NBA Absolute Flood Dam

Chapter 13 Basic Salary 1+1

"Editor-in-Chief, can mine be on the page?"

In a cheap hotel in New York, Chen Hongzheng was reporting to the editor-in-chief of Sports Weekly. He had just sent an article about Li Ba back to the headquarters.

"Dayao's bus has returned to China, and there is no news on the NBA side. You can publish this article. In addition, you don't have to go back to China during this period. Follow him, and I will approve the expenses for you." The editor-in-chief said.

"Really, that's great!" Chen Hong was extremely excited.

"Hey Hammer, you're famous!"

Someone passed by chair 36 and yelled at Li Ba.

"Go away and don't disturb me thinking about life."

He knew, someone had told him, but unless a team came to him, it didn't matter.

He plans to buy a tent tomorrow, and he doesn't plan to rent a house. He still doesn't have a stable income, and this is New York, and the rent is quite expensive.He also doesn't want to go to the cheap slums, where it's not safe, there are robberies and murders every day, poisonous food and the American police are too dangerous.

Don't think he is fierce here, it's because this is one of the black cultural centers in the United States, there are rules, there is no problem with fighting, and generally no one uses guns here.

At this time, Frank and D'Antoni had just got off the plane and flew non-stop from New York to Phoenix, more than 3000 kilometers, which took five hours.

Early the next morning, Frank came to the team and found the general manager, Mr. Jerry Colangelo.

This is the founder of the Suns and a legend in the American sports world. He is very influential and has been with the Suns for more than 30 years.

Not only that, he also introduced Major League Baseball to Phoenix, and he is a very courageous and visionary professional manager.

"Oh, I read a few reports about the undrafted pick last night, and I saw the video on the Internet, and I know you were there. That block is really beautiful. Did you see him?"

After gesturing to the assistant to pour a cup of coffee for Frank, Colangelo said.

"Jerry, we just got beat by the Spurs because of the lack of defense. I think he can make a difference. He has some defensive talent. The Raptors can sign Bosh with the fourth pick in the first round. Why can't we use one The cheapest deal for a guy who can block Bosh through the frame?" Frank said.

"Haha, well, your words moved me, the logic is correct, haha!" Colangelo laughed, and said again: "So what are your plans for him? We have enough young people, You want to develop him and look forward to his defensive talent?"

"Jerry, Mike says the Hammers have a set body, but I don't see it that way. He's only 20 years old, and certain muscular qualities can be changed with strength training. Who doesn't know? Mike is just not interested in defensive players. Isn’t it? Of course, I’m not saying that we must train him, but we can use his current defensive strength. If the team doesn’t want to train, a cheap contract is not a loss.” Frank said.

After thinking about it, he went on to say: "It may be difficult for us to face the Lakers this year. Is there any news now?"

When mentioning the Lakers, Colangelo's expression suddenly became serious, and he nodded helplessly: "Kupchak is working, and the players are also interesting. It's a perfect match."

"If they really get Karl Malone, our inside line will be very difficult. Jerry, can we really not get Malone?" Frank said.

"Malone is a free agent, but he wants to go to the Lakers, where O'Neal and Kobe are. We are not a championship contending team, and there is no attraction for him."

Shaking his head, Colangelo said.

"So, we need to strengthen the defensive energy inside. I think the power of the hammer can be used." Frank said.

Nodding noncommittally, Colangelo thought for a while and said, "Is there any team contacting him now?"

"We'll know very soon in the next few days. But sir, it may be too late. After all, it doesn't cost much to sign him. There will be teams willing to sign him. And we still need a few Player, if you don’t sign him, you have to sign other players.” Frank said.

Nodding again, Colangelo also thinks so, maybe a non-guaranteed contract can sign the undrafted pick named Iron Hammer, and there may be teams willing to provide such a contract.

"Then..." He knocked on the table, and after thinking about it, he said, "Although we still have room, he is just a young man without any professional qualifications. The basic salary is 1+1."

"Okay, I'll tell him to come over." Frank laughed.

On a court in the park, Li Ba was doing layup training. In addition to defense, he is now focusing on strengthening the secondary offensive ability inside.

"Frank?"

As soon as he looked at the caller ID, Li Ba's eyes widened instantly, and his heart beat fast.

"Hey, Hammer, find an agent, temporarily, and then come to Phoenix, or you can find it here."

After the call was connected, Frank's voice sounded.

"Really?" Li Ba couldn't believe it.

Only one day after losing the election, he can sign the contract?I heard that at this time, most of the second-round picks have not yet signed contracts.

Just about to put down the phone, another call came.

"Hey, is your name Hammer?" An old man's voice.

"It's me, you?" he said.

"I'm Dawson, the general manager of the Mosaic team. Little guy, our team needs to pick a defensive player to serve as a meat shield for Yao. Come here."

"..."

Li Ba opened his mouth wide, making him a meat shield for Dayao?I had to say: "Sorry sir, I have already received a contract."

"Who?" Dawson said.

"The Suns." Li Ba said.

"What contract?" Dawson asked.

"It's guaranteed, a 1+1 contract." Li Ba laughed.

"Oh, so do we. In this way, think about it. By Yao's side, your development will be better and your economic benefits will be better, because he has countless sponsors by his side." After finishing speaking, Dawson hung up up.

Li Ba started calling Wilder and asked him to go to the team to prepare to sign.He didn't think about it, he didn't need to think about it, Frank was a nice guy, if he was willing to give him a chance, he would definitely go there.

If he followed Dayao, he would definitely earn a lot of money, but now that he has a choice, he really doesn't want to go.

The reason is simple. He has a different personality from Dayao, and it is inevitable that he will be restricted by Dayao when he goes there. It is better to be in the Suns.

He thought about it again, and called Chen Hong first, because Chen Hong called in the morning and said that he would continue to report during this time.

"Really? Congratulations!" Chen Hong looked very happy when he found out, and said, "Well, I'll go with you. Let me know when you've booked your ticket."

"Wilder, where are you now?" Li Ba asked after getting through the phone.

"Hammer, I'm in Phoenix, just got off the plane." Wilder said.

Li Ba finished the news, and Wilde said happily: "Great, I'll wait for you in Phoenix."

(End of this chapter)