The journey was very far. It started from Orlando and went to Atlanta, Georgia-two continents away.
Howard was only in his second year. If they wanted to sign him, they could only go down the path of a non-draft player.
Think about it, Howard and LeBlanc James in Oakland could definitely beat some teams at the end of the playoffs.
As long as it increased, the depth of the team's bench. Let me think, the All-Stars who participated in the draft in 2004…Iguodala, and the Eagle King, Josh Smith.
Iguodala could play the 3 and 2 positions, which meant he could be Lebrang's substitute!
………….
He was trying hard to recall the memories of his previous life. Shen Xiao touched his chin with his right hand, and his thoughts were suddenly interrupted.
"Boss? We're so... Was it really okay to go through so much trouble just for a high school student?”Mo Lei sat in the driver's seat, his right hand on the steering wheel, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Mo Lei, you have to trust my judgment. Believe in James. He will be the cornerstone of our team!”
"I'm not buying a team for fun. I want to establish a dynasty! No…I want to establish two dynasties! I will triple the market value of Knight!”
Shen Xiao clenched his right fist and punched his chest. He made a shocking statement and his face revealed a strong sense of confidence.
Mo Lei was a little discouraged and kept silent. Hearing these shocking words.
You're a big boss, you're a capitalist, and I'm just a part-timer.
Ding! Ding!
“what？Okay, alright. I'll inform Ricky Davis 'agent now.”Mo Lei received a call and nodded.
"Boss, the Mavericks have agreed to the trade. We got Steve Nash.”Mo Lei looked at Shen Xiao.
"Not bad, well done." Shen Xiao's lips curled up slightly.
"After you go back, contact Nash's agent immediately. Tell him that we will give him a raise in the new season and sign another big contract.”Shen Xiao made a prompt decision and instructed Mo Lei.
"Okay, but how many years? Is it 2 2 or 3 1?" Mo Lei asked as he drove.
"No, a five-year, full-term contract with a team option for the last year!”
"As long as Nash agrees, I can pay him!”The corners of Shen Xiao's lips curled up slightly as he said shockingly.
“what？Boss, sign it for five years. If Nash gets injured and his competitive state slips, we won't have a backup point guard.”Mo Lei frowned and raised his voice by eight decibels.
"Hey, trust me. He has a broad vision and a flexible and calm mind, especially his passing. When the player arrives, the ball arrives. It is the most important part of my tactical system.”
"Besides, Nash has a big heart and is good at playing key shots!”Shen Xiao was beaming with joy as he spoke non-stop.
"Only by attacking can we win the game. Last season, we were in a terrible state. The attendance rate of the stadium was too low, less than 38%.”
A day later, they finally entered the state of Georgia and stayed the night in a motel.
"Boss, the general manager of the Seattle Supersonics called me. He wants to trade our team's main center, Zarjunas Ilgauskas (Big Z), with Petrag Drobiak and Kenny Anderson, as well as the 2004 first-round draft pick.”
Mo Lei had just received the call and rushed over to his room and walked into Shen Xiao's room.
"The Seattle SuperSonic? No, no, no, I don't want the 2004 draft pick. I want the 2007 and 2009 first-round draft picks! And in the contract, it must be clearly written that it was a protected first-round draft pick!”When Shen Xiao heard this team name, he instantly thought of Harden's big beard!
The predecessor of the Okla City Thunder was the Seattle SuperSounders, the famous Three Young Masters of the Thunder!!
"Boss, I'm sorry, but this deal won't be completed.”Mo Lei smiled bitterly and looked at his boss.
"Why? Give me an explanation."
"Whether it's the first round or the second round, before or after the draft, the salary value of the draft pick in the transfer is zero, which brings a lot of difficulties to planning a fair transfer.”
"The most important thing is that the current draft picks are protected by the order. For example, if the first-round draft pick in 2005 was in the top three, the original team would still retain the order. The next year, they would unconditionally hand it over to the other team. This was to avoid the possibility of getting the first pick after trading the draft pick.”
"Moreover, the NBA rules also prohibit any team from trading their first round draft picks for the next two years in a row.”
Shen Xiao finally understood and changed his words."How about this, send out the main center in exchange for the 2005 and 2007 protected first-round draft picks of the Seattle SuperSounders. If it is postponed, we can accept it.”
"In addition, there are special instructions. After discussing with the Sonic management, the top eight picks in 2005 would be protected first round picks. If they failed to reach a consensus, they would become the non-protected first round picks in 2006.”
"The top eight picks in 2007 are protected first round picks. If they are not reached, they will become non-protected first round picks in 2008.”
"If they draw the top pick, our team can accept the reservation…postpone it!”
This was equivalent to a gambling agreement. No one knew that a few years later. The NBA draw ceremony was filled with too much metaphysics.
Even if you were crazy last season. Your team is not 100% guaranteed to get the first pick!
"How about this, you pick two role-rotation players from the Sonic! After the salary cap comes out in July, we'll fire them!”
"This way, we can clear out the salary space.”
Shen Xiao's intention was very obvious, which was to trick Thunderclap…No, the Sonic Sonic!
How sinister! If I don't kill you all, my surname isn't Shen!
"Right, what is the annual salary of this Zarjunas Ilgauskas?”
"Let me think. His contract is for five years, and his annual salary this year is…12.38 million dollars. "Last season's performance of 17.2 points and 7.5 rebound per game made him an All-Star," Morey's mind was spinning as he spoke in a deep voice.
"That's all the more reason to get rid of them. It can also free up a lot of salary space.”
" You have to know that the salary cap for last season was only 40 million dollars for the 02-03 season." Shen Xiao paid close attention to the NBA league, so of course, he knew the level of the salary cap.
Mo Lei was stunned for a moment, a puzzled expression on his face. After a long silence, he finally couldn't help but say,"Boss, why do you have to be the draft pick four years later?”
"Mo Lei, trust me. The supersonic speed would be completely rebuilt in a few years.”Shen Xiao said mysteriously.
"Hmm…Alright, trade the main center forward. We can only wait and see if Howard has the ability to play in the NBA.”
Mo Lei sighed and felt helpless. Of course, he could sense Shen Xiao's persistence and stubbornness!
After all, no boss of a team would put all the players on their team (except Lebrang) on the shelves!
Half an hour later, Mo Lei returned with a new piece of news.
"Boss, the general manager of the Grizzlies just called me. They want to use Shane Battier to trade for our main shooting guard, Dajuan Wagner, and our first-round draft pick next year.”
"What about their salary space?" When Shen Xiao heard the name Battier, his eyes could not help but light up.
He was a tough defender who had been selected as the second player of the best defensive lineup for two years in his professional career.
"Dajuan Wagner's annual salary is 2.3 million US dollars. Shawn Battier's annual salary last season was... 2.37 million US dollars. There's not much difference." Mo Lei had a good memory and could be considered a data master.
"Next year's first round draft pick…No, at most, a second-round pick. We can throw in half a million in cash.”
Shen Xiao thought about it in his mind and still felt that this deal could still be discussed. He felt like he had lost out on a first-round draw.
"Otherwise, you can send out two more water fountain players. Ask Grizzly Bear if he wants it?"
"Okay, I'll make the call now."
Morey called the general manager of the Grizzlies on the spot.
Mo Lei talked for nearly an hour, wrangling with the other party, and the other party finally agreed to the deal.
"Okay, Kevin, I'll treat you to a meal when I have time. Alright, alright."
Then, both teams submitted their trade requests to the NBA at the same time.
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