Indianpolis, America.
Kevin Pritchard, the new president of operations for the Pacers, was fretting in his office.
Pritchard's predecessor was the famous bird, Byrd.
At the end of April, Byrd handed over the Pacers 'mess to Pritchard.
As a small-market team, it was also difficult for the Pacers to attract big-name stars.
Paul George had been their ace player for the past few years.
But now George was making a fuss about leaving.
Pritchard could only try his best to find a suitable next job for him.
George still had one year left on his contract, and he had already publicly stated that he was going to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Under such circumstances, the other teams were trying to lower their prices.
Currently, the Thunder had offered the highest price, using Oladipo and Sabonis Jr. to trade for George.
Just as Pritchard was about to press the trade button, George refused.
After meeting Qiao Feng and Cass, George was determined to go to the Los Angeles team.
What Thunderbolt? He didn't want to go at all.
After a long sigh, Pritchard mustered up the courage to make the call.
"Hey, Joe, I'm Kevin Pritchard from the Pacers. I want to talk to you about trading Paul George!”
Qiao Feng had expected Pritchard to call.
"Kevin, we're not ready yet!" he yawned.”
"Didn't Paul George say that he could join the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of next season?”
"We can wait for him for a season!”
Pritchard was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
He could not wait.
After the contract period ended, George became a free agent.
At that time, George would join the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Pacers would not get any bargaining chips!
"Wait, wait, Joe, let's discuss this!”
"Don't you already have Kawa Leonard? With Paul George, you can form a team for the title!”
"The sooner Paul George joins the team, the sooner we can fight for the title!”
Pritchard was trying to persuade Qiao Feng.
Qiao Feng found it funny in his heart, but his tone was still somewhat unwilling.
"Aiya, our team doesn't have anyone to trade now!”
"The remaining players are very useful!”
"We won't ask for too much, either!" said Pritchard anxiously.”
"As long as there are potential players, that is, combat power and draft picks!”
Hearing this, Qiao Feng felt that it was about time.
It was time to reveal his bargaining chip.
"Then I'll trade you with D'Angelo Russell, Timothy Mozgov, and this year's number 27 in the first round!”
On the other end of the phone, Pritchard was silent for a long time.
How should he describe this feeling?
It was as if he had finally found a bag of food after starving in the desert for a few days.
In the end, it was a bag of dog food!
Either starve to death or eat dog food!
In the end, Pritchard chose the latter!
"Alright then!"
His tone was filled with reluctance!
Qiao Feng launched an attack!
"Wait a minute, sign your second round with us!”
"This way, I can feel more balanced!”
Pritchard, who was already at a complete disadvantage, could only agree!
The deal was completed!
This was Qiao Feng's second trade after taking office, and it also shocked the other teams in the league!
The ones who were the angriest were the Thunder's general manager, Priesty, and the team's core, Wei Shao.
When the two of them saw the news of the transaction, they said in unison,“SXXT! F * ck oil!"
They had already started discussing the details of the trade with the Pacers.
In the end, the Los Angeles Clippers beat them to it.
Prestige immediately called Pritchard.
Faced with Prestige's question, Pritchard felt wronged.
"Don't ask me, I don't know what that Joe is up to!”
"Paul George has made up his mind to join the Laker!”
"I'm also a victim!"
……
After venting the anger in his heart, Young Master Wei calmed down.
He suddenly thought of a problem!
He was also from Los Angeles!
Since Cass and George had returned to their hometown team, why couldn't he go back too?
The current lineup of the Los Angeles team had just traded away last season's main player, Russell, and was lacking a guard.
It was just right for him to go!
Young Master Wei had a straightforward personality.
He never hid his thoughts.
With the intention of joining the Los Angeles Clippers, he immediately asked his agent for Qiao Feng's number.
That night, Young Master Wei called Qiao Feng.
"Hey, Joe, it's Russ!”
"I also want to join the Los Angeles Clippers. I'm definitely a perfect match with Kawaii and Paul George!”
"Hurry up and make the trade. Bring me to the Laker, and we'll be the strongest trio!”
Young Master Wei said directly.
Young Master Wei was very confident now.
He had just won the MVP award last season.
The number was 30 10 10.
However, Qiao Feng knew that it was not a good choice to let Wei Shao join the Los Angeles Clippers.
He already had two highly-paid players.
The team's salary space was directly locked!
There would be no room for operation after that.
Not only that, but Young Master Wei's style of play occupied a lot of the ball, and he was not efficient.
In low-level games, he could farm points, board, and assist.
In the playoffs, his ability was not as strong.
Qiao Feng had witnessed the three giants of the NBA, including Westbrook, James, and Davis.
He couldn't make this mistake.
"Russ, I admire your style of playing, but we really don't have any decent bargaining chips!”
"Let's work together again in the future!”
……
Qiao Feng declined Young Master Wei's request!
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