My 1999

"Boss, I don't know which bastard spread the news that we are in contact with Yao. Now the SuperSonics, Bucks, Rockets, Knicks and Hawks are all inviting Yao to try out, and Klaus of the Bulls even went there in person. Arrive at the Magic City."

On the phone, Rick Gordon said angrily.

Xu Liang wasn't too angry. With Yao Ming holding the No. 1 pick, no one could take it away.

Moreover, the more teams value him, the more pressure he will put on the LAN Association to let him go.

"Don't worry about them. The No. 1 pick is in our hands. No matter how much they mess with it, they can't take away the person we like."

"yes."

"Please communicate with Yao Ming. The CBA league has ended for more than a month now. If he is willing, he can go to San Francisco from now on. We will hire a professional coaching team to carry out professional training for him in advance so that he can adapt to the NBA as soon as possible. rhythm." Xu Liang said.

I have seen enough in the media and magazines in my previous life how backward domestic basketball training is.

In contrast, the NBA has professional nutritionists, masseurs, shooting coaches, physical coaches, etc., who can help players go further.

Rick Gordon once again felt the importance Xu Liang attached to Yao Ming.

You must know that it is the offseason now, and setting up such a coaching team alone will require hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses every month.

"Okay, BOSS."

"Also, the Mavericks have a Chinese center named Wang Zhizhi. Buy him over." Xu Liang said.

A person in an unfamiliar environment can easily be ostracized by the locals. Especially as Yao Ming, as the number one pick, will receive even more serious attention and ostracism. Even with his support, it is inevitable within the team.

If Wang Zhizhi is around, the two of them can stick together and not feel too lonely.

Mental health will greatly affect a player's performance.

As for competitiveness, no matter how incompetent Wang Zhizhi is, being an ordinary substitute is enough.

If Wang Zhizhi can rise to prominence under the influence of Yao Ming, he will make a lot of money.

Moreover, the strong Chinese flavor of the Warriors makes it easier to attract advertisements.

Rick Gordon quickly agreed.

Because he has a relationship with a Chinese boss, he has also gotten to know Chinese players in the NBA.

Wang Zhizhi, a bench player with an annual salary of $470,000, is easy to buy.

"How was the communication with the Eastern Team and the Basketball Association?"

"It didn't go well."

Things that don't go well are to be expected.

Rick Gordon continued: “The Eastern Team gave us ten conditions.

First, help find two high-level foreign players;

Second, the Eastern team was closed for training in Houston for a month;

3. Eastern team managers and coaches receive regular training at the Warriors;

Fourth, the Warriors come to Magic City for an exhibition game;

5. Warriors stars came to Shanghai to participate in promotional activities;

6. The Warriors and the Eastern Team jointly build a basketball school;

7. The Warriors sent assistance coaches to the Magic City team;

8. Find funds from Warriors sponsors to build a training facility in Magic City;

9. The Warriors paid $350,000 in compensation;

10. The NBA has given Magic City special policies in terms of television broadcasts. "

After Xu Liang listened carefully, "Do you think these conditions should not be agreed to?"

"Others are easy to say, but the three conditions for building a basketball school and training hall and television broadcasts are difficult. The first two are too much financial investment, and the latter is that NBA rules do not allow teams to sell television broadcasts privately." Rick Go Climb the road.

Television broadcast revenue is the lifeblood of the NBA, and this is where it makes money.

"You can discuss it with the Eastern Team and give up on the difficult conditions. You can agree to the others."

Standing in the position of a team owner, whether it is exhibition games or star promotion activities, you can increase the reputation of the Warriors and make money.

He just likes to make money.

"Yes, BOSS."

"How is the player transfer going?" Xu Liang continued to ask.

"The Timberwolves' Chauncey Billups, whom you hand-picked, has already agreed."

Xu Liang was shocked, "What are the conditions?"

"Larry Hughes for Chauncey Billups."

"Not bad. ...Where's Ben Wallace?"

"We are still talking, but since the Pistons are willing to talk to us, there is hope for a deal to be concluded, and they really need a top swingman who can attack the city."

Xu Liang then said, "Billups and Ben Wallace signed over, remember to give them a long-term contract.

Billups signed for eight years and Wallace for six years, so the salary can be slightly higher. "

This contract is enough to ensure that they can keep their peak years with the Warriors.

The key is that it is very cost-effective.

Especially Billups, who has not yet become famous, can get an annual salary of 6 to 7 million, and can sign for eight years, the Warriors will definitely make a lot of money.

"BOSS, is eight years too long?"

The longer the contract, the better.

If a player gets injured or starts to be ineffective, they will suffer huge losses.

"Rick, I trust my own judgment."

Chauncey Billups, although not top-notch in all aspects, is indeed the most reassuring player at the No. 1 position.

Passing, organization, offense, defense, there are almost no shortcomings.

What's even more rare is that a player with a cool head and a big heart will not lie flat.

As for Grant Hill and Tim Hardaway falling after injuries, unless there is a butterfly effect, it is impossible.

"Okay, boss."

"Is there any other deal?" Xu Liang asked.

"Tom hopes we can bring in a few backcourt players. We have too many people at center and power forward. The backcourt became a lot weaker after selling Larry Hughes."

Xu Liang couldn't help but nodded as he thought about the Warriors' staffing.

"Does Coach Tom have a goal?"

"Yes. ...Bruce Bowen of the Spurs."

"He."

Xu Liang suddenly thought about it.

This Spurs defensive champion is famous for his candy-style defense and black feet, and is known as the touchstone for top swingmen.

Also has a good three-point shot.

"Are the Spurs willing to let him go?"

"I'd like to swap Adonal Foyle."

Information about Adonal Foyle suddenly came to Xu Liang's mind.

2.08 meters tall, the backup center of the Warriors. He was selected by the Warriors with the sixth overall pick in 1997. He blocks shots well and defends well. He averaged 5.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.

A standard blue-collar player.

When Xu Liang plans to introduce Yao Ming, it would be a waste to keep him.

After all, the Warriors have a better Eric Dampier.

And Troy Murphy, who can play both the 4th and 5th positions. The latter is a frequent double-double and is also one of the templates for Yi Jianlian to enter the NBA.

In this era, inside players are more popular, especially blue-collar players with excellent defense and strong frame protection ability are scarce.

Although the Spurs have Duncan, Duncan also needs to rest.

"I agree to try to trade Shane Battier of the Grizzlies if the Spurs don't want to."

The latter is also an excellent perimeter defender and a top championship puzzle piece.

But now Battier averages 14.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game with the Grizzlies, as well as 2.8 assists, 1.55 steals and 1.04 blocks. He has fully demonstrated his versatility on both offense and defense, and was selected. Won the Rookie of the Year First Team.

There is a high probability that the Grizzlies will not sell their potential rookies for a blue-collar insider.

But it’s not a bad idea to give it a try. What if the Grizzlies’ general manager goes blind?

"Okay, BOSS."

"By the way, is there any news about the draft picks?"

"I traded Mark Jackson to the Nets for the 24th pick."

"Pick No. 24?"

"Yes. I sent Mark Jackson's trade request to the mailboxes of all teams, but only the Nets are interested."

Xu Liang frowned, this lottery was a bit late.

However, the resources in the hands of the Warriors are limited, and Rick Gordon is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice.

"Let No. 24 be No. 24. This year, if our No. 1 pick in the draft, Yao Ming, can get the Pistons' first-round pick, he will use the Pistons' pick to select Tayshaun Prince. If he can't get it, he will use it. Selected Carlos Boozer with the 24th pick.

If Carlos Boozer cannot be selected with the 24th pick, Luis Scola will be selected. "

It was impossible for him to get none of these three people.

Remember this sequence silently.

"Okay, boss."

"That's it, do you have anything else?"

"Last Wednesday, Larry Ellison spent $200 million to acquire the Portland Trail Blazers, threatening to destroy the Warriors in the new season."

Xu Liang was stunned for a moment, this was beyond his expectation.

But think about Larry Ellison's mad dog-like character. He suffered a loss last time and would definitely want revenge.

But he didn't take it to heart.

No matter how powerful Larry Ellison is, he can't compare to his prophetic ability.

"Ignore that clown, he knows shit about basketball."

Rick Gordon complained in his mind.

His big boss is not a professional either. In particular, the selection of Yao Ming with the No. 1 pick and the exchange of Danny Fordson and Jamison for blue-collar Ben Wallace seemed to him to be completely stupid.

Complaints are complaints, but on the surface I definitely don’t dare to say them.

"Is there anything else?"

"Gone."

After explaining, Xu Liang hung up the phone.

Dong Dong…….

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Lu Hui opened the door and walked in.

"Mr. Xu, this is today's "Beijing Evening News", please take a look."

Looking at her appearance, Xu Liang knew that it was not a good thing.

I took it over and took a look, sure enough.

Next to the front page headline, there is a very eye-catching black headline.

"More than ten years of hard work is not worth a plunder of capital, the story of Huiyuan's change of color"

The author of the news content expressed his dissatisfaction with Zhu Jiaming, who worked hard to found Huiyuan, and accused the acquirer Jianlibao of being ruthless.

After Xu Liang read it, he took out his cell phone and called Qiao Yuhui.

"Did Zhu Xinli's 49% equity acquisition not go smoothly?"

"how do you know?"

"It was reported in the Beijing Evening News, and I'm complaining about it." Xu Liang said with a smile.

Xu Liang is also proficient in public opinion hype. One glance at this report shows that it was Zhu Xinli who bought the article. The crooked buttocks are too obvious.