redvbooks Chapter two hundred and sixty-four in embarrassment! Barkley, who has been tricked!
Chapter two hundred and sixty-four in embarrassment! Barkley, who has been tricked!
This year was a crucial year for the 1995 class of rookies. Many of them did not sign extension contracts in advance and became free agents this year.
And the success of the same rookie Garnett, has made this rookie around the corner, want to win a super contract to support their families.
Antonio McDyess, Jason Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace, Damon Stoudamire, Michael Finley, these rookies who have already played at an All-Star level, have a lot to say about their own New contract, full of ambition!
Players such as Scott Pippen, who is aiming for a maximum salary, Rick Smits, whose contract has expired, Ratliff, the block king, and European fellows Divac and Sabonis, are also waiting for another opportunity.
And of course, Michael Jordan!
The direction of this super big fish that has once again entered the free market is also full of unknowns!
Jordan's agent David Falk has long released the wind: the relationship between Jordan and Klaus and the entire team's management has been irreconcilable, Jordan will only choose to retire and find another way, there will be no third choose!
Coupled with the maximum salary clause retained this year, it can be said that except for the Bulls, the remaining 28 teams have a theoretical chance to get Jordan!
All of this information is what Auerbach told him after Lin Long returned to Boston. Although the old man no longer leads the team, he still serves as the team's executive president and general manager. This summer, he has many things to consider.
The renewal of Barkley and others, the reinforcement of the free market, whether to strengthen the lineup with big transactions, or maintain the stability of the lineup with small repairs, these are all things that Auerbach needs to balance.
Out of respect for Lin Long and his ability to predict the rookie market, Auerbach would love to hear what the apprentice has to say.
Facing Auerbach in the chair, Lin Long lost the restraint and excitement of a year ago, he said slowly: "The brothers in the team are all getting along very well, if possible, I definitely hope that everyone will continue to be together. , Stable for a few years.
"But I also know the situation in the NBA. Business is business. I have no opinion. If you think you can make us a dynasty team, then go ahead and do it. Also, since you came to me, I think you are also in your heart. You already have a target person.
Auerbach took out a few scouting reports and handed them to Lin Long, and the two discussed it in the office.
No one has noticed that Auerbach's attitude towards Lin Long is no longer his attitude towards the team's leading star.
At least Larry Bird has never been able to get this level of trust and equal communication!
After a long time, the two people who had discussed about the same thing laughed at each other, Lin Long said, "How about starting with Charles? 99
Auerbach nodded, took out the phone and dialed it.
Charles Barkley's Hummer was parked at the entrance of the Celtic training hall, and Barkley, smoking a cigar, staggered out of the car, and he obviously had a wrong (dbdd) these days, swaggering. Greeting everyone who passed by, walked towards Auerbach's office.
"Coach, are you looking for me? Hey, Lin, are you there too?"
Barkley pushed open the door, and sat down on the chair, with one leg on the handle of the chair, without the slightest image of a multi-millionaire.
Auerbach turned a blind eye to all this, but smiled: "Charles, we have just won the championship, your contribution in this championship is very important, without your contribution, we absolutely can't do it all, I want to represent Kyle SPECIAL DRINK fans throughout Boston thank you for your efforts! Thank you! 35
Lin Long also stood up and said solemnly: "You will always be my brother, Charles, no matter what happens, you will always be my brother!"
"What are you doing?" The words of Auerbach and Lin Long made Barkley's heart agitate. Generally speaking, such words are definitely not a good sign! He has seen many movies and experienced a lot of things in the league. He probably guessed What is going to happen.
Barkley put out his cigar, sat up straight and said, "Are you fucking going to trade me?
Lin Long sighed and sat back in the chair, Auerbach didn't speak.
Barkley was more certain of his guess, he stood up and said: "Damn! Damn! What am I doing wrong? Hell! I just fell in love with Boston, the team here, the fans, everything here! Lin , you help me say a few words! 39
Lin Long held down Barkley and said, "Charles, calm down. We heard from the coach that things are far from that point! You sit down first."
"I don't!" Barkley shouted: "I'm willing to give everything for the team! I absolutely do! I've made enough money and I've been an MVP! I just want to find a place to love me now. go down!
"I could take a little less money, I could even come off the bench! But I really don't want to leave here, really! I want to create a dynasty here!
"Charles you said. 99
Auerbach laughed loudly and said: "You said it yourself, we didn't say anything.
"You cost the coach twenty dollars, Charles."
Lin Long pressed Barkley's shoulder again and let him sit down and said, "I'm here with you, it's just that we need to discuss some things with our most important player. It was just a joke."
Auerbach looked at the somewhat confused Barkley, took out two contracts and several player reports and said: "Charles, we are not crazy, of course we want you to stay here forever, I even hope your The jerseys can hang over the arena forever like Bird, McHale, Russell."5
"So I prepared two contracts for you, you can take a look, the first one is three years and $33 million, enough to support your family and stay here until you retire, I promise I will never trade you during this period! Unless you I want to leave.
"The other is 15 million for 3 years, it doesn't match your pay and worth at all, this is because we want to build a dynasty team, so I need to bring in more people to ensure the competitiveness of our team, if If you are willing to sacrifice, I will thank you from the bottom of my heart, and if you are not willing, I will also understand you from the bottom of my heart.
After Auerbach finished speaking, he handed over two contracts at the same time: "You don't have to answer me now, we have a lot of time, you should know that this is probably the last contract of your career, you must think carefully about it. ."
Lin Long also patted Barkley on the shoulder and said: "If it were me, I would definitely choose the 33 million share in 3 years. After all, you can't even sell a pair of sneakers, Charles. I'm looking at the annual list of bad shoes in the sneaker world. It's your turn, you and Reebok's sneakers are in fifth place! Hahaha.35
"Shut up Lin! Are your sneakers selling so well? You kind of sign me and see if I can bring down your sneaker department?" Barkley scolded Lin Long, then looked at Orr sternly. Bach said: "Don't think about it sir, this is not a problem for me at all, I will sign this one for 15 million!"
"I said, at my age, money doesn't matter! I have enough money for me to say this! I just want to find a place to love me to fight, I can take a minimum salary in Houston, here It's okay! What's more, the salary here is much more than the basic salary! I am willing to accept all the arrangements of the team about me, take less money, and play as a substitute, no problem!""
Auerbach stood up solemnly, stretched out his hand and said:
"Charles, on behalf of the whole of Boston, I thank you! This time it's true, we would never have been able to do this without your sacrifice! I promise you, too, we'll be a dynasty team! I'll use countless Champion, come and repay your hard work!""
Lin Long hugged Barkley happily and said, "We thank you Charles, but my brand won't sign you! We don't want to be entangled with any guy who can't sell shoes!
"Fuck you!" Buckley raised his foot and kicked Lin Long's ass directly. The two rushed out of Auerbach's office one after the other.
Looking at the two guys, Auerbach sat down again and picked up the phone.
His plan officially begins from this moment!