The invincible kryptonite of basketball

Stern looked excited and waited for the boos to fall before continuing to speak.

"This is the last time I will attend the draft as the president of the NBA. I will complete the work handover with Adam in February next year. He will be the next president of the league. Thank you everyone for your support over the past 2 years."

When Stern finished speaking, there were bursts of whistles, cheers, and prolonged applause.

Although there have been two lockouts during his 20 years in office, his reputation has been greatly affected, and he has been questioned a lot because of some judgments made by league referees.

But none of these can overshadow his contribution to the NBA over the past 20 years.

It was under his leadership that the NBA spread to the world and achieved its current status and popularity.

He can afford the word meritorious service.

Stern finally waved goodbye to the audience and turned to enter the stage.

When the second round of the draft began, it was not Tatum who came out this time, but the Silver that Stern said before.

This is coming ahead of the heat for next year.

He looked high-spirited, as if he had a hundred ideas running around in his head, and he wanted to implement them immediately.

It felt as if he had endured by Stern's side for so long, and he could finally take over.

Tang Tian unconsciously rubbed his forehead at this moment.

What a headache, Xiao Hua is still in office.

It seems that Tatum failed in the infighting with Xiao Hua.

Judging from previous contact, he obviously has a better impression of Tatum, who has a quarter of Chinese blood.

It's a pity that his current status in the league is not high, otherwise Xiao Hua would have no chance to come on stage.

But he is not in a hurry, there is still a long way to go, and there is plenty of time.

The first two years are just an adaptation period, and next year will be the beginning of his real explosion.

He is not James, if Xiao Hua is really in a hurry, he will definitely hate him if he wants to.

No one stipulated that the president of the league cannot be changed.

In the young draft year, there is not much talent in the first round, let alone the second round.

If it was changed to last year, many players may not have a chance to be selected.

The Spurs have selected players in the first and second rounds this year, and in the second round they selected a forward swingman named Deshaun Thomas.

But like Marcus Damon last year, he's basically a summer league player.

As information becomes more and more developed, the league has more and more complete information on international players.

It is basically difficult for the Spurs to select Ginobili before.

After the draft was over, Tang Tian and Walker got up and prepared to leave the Barclays Center.

The draft meeting is very long, and they can just go out for a supper right now.

When I went out, I saw several rookies on the phone at the door, and they were excited to announce the good news to the person on the other end of the phone.

This is the variety of the draft. When the small green room players are still afraid of entering the lottery, and even cry because they are out of the top five like Noel, some ordinary players are excited about being selected.

The NBA Draft is a meeting that determines the fate of basketball players.

"Don."

Tang Tian draped Walker's shoulders, chatting about the draft while walking outside, but heard someone calling him.

He turned around, and then saw a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Anthony Davis?

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Chapter 4 Restricted Free Agent Tang Tian (fourth update)

"what's up?"

Tang Tian stopped, turned around and asked.

"I have something to tell you."

After Davis finished speaking, he glanced at Walker.

The way Tang Tian looked at him probably meant that he wanted to communicate with himself alone.

After saying hello to Walker, Tang Tian asked him to wait in the car first.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

After Walker left, Tang Tian continued to ask.

"I want you to teach me to win," Davis said.

"what?"

Tang Tian looked at Davis suspiciously, the words that came out of nowhere were a bit out of date.

He waited for Davis to say the next thing, but the latter didn't do anything extra except stare at him with wide eyes.

This... counts as recruitment?

Tang Tian came to his senses a little bit.

It's just this awkward atmosphere...

If the Pelicans really sent him to recruit, then the person who manages the team should have his head caught in the door.

But the thick eyebrows and big eyes of Davis in front of him are quite cute.

"Are you asking me to go to the Pelicans?"

Tang Tian took the initiative to say.

"Yes, Mr. Demps asked my opinion. He asked me if I would like to play with you. I am very willing. You are a member of the championship and have a super big heart. We will be very compatible."

Davis spoke.

Tang Tian nodded.

"You agree?"

Davis was overjoyed.

puff!

Tang Tian almost vomited blood.

I nodded to let you continue talking!

Don't be so cute, please!

"You keep talking."

Tang Tian said.

Davis didn't react until he heard what Tang Tian said.

"Coach Williams is also very willing to coach you, and he has also played under Popovich, saying that he will be very compatible with you."

Monty Williams also played under Popovich?This is the first time I heard of it.

Davis saw that Tang Tian hadn't responded yet, and then continued.

"Our team is rebuilding. You will get more opportunities than the Spurs. Here you have the opportunity to be an All-Star."

When Davis said this, Tang Tian couldn't help scratching his forehead.

I'm already an All-Star starter brother!

Your lobbying ability is really bad.

"Any more?"

Seeing Davis stop, Tang Tian asked.

"I'm done."

Davis shook his head.

"The Pelicans sent you here?"

Tang Tian continued to ask.

"No, I am accompanying Norlens in the draft today, and I happened to see you when I came out just now."

Davis shook his head and said.

Tang Tian nodded after listening.

It's okay to come by yourself, it's just that Davis is a little cute, not that the Pelicans management is really stupid.

"I am still a member of the Spurs. I will be a restricted free agent when they make a qualifying offer, so let's talk about it after the team contacts me. This is about my future career, so I can't give you Answer."

Fearing that Davis would misunderstand him again, Tang Tian continued to speak.

And he probably knows Davis' ability to understand, so to put it bluntly.

"Okay, then I'm waiting to join us with you, Eric and I have been training."

Davis continued.

Tang Tian nodded, indicating that he understood.

After chatting for a few more words, Davis went back to the arena first.

Looking at Davis' tall and thin back, Tang Tian suddenly felt that today was a new acquaintance with Davis.

But Davis' words also made him realize that in the next period of time, he probably won't be able to calm down, and he won't be able to train well.

"what did he say?"

Back in the car, Walker asked curiously.

"What else can I say, worship me, come and get to know me."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

He didn't tell Walker the truth because he was afraid that Walker would start recruiting him again.

The Spurs haven't offered him a qualifying offer yet, and he's still a Spurs player in theory, so he doesn't want to talk about these topics prematurely.

选秀大会是在6月28日，距离7月1日自由市场正式开启其实就只有3天时间。

After handling the draft conference, the management of each team finally freed up their hands to prepare for the upcoming free agent market.

The next day, Tang Tian received a call from Fagan early in the morning, saying that he had come to San Antonio and had received a qualification offer from the Spurs.

A one-year 108 million qualification offer contract, from this moment on, he has officially become a restricted free agent.

The so-called qualification quotation is a one-year guarantee contract issued by the parent team to the players.

The amount of the contract is related to the length of the team, whether the rookie contract has been fulfilled, and the number of years.

But basically it is 125% of the previous year's salary or the league's basic salary + $20.

After the offer, the player will officially become a restricted free agent, and the home team will also have the priority to match the player.

For Tang Tian, ​​the Spurs are still willing. No matter what contract he negotiates with other teams, he will eventually stay with the Spurs.

While sending this text message to Tang Tian, ​​Fagan also told him that several teams had already contacted him immediately.

In the new labor-management agreement in 2011, there are regulations on NBA free agents and team contact.

"A free agent can negotiate with a team at any time during the July freeze period, and after the July freeze period ends, they can sign a formal contract with any team."

The regulations are clearly written. Before the freeze period begins at 7:1 on July 0, the team must not negotiate with the players.

But for each team, words are always at their disposal.