Basketball UFO

Chapter 58 058-[-] Season Ends
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Go home and fish.

The Nets' season is over.The players are about to be disbanded on the spot, take a good time, take a vacation, and take care of your body.

Next is the busy time for the team management.Head coach Calipari, general manager John Nash, small owner Joe Taub who is in charge of team operations, and Arthur Brown who is in charge of strategy are all discussing the next arrangements.

"May I ask for Vince Carter's opinion? He is the team's qualified tactical core. He made it to the playoffs and the second round. He played 6 games with the Bulls and we earned 3 more tickets. Income." Arthur Brown was different from Joe Taub, but he liked Carter very much.

Joe Taub only believes that Carter can bring commercial value. As for other permissions, why should they be given to a player?
Jordan wanted to participate in team management when he was in the Bulls, but he was blocked by the Bulls management. A wage earner is a wage earner. Why should he be the boss?

"I agree to seek Vince's opinion. He has a keen sense of smell and he can unite the players' minds." John Nash and Calipari have experienced successful seasons, and they gradually stabilized their positions and also supported Carter.

They communicated more with Carter, knew Carter's role well, and watched the players accurately, and they were very good at motivating teammates.

"Then, John, you will ask Vince for his opinion after the meeting. I believe he will support the team's idea." Arthur Brown finalized.

Let John Nash communicate with Carter.

Does the boss communicate directly with the players?That's not the case, the levels are different.

Carter is packing his bags, planning to go back to Florida for a few days to vacation, see his baby, and then travel around the world.

There are still many pre-arranged commercial activities in the middle, and even a new endorsement contract is negotiated, and a new product contract will also be signed.Carter led the team to the second round of the playoffs in his rookie season and played a full 6 games with the Bulls, which has exceeded everyone's expectations, and his commercial value is still soaring.

The brands that Carter has previously signed endorsement deals with, including Adidas, Converse, Pepsi, KFC, Playboy and Wrigley chewing gum, etc., have all made a lot of money. Adidas has achieved a sales target of 3000 million U.S. dollars globally, and sales in the United States are close to 1800 million U.S. dollars. Ten thousand US dollars, the three-year quota can be completed next season, which is definitely a huge profit.

Needless to say, Carter's contract with Adidas will be upgraded to a full-level contract and the full payment will be given out.

By July, Carter will arrange special personal training and use the time spent playing summer league games for training, which is also a desperate effort.

Invite a few friends or young talents to help more players grow, and slowly build your own small circle. The NBA is also a rivers and lakes, Carter naturally will not play brother basketball, but only someone who raises the flag in the rivers and lakes has his status in the rivers and lakes.

"I want to practice more this summer..." Ben Wallace has already contacted Carter. His contract with the Washington Bullets has expired.

"Wait for me to ask you out, my season has just ended. At that time..." Carter thought for a while, and said to Big Ben, "We are going to Las Vegas for training. You invite two more friends, and I will also invite a few people here. .”

"No problem, I can't wait. Vince, do you think the stocks of Yahoo and Microsoft will really continue to rise?" Big Ben was a little nervous. He had followed Carter's advice and invested $10 in the stock market. Lend him $20 and put it all in the stock market.

In the past season, Daben's annual salary was only 25 US dollars. He played 30 games with the Washington Bullets and averaged 1.1 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.

$10 is almost the maximum amount Big Instinct can give. The $20 that Carter gave is equivalent to his annual salary after tax, giving him a year's salary to speculate in stocks...

Big Ben was also nervous.

After a large amount of money has entered, I can't help but pay attention to the trend every day, for fear that I won't know that I am making money.

"Don't worry, if I delist, I will tell you in advance." Carter disagrees. Recently, technology stocks have been rising, and the bull market has not passed yet. "Next season, I will suggest to the team to sign you. We will Let’s improve together throughout the season.”

"I knew you were a good brother, Vince, if I joined the Nets, I would help you avoid all dangers." Big Ben hurriedly expressed his opinion.His self-positioning is very clear, he is Carter's thug.

In this playoffs, he also pays attention to the direction of the Nets.When Carter played against the Bulls, he was often overturned. Although the Nets players were also tough, Williams and Rasheed were good, but there was no monster like Big Ben. At least he was fierce and scary.

"I will face it, don't worry. You are here to follow me, not to help me beat people." Carter relieved Ben. In the team, no one who can beat him has yet appeared, Kendall Gill Has the strength of a boxer, but can't beat Carter.

Although the Bulls injured a few Nets players, they were all normal defensive moves, just a little rough, and they were not aimed at useless people in essence.

This is different from the future. Now, the moves are rough and the style of play is still wild, but there are very few moves that deliberately destroy others. Maybe the top stars don't have the dignity to make mistakes when they compete, but they can do it with real swords and guns.

The pace of the small ball era is faster, players are always moving at high speed, and the pressure on the ankles and knees is greater. During defense or confrontation, excessive movements can easily cause injury or even ruin.

The injured Nets black hand trio in the series.

Gathered together, took a few sips of wine, and the more I thought about it, the more angry I became.Constantly cursing at opponents, they all failed in the fight with the bull.

"Fuck, we're showing mercy, but they're insidious and cunning." Massenberg was most annoyed. He lay down as soon as he got the chance to start. Fortunately, it was only a minor injury, but the series has already been lost.

Jason Williams was a little calmer, looking at Robert Pike and Massenberg, "Next season, we have to fight off our opponents first. I don't believe it. If we meet the Bulls in the playoffs, what the hell am I going to do with them?" They are deadly on the inside, I don't believe I can't beat them."

"Yes, kill them. Even Cassel was messed with..." Massenberg thought of the poor alien, who was the most seriously injured and had to rest for half a month.

"Go back and train hard, next season I'm going to play explosive data!" Jason Williams said proudly, without saying why.

Williams has no worries about leaving the team. He has one year left on his contract. As long as he puts up good numbers next season, he can definitely win a big contract.There is still a great market demand for high-quality insiders.

"Sigh, I don't know if I will stay on the team next season." Massenberg and Robert Pike have the same idea. They are both minimum-salary players and may change teams at any time.

Life is not guaranteed.

Robert Pike took the initiative to call Carter and expressed his desire to train with him in the summer. This was also his effort to stay on the team.If you have a good relationship with the boss, you can stay in the team.

"Vince didn't answer the phone," Robert Pike was a little disappointed.

"It's probably to enjoy life outside." Massenburg laughed, picked up the wine, and had a drink with Parker, "Robert, your contract this year is 200 million US dollars. If you stay with the team, the team may not have enough salary Space to sign with you. We are all substitute players, we must think clearly."

"However, I feel very happy to play with Vince. Moreover, we may win championships in the future." Robert Parker is full of hope for the future.

He really wants to be a member of the championship team, even if he is just a substitute for the team, he also hopes to have his own championship ring.

"I am 30 years old, and I must pursue a bigger contract. You are 28 years old, and you still have a few years to waste? If you don't take advantage of this season's good performance and get a big contract, what will you do in the future?" Tony Ma Senborg has worked hard in the league for many years, and it doesn't really matter whether he has a championship or not.

They are all ordinary players. Getting a million-dollar contract and becoming a millionaire is better than anything else.

As for the investment advice Carter put forward, it can really make money, but if the contract is bigger, doesn’t it mean more money can be invested in the stock market?Massenberg thought clearly. He actually has one year left on his contract and has a player option.He has decided to opt out of the contract and choose a larger and more guaranteed contract.

The Nets can give the best. If they can't give it, he will choose to go elsewhere.

Robert Parker pursed his mouth, yes, he is 28 years old, whether he can play better data next year than this year is still a question.On the bench this season, he averaged 11 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists per game, worthy of an annual salary of 200 million.If he jumps out of the contract next season and re-signs, he may be able to get a better contract with other teams.

Quiet, Robert Parker did not make a decision.He wanted to wait for news from Carter.

He is an undrafted player. The contract in the first few years of his career was not guaranteed enough. To continue to follow Carter.

As long as the money is worth it.

In the middle of the night, Carter called Robert Parker back, "Robert, can't you find a woman? I'll ask someone to arrange it for you."

A warm feeling rose in Robert Parker's heart, this is the boss of the team...

Every word makes people feel comfortable and respected.

"Boss Vince, I'm, I mean, not a woman. I want to talk about next season." Robert Parker walked into the bathroom, not wanting the hot girls around him to hear him cry.

"Huh? Tell me, do you have any other ideas?" Carter actually approved of Robert Pike's performance on the bench. "I was with the team management just now. I hope you will continue to stay with the team next season and follow us. Let’s fight together.”

Robert Pike took a deep breath. He didn't expect Carter to appreciate him so much. If he doesn't jump out of the contract next season, he can only continue to get a contract of 270 million US dollars. If he re-signs the contract, he may get a starting contract of 300 million US dollars.

The Dallas Mavericks showed sincerity early on and were willing to give him a four-year, $4 million contract.He will be 1500 years old next season. If he continues to be successful, he may still have a big contract. If he does not perform well, the big contract will be gone.

"Vince, can you let me think about it?"

"No problem, I will let Mucci contact you. If you have any ideas, you can tell him at any time. It will save me from being unable to contact during the vacation." Carter is willing to give his teammates time.

Just after a hard but successful season, many people haven't started thinking about the next season, only players whose contracts have expired will think about it.

Half an hour ago, Carter met with two Johns.John Nash, John Calipari.If you add his little follower John Mucci, there are three Little Johns.

For this season's player lineup, Carter chose to respect the opinions of the team. Carter is willing to let all the 10 players who have played in the playoffs stay.There are 3 important players on the bench, namely Robert Parker, Tony Masenberg and McDaniels.

Needless to say, the starting five is quite strong. Even minus Carter, they are close to making the playoffs.

"Of course, if they want to leave because of contract issues, I will respect the team's decision." Carter smiled, and the main lineup will remain intact next season. As long as the team does not suffer from extensive injuries, it will enter the playoffs Not a big problem.

The head coach and general manager asked Carter his thoughts on the draft and reinforcements.Carter mentioned a few names, and the inside line needs to continue to be strengthened. It would be great if Charles Oakley could be dug out, but if not, there is no other way. It is not easy for the Knicks to let him go.Oakley has one season left on his contract and will be paid 285 million next season.

Ben Wallace is Carter's most important player. He has plenty of power, is cheap enough, and has a positive attitude.The center selection needs to be supplemented, mainly on the bench. The Nets lack height inside and need at least one player with a height of 210 or above.Ben Wallace is at most 203cm tall. Whether it is Rasheed, Williams or Massenberg, they are all less than 210cm tall.

Another player is Dominique Wilkins, who is about to retire. Last season, he took the basic salary of a veteran in the Spurs. Unexpectedly, the Spurs were all scrapped inside. Ott topped the power forward position and played Duncan's option.

The team promises to recruit more strong players.Then John Nash asked Carter about draft players.

The Nets' first-round pick this season has already been traded out.And if they make it to the playoffs, even if they have the draft picks, they won't be ranked high.Also retains a second-round pick, the 40th overall pick.

"In the draft, we seem to have only one second-round pick. If possible, choose a backcourt player. I need a player who has a tough style and is not afraid of failure to be my training partner." Carter made a request to the team .

The team also provided a number of alternatives, all players who have declared for the draft.There were also quite a few players predicted in the second round. Carter saw a familiar name and pointed to the photo, "This guy looks rough, but he's pretty good."

In the 1997 NBA draft, the undisputed No. [-] pick was definitely Tim Duncan.There are not many impressive players. McGrady is one of the most well-known players in China. He was selected ninth.Many people don't know that grassroots superstar Chauncey Billups is the third overall pick in this year's draft.

McGrady is still in high school and plans to skip college and go straight to the draft.Because Carter became famous, he often followed the games of the Nets. I learned from his family that he and Carter are still related...

After beating around the bush to find Carter's contact information, he finally contacted Carter's follower John Mutch at the end of the season.

"Tracey, have you selected your agent yet? I will give you the best treatment so that you can earn the most money." Mucci promoted himself.

(End of this chapter)