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"Old K, is it true, are you sure you want to leave Phoenix?" The reporter's tone sounded very sad.
Lao Wang said solemnly: "I am indeed in Los Angeles now and preparing to leave the Phoenix Suns. It is my helpless move. I regret making this decision, but I have to make this important decision related to my career."
"Did you choose to leave yourself, or did the management?" the reporter asked.
Lao Wang explained: "This is a two-way choice issue, not a simple one-sided issue between me and the team.
As far as I know, the new Suns will reduce investment, and the championship will no longer be the team's goal, which is not in line with my pursuit of the championship."
"Old K, do you want to say something to the fans?" the reporter asked.
Lao Wang pondered for a while and then said: "I hope Suns fans can understand and respect my choice, but I know it is difficult.
I had an incredibly successful start to my career with the Suns, and Phoenix fans have always supported me, and I hurt them by leaving, and I'm sorry."
Wang Tiejun's response to the trade was forgiven by most Suns fans.
…
In Philadelphia, the general manager of the Digital Team was very helpless. The Lakers and Suns suddenly reached this deal, which ruined his vision. He could no longer achieve his big dream.
But then he thought about it, since the Spurs agreed to trade Dream, wouldn't the Suns also be able to trade Dream? Also, David Robinson and the Spurs are at loggerheads, is there a chance?
So, he immediately started contacting David Robinson's agent, Austin.
At this time, in San Antonio, Popovich's mind was spinning rapidly, and he keenly captured an opportunity from this sudden trade.
Tim Duncan, a big guy who makes him drool, was taken away by the Lakers in the last draft, but now the Lakers threw Duncan to the Suns, and the Suns traded Old K. Who in the league does not know the Suns?
No longer pursuing the championship, is Duncan willing to hang out with the Suns?
The more talented people are, the more intense their pursuit of honor is, because other things, including money and women, are easy for them to obtain, but honor is the only thing they want but cannot easily obtain.
Taking this opportunity, he will not only get Tim Duncan, but also get David Robinson back.
The last time he condemned the Lakers and David Robinson's agent, Austin, for teaming up to poach the Spurs, David Robinson himself was not involved at all. This was the opportunity he left in case there was a possibility of a turnaround. He didn't want to end the dispute.
Robinson's relationship.
"Ding ding..."
In Miami, a somewhat restless Jeff Austin's cell phone suddenly rang.
"Hello, this is Jeff Austin."
"Hello, Mr. Austin, I'm Billy King, the general manager of the Digital Team."
"Oh, hello, Mr. Jin."
Billie King immediately said: "Mr. Austin, I hope General can come to Philadelphia. We have Iverson on the outside and a complete lineup. We only lack a super center. As long as he is willing to come, we will have the ability to challenge for the championship...
"
"Philadelphia?"
Austin held down the microphone and said to David Robinson on the sofa next to him: "David, the digital team is recruiting you."
"Numbers team?"
David Robinson immediately thought of Iverson, last year's No. 1 pick, a very good defender with very strong offensive ability. If he and Iverson join forces to form an internal and external core, with the current lineup of the digital team, they can reach the total.
Championship level?
He was a little hesitant because in the season just past, the digital team did not make it to the playoffs.
And if he were traded, what price would the Digital team have to pay?
Austin observed Robinson and saw his intention, so he let go of the microphone and said: "Mr. Jin, if you trade David, you will have to pay a heavy price. Can the lineup still remain competitive enough?"
"Mr. Austin, the last time I talked to Popovich about the Big Dream deal, the bargaining chip was Jerry Stackhouse, and he had no objection. And our current lineup no longer has room for Stackhouse.
, trading him will not affect the lineup." Billy King explained.
"Mr. Jin, I'm afraid one Stackhouse can't exchange for a big dream, right?"
"I know this. The transaction has not been discussed in detail, but generally there is no problem."
"Well, Mr. Jin, I need to think about it with David."
"Mr. Austin, please tell David that Philadelphia is not the Spurs or the Suns. Our boss is very generous. For the sake of the championship, he is willing to invest heavily to build a championship lineup."
Billie King, on his side, looked very happy after putting down the phone.
If David Robinson can be acquired, it will obviously be better than Dameng. Being two years younger is a big advantage, and Robinson's contract is smaller.
However, he continued to contact the Suns. After all, Austin didn't agree to him just now, and the other side of the dream couldn't give up.
"Hello, Mr. Billikin," Colangelo said after the call was connected.
"Mr. Colangelo, let me put it bluntly, since you have given up the pursuit of the championship..."
When Billy King said this, he suddenly tried: "How about trading Tim Duncan's signing rights to us? Don't worry, I can give you Jerry Stackhouse, and he will sell a lot of tickets for the Suns.
of."
"..."
Little Colangelo was dumbfounded and didn't react for a moment. Then when he reacted, he cursed Billy King in his heart. Did he think he was stupid?
He is a professional general manager. He traded Old K out and insisted on getting Tim Duncan back because he wanted to treat him as the core of the Suns team. How could he be traded out again? If he did that, he would be derelict in his duty. He is a
A completely unqualified general manager.
"Sorry, Mr. Jin, what's the matter with you?" he asked a little unhappily.
"Oh, that's right..."
Billy King immediately understood that it was impossible for the Suns to trade Duncan, and quickly changed his words: "If you are willing to trade Big Dream, I can trade for Jerry Stackhouse, what do you think?"
"Add Philadelphia's first-round pick in 1998," Colangelo Jr. said.
"I need to think about it again," Billie King said.
…
On Austin's side, after some discussions with David Robinson, the latter is still worried that the digital team is not strong enough. With him, I am afraid that even if they can make the playoffs, it will be difficult to break out of the Eastern Conference.
Instead, Austin said: "David, you can't go to the Lakers now. I think Philadelphia is a good choice. The ball market there is ten times that of San Antonio, and the boss is willing to invest. Even if the current lineup is not enough, he will strengthen it."
"Jeff, I'm not young anymore. I don't want to wait for the digital team to slowly build the lineup." Robinson was still very hesitant.
For a team that can't make it to the playoffs, he really has no confidence that he can lead the team to the finals. The Eastern Conference now has Jordan and O'Neal's Knicks, as well as the Pacers, Heat, Hawks and many other strong teams.
The competitive environment is as harsh as that in the west.
"Then what should we do now? How about contacting Jazz?" Austin said.
"Jazz?"
As soon as he heard the name, Robinson's heart began to beat loudly.
The Jazz made it to the Western Conference Finals this time. Although they were eliminated by the Suns 1-4, they are really strong. If he joins this team, I believe they can beat the Suns... No, the Suns have been disintegrated.
What they were dealing with was Old K's Lakers.
Seeing that Robinson had no objection, Austin took out his cell phone and prepared to contact the Jazz.
He is not worried that the Jazz will reject David Robinson. Although Campbell is good, he is more than one level behind David Robinson.
He is only worried about whether the Jazz have salary space and whether trading David will cost too much and destroy the original lineup.
At this moment, his cell phone suddenly rang. When he saw it, it was Popovich.
I don't really want to take it. These days, he has been scolded by Popovich as a bitch, but he has to take it because if he wants David Robinson to leave the Spurs, he has to deal with this guy.
"Hello, Mr. Popovich."
"Listen, Austin, let David answer my call, otherwise you will never be able to call me again." Popovich on the other side had no time to waste and used threats rudely.
Austin had no choice but to hand over the phone to David Robinson.
David Robinson took the phone awkwardly and said, "Hey, Greg."
Popovich over there breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said: "David, give me some time, I will find you the best partner, and I will find Tim Duncan for you."
His purpose in making this call was to draw a big picture for David Robinson first, and delay Robinson so that he would have time to think of ways to get Duncan.
"What?"
David Robinson also became excited when he heard Duncan's name.
With the Spurs' current lineup, they don't need to be bad at all. They can definitely make it to the playoffs. The second round won't be a big problem. If Tim Duncan is added to the mix, as long as the No. 1 pick is not a parallel import, then the Spurs should have it.
The chance to hit the Western Conference Finals.
Moreover, since Duncan is a rookie, his contract will not be very large, and the Spurs' space should be able to accommodate him.
But, how is it possible to get Duncan's signing rights? The Suns are not fools.
"Greg, the Spurs' market is far inferior to that of the Suns, and the owner is also unwilling to spend more money. Do you think I can really realize my dream of a championship with the Spurs?" he asked.
"But David, the Suns have won three championships in five years, why can't the Spurs win three championships in five years? As long as we get Duncan, we can too," Popovich said in a firm tone.
"Let me think about it," David Robinson said.
"OK."
Popovich knew that the matter was done and his goal was achieved, but he was afraid of an accident and warned: "David, there is still time, don't make a decision in a hurry."
In Los Angeles, Tim Duncan and Banks had just changed hotels when Popovich's call came to Banks' cell phone.
"Hello, Mr. Banks, I am Popovich, general manager of the Spurs. I would like to have a few words with Tim Duncan, is that okay?" Popovich said.
Banks's impression of Popovich was immediately damaged. I am Tim's agent. What do you mean by ditching me? Do you think I am your mouthpiece?
He said unhappily: "Sorry, Tim has already taken a rest."
Popovich realized something and quickly made up for it: "Actually, I just wanted to say hello to Ti Deng, the same thing as you."
"OK, Mr. Popovich, what can I do for you?" Banks asked.
Popovich really hates these agents. These guys are like a layer of iron that prevents him from having direct contact with the players.
Holding back the disgust in his heart, he organized his words and said: "Mr. Banks, the Spurs are a team with a strong desire to chase the championship..."
"Stop it now."
Banks understood it as soon as he heard it, interrupted the other party directly, and asked: "You want Tim to go to the Spurs, do you think the Suns will be willing to trade Tim?"
Although he was very unhappy that the Lakers traded Duncan, he did not want Duncan to be traded again and again. It is absolutely ironic that a No. 1 pick who was squandered by half the teams in the league was traded repeatedly before he entered the league and had not officially signed a contract.
Yes, it will definitely damage Duncan's commercial value, and he will not allow this to happen.
Moreover, going to the Suns is better than going to the Spurs. The Suns are at least in the second tier of the market, but the Spurs are at the bottom of the league.
But he didn't know that Tim Duncan was not willing to go to the Suns at all.
"This bastard!"
When Popovich heard the busy signal on the phone, he was so angry that he cursed. Now his impression of his agent has become extremely bad.
"what to do?"
He thought for a while, and since he couldn't contact Duncan, he would go see him in person.
His idea was to find Duncan and convince him to come to the Spurs.
And his confidence in persuading Duncan was David Robinson, who was temporarily fooled by him.
It's not that there is no chance, there is no other way now anyway. As long as there is a chance, he will give it a try. What if he succeeds?
Once the trade happens, Tim Duncan refuses to report to the Suns. Such a thing has never happened in the league. I don't know how the league will react after doing this, but for the sake of the Spurs, he wants to test Stern's bottom line.
In his opinion, as long as Duncan insists on not going to the Suns, maybe the league will take a step back?
He can be sure that Stern will not allow a No. 1 pick who ruins half of the league's teams to fail to enter the league.
If you try, you will have a chance. If you don’t try, you will never have a chance.
Just, God, can you tell me, where is Duncan now?
At this time, in the hotel, Duncan was about to ask Banks if it was Spurs general manager Popovich who was looking for him.
Banks advised: "Tim, ignore him, he wants you to go to the Spurs. Can that team with an average ticket price of only a few dollars and an attendance rate of only 50% to 60% really win the championship? He just said
To say that the Suns can win three championships in five years and the Spurs can do the same, I say he has no brain.
Next, the league is likely to follow the example of Major League Baseball and introduce a luxury tax system. Teams in big ball markets will invest like crazy to build luxurious lineups, while teams in small ball markets will have no chance of winning the championship."
Duncan also understood Banks's attitude, but he said: "Old K left the Suns. There is no strength to compete for the championship. Charles, do you really think I should go to the Suns?"
Banks said awkwardly: "But if the Lakers want to trade you, where will you go if you don't go to the Suns? Tim, you have no choice. When the trade happens, your signing rights are in the hands of the Suns. If you don't sign with the Suns, you will
They can't play in the NBA. And now according to media reports, the Suns just have problems with the owner's business, not that they don't want to compete for the championship.
"Five Dynasties Rivers, Mountains and Winds"
In addition, you have just entered the league, is it too early to talk about competing for the championship now? You can definitely train with the Suns for a few years before talking about competing for the championship, isn't it more sensible?"
Duncan shook his head and leaned on the back of the sofa in frustration, feeling a little at a loss.
He didn't agree with what Banks said. If he stayed with the Suns for a few years, he might get used to it. How could he still have the ambition to be a champion?
"Tim, you were traded with Dameng. You went to the Suns. If you team up with him, you might have a chance to win the championship." Banks advised.
Duncan smiled bitterly and said: "Da Meng's contract is tens of millions, and the annual salary is more than 10 million a year. The Suns don't want to win the championship. Do you think the management will keep him?"
Banks was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Then don't consider the Spurs. Anyway, if you go to the Suns, it will be a hundred times better than the Spurs."
It’s not like Duncan wants to go to the Spurs. David Robinson has already left. Why is he going to the Spurs? Helping the Admiral to defend the city?
He just doesn't want to go to the Suns. Old K already has three championships in hand and doesn't want to hang around in the Suns, let alone him.
But it seems that he can only accept his fate and go to the Suns.