, the important thing is that he won everything here.

Taking into account other factors, such as off-site commercial income, if you leave Seattle, there will definitely be nothing left of these commercial income.

Another example is that because of his success here, he has become the most successful star in the German basketball world. Now he is a household name in Germany like those football and tennis superstars, which gives him a great sense of accomplishment.

In the end he made up his mind and said to Carl: "I want to stay here to complete my career, and I also want to complete a three-peat dynasty with Iron Fist. That would be a very great achievement. Carl, promise him .”

"OK."

Karl didn't stop him either. Schramf is indeed 33 years old. If he was a few years younger, he would definitely encourage him to leave here. Now there is no need to go to other teams. The contract given will not be much better than this, not as good as stay.

After receiving Carl's reply, Whithit immediately thanked him and Schramf, and expressed the hope that Schramf could retire in the Sonics.

Next, he got to work on Gilliam's contract.

Gilliam is 32 years old, and his annual salary this season is 192 million U.S. dollars. He wants a 5-year contract, at least 4 years, with an average annual salary of 400 million U.S. dollars.

To be honest, Whithit felt that the asking price was too high, and the risk of being locked up was very high. Given Gilliam's current age and physical condition, the price/performance ratio was not high.

He offered Gilliam's agent a three-year, $3 million contract, but was rejected, and Gilliam chose to enter the free market.

In addition to the contracts of these three people, there are veterans McMillan and Vincennes Estier, as well as Ervin Johnson.

McMillan is a rookie in the Supersonics. He has been playing in the Supersonics. He is designated to retire here. Now he is close to retirement, but he still wants to play for two more years, especially to participate in the establishment of the three consecutive championships. not tall.

He offered a two-year contract of 2 million US dollars, 400 million in the first year and 130 million in the second year. If the second year fails, he can directly buy out the contract, and McMillan readily agreed.

As for Ash, he communicated during the season, and the team could not give him a satisfactory contract. He has already indicated that he will leave the Sonics and enter the free market.

As for Elvin Johnson, he has no strength. Now that he has won the championship, the second contract must be greatly improved, so he is ready to give up.

Next, his job is to find one or two inside players to fill Gilliam's vacancy and continue to strengthen the inside.And find some role players and marginal players to replace some current players.

At 14 pm on the 5th, the Chicago Bulls held a press conference. Phil Jackson resigned as the general manager of the Bulls, but retained the position of head coach, and the general manager position was retaken by Jerry Krause.

This news caused both Phil Jackson and Jordan to be ridiculed by the media.

The first thing Jerry Krause did when he took office was to contact Rodman's agent Manley, and then he got the news that Rodman would complete his contract renewal with the Supersonics, which made him very disappointed.

Looking back, he immediately contacted Glider Drexler, hoping that Glider would go to the Bulls to serve as Jordan's substitute, but he was only willing to offer a veteran contract. Glider didn't consider it at all, and his agent directly rejected it.

This was already expected by Klaus. Glider and Jordan are rivals, and the possibility of joining the Bulls is too small.

The person he really likes is not the glider who is no longer in shape, but the super center Dameng.

It's a pity that Dameng still has a one-year contract, and Mosaic will not trade Dameng at all. He can only persuade Dameng's agent, Dan Feigen, to try to get Dameng to offer a deal.

According to his analysis, for the sake of the championship, Dameng should have the idea of ​​leaving Houston, and even the idea of ​​leaving the West.

That night, Dan Fagan came to Dameng's house.

"You mean a bull?"

Dameng was surprised that the Bull actually found his idea?
He immediately asked, "Dan, do you think management will trade me?"

Dan Fogan shook his head with a wry smile and said: "You are Alexander's cash cow. You and Barkley are both very popular. He will not trade either of you. He is the kind of person who can give up the championship in order to make money. You know."

Dameng fell silent, and asked after a long time: "Dan, what do you think I should do?"

"It depends on what you want," Fagan said.

"Of course it's the championship. I want to go crazy." When talking about the championship, Dameng's eyes lit up.

"Then propose a deal. If you are still at the end of your peak, there is still a chance." Fagan said.

Dameng was silent for another 2 minutes, finally gritted his teeth and said, "Dan, I'll leave it to you."

"it is good."

Dan Fegan didn't delay, and immediately got up and said, "I'll contact Dawson now."

"OK."

Dameng nodded.

The team just changed the general manager. Carroll Dawson, who has been an assistant coach for 16 years, became the general manager. He is very familiar with this old man and has a very good relationship with him, because his dream pace is taught by Mr. Dawson. his.

The old Dawson is very capable, but the boss is unwilling to take money. He thinks Dawson can't solve the current team's problems.

The current lineup can actually be strengthened. Through the middle class regulations and some other exceptions, it can exceed

The salary cap is several million dollars, but Alexander doesn't want to take the money out at all, he just wants to get money from the team and put it in his pocket, so the team can't strengthen now. If it can strengthen, it has already strengthened last season .

"what?"

When Dawson received Fagen's call, he was stunned and his head grew dizzy immediately. He didn't expect such a thing to happen when he first took office.

He immediately called Dameng's private phone, and Dameng didn't refuse, and got through.

"Hakim, listen to me, can you calm down and think about this again?"

"Carol, it's the bulls looking for me."

"Impossible, you still have a one-year contract, $966 million. Will the Bulls trade you with Jordan? Otherwise, they will have to empty out at least half of the lineup, or there will be no salary space to accommodate you at all."

"this?"

"Also, even if I agree to you, what chips do you think I will want? Pippen is indispensable. I absolutely cannot only need a few marginal people and role players.

And the Bulls don't have Pippen, half of the outside defense will collapse, and they have to find another reliable point guard, but which point guard in this world dares to face the iron fist and hold the ball? "

"Why don't you, Carol, talk to Klaus? Carol, you know, I've worked hard for so many years, and I just want a championship, but here, I can't see hope at all, I want Go east and try your luck."

Dawson over there was silent for a long time, and said, "The boss won't agree."

"I insist."

Dawson was silent for a long time before he said: "I will talk to the boss, but Hakeem, if you really want to go to the Bulls, I can tell you with certainty that after the trade, there is nothing left for the Bulls, you and Jordan It can't beat the supersonic speed."

Dameng was also silent for a while, and he also knew that even if it was traded, the Bulls would have to pay a very high price to get him, and no one could say what lineup would be left.

But he still wants to take a gamble, bet on Jerry Krause's ability.

On the 15th, early in the morning, Houston TV broke the news that super center Olajuwon proposed a trade to the team, and even the traded team was exposed. It was the Chicago Bulls who had just lost the finals.

"The super center is going to the Bulls, the era of grouping has come." Los Angeles Times.

"The era of the Iron Fist King to dominate the West has come, and super center Olajuwon is about to leave the East for the championship." The New York Times.

This news shocked the entire league and the entire United States, and countless media rushed to report.

"Mr. Falk, was it Michael Jordan who recruited Dameng?"

Many reporters contacted Jordan by phone, but they couldn't get in touch. They could only get in touch with agent David Falk.

"NO, Michael didn't recruit anyone, it was Mr. Jerry Krause's choice." Falk said briefly.

At this time, Jordan was talking to Dameng.

"Hakeem, I talked to the fat guy Krause, and he assured me that after the trade, he would rebuild a championship lineup."

"But Mr. Dawson also said he wanted at least one Pippen."

"It's a headache. Pippen can't go. Leave this to Klaus."

The phone call between the two lasted for a few minutes, and after Jordan hung up the phone, he was also a little irritable.

He wants to get Dameng. Dameng is in good condition and is still at the end of his peak. With Dameng's strength, there will be no problem within three years, and he can deal with the supersonic insiders.

But he doesn't want to lose Pippen, otherwise the Bulls can't rely on him alone, especially the first position is too troublesome.

With Pippen around, it would be impossible for Iron Fist to lock down the Bulls' organizational ability.

But besides Pippen, do the Bulls have any bargaining chips?No, this is where he gets upset.

"Ding ding..."

Just as Dameng put down the phone over there, the call came in again. It was Barkley.

"Hakim, you hooked up with Michael without saying a word?" Barkley roared.

"Charles, I will leave the mosaic to you. You are now the boss of this team." Dameng said after a moment of silence.

"You bastard! I want to go too, I, I..."

Barkley cursed, but for a moment, he didn't know where to go.

Dameng wants to go to the Bulls. There is no chance to go to the Bulls to play brother basketball. He can only go to... the Supersonics?Thinking of this, his face turned red, and he didn't know when the phone hung up.

The glider saw the news from the media, and stayed there for a long time without speaking.

He is different from Dameng and Barkley. He is already a free agent. Dawson is contacting his agent, hoping that he will renew his contract with a low salary so that the team has room to strengthen.

And this news completely made him make up his mind.

He thought of Iron Fist's previous solicitation, regardless of whether Iron Fist was real or not, his relationship with Iron Fist was okay.

Then I thought of a piece of news from yesterday that the Supersonics' backup guard Ai Siqiu had announced his entry into the free market.

In addition to being excited, there is also something that makes him hesitate, that is, if he really goes to the Sonics, he will definitely compete with Jose Hawkins for the position of the main shooting guard. He is the main shooting guard of the championship, can he compete?
(End of this chapter)