In the headquarters of the 76ers in Philadelphia, the general manager's office was filled with smoke and phone calls.
Padt Williams was in a sweet mood because there were too many calls today. All of them were from other teams 'senior executives asking about the three first-round signings he had.
There were almost no other surprises. They all asked about the two first rounds other than the fifth lot.
They all knew that the Sixers would definitely not pick the fifth lot, even if the team was full of talents.
They were all asking if they were willing to trade the 10th and 22nd draft picks, and some were even willing to use their best players as bargaining chips.
Should he make a move?
Williams smoked his cigar, his eyes glazed over.
Just as a smile appeared on his face, a call came in.
"Hello, this is the general manager's office of the 76ers. I'm pat Williams.”
Seeing that there was another business opportunity, Williams 'smile grew wider.
"Hello, I'm the general manager of the Warriors, Altos.”A low male voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Al. Hey, can't you sit still?" Williams smiled even more happily when he heard that it was Arters, who was far away in Golden State.
He was in a state of mind where rare goods could be hoarded. He planned to make a joke first to keep his appetite hanging and satisfy his evil interest.
However, Artes seemed to be very anxious and immediately told him his purpose of coming.
"We want the first two rounds besides the fifth lot. Tell us, what's the price?”
"Your appetite is really big."
Williams was shocked when he heard that the other party had directly asked for two draft picks.
The previous bids were all from the first round. Good heavens, this Artes wanted both.
"Then what can you give me?”Williams 'expression turned serious.
Because he knew that the other party's next bargaining chip might move his heart.
"Purvis Schot and two second rounds.”
"Purvis Short? Are you serious?" Williams was even more surprised.
This player was currently the star player of the Warriors.
In the first two seasons, he had been the team's highest scoring point and the main output point.
In the 82/83 season, he scored 21.4 points, 5.3 rebounding, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
In the 83/84 season, his average per game increased by another point, reaching 22.8 points, 5.5 rebounding, 3.1 assists, and 1.3 steals.
This was only a 27-year-old, 201cm tall third player. His scoring ability was outstanding and he had a certain athletic ability. In these two peak seasons, his shooting percentage had reached more than 47%.
Padt Williams admitted that he was tempted.
They used an All-Star player and two second-rounder players to exchange for two draft picks outside of the top 10. It seemed like a good deal.
After all, after the 10th pick, it was very difficult to leave any pearls behind. The good ones would have long been selected by the top ten.
Even Charles Barkley, whom they were optimistic about, might not be their fifth pick, let alone Olajuwon, Jordan, and Sam Bowie.
These four people were all hot favorites in this year's talent show.
Williams smacked his lips and laughed. He asked unhappily,""Not enough. Do you have any other chips?”
"Spley Freud?" Artes asked carefully.
"Oh my God, Al. Are you going to rebuild it directly? You even took out Sprite?" Williams was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped.
Spry Floody was the No. 13 player in the first round of the 1982 season. He was a 191cm point guard and the current main point guard for the Warriors. At his peak, he was an all-star playmaker who could score 20 10 points.
Not only did the other party want to trade for Short, but they also wanted to send away their last potential point guard. If this wasn't directly rebuilding, then what was?
After regaining his senses, Williams pretended to be calm and asked,""I'm very curious. Who do you have your eyes on?”
"Can you tell me?"
“NO!”Artes replied childishly,""If you don't agree to this deal, I won't tell you!”
Haha!
Williams was amused. His interest was completely aroused." Let me guess…"
"Stop guessing, you won't, Padt.”Artes said arrogantly.
"Heh, I don't believe I can't guess it." Williams didn't mind. He suddenly thought of something and asked with a smile,""Is he the kid who defeated Georgetown University in the NCAA finals last month?”
Without waiting for Artes 'reaction, he continued to analyze,""I'm guessing that you're planning to use our tenth pick to pick a popular rookie, possibly an inside player. After all, there's a rumor that your Carroll didn't renew his contract with you, but went to the Roman league instead.
And then you'll use the 22nd pick to take down that kid?”
"Am I right?"
In his opinion, Liang Wenhao's five-minute performance in the finals was outstanding enough, and his talent was not bad, but it was definitely not enough for Artes to pick the number 10.
Then there was only one order.
The number 10 lot could only be used to pick the inside player, while the number 22 lot was reserved for Liang Wenhao.
There was silence on the other end of the phone, as if his analysis had been right. There was no response for a long time.
Just as Williams thought that the other party would admit it, the other party twisted his neck and asked, refusing to admit it,"If you agree to this deal, I'll tell you!”
Haha!
Williams just smiled and didn't say anything. He didn't bother to continue and directly replied,""Let me think about it."
“OK! Waiting for you!"
Artes decisively hung up the phone.
Looking at the silent microphone, Williams fell silent.
The other party's price was really tempting.
The two players that were given not only had the combat power, but they also had the reserve point guards that they needed.
Once the deal was made, with Moses Malone and Julius Erving on the team, along with Short, who had an average of 20 per game, and a potential rookie who was selected as the fifth pick, their lineup would be greatly improved.
It was not a dream for him to win his second championship in office!
As for the other two draft picks, it didn't matter who they chose. In any case, with Owen, Liang Wenhao wasn't even in their consideration.
Now, he only had one thought:
Do you agree?
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