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Chapter 45 044: A Beautiful Shot

Two golf carts drive side by side on the wide golf course.According to Jilong, it used to be a small hill. He thought the terrain was good, so he bought it and turned it into a golf course.

Henson couldn't help but sigh in his heart. At first, he thought that Geelong had contracted the stadium, but he didn't expect that he built the stadium directly.Rich people are really capricious.When you are in a good mood, build a golf course to play.But it's clear that golf is much cheaper than re-signing a player.

Not long after the car drove, it arrived at the location where Jilong hit.He grabbed his golf clubs, posed and chatted with Byrd.

"You guys are here for Al Horford. I'm very curious, Larry. What bargaining chips do you have, that I'm willing to give you a 23-year-old All-Star." After finishing speaking, Geelong drew a beautiful shot.

"Roy Hibbert and Troy Murphy." Bird had a smile on his face. He knew that Geelong must be surprised at this time, because he was also in that mood when he first heard Henson tell him about the plan.

"Excuse me? Are you serious Bird." Geelong looked at Bird who was driving the golf course beside him. Maybe this former Celtics legend liked to joke.

"Are you kidding? No, I'm serious, Geelong." Bird stopped to play halfway through.Henson really wanted to get out of the car and kick the golf ball away. Do big bosses always talk things so slowly?
"Roy Hibbert, you can ask your buddy Sander. He made great progress last season, and he is even expected to become an All-Star center this season. Troy Murphy, an all-round white insider averaging a double-double per game, can shoot and defend, has rich experience, and is bigger than Horford."

Henson clearly saw that Sander nodded slightly at Jiron.

"Possible to become an All-Star center, and a serious All-Star center, Larry. Roy Hibbert, I know him, he has comprehensive low-post skills, has a good shot, and his height ensures the team's rebounding and interior defense. But to be honest, he still can't impress me. As for Troy Murphy, how do you think we can eat his $1100 million contract for the new season?"

"Troy Murphy's contract will expire next summer, and as far as I know, you have always wanted to get rid of Kirk Hinrich. Look, isn't this an opportunity?" Bird stopped the car again, "It's your turn to swing, Mr. Geelong."

Geelong was taken aback for a moment. He obviously didn't expect Bird to involve Hinrich in the deal.

Kirk Hinrich, the No. 2003 rookie in 7.As the first player in the 2003 rookie to score a triple-double, Hinrich was once placed high hopes by everyone.So in 2006, the Bulls and Hinrich renewed their contract ahead of schedule and signed a five-year contract worth $5 million.In the second year, Hinrich was selected to the All-Defensive Second Team.

But last season, the Bulls traded Hinrich, who did not grow up to expectations, to the Washington Wizards.After the Wizards only played 48 games, Hinrich was sold to the Atlanta Hawks.

Hinrich played 24 games for the Hawks, including 22 starts, averaging 30 minutes per game, but only recorded 8.6 points and 3.3 assists.There is no doubt that his performance made Geelong think that this white guard is not worth the annual salary of nearly 1000 million US dollars.The most terrible thing is that Hinrich's contract expires in two years, and now he has not much trading value, it is difficult to sell
In recent days, in addition to worrying about Horford's affairs, Geelong and Sander also racked their brains on how to get Hinrich out.But he didn't expect Bird to come to his door.

"It seems that Mr. Bird has prepared very well in advance." Gillon recovered from his surprise, and then smiled.Hinrich, I really didn't expect Bird to have such a skill!
"I do want to shoot Hinrich, but even so, your chips are not attractive enough. I can't just send Al Horford away just to get rid of Hinrich." Giron said, swinging hard, and the ball was hit wide.

"We all know that you don't have much space left for Horford. How much can you offer him? 5 million in 6000 years? Kevin Durant signed 5 million in 8600 years! By next summer, there will be a lot of teams holding a contract of more than 5 million US dollars in 7000 years to buy Horford, who is second only to Durant in performance in the 07 class. Do you think you can match such a contract? By then, Mr. Geelong, you will get nothing! Now I am negotiating a double deal with you If you win the business, you can still get an All-Star center, a veteran insider who averaged double-doubles per game, and a salary structure that is no longer under pressure. And I, I can get the players I need. As for Horford, whether it is 5 million in 7000 years or 5 million in 8000 years, you don’t have to worry about it.”

After Byrd finished speaking, Geelong didn't speak again for a while.At first he thought Hibbert and Truy Murphy's chips were nonsense, but now he no longer thinks so.

Bird knows him well, knows the Hawks well, and understands the troubles the team is in right now.So every word he said was the right medicine, and it happened to be in Jilong's heart.

"You know, Mr. Bird. Next summer, the NBA will start a new round of labor negotiations." Geelong was still struggling, and Bird's words "you will get nothing by then" stimulated Geelong's nerves.

"You expect the salary cap to be lowered after the labor negotiations? As an old fritter who has been in the league for decades, I can tell you very responsibly, Mr. Geelong. After the labor negotiations, the salary cap will only skyrocket, and will not be lowered! In the worst case, the players will go on strike. This kind of thing has happened before. In order to reduce losses, the league has to compromise. Maybe next summer, 5 million in 7000 years will no longer be a big amount, Mr. Geelong. Maybe in the NBA world in the future, [-] million contracts will abound! You know it too! Horford recently changed managers, which is not a good sign for you. Why did he change managers? For a bigger contract. And those managers are crafty foxes, Mr. Geelong. Now we are in a win-win business, and the manager only cares about the interests of his clients."

Henson nodded reassuringly. It can be said that Bird has executed his plan quite perfectly, and every sentence is in place!Money is very important to the owner of a team like the Eagles.After all, not every team is like Los Angeles and New York, which can spend money like crazy without a bottom line.As long as the stars are willing to come, money is not a problem at all!
But for a small club like the Eagles, especially after they have just signed a [-] million yuan contract, money has to be "careful".And Bird has never left the subject of money since the beginning of the negotiation.His proposal can indeed save the Eagles tens of millions of dollars!The Hibbert and Murphy obtained are also players with good strength.

"I can offer Horford another price next summer, a price you can't match. But I didn't do it because I think we are long-term partners and we are friends, so I brought my chips to reduce your losses." Bird stepped up his offensive, and the other party didn't speak, indicating that he couldn't find a point to refute.The Pacers, who were passive, now have the initiative in this deal!

"Your proposal is very interesting, Mr. Bird, but I don't think it's sincere enough. No one knows whether Hibbert can truly grow into an All-Star, and it's still unknown whether Murphy can't play well. And I, what I need to pay is an All-Star, a 23-year-old All-Star! Draft pick, Bird, if you are willing to offer a draft pick, we still have to discuss it."

Henson felt that the sky in Atlanta was extraordinarily beautiful, and it was done!

"The second-round pick in 2012, this is the best bargaining chip I can give you." Bird frowned, looking very difficult.

"I want the second round in 2011 and the first and second rounds in 2012." Geelong Lions said loudly, he can't make a loss-making business.As far as the Pacers are in this state, their draft picks are enough for the Eagles to find the next All-Star.In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the league stipulates that teams cannot trade first-round picks year after year, he would even add a 2011 first-round pick.

Byrd stopped the car and deliberately thought for a long time.In fact, these draft picks are also chips in Henson's plan. From the beginning, they didn't intend to use Hibbert and Murphy to get things done.It is inevitable to overdraw part of the future if you want to achieve an excellent present.

The reason why Bird deliberately thought for a long time was to give the other party an illusion, "Look, we also paid a huge price."

In this way, to prevent the other party from continuing to open their mouths.So, the NBA business field is full of intrigues!But this kind of intrigue made Henson extremely excited!He loves this game, he has fun doing it!Seeing Byrd's tangled appearance, Henson really wanted to award him an Oscar for Best Actor.

"As I said, Mr. Geelong, I take you as a friend. Even though this price tag is a bit too heavy for us, but for the sake of my friend and our long-term cooperation, I can take a step to express my sincerity. As you wish, Mr. Geelong. Hibbert, Murphy, the second-round pick in 2011, and all the picks in 2012 belong to you."

After Bird finished speaking, he swung the ball into the hole with one shot.

"You won, Bird, it was a beautiful shot." Geelong smiled and shook his head.

"No, we won!" Henson murmured in another golf cart.

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