Bishop of the Devil

"James, I haven't seen you for a long time." Richard said with a smile after the call was connected.

"Lee? God, are you going to tell me that you want to sell the shares of the Pirates and then come to our Knicks as the head coach!"

"I am willing, too willing, hurry up, I will fire up our head coach to make room for you in ten minutes."

"The price is whatever you want. How about 100 million dollars in 5 years?!"

James Dolan didn't know if he was kidding, or did he really think Richard had any plans to join the Knicks.

Dolan's craving for Richard was not a day or two. When Richard left the Trail Blazers, Dolan personally led a team to Portland to invite Richard, but in the end he failed.

Richard smiled bitterly, Dolan said that he couldn't take it...

"Cough, James, I'm not talking about this today."

Dolan also laughed. He didn't believe what he said just now, but he still had hope. If Richard really wanted to come to their Knicks, he would definitely welcome them unconditionally!

Dolan dare to give a salary of 100 million US dollars in five years, because he is very clear that Richard's arrival will bring him more than 100 million US dollars in five years!

"Lee, are you talking about trading?" James Dolan asked with a smile.

"Yes, man, we are ready to trade Rondo. I wonder if you Knicks plan to get Rondo?"

Richard didn't turn around and talked directly to James Dolan about his purpose.

Upon hearing Richard's words, Dolan frowned on the other end of the phone.

"Rajan Rondo?"

"Guys, what kind of team our Knicks are, you are not clear, he can't deny that his strength is indeed very strong, although not as good as Chris Paul, but Bennett Robinson must be stronger by several levels!"

"But his style doesn't suit us in New York..." James Dolan said with a smile.

Richard was stunned, but he ignored this thing, that is the style of the New York Knicks.

Rondo's style of play is completely unaffected by the gorgeousness, and there is no strong offensive firepower. Such players are actually not popular among the fan community.

The Knicks want gorgeousness, popularity, and players that fans like.

The reason why Nate Robinson can get so many opportunities in the Knicks is because he is motivated enough to attract attention.

As for the question of whether Rondo is strong or not, Dolan doesn't care at all. How can Rondo be strong, can he win the championship with the Knicks? Certainly not!

Not to mention winning the championship, it is difficult to enter the playoffs.

So Doran was not interested in Rondo at all...

"Li, actually I just wanted to call you, there is something you need to help." James Dolan said with a smile.

"What's the matter, James?"

"That's it. I heard that you don't plan to renew Danny Granger. I don't know if you can help recommend our Knicks to Granger."

"You can rest assured that we will definitely treat Granger well and will never let him be aggrieved."

Dolan looked down on Rondo, but he looked down on Danny Granger...

Speaking of that, Granger's style really matches the Knicks. In today's league, the only player Dolan wants and has the opportunity to get is Danny Granger.

Granger's style is gorgeous, the most important thing is that he just got the FMVP, the Pirates have no plans to renew Granger, so no matter how you look at it, the Knicks should remember Granger.

"We really don't have a plan to renew Granger, but James, you should know that I once said that I will not affect the player's team selection. If you can tell Granger to join you, I will definitely not Against." Richard said with a smile.

Richard will not affect the transfer of West Lafayette players, this is not a secret, James Dolan must also be clear.

However, in this transfer of Granger, Richard may be a slight exception. He recommended Granger to join the Blazers...

"Well, Lee, we will try to recruit Danny Granger as much as possible. I think for the young players like him, the Knicks are definitely attractive."

...

After hanging up Doran's phone, Richard, desperately, made another call to Stevens.

The Knicks weren't ready to ask for Rondo, then the Clippers had only one choice. Richard decided to take a step by step look, and then meet Rondo's wishes first.

As for whether Rondo will be sold twice by then, it is destiny.

He had no friendship with Clippers owner Sterling, so Richard contacted Stevens directly.

Stevens was quite surprised to hear that Richard was about to sell Rondo to the Clippers.

Dolan does not know the goods, Stevens still knows the goods, knowing that Rondo's strength can definitely make the Clippers a grade.

Of course, in fact, it can't be said that Dolan doesn't know the goods, mainly because their Knicks have a different perspective on the value of players than other teams.

"Lee, if Rondo joins the Clippers, our strength will definitely improve a lot!"

"Now the team's main control, Hart, you should know better than me. No matter which team's point guard against the west, they are all disadvantaged."

Stevens sighed helplessly.

"Okay, do you need to discuss with the team president?"

"Negotiate. You have to know that I don't have the status that you are. I can't make a decision for a head coach like this." Stevens said with a wry smile.

...

About half an hour later, Stevens called Richard back.

Listening to Stevens's tone, obviously the negotiation was not smooth.

"Lee, this deal may be dying..." Stevens said helplessly.

"What's wrong? Your management doesn't want Rondo? Impossible?" Richard asked, frowning.

In his view, this lineup under the Clippers, Rondo came down from the sky, they are too happy to be too late.

"Not..."

"It's that the offer they are willing to give is too low."

"What kind of offer?" Richard asked, frowning.

Stevens sighed and began to tell Richard what happened just half an hour ago.

After hanging up the call with Richard, Stevens directly contacted the president of the team and said that the Pirates had to trade Rondo.

The other party was naturally quite happy, and Rondo dropped from the sky, which was a good thing, but he was only willing to give a 10-year first-round sign...

Stevens couldn't see this offer anymore, thinking about whether he could ask for a second round.

Even with the second round of signing, it is actually not worth much.

But the result was naturally rejected...

"Only one 10-year first-round pick?" Richard frowned and twisted.

The Clippers' draft picks are in an awkward position. Their record is not high. The draft picks are generally around 15th. The value is still there, but not so high.

Such a first round signing, want a dynasty master? Stevens was embarrassed to say it.

"It's a deal, Rondo belongs to you." Richard eventually nodded his head.

If the Pirates had just set up the team, he would not have agreed to this offer anyway, it was a loss to grandma's family.

However, Stevens is now sad, and Rondo wants to play in the big city, Richard is simply a good person, and has achieved both sides.

To say the loss, what Richard can actually lose. Rondo himself was selected in this order. It took almost three years in vain and a similar order in exchange, so it is not a loss.

...

"Really?" Stevens's voice was a little trembling. Richard knew that if the deal was reached, Richard would have to be sprayed by some fans again.

Because of this deal, the losses of the Pirates are too great.

"Really, come on, guys~www.readwn.com~ I hope you will have good results in this new season." Richard encouraged Stevens.

Stevens ability is obvious to all, but bad luck...

"Thank you, Lee!"

"Don't be so polite between us, more than ten years of friendship." Richard said with a smile.

...

After hanging up the phone call with Stevens, Richard notified Rondo of the deal.

Rondo was quite dissatisfied, not because he was sold to the Clippers, but because the Clippers' offer made him dissatisfied.

Only one draft pick in the middle of the first round? The Clippers look down on Lao Tzu so much? !

The key Richard really agreed, Rondo felt that this might be a concession made by Richard in order to allow him to join the Clippers smoothly.

"Thank you, coach!" Rondo also thanked Richard.