basketball pope

Chapter 270 [Renewal pressure, draft target]

In the face of reporters' questions, Yang Rui talked about the team and players, and advertised on the Facebook website and the Minion software by the way.

"Our working atmosphere is pleasant, and everyone interacts often even at home, playing games to steal food, and writing diaries to keep an eye on each other's lives. We also discuss tactics at any time in the Minions chat group, and you can leave a message if you have any good ideas. The Internet is such a good thing, and everyone has their own fan base, and I want to thank the fans here, and sometimes they can make some good suggestions."

The media in many countries around the world have broadcast the press conference live. This advertisement is so worth it that it is difficult to find a celebrity endorsement to achieve this effect.In the field of online social networking, Facebook is destined to become the global hegemon.

Carter expressed his thoughts: "I will be so excited that I can't sleep tonight. This is the happiest day of my life."

The reporter compared him to Jordan. Carter laughed: "It's incomparable. Michael has too many personal honors, 10 scoring titles, five championship rings, and many MVPs. I'm far behind."

When the reporter asked the Raptors if they would stay in the team in the summer, McGrady, Christie, Cato and others all gave ambiguous answers.

Detrev and Hornacek made it clear that they will retire in the summer and spend more time with their families.

Only Billups showed his attitude. "I want to stay with this great team, I have had a great time here."

People who want to sign a big contract will not easily express their thoughts.Billups doesn't care about money very much. In Yang Rui's previous life, he took many years of low wages in the Timberwolves and Pistons.Even if he became the Finals MVP in the Pistons, he was only on a mid-level contract, and he didn't start getting an annual salary of tens of millions until the 2007-08 season.

After the interview, everyone joined the party. Owner Richard Peddie, manager Glenn Gruward, scout Gary Voss and others were all arranged and waited at the venue.

They're already going to have a party, and they don't plan to go back to Toronto immediately after winning the title.

Yang Rui made friends in Los Angeles, and Jennifer Aniston and bestie Kristen Hahn attended the party.Jennifer said that she is a Lakers fan, obviously not a hardcore, and happily took photos with Carter, McGrady, O'Neal and others.

Brad Pitt didn't come. It was said that he was preparing for the wedding. Yang Rui could feel that this big-cheeked gang actually didn't like him.

Pete goes to the Raptors championship party and gets the limelight in a crowd of stars.Yang Rui wished that this person would not come, and he didn't know what to say to him when he came. If it weren't for Jennifer's face, he would not want to attend the wedding of the two.At that time, he and Thomas participated, and they were also friends and relatives of the woman.

Everyone drank, chatted, sang and danced, all playing crazy.

Yang Rui sang a blues song, but it turned into a rap, and the out-of-tune ran out of the galaxy, causing the audience to laugh.

After two hours of trouble, Yang Rui was a little tired and went to the corner to chat with manager Glenn Gruward.

"Glen, I saw you and the boss chatting with Tracy just now. Your face is not very good. It's not very good to renew the contract, right?" Yang Rui asked with a smile.

Glenn wanted to talk to Yang Rui about this after the championship parade was over, but he didn't expect him to mention it first, and he was smiling.

"Tracy made it clear that he wants to go to a big city, but it's really difficult. With a championship ring and a record-breaking record, other teams must be poaching people with a maximum salary." Glenn smiled bitterly.

Yang Rui nodded, why didn't he use the Raptors as a springboard?

If McGrady stays, he dares to build a dynasty, but a team not only needs to defeat external opponents, but also solve internal problems, which is why only three teams in NBA history have won three consecutive championships, respectively. The Celtics, the Lakers, the Bulls.

Glenn asked, "Who do you think has to stay? I'm trying to talk about an extension."

Yang Rui had thought about these issues for a long time, and said sternly: "Tracy let him go if he wants to go to a big city. Billups, Christie, and Cato should stay as much as possible. If they leave, it will affect the team's defense. system."

Glenn smiled bitterly: "One thing has to be said, it's very difficult for us to sign Tracy and other teams first and then trade them. If we do that, we will have to pay the luxury tax next season, and it will also affect the future renewal of Carter unless we have the ball. The team is willing to give away three first-round picks as a bargaining chip, or we'll have to give him up for nothing."

"I understand that, so be it."

In Yang Rui's impression, in the future, only the Nuggets sent three first-round draft picks to the Nets when they dug Kenyon Martin in order to achieve results.McGrady must choose a team that is rebuilding and can be the core. The rebuilding team is all about hoarding draft picks and not giving them away.

The Raptors renewed O'Neal Jr. and Miller last year, and Billups won't be cheap. The management is still under pressure to re-sign Cato and Christie. The Raptors won't be able to eat another mid-level player from other teams. The total salary directly exceeded 4000 million.

One of the more depressing things about the NBA collective bargaining agreement is that the salaries of retired players are also included in the salary cap. Even if Detrev doesn't play, it will be counted as an annual salary of 600 million.In this era, the salary cap is only 3500 million, and if two second-rate stars are renewed, plus a superstar, it is possible to pay the luxury tax.

"You can say whoever you want in the draft, and the team will also introduce role players in the summer according to your ideas." Glenn offered benefits, and now Yang Rui can make the decision.

Yang Rui thought for a while and smiled: "I won't go to the scene this time. The quality of the rookies is average. There is only one person, and you have to choose me."

"who is it?"

"Tracy is gone and needs someone to fill the swingman position. Michael Reed is selected at the end of the first round. It is best to choose Eduardo Najera in the second round. If not, choose Brian Cady. Gnar. It doesn't matter if you don't get both, the second-round pick can be traded to another team."

The 2000 draft was called the worst in history, and the strongest player came from the second round, and that was Reid!
Reed has the potential to be a super-swinger and shoots with precision.What sets him apart from traditional pitchers is that he's as athletic as he is in the post, and he's also very hard on defense.In Yang Rui's previous life, in order to let Reed take the position, the Bucks management sent Ray Allen, who had a conflict with his teammates, away.

Reed's weakness is that he has poor shot selection when holding the ball and often takes strong shots against defenders. Even so, his career shooting percentage is 44.7% and 38% from three-point range. Amazing.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Reid was reimbursed for two seasons due to a torn knee ligament, and his peak period was very short.But he made an All-Star Game and represented the Dream Eight in the BJ Olympics, where he won a gold medal.

The white striker Najera, who is 203cm tall, is also famous and can play the 3rd and 4th positions.He has good explosive power, excellent ability to rush and grab rebounds, and has a hard work that is not afraid of death. He often defends the opponent's most aggressive inside player.As a coolie blue-collar, his defense is outstanding, and his offense mainly relies on picking up leaks around the basket.

He played 12 seasons on defense and eventually retired with the Bobcats.

卡迪纳尔也是矮个子大前锋，身高只有203CM，有投篮能力。03-04赛季他在勇士场均得到9.6分4.2篮板，是进步最快奖的有力竞争者；2011年他随小牛队获得了总冠军。

Glenn agreed without hesitation. "Don't worry, leave it to me."

(End of this chapter)