I hacked my son's basketball system

Chapter 92 Liu Baoqiang's treatment?

On October 2005, 10, the official website of the American NBA League released such a small contract renewal information.

"The Portland Trail Blazers applied to the league for a middle-level exception to complete a two-year 960 million contract extension with Liu Baoqiang!"

Middle class exception?It is also called a middle-class contract, and more accurately, it should be a middle-class clause, which is a special clause under the NBA's luxury tax and salary cap rules.The team is allowed to give any player a contract equal to the average salary of the NBA in the case of exceeding the salary cap.But this contract makes the team's total salary exceed the hard salary cap, and it will also be levied a luxury tax.

After the Trail Blazers cleaned up their resources last season.Although a part of the salary space is vacated.But this part of the space is limited after all.

Especially after Bobby Simmons was renewed for three years and 2200 million and a large number of rookies were signed.The salary cap is close to being capped.

So this is considered normal operation.

But although the operation is normal, the operable objects are confusing.

At least from the outside world.

Based on Liu Baoqiang's performance last season, it is simply impossible to be worth a middle-class contract.

Of course, this is just about performance on the pitch.Last season, Liu Baoqiang played a total of 28 games off the bench on behalf of the Blazers.He averaged only 1.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.

And this is the data obtained after two efficient performances.

To be honest, this kind of data may not even be worth a minimum salary contract.

The Trail Blazers are now actually willing to use a precious mid-level contract to complete a two-year contract extension with Liu Baoqiang.This, of course, leaves the outside world confused.

Anyway, they must feel worthless for the Trail Blazers.

"What do these idiots know? They feel worthless for us? If this is the case, if they know how many additional clauses we gave away? Did Liu sign this middle-class contract with us? I guess they want to break their heads. Don't you understand?
However, the Korean agent that Liu found is really capable. We have already stated that we want to train Liu Xiang to a higher level, but this guy is still stuck with us in terms of salary.I don’t know whether this is Liu’s intention or the Korean agent’s intention?But don’t let Liu and us be separated from each other! "

The new season has not yet started, and of course there are not many attractive sports reports.So the Trail Blazers' "take advantage of" approach.Naturally, it will be reported as gossip news.

John Nash also saw reports like this.It is very rude to say such a thing...Of course, he must be very happy to be able to successfully sign Liu Baoqiang!It was the process that made him a little worried about gains and losses.

"Yeah! How do they know how much Liu has changed now? Hehe, but this is not necessarily a bad thing? We can use Liu as a surprise soldier! As for the agent Liu hired? He is just doing his duty, right? , Hehe, just like me, I have already said that this guy Liu is not simple, otherwise why would I bring him back to the team?"

Looking at the proud look of his general manager.In fact, Rice also sighed, although Liu Baoqiang was not there when he was taking the physical test.I didn't see how abnormal Liu Baoqiang's changes were.

But the next few team trainings.

He saw with his own eyes how bad-tempered Liu Baoqiang actually defended Zach Randolph at the basket.

You know it's Zach Randolph.

It can also be regarded as the top rising star in the league insider.

Although this guy's strength can only be regarded as the second tier in the league.But the tonnage and floor strength are absolutely top-notch.

But even so.It is also difficult for Zach Randolph to overpower Liu Baoqiang with his low back-up technique.

Of course, this kind of situation makes Les feel a little bit in common... ...After all, what if it wasn't for him?Will Liu Baoqiang come to the Trail Blazers?Maybe you can’t even come to the United States?

"Okay, I know you have a unique vision, right? Hehe... let's talk about the business first. You also know that the current team's lineup has seriously exceeded the standard, especially after the contract renewal with Liu, the order of the lineup has to be adjusted again. Adjustment.

You and Liu cooperate to see which rookies are worth keeping and which ones need to be traded through the observation of the preseason?However, this matter still depends on Liu's opinion, and you don't mind. After all, he is not only the team's senior scout, but also a member of the coaching staff. Although he is not named, you also know what his abilities are. I hope you don't have any lumps in your heart because of this matter! "

A general manager and a senior scout get together.Certainly not to chat about a player.Naturally, there are business matters to be discussed together.

And the things discussed also involved Liu Baoqiang's current "status" in the Trail Blazers.

Probably coming to see John Nash.Based on Liu Baoqiang's current performance, a middle-class contract is undoubtedly low.But don’t forget that Liu Baoqiang is 34 years old after all.He has passed the peak period that an athlete should have.So who can guarantee how long Liu Baoqiang's current state can last?

Besides, Liu Baoqiang's performance was not just one-sided.So the treatment given to him was also not one-sided.

John Nash always believed that the path he pointed out to Liu Baoqiang was correct.Since there is nothing wrong, then we must find ways to stick to it.

Plus even Nate McMillan knew he brought Monty Williams.Although there is also a certain potential in coaching.But now if he is allowed to formulate a complete set of offensive tactics like Liu Baoqiang.It's still difficult for some strong people.

Since Monty Williams is not good enough.Liu Baoqiang seems to be very good at it....Then of course he doesn't mind Liu Baoqiang joining his coaching staff.

Of course, it is still impossible to reflect all of Liu Baoqiang's value by only giving full play to this one advantage.

It is also impossible for the Trail Blazers to give up Liu Baoqiang's "unique vision".Then Liu Baoqiang has to do the job of scouting...

However, in the case of "several positions" coexisting.Liu Baoqiang's status in the Trail Blazers can be imagined.treatment?Of course, it's not just a middle-class contract on the surface....

John Nash said this probably because he was afraid that Rice would lose his mentality.This is just a word of advice.

"You're underestimating me! I originally wanted to train Liu as my successor, but his performance far exceeded my expectations. The better this guy is, the better I am before it's too late for me to be happy? How could I mind this? ? Sigh... This guy is too comprehensive now, and I'm afraid of holding him back if I cooperate with him... Haha."

It seems that John Nash's concerns are completely unnecessary.And he underestimated the relationship between Rice and Liu Baoqiang too much.

"Okay, as long as you don't think too much. By the way, is this guy Liu busy with his son's affairs? Didn't he say that he had arranged things before? Why do you need a few days of vacation on this matter? ? His son and Nate's son are in the same school, and they have already gone to school, but he hasn't done it yet?"

"It should be almost done, right? I heard him mention it before! He said that today is the day for his son's interview. If everything goes well, he can come back tomorrow and won't miss the start of the preseason..."

(End of this chapter)