Chapter 202 Complete the transaction! Pay a huge price!
Billy King's request has basically wiped out all the chips the Knicks currently have!
Except for the current star of the Knicks, Alan Houston, all other valuable chips have been taken away by Billy King.
Although talking about the Knicks' Osela Hanington and Latrell Sprewell, these two players are not very famous.
But there is no doubt that these two people are very good.
Osela Harrington serves as the Knicks' starting center, averaging 7.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
He was once known as the "Three Heroes of Texas" together with Francis and McDyess.
It can just strengthen the 76ers' thickness at the center position after sending away Dikembe Mutombo.
And Latrell Sprewell is an even more powerful player!
Although there are some shortcomings in character.
But the No. 24 pick in the first round in 1992 made the NBA All-NBA first team in the second year of his career.
In the 1998-99 season, he led the Knicks to perform the "Black Eight Miracle". Even in the future when he was with the Timberwolves, his "three-headed monster" combination with Kevin Garnett and Sam Cassell helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals.
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To exchange these two players for Allen Iverson, the price paid by the Knicks is definitely not small!
Plus a 2004 first-round pick.
It can definitely match the value of Allen Iverson now.
However, the 76ers do not want to let Allen Iverson leave.
It was because Han Ning used a cruel trick that made Allen Iverson take the initiative to leave the 76ers.
And Billy King is a very pure general manager.
In his mind, the only purpose is to find a way to help the 76ers win the championship.
So he doesn't have such deep feelings for Allen Iverson.
If Thomas had approached the owner of the 76ers to talk, or any fan, it would have been impossible for the talks to continue.
Because it's impossible for them to be willing to let Allen Iverson go.
But for Billy King.
As long as you give enough chips!
It can give the 76ers a chance to perform better.
I would be willing to trade with you!
Otherwise, leaving a player who has already thought about leaving may have some impact on his performance on the court.
Therefore, Billy King will not be polite to the Knicks.
Since you want to trade, I will drain the Knicks of all your bargaining chips!
For the current Knicks, apart from their star star Alan Houston, their most valuable bargaining chip is this year's first-round pick.
You know, the Knicks' first-round pick this year is quite valuable!
2003 is recognized by the world as a great year for the draft!
Many of these players are considered players who can serve as the cornerstone of the team!
The Knicks’ first-round pick is ranked ninth!
This value is no less than that of a starting player!
After hearing this request, both Thomas and Han Ning had a look of pain on their faces.
This is a real lion opening its mouth!
Han Ning began to make secret calculations in his mind.
Is it worth using so many chips to exchange for Allen Iverson?!
The chips are definitely at a premium!
But..........
After thinking about the main mission of the system, Han Ning suddenly realized that he seemed to have no choice!
In desperation, he had no choice but to nod towards Thomas and whisper: "Promise him. Sign a contract of intent with him now. Set the liquidated damages as high as possible! Never give him a chance to regret it!"
After Thomas heard Han Ning's words, his expression was very complicated.
After hesitating for a long time, under Han Ning's glare, he said: "Okay. Mr. Billy King, we agree to this request. However, I require that a transaction intention contract be signed immediately."
After hearing Thomas' words, Billy King's face suddenly burst into laughter.
In this round of transactions, he really did not lose money.
And made a lot of money!
Two immediate players, one of whom is a multiple-time All-Star.
Plus two valuable first-round picks!
This time he has almost robbed the Knicks!
"No problem! Sign it now!" Billy King shouted.
Ten minutes later, the two parties signed a transaction intention contract.
The amount of liquidated damages is huge.
Basically, it can be determined that the 76ers have no way to regret it.
As long as you wait until the player trading date of the new season begins, you can submit it to the league for filing.
Han Ning finally let out a long breath.
Although this wave was tricked a lot by Billy King.
But he finally fulfilled his requirement to coach Allen Iverson in the new season.
Even other things that have been delayed in the past few days can be continued.
Han Ning looked at the distressed Thomas in front of him and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Thomas, the second thing is, please give the Rockets a call. Trade Alan Houston for Dayao."
"I have already informed the Rockets about this deal. You can just call and sign the contract of intent. Remember, the liquidated damages are set higher."
Regarding this transaction, Han Ning and Daniel Gilbert had already discussed it.
Han Ning will take Dayao away from the Rockets.
There will be no stopping Daniel Gilbert.
The exchange of the Knicks' star player was also to give Daniel Gilbert face.
It's not to say that the Rockets' strength has been lost too much.
Even though the Rockets have no shortage of players on the back line, they can still use Alan Houston as a bargaining chip to exchange for other players to make up for the team's shortcomings.
Moreover, doing so can also free up salary and offensive space for Iverson.
After all, Allen Iverson's salary this year has reached 12.375 million US dollars!
And Allen Iverson and Allen Houston are both players who need the ball in their hands.
The two are incompatible on the court.
After handling these matters, Han Ning left Thomas' office and prepared to return to Houston with Zhang Mingji and others.
Seeing Thomas after Han Ning left, he called his boss with a heavy expression.
"Boss! The new Han Ning is just messing around! He used all the team's chips to trade! Now the team's lineup is beyond hope! If this continues, the Knicks will be completely ruined.
Got it!"
When James Dolan on the other end of the phone heard Thomas' complaint, his heart suddenly sank.
He hurriedly asked: "What's going on?! Be careful!"
Now James Dolan actually doesn't fully trust Han Ning yet.
After Thomas heard what his boss said, he hurriedly said: "In order to trade Allen Iverson, he spent all the team's first-round picks this year and next! The team's second-choice player and starting center were also traded.
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Just as Thomas began to denounce what Han Ning had done, James Dolan was suddenly stunned.
Chapter completed!