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Chapter 407 Recruiting Grant Hill

The trading market continues.

The Sonics threw Rashard Lewis on the shelf and attracted a large number of teams.

Because of the rise of Li Lei and Nowitzki, the tall shooters on the front line have gradually been recognized by the NBA and are very popular.

The Magic are the most ardent pursuers of Rashard Lewis.

The Grizzlies are also interested in Lewis.

But Lewis' asking price is too high, and the Grizzlies can't afford it.

A few days later, a reporter reported that the Magic had basically negotiated a deal with the Sonics and was planning to sign first and then trade.

And this news made Mr. Jerry West, who had been silent for a few days, moved again.

Carlisle and Li Lei were a little confused.

The old man explained: "This season, Grant Hill's big contract expired and he became a free agent. The contract extension between him and the Magic has not been negotiated.

And now, the Magic's crazy pursuit of Lewis means that they have decided not to have Hill. "

First, if Lewis is signed with a high salary, the Magic will have no salary space, and it is impossible to sign Hill.

Second, the Magic have Tracy McGrady, Turkoglu, and Lewis. Does Hill still have a chance to play?Not to mention that the Magic have no salary space, even if there is, there is no playing time for Hill.

Third, Hill, the glass man, has made the Magic miserable. Tracy McGrady and Howard have suffered a lot. The management of the Magic has long been chilled, and it is basically impossible to sign Hill.

"Old man, what do you mean, we want to sign Hill?"

Li Lei asked.

The old man nodded.

卡莱尔听了犹豫着说道：“老爷子，我能理解你想要补强二号位的想法，毕竟艾迪的状态下降得厉害。可是格兰特希尔今年也35岁了，况且他是全联盟都熟知的玻璃人，在魔术队的6个赛季他分别打了4场、14场、29场、67场、21场、65场……实在是……”

Li Lei could guess Carlisle's words behind: It's really... too bad!

Ask McGrady and the Magic management, they probably have the heart to kill Hill.

Hill really made them miserable.

Nowadays, which team in the league doesn't run away when they hear Hill's name, how can they get together?
The old man smiled: "Do you think if it wasn't like this, we would have a chance to pursue Hill?"

But the old man changed the angle.

Back then, Grant Hill was a real superstar, Jordan's successor, defeated Jordan and became the All-Star vote champion, with excellent popularity, strength, and character...

If it was Hill back then, a small unpopular team like the Grizzlies probably wouldn't even have the qualifications to enter the Hill family.

That is to say, now that Hill is dead, the old man dares to pursue him.

Otherwise, who would want to come to this shitty place like Memphis?

For example, Li Lei back then, when the old man first pursued him, Li Lei did not regard the Grizzlies as his first choice, but ranked behind the Heat, Lakers, and Clippers.

If he hadn't been injured and some unhappy things happened later, Li Lei probably would never have come to Memphis.

This is the tragedy of the small ball market.

Memphis, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Cleveland... No star really wants to come to these poor places.

In history, Yi Jianlian once made news that he didn't want to go to the Bucks, and was scolded by many fans.

Yi Jianlian’s approach is indeed inappropriate, but you only need to go to Milwaukee once in winter, and you can probably understand Yi Jianlian. That damn place is really too cold... Winter is almost deserted, and you can’t even find a road when it snows.

Both Li Lei and Carlisle agree with the old man's words.

but……

Coach Carlisle said: "I'm just afraid that Hill is plagued by injuries. If we sign him and he has been sitting on the bench recuperating, it will be of no use to the team."

Carlisle's words were more tactful, after all, the object was the old man.

In fact, if Hill comes and the Grizzlies are abolished, it will not only be useless, but also a hindrance.

Occupying a position and salary space in vain, but unable to contribute, it might as well sign a rookie.

And by that time, the Grizzlies will definitely be ridiculed by their peers and fans.

"The Sand Sculpture Grizzlies management, knowing Hill's glass attributes, but still want to sign, there is something wrong with their brains."

"My grandma is a better general manager than these idiots."

"Mr. Jerry West looks really old and out of his mind."

……

Li Lei can imagine such a situation now.

The old man smiled and explained: "Of course I know Hill's injury history. But I have carefully studied Hill's appearance rate in the past six years, and I think his body is slowly improving. And it is precisely because of his self-cultivation Six years, although 35 years old, but the body wear and tear is very small, much better than Eddie Jones."

This is the truth.

Hill played a total of 47 games in his first three seasons with the Magic.

But in the last three seasons, he played 153 games.

Progress is visible to the naked eye.

The old Jones' appearance rate has been high before, so the decline has been rapid in recent seasons.However, Hill's appearance rate is low, and the wear and tear on his body is small.

"but……"

Carlisle was still worried.

The old man and Carlisle had opposite opinions, so they looked at Li Lei together, and handed over the right to make decisions to Li Lei.

Li Lei thought for a while and said, "I'm in charge of playing. Tactics are in charge of Rick. Selection is in charge of Jerry..."

Li Lei directly pushed the question out again.

The old man and Carlisle nodded.

They didn't expect Li Lei to say that, but they all agreed with Li Lei's statement.

It is very important that everyone does their part.

In this regard, Larry Brown is the biggest negative teaching material.

When he was in the Pistons, Larry Brown wanted to enter the management team by using the name of the championship coach.

The owner of the Pistons refused to agree, so Larry Brown contacted the Knicks and Cavaliers at the critical moment of the playoffs.

As a result, the Pistons lost to the Heat that year.

After that, Larry Brown went to the Knicks, wanted to enter the management team again, and had a great fight with "Smiling Assassin" Isiah Thomas.

The result abruptly turned the Knicks from a strong playoff team to a bad team at the bottom of the league.

……

Clear responsibilities are important.

Rights and responsibilities are irrelevant!
Carlisle thought, the old man's eyesight is nothing to say.

Just because the old man chose Kobe and Li Lei, no one in this world can question the old man's vision.

Looking at people, the old man is still amazing.

"Jerry, you should be responsible for this matter, I'll listen to you!"

Carlisle said slowly.

"Ok."

The old man complied.

In other words, the Grizzlies will recruit Grant Hill.

But before leaving, the old man suddenly left a sentence: "Playing ball, the two of you put together, I can also kick your ass!"

Li Lei, Carlisle: "..."

(End of this chapter)