Legendary basketball manager

The conversation with Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard went very well.

When he heard that he could get a second-round pick by paying Yi Jianlian, Sheppard agreed without much hesitation.

First, Yi Jianlian has experienced a significant regression this year, with his scoring average dropping from 12 points last season to 5.6 points now.

In contrast, Blatche, who is only one year older than Yi Jianlian, has completed a magnificent transformation this season, averaging 16.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Compared with the two, Yi Jianlian naturally didn't get too many opportunities, and gradually fell out of the rotation.

Secondly, Yi Jianlian's salary is not low, reaching 405 million US dollars this season, fifth in the queue (this period, the salary of players has not yet inflated).

And the team's future core player, John Wall, is paid less than a hundred dollars more than him.

Now I have the opportunity to exchange Yi Jianlian for the second-round draft pick, and by the way, clear the 405 million salary space...

For the Wizards, this is absolutely beneficial and harmless!

"Mr. Shen Fei, I hope that through this transaction, our two teams can establish a friendship, and there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future!"

Shepard said excitedly.

"Ah."

Shen Fei responded lightly, then hung up the phone.

After the Wizards were settled, the young Asians called the Pistons general manager Troy Weaver non-stop.

"Hello, I'm Shen Fei from Rocket."

"This call is to trade your team's Ben Wallace."

Shen Fei said straight to the point.

"You want to trade Ben? I'm sorry, Da Ben is the future star of our Pistons. He has had too many brilliance here."

"He just returned to his roots last year, and returned to the big family of the Pistons. I will not let him go home again!"

Troy Weaver said sternly.

"It's not considered wandering...Ben is 36 this year, and he might retire after this season."

"How about a second round?"

Shen Fei asked the price.

"em..."

"What you said is not unreasonable, but after all, Big Ben threw his head and blood for the Pistons."

"Now he wants to go back to Motor City and bring young people with him. I really can't bear it..."

Before Troy Weaver finished speaking, Shen Fei spoke again: "Two second rounds."

"I can't bear to see him waste his last time in the rebuilding period of the Pistons, even though he still has gas."

"Don't worry, Shen, I'll go and persuade him right away!"

"Tomorrow! I promise Ben will be on the plane to Houston tomorrow."

Troy Weaver went seamlessly.

The natural change of his tone and the thick skin made Shen Fei amazed.

"Okay, it's easy to do business with a businessman like you."

"I will fax the contract in a while. It is a four-party transaction. If there is no problem, we will reach a final agreement in the afternoon."

Shen Fei said with a smile.

Although Troy Weaver's approach is not authentic, it is indeed the best solution for the Pistons.

After all, the nba is a business field, and a veteran who is about to retire can get two draft picks, no matter what.

After all, Big Ben is not a super giant like Kobe and James, and he has no commercial value in his old age.

He chose to sell after his fallen leaves returned to his roots. Although it was somewhat impersonal, it was the best choice for the team.

In the afternoon, the four teams involved in the transaction-the Rockets, Kings, Wizards, and Pistons all signed contracts.

So far, the transaction has been successfully concluded!

Soon, woj, a well-known reporter from Yahoo Sports, announced the transaction information on his personal Twitter:

"The four-party deal is concluded!

The Houston Rockets sent: Luis Scola, Shane Battier, a first-round pick from the Kings, Ben Wallace from the Pistons, and Yi Jianlian from the Wizards;

The Kings sent one first round and two second rounds to get Luis Scola and Sean Battier;

The Pistons got two second-round picks, and the Wizards got one second-round pick. "

"Another: Luis Scola proposed a trade on his own initiative. He hoped to join a team that could give him enough playing time, and Shen Fei agreed to his request."

"The four-party deal was Shen Fei's idea. In order to make a deal, he persuaded the Kings to pay the Pistons two second rounds."

As soon as the news came out, some fans of each team were happy and some were sad.

The mood of the Rockets fans is more complicated.

Those who support this deal feel that Scola and Battier have contributed to the team. Since they can't give them playing time, they choose to let go but show their demeanor.

Moreover, the King's draft pick will most likely be a lottery pick.

Although next year is not a draft year, but from Shen Fei's point of view (George and Stephenson were selected this year), it is quite possible to get another young talent!

Opponents of the deal believed that Shen Fei did not fully stand on the side of the Rockets, and that Yi Jianlian was traded entirely because of the latter's status as a Chinese player.

After all, everyone who has watched the game knows how much Yi Jianlian struggled in the Wizards this season.

Also, another trade partner, Ben Wallace, didn't seem to work either.

Just imagine, a 36-year-old veteran who returned to his old club with a basic salary last year obviously has no competitive mentality and is ready to retire.

But Shen Fei asked the king to pay two second-round picks for him, so as to close the deal.

This made many Rockets fans feel puzzled. One fan left a message under Woj's Twitter:

"Is this deal just to get a first-round pick? Is it worth it to lose two powerful veterans for this pick? Shen Fei himself said that he would win this season, but now he is paying two for a future asset." Bench gangster, I really can't understand this decision..."

This comment got a lot of likes, which shows that many fans have the same opinion as him.

Also questioned, there are fans of the Kings.

They had a heated discussion under the tweet that the team welcomed the two new signings.

"Cousins ​​is only a freshman, and we obviously have to rebuild for several years. At this time, the management is really out of their wits to exchange a precious first-round pick for two veterans..."

"There is more than one first round, and there are two second rounds! Could it be that Ranadive asked the team to hit the playoffs this season? Otherwise, this approach is really puzzling."

"The Kings are in good form recently. Although they lost to the Rockets by a big margin, they played very well in the previous few games. But to be honest, even if they make it to the playoffs now, they are still cannon fodder to accompany them. It's meaningless!"

"Yesterday I also read reports that Ajiali (the daughter of the team owner) and Shen Fei are suspected of having a relationship, and then the transaction was revealed today. It's hard not to make people think about it..."

Generally speaking, most Kings fans don't buy this deal.

Fans of Fire and China were troubled by the management's decision. In contrast, fans of the Wizards and Pistons were happy.

The Wizards got rid of Yi Jianlian's rubbish contract, and the fans no longer had to endure his clumsy performance, so they were naturally elated.

The Pistons won two second-round picks. Although some fans were reluctant to leave again, they basically supported the team's decision.

.............

While the fans were discussing in full swing, Shen Fei, the mastermind of this deal, was doing follow-up work non-stop.

He first called Yi Jianlian and welcomed him to join the Rockets.

"Don't worry, with Dayao and I here, you will have a very comfortable life. You don't need to pay attention to the gossip from the outside world, as long as you train well."

Shen Fei said so.

However, Yi Jianlian in this period was relatively dull and inarticulate.

Facing the olive branch thrown by Shen Fei, he didn't show much excitement, but simply thanked the former for his trust in him.

After hanging up the phone, Shen Fei couldn't help sighing: "Sure enough, the confidence of a basketball player comes from the performance on the court. It was the same with McGrady before, and it's the same with the UAE now."

Who would have thought that this young player who was unknown in the nba would be able to carry the Chinese national team on his shoulders in the future, defending the dignity of Chinese basketball with his caryy performances.

But now, the poor performance made Yi Jianlian extremely lack of self-confidence.

This lack of confidence can even be felt over the phone.

"It seems that we have to find a way, let Ah Lian regain his confidence first..."

Shen Fei muttered to himself.

However, this kind of thing needs a long-term plan, and there is no way to think of it in a while.

After Shen Fei sorted out his mood, he called Ben Wallace again.

Before making the call, Shen Fei was worried about Da Ben's condition.

After all, when a veteran is about to retire, he is still traded away by his old club, and it may not feel good to change it.

But to Shen Fei's surprise, Ben Wallace behaved very professionally.

He calmly accepted the team's decision and said on the phone that he would do his best to help the Rockets.

"I don't know how much I can do for the Rockets, but as long as the team needs me, I am willing to obey any arrangement."

"Even if the coach only needs me to help manage the locker room, I will do my best to do it."

Daben said so.

These words surprised Shen Fei, and he couldn't help feeling a little admiration for Ben Wallace.

Big Ben, like Kobe, Iverson, Nash and others, is the golden generation of 96.

It's just that he is mediocre, and he was just a draft pick that year.

Relying on his explosive muscles and terrifying bounce, Big Ben struggled in the league and gradually found his foothold.

Then, as a late bloomer, he ushered in the pinnacle in the Pistons!

Four-time dpoy winner (No.1 in nba history), patron saint of the no-fly zone in Detroit, two-meter direct drive against the peak shark...

These have become the labels of the exclusive big book.

And now, he can still maintain humility, join a new team with a low profile, and dedicate his remaining strength...

Perhaps, this is the mentality that an "ordinary person" should have if he wants to succeed!

"Okay. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Houston."

"Besides, your role in the Rockets is by no means just the big brother in the locker room."

"You will play an important role on our way to win the championship!"

Shen Fei said with a smile.

............

In the evening, Shen Fei finished his day's work and drove back to the villa.

After a brief wash, he held a glass of red wine and stood by the familiar window sill, looking at the moonlight.

Every time after making some important decisions, Shen Fei always likes to look at the moon alone, sort out his thoughts, and make plans for the follow-up.

In the past two days, he made two decisions with great impact in a row.

One is that at Under Armour's press conference, some very high-profile remarks were made.

These remarks are tantamount to directly declaring war with Nike.

As for Nike's influence in the nba, Shen Fei is very clear.

He can even foresee that the Rockets will receive some "special" attention in the game in the future.

But Shen Fei has already done so, and now he doesn't regret it at all.

Just because...it was his only choice!

Now Shen Fei has a total of three main tasks——

1. Win the NBA championship this season; 2. Help the Huaxia men's basketball team win the Olympic gold medal two years later; 3. Make Under Armor a sports brand comparable to Nike and Adidas.

Among these three missions, the first mission has already seen great hope of success under the hard work of Shen Fei in the past six months.

But the last two tasks, at present, still belong to the level of "Arabian Nights".

After much deliberation, Shen Fei found that only by completing the third task first and getting the task reward, would it be possible to complete the second task.

And if you want Under Armor to explode in a short period of time, you must do your best to "make things happen"!

Therefore, that war-declaring press conference was just the beginning.

Shen Fei has already thought of many ways in his mind to make Under Armor soar into the sky!