Legendary basketball manager

"To be honest, with Lowry's current performance and potential, I am very reluctant to trade him out."

Shen Fei said in a sad tone.

David Griffin almost laughed when he heard this.

The brain circuit of this Asian manager is so strange that he is willing to trade a potential player like Lowry!

"It's just that our boss, Alexander, values ​​the Rockets' market in China very much, so he plans to support Jeremy Lin."

"With Lowry around, it would be difficult for Lin to start, so we had no choice but to trade."

It was only after Shen Fei's explanation that David Griffin understood a little bit.

Alexander didn't consider competitive factors, he just wanted to keep the Chinese market!

In order to praise a Chinese-American player of the yellow race, he was willing to hand over a guard with All-Star potential.

Griffin disagrees with such an approach.

At the same time, he also had some sympathy for Shen Fei.

With a boss like this, it's hard for the general manager of the team not to be scolded!

"But let's say it first, what we need is a first-round pick, and we don't need any of your team's players."

Shen Fei continued to speak according to the plan.

"No problem, we are willing to give a first-round pick."

"At that time, we will directly sign Kyle Lowry with a special transaction."

David Griffin said boldly.

He is very clear that there are not many Cavaliers who can be put on the table.

There are only two veterans who can be named - Antawn - Jamison and Baron - Davis.

They still have some gas in their fuel tanks, but they are all carrying tens of millions of contracts, which is completely negative value in general.

The rest of the players, such as Mo Williams, who is familiar to Chinese fans, and Varejao, the "Brazilian actor", have many years of long-term contracts. A rebuilding team like the Rockets will definitely not want .

Therefore, it is completely understandable for Shen Fei to propose that David Green should not play Cavaliers players.

"Lowry's salary is only a few million dollars, which is not enough. You also need to help us eat Brad Miller's contract."

Shen Fei increased the size again.

David Griffin was taken aback when he heard the words, and then said: "That's okay, but we only have one spot left on the team roster. I need to lay off another player to make this deal."

After all, Griffin began to think about which player in the team to cut.

Soon, a name entered his mind - Danny Green!

This older rookie has only played 30 minutes with the Cavaliers in the past year (only played in the last garbage time), and his statistics are almost all 0.

If layoffs are required, he is Griffin's first choice.

"Add another second-round pick."

Shen Fei continued to add more words.

"..."

"Okay, I promise you! It's settled like this. You send Lowry and Brad Miller, and we have a first round and a second round."

"How about I cut Dan... cut a player and we'll get the deal done tomorrow?"

Griffin gritted his teeth and nodded.

Although Lowry's potential is excellent, the Cavaliers' first-round pick is very valuable.

Next year they will be bad all the way, which means that this must be a circulation right, and there is a high probability that it will be a very high lottery pick!

David Griffin was so courageous that he dared to agree to Shen Fei's repeated increase.

However, after such negotiations, he has no doubt that the young Asians really want to trade.

"Okay, then I'll go and talk to Lowry himself, you complete the layoffs as soon as possible and make the position vacant."

Shen Fei said lightly.

Everything is going according to his plan now.

With just one phone call, Shen Fei didn't even use the buff of [Voice of Bewitching] to deceive the other party.

This is also a great encouragement to Asian youths themselves.

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

After hanging up the phone with Griffin, Shen Fei found Lowry's number and called without stopping.

"Hey, Kyle."

Shen Fei said hello.

"Is that you, the manager? This is the first time you've called me!"

Lowry's tone was very excited.

"That's right, a team asked me today if they could trade you."

"I wanted to refuse directly. However, after thinking about it, I still want to ask you what you think."

Shen Fei said nonsense casually.

"Of course I want to stay with the team!"

"Manager, have you forgotten? You said before the game that you will lead us to win the championship! How could I choose to leave the team at such a juncture?"

Lowry became anxious and quickly expressed his position.

"Okay, I understand."

"Sure enough, I didn't misread you, Kyle."

"Let's just say, it was David Griffin, the general manager of the Cavaliers, who came to ask the price. He has a very good relationship with our owner Alexander, so I can't just say no to him."

"Well, tomorrow night you post a tweet on social media expressing your willingness to stay in the team, so I won't be difficult to do."

Shen Fei suggested with a smile.

"No problem, manager, I know what to do."

Lowry agreed immediately.

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

That night, David - Griffin began to act.

He didn't even call Danny Green himself, but asked his assistant to notify him.

Green was working on his three-point shot at a private arena when he got the call.

"I'm sorry to tell you, Danny, that you were cut by the team."

"I wish you all the best in your future career and find a team that suits you as soon as possible. Goodbye."

The assistant told the news without any emotion, and then hung up the phone without waiting for Green to make any response.

Poor Green, who was 18 that year, stood like a minion.

Hearing the busy tone on the phone, his eyes were a little red.

Last season, Green was in the Cavaliers and didn't get any performance opportunities.

He even suspected that the security guards at the Quicken Loans Arena (the home of the Cavaliers) didn't know him.

And the little emperor that everyone was looking at was so dazzling.

Green trained desperately, but couldn't get a chance to help him.

But Green is very clear that as a second-year rookie, he has no right to refuse.

The only thing to do is to accept it, and then find your own home.

"Ugh……"

Green sighed, ready to hang up the phone and continue training.

But the next moment, his phone rang again

Green looked at the unfamiliar number, hesitated for a moment, and chose to connect.

"Hello, is this Mr. Danny Green?"

Listening to the accent is not native.

"Yes, you are?"

Green asked.

"I'm the general manager of the Rockets, and my name is Fei Shen."

"I made this call just to ask you, are you interested in joining the Rockets?"

Shen Fei went straight to the topic and asked.

"How did you know I was a free agent?"

Danny Green was stunned.

He only found out about his layoff a minute ago. How could the other party offer him an olive branch so quickly?

"The process is not important, the important thing is the result."

"I just need you to give me a result now."

Shen Fei said lightly.

"May I think about it?"

Green hesitated.

He knows that the Rockets currently have many excellent rookies.

[When I arrive in Houston, will I get room for development? ]

Green couldn't be sure of that.

The prime time of an athlete is very short, and as an older rookie, he doesn't have much time to waste.

Green urgently needs a team that can give him playing time, give him a chance to perform and show his ability.

"After you come, I guarantee that you will enter the rotation and play a lot of playing time in every game."

Shen Fei knew the other party's thoughts at a guess, and said with conviction.

"There are many young talents in the team, you can grow with them and create a dynasty that belongs to Houston."

"If possible, come to the Toyota Center for training tomorrow."

Shen Fei threw out an olive branch again, and this time Green agreed decisively.

"Manager Shen Fei, I just want a chance, if you can show me your stage, I will not let you down!"

Green said very seriously.

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

After hanging up the phone, Green let out a long sigh of relief.

In less than 10 minutes, he experienced the ups and downs of his life.

Danny Green has never experienced this feeling of being in another world before.

"So...I'm not a Cavaliers player now, and my next stop is likely to be in Houston."

Green muttered something to himself, then packed up his mood, picked up the basketball, and continued the boring shooting training.