I have a lot of skills in the NBA

Chapter 48 The contract is finalized and the dust settles (recommended for collection!)

After deliberating carefully for about 15 minutes, Duffy put down the contract in his hand, and his face, which was originally full of smiles, was covered with frost.

He said bluntly, "I want to know why in Yang's contract, the salary for the first year is not 120% of the stipulated amount, but only the minimum 80%. Dave, is this what you call sincerity?"

Duffy's tone at this time was already tinged with anger, and he was obviously very dissatisfied with the amount of the contract.

"Is there a problem with that?" Reeves looked up at Duffy.

"We need a reasonable explanation. The salary for the first year is 120% of the stipulated amount. Is there anything wrong with that?" Duffy asked rhetorically.

Reeves said forcefully: "Bill, I won't play tricks anymore. The NBA's contract stipulates that the team can sign 80%~120% of the corresponding pick amount with rookies. There is no violation of this provision in our contract."

Duffy was silent, his face was very ugly, Reeves was right, but which team would chill the heart of a rookie for that little money.

Duffy turned his head and stared at Wall, and said angrily, "Dave, is this the final contract? Are you kidding me?"

Li Yang also looked at Wall. Regarding the rookie contract, on the way to the Staples Center, Li Yang already learned a lot about the contract from Bill Duffy.

The rookie contracts for first-round picks are stipulated by the league. Generally, it is a 4-year contract, 2+1+1 model, and the amount of each pick is also stipulated. The higher the pick, the higher the salary.

According to the provisions of the league labor agreement, the team can sign 80% to 120% of the prescribed amount with rookies, and the annual increase is between 8% and 10%.

The conversation between Duffy and Reeves had made him understand the difference, and he suppressed his anger to see how Wall explained it.

"Doug insisted on it, and I can't help it, but the contract is negotiable." Wall shrugged, looking helpless.

What Reeves insisted on?What is he doing!
Li Yang turned his head to look at Reeves, his brows were tightly frowned, and his brows were all wrinkled into a ball. He really couldn't figure it out, since he had never offended him, why did Firth target him like this here?
"Could it be that you are under attack!!!"

"Or there is some kind of py transaction in it, I'm terrified to think about it!" The more Li Yang thought about it, the more outrageous he became, and he quickly stopped the dark guesses in his heart.

"Since Dave, you said that the contract can be negotiated, then I won't beat around the bush. In this way, Yang's first-year salary will be directly increased to 120% of the basic salary, and the annual increase will be increased to 10%. This is our requirement and our bottom line. Otherwise, there will be no discussion!!!"

Duffy's attitude is very firm. As a top agent, he has his own pride. Now it is not a matter of money, but a matter of his reputation and dignity for the rest of his life.

Although the NBA officially stipulates that these can be floated, it is customary for the team to give 120% of the contract, let alone a lottery show. If he can't even do this, then he will have no face to continue in the agent circle.

"Bill, then we have nothing to talk about?" Reeves glanced at Duffy and responded without showing weakness.

"Coach Doug, this is what Yang deserves. If you insist on doing this, I don't mind telling Mr. Steve Ballmer about it. You should believe in my means and ability. I believe that Mr. Steve Ballmer must be very willing to pay this meager salary for Yang." Duffy stood up, his eyes widened, and he said unwillingly to be outdone.

"Do you dare, are you threatening me?" Reeves was furious, thundered on the ground, slammed the table, stood up from the chair, and said aggressively, "The signing is a matter between Dave and I. Why do you need to find Mr. Ballmer for this kind of thing? Also, Bill, do you think I will be afraid of you!" Rivers reprimanded pretending to be calm.

"Coach Doug, are you negotiating with us?" Duffy said coldly.

Seemingly afraid of Duffy's ability, Reeves snorted coldly, and sat back in his seat in despair.

Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere seemed a little awkward.

The logo man West stood up and made a decision: "Okay, okay, Bill and the others' request is not too much, so it's settled, just follow what Bill said just now, and we will ask someone to change the contract later, and we will formally sign the contract."

You must know that West, the logo man, is known as the league's number one plater. Now the team owner Ballmer has completely delegated power to him to rebuild the team. It can be said that he has the final say on the entire Clippers.

"Bill, are you satisfied with the result now!" West looked at Bill Duffy with a half-smile.

"Yeah!" Duffy didn't reply, just nodded.

In this way, under Bill Duffy's arguments, Li Yang finalized the first contract in his life. The salary in the first year was the highest 120% of the stipulated amount, and the increase was also the highest 10%. He got the highest salary that this rookie can get.

Under the existing labor-management agreement, the size of the contract for the first four years of the first-round show is basically limited. Li Yang obviously doesn't like this signing method. With his progress rate, it only takes one or two years for him to earn his worth.

Although the content of the contract has been finalized, Li Yang is still unable to sign a formal contract. He needs to wait for him to return to China to complete the formalities before he can formally sign with the Clippers.

After signing the provisional agreement, today's purpose is generally considered complete, but the process is a bit unpleasant.

"Since there's nothing else to do, I'll go first!" After finishing speaking, Rivers left with a dark face without waiting for everyone to reply.

Wall stretched out his hand to stop Rivers, but Rivers ignored him, turned around and went out the door, Wall could only withdraw his hand that was in mid-air in despair, and said with a trace of apology: "Don't worry about it, Doug is just a little emotional these two days."

mood?

Auntie is here?But it's none of my business!It is simply a disaster without reason!

Li Yang couldn't help but worry for a while. He offended the head coach on the first day of his arrival, and the days after that are probably going to be difficult.

What frustrates him the most is that he still hasn't figured out how he provoked Reeves.

"Young man, as long as you have the ability, don't be afraid. If you have anything to do, you can come to me. I'll settle it for you. I'm optimistic about you!" the logo man West stepped forward and patted Li Yang on the shoulder to encourage him. It was obvious that he was very optimistic about Li Yang.

"Thank you, I will!" Li Yang smiled.

"I look forward to the day when you can also get a $4000 million annual contract like Stephen Curry, and the league may create new terms because of you."

"This day will not be very far away." Li Yang replied with a smile, "Maybe after my rookie contract ends."

Regarding Li Yang's answer, West was suddenly in a daze.

He couldn't believe that such words came from a young man who was less than 19 years old.

Judging from his experience, Li Yang's self-confidence and firmness are destined to be extraordinary in the future.

On the way back, Li Yang couldn't understand how he made things difficult for Rivers. Finally, he couldn't bear the confusion in his heart and asked, "Bill, why did Rivers target me at the meeting today? There is nothing between me and him!"

"He shouldn't be targeting you today."

Bill Duffy thought for a moment, and said in a very positive tone, "If I'm not wrong, he should be the current actual controller of the Clippers behind Wenger. The logo male West has an opinion!"

"Why?" Li Yang looked at Bill Duffy in astonishment.

This answer was really unexpected, it was very different from what he had guessed.

"Why would he have a problem with West?"

It's a long story, just listen to me carefully.

"Last year, in 2017, when the Warriors won the championship, West once again chose to retire bravely. At this time, he was already 79 years old, and he could retire and enjoy a nearly full life in his later years, but he once again joined a team with a less glorious team history and began to work, and that was the Clippers."

"Since West took office, he directly changed the entire management team. The general manager Wall and the operating president Lawrence are all re-promoted by him. It can be said that they are his direct descendants. Rivers' rights have been completely emptied. The entire Clippers team has been out of his control. Do you think he can't be angry?"

"Then he set his sights on the players again. He first traded Chris Paul, the best point guard in the league at the time, and exchanged from the Rockets for 7 players including Lu Wei, Harrell and Beverly and 1 first-rounder."

"Then sent the renewed Blake Griffin to the Pistons, and got Tobias Harris, Bradley, Boban and the Pistons' 2018 first-round pick."

"Of course, that's just one of the reasons!"

"The most important reason is that West is going to trade Rivers' beloved son, Austin Rivers, to clear the space in the backcourt for you!" Bill Duffy said, looking straight into Li Yang's eyes.

"Well, he has a good father. I'm unlucky today, but I'm still fearless!"

"As long as the thinking doesn't slip, there are always more solutions than difficulties!" Li Yang regained his confidence.

　Some people didn't win at the starting line, but were born directly at the finish line!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)