NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 53 A Bad Check That I Can't Refuse

After the plane arrived in Toronto, Combe called old Thomas as soon as he got off the plane.

It has been more than a week since the last phone call with old Thomas.

Kong Bu thought about Mahon's deal, which should have been completed long ago.

The phone didn't go through, and no one answered after calling several times.

Combe went straight to Thomas Sr.'s office.

"You came back from visiting relatives?"

"Ahem, you must be tired, right? Go back early and rest."

Old Thomas looked embarrassed and coughed uncontrollably.

Seeing his expression, Kongbu immediately guessed that Mahon's deal had twists and turns.

"Shouldn't it? Mahon is a dispensable role in the Pistons."

"It doesn't work if you come forward?"

Combe was puzzled.

A 2-year-old player averaging 3 points and 39 rebounds per game has almost zero trade value.

The old Thomas is a super star of the Pistons, so it shouldn't be impossible to do this.

"I also don't think it should be, but it just doesn't work if I come forward."

"The Pistons have changed!"

Old Thomas raised his head and sighed, looking hopeless, and told Comb about the situation of the Pistons in the past few days.

Kung Bu was ashamed to encounter such an unlucky thing?

In his memory, the Pistons this season was indeed a big change in management. Doug Collins was dismissed, but he didn't expect it to be this time.

"What should we do now?"

"Why don't we forget about it? Anyway, we really don't need Mahon that much."

"To tell you the truth, every time I see Ma Hong, I feel a little terrified."

Old Thomas said helplessly.

"Forget it? Of course not."

"I'll handle this matter, you give me Joe Dumars' phone number."

Kumbu doesn't intend to just give up on Mahon, he must have Mahon in his team.

Big Ben couldn't handle Oakley, not because he couldn't beat Old Oak, but because he couldn't make a shot.

After all, it is his noble person, and it is in his favor.

The next time you run into an old New York ghost, if there is Mahon, Oakley will not have to worry about it.

"You operate it? I can't even operate it. Why do you operate it?"

"And what do you want Joe's phone for? He's not an executive, he's just a player!"

Old Thomas was very upset, feeling that Combe was looking down on him.

"It seems that you don't know your golden partner very well."

"His energy in the Pistons, you can't even imagine."

Kumbu's words made old Thomas almost vomit blood. He didn't know his partner who had fought side by side for more than ten years?
"I don't understand? I know what style and color of pants he likes to wear!"

"No one on this planet knows him better than me, and Papa Chuck is no exception!"

In a sense, Old Thomas was indeed right.

The relationship between him and Dumars can really be described as life-threatening.

When the old Thomas was squeezed out of the Dream Team lineup by Jordan, Dumars immediately stated that as long as Thomas was not selected, he would not go.

That year's dream team was full of stars, and it was a great honor to be selected.

For the sake of his brother, Dumas said he would not go.

Later, Dumars' spot was taken away by Stockton, one of the Utah Shuangsha. Thomas was so angry that he provoked Stockton in various ways in the game against the Jazz.

Fans must be aware of the final result. Thomas almost gave Malone an elbow and sent him to see God, and had a full forty stitches on his head.

Dumars is willing to give up the Dream Team spot for Thomas, and Thomas is willing to try frantically under Malone's elbow for Dumars. The friendship between the two is evident.

That's why Combe said he didn't know his old partner, and Thomas was so mad.

Comb is not aimless. Although the friendship between the two is good enough, the old Thomas has always regarded Dumars as his little brother. He underestimated Dumars' influence in the Pistons.

After retiring in 99, Dumars directly served as the vice president of team affairs, and then a month later, he became familiar with player transactions, salary cap and other matters, and immediately became the team president.

The real team president, the kind who is at the helm of the team, who can appoint the general manager and coach of the team, is not a half-hearted president like Kumbu.

Such a weird promotion speed is enough to prove that he has a strong influence in front of the Pistons boss.

Even if he is just a player now, Kumbu firmly believes that as long as he nods, Mahon's affairs can be operated.

After getting Dumars' call, Combe returned to his office and called directly.

"Mr. Dumas, this is Combe."

"Huh? Combe?"

Dumas was obviously taken aback.

Because of the relationship with the old Thomas and the admiration that Chuck's father had for Combe, Dumars had a good impression of Combe.

"Kong, what's the matter?"

"If I remember correctly, you should still be suspended right now?"

"Yes, it is indeed a suspension. I want to ask Mr. Dumas for help."

"Is it about Mahon's deal? Kong, I'm just a player. I can't get involved in this kind of thing."

"In addition, Mahon has a special status. He is the veteran of our Pistons. If he doesn't want to go to Toronto, no one can force him."

Dumas replied with a smile. He actually guessed the intention of Combe when he received the call from Combe.

And he also knew why Combe wanted Mahon.

As Mahon's old brother, he is more inclined to let Mahon retire in the Pistons rather than go to Toronto to act as a thug.

"Mr. Dumas, you are a man of great ambition."

"In less than two years, you may retire and go to the team management."

"I can give you a guarantee that I will send you a rookie who will surely become an All-Star in the future."

"Trust me, I have the ability."

In order to get Mahon, Combe offered a blank check that no team could refuse.

Dumas on the other end of the phone was shocked.

Not only was he surprised by Kumbu's self-confidence, or conceit, he was about to send out an all-star rookie when he opened his mouth.

I was even more surprised that Combe knew about his career plan, which he had never told anyone.

The image of Kongbu in his heart immediately became unfathomable.

If others open their mouths to send an All-Star rookie, Dumars will definitely think that he has encountered a psychosis.

All-star rookies are not Chinese cabbage. Many teams may not be able to have one for many years, let alone give it away.

Dumas had to believe what Kumbu said.

Think about Big Ben, Wu Sheng and Xiao Ao in the current lineup of the Raptors. All three of them are young people. Comb only paid a negligible price to get them.

As long as Comb is willing, he is absolutely capable of helping the Pistons find similar legacy players.

"This……"

Dumas was distraught.

When he takes up the management position, if he can really get an all-star rookie for nothing, it will undoubtedly greatly stabilize his position.

"I can try to talk to the boss."

"But in the end, Ma Hong himself has to agree. If he doesn't agree, we can't sell him by force."

After pondering for a moment, Dumas made up his mind to gamble on Combe.

Mahon doesn't play much role in the Pistons. If Comb's check can be cashed, this deal will be a huge profit.

After Kongbu wanted to call Mahon, he called without hesitation.

He has already figured out how to persuade Mahon to join the Raptors.

Money can turn ghosts around, as long as the benefits are sufficient, there is no business that cannot be done.

Ma Hong is very famous, whether in today's league or in NBA history, he is considered a celebrity.

It's a pity that this celebrity's career salary is pitifully low.

This season, the annual salary is only 48 US dollars. The highest year of his career so far is only 133 million. After playing for 17 years, the total salary is about 800 million, with an average of 50 a year.

If Comb remembers correctly, next season Mahon will join the 76ers with an annual salary of one million to serve as Iverson's bodyguard.

As long as the Raptors can offer an annual salary of 200 million or even 150 million, Mahon will not refuse to join the Raptors.

(End of this chapter)