Chapter 329 Iron Man + Lei Gong, Trading Knight's 1996 First Round Pick
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Darren Prince looked at Rodman like he was a fool, you idiot, even if the Spurs get nothing, what about your own losses? Do you really want to retire now?
But he couldn't fight off the big bug and finally informed Popovich.
Popovich was furious, but he couldn't do anything about Rodman. If the thorny head really retired, the Spurs would also suffer losses. He still hoped to get something back from the big bug.
As a very calm team manager, out of rationality, he immediately applied to the league to cancel the deal.
"He doesn't want to come? Why?"
Colangelo frowned immediately after receiving the call from Dapopovich.
"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do." Popovich explained the reason for Rodman's reluctance, and then hung up the phone.
"Shet!"
Colangelo Jr. cursed.
Later, he informed Wang Tiejun of Rodman's rejection of the Suns.
"Why doesn't the big insect want to come to the sun?"
Although Lao Wang was a little disappointed when he found out, there was nothing he could do if he didn't want to come.
"According to the Spurs' explanation, it is said that Da Chong is worried about conflict with you and that you are too violent."
"That's it, forget it."
Lao Wang scratched his head a little. Could it be that the big insect was afraid of being beaten? It's funny. Is he the one who beats his teammates? He's just an idiot, so it's fine if he doesn't come.
Over there, Colangelo Jr. didn't stop trading either.
It is impossible for him to keep AC Green, because if there is no trade this year, Green will be a completely free agent next year, and the Suns will not be able to keep a hair. If he kept Green, he might as well have kept Glider with a big contract.
Now that he has AC Green and Dan Marley in his hands, both of whom are the main players in the finals, he plans to try again with the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers, like the Hornets, do not intend to fail, because the ball market is too small. Once there is a phenomenon of having a strong team but failing, it will have a huge impact on the ball market.
Among all the teams in the league, the only one that is not worried about the market is the Knicks. If there is another one to count, it is the Lakers. All other teams must work hard to maintain the market.
Even if the Suns are the only team in Phoenix, it's the same, because the population here is not that large, and it's not as big as that of big cities like New York and Los Angeles.
He contacted the Cavaliers again and sent an offer, Ac Green Dan Marley, in exchange for the Cavaliers' unprotected first-round pick in 1996 and a top-three protected first-round pick in 1997.
When the Cavaliers received the offer, it was of course impossible for them to agree to it because both of them were in their early thirties and had no potential at all. It was impossible for the Cavaliers to completely overdraw the future potential of their two veterans.
Subsequently, the Cavaliers made their own offer, using their unprotected first-round pick and second-round pick in 1997 in exchange for AC Greenline.
When Colangelo saw this offer, of course he would not agree.
In fact, it is now certain that Tim Duncan will participate in the 1997 draft because he graduated from college in 1997.
But will the Cavaliers' first-round pick in 1997 be a lottery pick? With the current strength of the Cavaliers, plus Green and Dan Malley, it is completely impossible, so this pick is of little significance to the Suns.
Moreover, the Suns hope to complete the reconstruction this year and next year. If they want a 1997 signing, they will have to delay it for another year, which is not cost-effective.
He once again made an offer from the Suns, AC Green Dan Marley, in exchange for the Cavaliers' unprotected first-round pick and second-round pick in 1996.
However, the Cavaliers once again rejected this offer and exchanged it for a first-round pick protected by the top seven in 1996 and a second-round pick in 1997.
"ok."
Colangelo Jr. no longer hesitates. The first thing to trade AC Green is to free up salary space. The purpose of trading Thunder is to cultivate Michael Finley. It is acceptable to trade these two people for a 1996 first-round pick.
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The deal was quickly approved by the league and then announced to the media.
Pat Wright, the new coach of the Heat, said in an interview with the media: "The Suns traded two main members of the Finals for the Cavaliers' 1996 top-seven protected first-round pick, plus a one-for-four with the Hornets, which shows that this team
It has entered into a thorough reconstruction and has completely given up defending its title."
This statement has been recognized by most of the media.
Phoenix, Colangelo Jr. is analyzing his team's lineup and rebuilding progress.
Now only Lao K and Lightning are left in the main lineup. Three of the five main players are gone, leaving a serious shortage of players.
Among the interior substitutes, only veteran Waiman Tisdale is left.
The remaining forward substitutes are Robert Horry, newly drafted rookie Mario Bennett, and rookie forward Michael Finley.
On the back line, the remaining substitute players are point guard Elliott Perry and shooting guard Wesley Person.
This is all the contract players of the Suns, eight in total, and at least four more contract players are needed.
In terms of main players, Michael Finley can play the main position at the second position, and Robert Horry can play the main position at the third or fourth position. He needs to find at least one main forward to come in, and it must be a star player in his prime, otherwise next season
The team's strength is too poor.
The Suns' idea for building the team next season is not to give up on defending the title as the media said, but to defend the title and rebuild at the same time. The rookies must be cultivated, but they must also compete for the championship, otherwise he will not be able to explain to the old K.
At three o'clock in the afternoon on July 6, the plane arrived at Tokyo Airport.
"ah!"
"Old K..."
At the airport, Lao Wang looked at the dense crowds of Japanese fans who came to greet him and the earth-shattering screams and cheers. Lao Wang was a little bit unaware. Is he so popular in Japan?
Yu Feihong was also very surprised. When Lao K returned to China last year, there was no big movement. Now there must be thousands of people here, and she can't even count them. Those who didn't know thought Lao K was Japanese.
Hawksman explained: "Old K, do you still remember the Slam Dunk anime? Because of it, basketball has become more and more popular in Japan in the past two years, and you just caught up with this wave of craze.
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After feeling the enthusiasm of the Japanese fans, the two were able to leave the airport and checked into the hotel under the arrangement of the commercial event party.
At this time, the news that Rodman refused to go to Phoenix and was put on the shelf by the Spurs had spread throughout the league.
Popovich's trade bottom line is open, and only a second-round pick can take away the big bug.
However, what disappoints him is that even if he only needs a second-round pick, no one is interested in him.
In fact, Rodman threatened the team with retirement and refused to go to the Suns, further ruining his reputation.
The Suns are a team that just won the championship, and the boss is still the hottest super beast now. You need to pay attention to it, and you need to be influential. If you don't go to such a team, do you think you are Jordan? In this way
, even if any team is interested in him, he doesn't plan to open his mouth.
"Michael, are you confident that you can deal with the big bug?" After careful consideration, Jerry Krause called Jordan and asked directly.
"Rodman?"
A colorful head immediately flashed before Jordan's eyes.
Klaus said: "The current team's transactions are not going smoothly. There is no way to get someone of the level of a super center. Neither can Mutombo. We have not selected a good rookie. Rodman's ability
It can help us, but he is too thorny and needs someone to suppress him.
I guess he refused to go to the Suns because he was afraid of Old K. Old K’s reputation for violence was too great. He was always undisciplined and often did not participate in training. If he went to the Suns, he would definitely have a conflict with Old K. David Robinson
If you can tolerate him, Lao K will definitely not tolerate him.
Michael, this is a missed opportunity, but you need to be able to control him. If you can't control it, we will be the next Spurs and the locker room will be messed up by him."
"Since we need his ability, let's trade him. I can suppress him." Jordan said confidently.
When he fought with the Bad Boys a few years ago, Rodman was not a figure in the Bad Boys. He was just Thomas's younger brother. He had the confidence to suppress this thorn.
"Then it's up to you," Klaus said.
Soon, the Bulls contacted the Spurs, and they still had the same bargaining chip as before, sending Wilperdo in exchange for Rodman.
This time, Rodman did not refuse or threaten to retire. He was afraid of Old K's violence, but Jordan is not Old K. He was not afraid, and if he didn't go to the Bulls, he was just afraid that he would really retire.
With the acquisition of Rodman, the Bulls' strength has reached a new level.
Jerry Krause has not made any major changes to the lineup because it is no longer needed for the time being.
Only two of the Suns' main members from the five finals are left, and a large number of substitutes have left the team. They have completely entered into reconstruction, with a large loss of personnel. They are no longer a championship-level team and have completely lost the possibility of defending the title.
He is no longer a rival to the Bulls, and there is no need for him to rebuild the Bulls. This is also a situation he originally expected.
At the same time, major media believe that the Bulls' most powerful opponent next season will be the same as the 1993/94 season, changing from the Suns to the Mosaics.
This situation has become a bit weird. Whether it is Mosaic or the Bulls, it is very likely that the situation will appear last season.
After staying in Japan for three days, Wang Tiejun made a lot of money, and then he and Yu Feihong boarded a plane to the capital.
On July 10, 1995, at 12 noon, we landed at the international airport.
At the airport, Lao Wang was shocked. Just like Japan, a large number of fans came to the airport to greet him. The airport was blocked, causing other people to complain, which had never happened before.
"I, Feihong, is finally back."
"Eldest sister and second sister, long time no see, you are getting more and more beautiful! How about it, eldest sister, have you found a boyfriend? You are not young anymore, it's time to get married."
"Just take care of yourself. When will you and Feihong get married? My parents are anxious to have their grandson."
"Ahem, second sister, have you found a boyfriend?"
"Feihong, when do I want to marry you? Don't worry, my sister and I will help you urge him."
Two sisters, Daya and Erya, came to pick them up at the airport. They were both on summer vacation. When the three siblings met, they urged each other to get married.
In addition to family members, Zhang Lili also came, along with a middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties.
"Tie Jun, let me introduce you, this is Chu Liu."
"Tie Jun, welcome back home."
"Hello, Liu Chu."
Liu Yumin came to the airport to greet him in person, which surprised him a little.
"Old K, will you join the national team?"
"Old K..."
A large group of Chinese and foreign reporters crowded around and asked various questions.
The group of people finally left the lobby and arrived at the airport parking lot. They left in two cars and went straight to Fengshen Street.
Yu Feihong and Daya Erya took a car, and Wang Tiejun got into the car driven by Zhang Liyi.
"Tie Jun, good news, your case has been cleared up. Those people have been arrested and are now being recruited. They were the ones who wrongly accused you in the first place." After getting in the car, Zhang Lili started talking.
Liu Yumin added: "Tie Jun, the relevant departments of Changshan City have reissued you a reward for your outstanding deeds of bravery. Although it is a few years late, it is still an attitude. In addition, you were not yet 18 years old at the time and were a minor.
For the sake of protecting minors, your record has also been deleted."
"Where are those guys?" Lao Wang asked.
"I was just sentenced yesterday for false accusation, attempted rape, endangering social security, perjury, etc., with a minimum of eight years and a maximum of twelve years," Liu Yumin said.
After a while, Liu Yumin said: "Tie Jun, I haven't congratulated you on winning the NBA championship yet."
"Thank you!" Lao Wang nodded.
Liu Yumin added: "That's right, Tiejun, next year is the Atlanta Olympics. I hope you can join the national men's basketball team, fight for the country, and win glory for the country."
"Fighting for the country?"
The figures of Wang Tielong, Wang Tieshu, and Wang Tieshan suddenly flashed in Wang Tiejun's mind.
These three cousins are all true heroes who fought for the country, and they are people he respects very much. There are several cousins in the Cangzhou branch of the Wang family who died in the war in the south in the 1980s. As for the founding of the country,
Before and after, there are even more. There are many martyrs and military relatives of their Wang family.
The education he received since childhood was also collectivism. As an athlete, it was his ultimate dream to win glory for his country in international competitions.
"Iron Army?"
Hearing that he didn't speak, Zhang Lili, who was driving in front, reminded him.
"oh……"
Lao Wang came to his senses, nodded and said: "No problem, Liu Chu, I have been looking forward to this day since the day I entered the sports school."
"That would be great!"
Liu Yumin breathed a sigh of relief.
From Zhang Lili, she also had some knowledge about the professional basketball players in the American NBA. She heard that some NBA stars were not willing to join the national team at all. She had been worried that Wang Tiejun would not be willing to join the national team either, so she was relieved now.
"But Liu Chu, I said the ugly things earlier. I have said before that I will not participate in some small competitions, especially those in Asia, including some warm-up matches before international competitions." Wang Tiejun said very directly.
said.
Liu Yumin nodded and said: "Director Zhang also said before that I also understand that you have a hard time playing in the NBA and the schedule is very long. I understand this."
Zhang Lili did talk to Liu Yumin about this situation, and more than once, she was mentally prepared.
In fact, as a manager, especially one who was born in 1949, born under the red flag and raised under the red flag, she certainly does not agree with Wang Tiejun's attitude.
People of their generation, who earn a very small salary every month and suffer from injuries all over their bodies, don't they just want to contribute to the country and win glory for it?
Like her, she is quite good. After most athletes retire, they have no academic qualifications, no other work skills, and no chance to stay in the system. They can only enter the society. For some people, life is very difficult.
From the founding of the People's Republic of China to the 1970s, hundreds of millions of people across the country were just like her. It can be said that their generation has endured the hardships of several generations.
But she is also a very pragmatic person. With the changes of the environment and the times, she has also made changes. She also understands that the length of the NBA schedule is really very taxing on an athlete. Moreover, Wang Tiejun's situation is so complicated, she can only do
Making concessions is a kind of compromise.
"Then thank you, Liu Chu." Wang Tiejun said with a smile.
Once these issues are clarified, the atmosphere in the car will be better.
Liu Yumin said with emotion: "Tie Jun, I heard that you did a great job at the basketball training hall on Fengshen Street. It is much better than the several basketball bases of the national team."
Lao Wang shook his head and said: "It's not enough. I plan to build a basketball stadium there in the future. It can accommodate 20,000 people and has a complete training base."
"Twenty thousand people?"
Liu Yumin's mouth opened wide. The best basketball stadium in China now only has a few thousand or 20,000 people. It is really the top stadium in the world. How much does it cost?
"Tie Jun, how much money are you prepared to invest?" Zhang Lili asked.
"Don't be afraid. I went to Japan this time. I earned tens of millions from endorsements and appearance fees, and I just used Japanese money to build venues." Lao Wang said with a smile.
"Dollars?" Zhang Lili asked.
"You don't think I will accept Japanese yen, do you?" Lao Wang said.
"Haha..." Zhang Lili laughed.
Liu Yumin simply couldn't understand. Even though she was a basketball player herself, she couldn't figure out why Wang Tiejun could make so much money.
As far as she knew, Ma Jian, who had just returned to China, participated in the basketball summer camp organized by Zhang Lili. This former member of the national team men's basketball team had a career foundation far better than Wang Tiejun, but he did not do well in the United States. Compared with Wang Tiejun, he was just a complete loser.
Heaven and earth.
Lao Wang smiled and said: "Don't tell me, Brother Zhang, I haven't been to Japan for two years. This time I went to Japan and I found that I am quite popular there. Those spokesmen were clamoring to give me money, give me money
It’s very enjoyable.”
Zhang Liji smiled and said: "Don't even look at who your agency is? Americans are the fathers of the Japanese. With your current influence in the United States, how can they not be happy with it?"
"Haha..." The three people in the car laughed.
Zhang Lili suddenly said: "Tie Jun, aren't we going to bid for the 2008 Olympic Games? Why don't you wait and build it? If our bid is successful, the pavilion you want to build will be of such high quality that it can be used to host Olympic events."
Lao Wang and Liu Yumin's eyes lit up at the same time, this is a good suggestion.