This year, without the participation of Wang Shuo and Jordan, the Wizards' championship parade was obviously deserted.
However, compared to this deserted parade that lacked meritorious coaches and city heroes, what made Wizards owner Pauline most heartbroken was the scene that happened when the Wizards' championship float drove towards the MCI Center:
Among the crowd, no one knew which buddy roared, and then, the sounds of "Wang Shuo" and "Maikou" were like huge thunders, shaking the sky in Washington!
After Unseld left, Danny Ward, who was temporarily in charge, could be said to be one of the top two players after this championship parade.
Because this summer, Hamilton and Artest, who will end their "child labor contract period," have made it clear that they will not renew their contracts with the Wizards.
“I can’t play for a team that doesn’t have room for its own great coach and city heroes.
I know I'm not a free agent this summer.
But if the Wizards were to keep me, I would not play even one minute for this team. "Hamilton said in an interview.
Even Hamilton, who is usually well-behaved, has such a tough attitude at this moment, let alone Artest, who is famous for his iron and blood?
Because Ward knew that his abilities were limited, he submitted his resignation to Pauline within two days.
And this time, Paulin suddenly felt what "loneliness" means.
In the past two days, even before Jordan "declared war" on him, the Wizards were on the verge of "disintegration."
In desperation, Pauline had no choice but to ask Phil Chenier, the Wizards legend who won the NBA championship for the team with Unseld and Hayes.
"Help me, Phil! I'm about to collapse now. Please, for the sake of our friendship over the years."
On the phone, listening to Pauline's helpless voice with a hint of exhaustion, although Chenier didn't want to wade into the muddy waters of the Wizards, he still gave his solution after pondering for a while.
"As far as I know, when Wang was interviewed, he didn't say specifically what happened between you and Michael, right?" Cheniere asked on the phone.
Paulin nodded, "There is no conflict between the team and Wang. I think he is also a 'victim' of this matter."
Hearing this, Chenie breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's easy to handle. Find someone quickly to build a statue for him outside the mcI center."
Paulin was a little surprised, "But he has only coached the Wizards for two seasons..."
Chenier retorted: "But in these two seasons, he also brought two NBA championships to the Wizards!
In the NBA, there are many teams that have not won a championship. Whether you or I, we can't deny that Wang brought the Wizards the most glorious two years in the team's history. "
Pauline said: "Well, I will find someone to build a statue for him. But what about Michael? He is now determined to litigate with me."
Chenier said: "Whether he wants to file a lawsuit with you or not, you have to put his jersey retirement ceremony on the agenda.
In addition, no matter what he does to you or what he says about you in the future, you must remain silent in front of the media as much as possible.
Moreover, you must in turn praise him and praise him at all costs, thanking him and Wang for bringing two championships to this team. "
Pauline felt that Chenier was crazy, and said: "You mean, even if he scolds me, I have to smile in return?"
Chenier said: “Boss, this is the only solution.
Otherwise, once all NBA players stand against the Washington Wizards...
Then, you will lose more than just Richard Hamilton and Ron Artest. "
Paulin let out a long sigh and said, "Is there really no way for the Wizards to keep Richard and Ron?
Ron was okay, he was the one we got from Chicago in exchange after all, but Richard... was our own rookie. "
Chenier said: "This year, if you can't keep players whose contracts have expired, don't keep them. Forced retention will only be counterproductive.
Boss, what you need to do now is to find a way to win back the hearts of the remaining players after building a statue for the king and putting Michael's jersey retirement ceremony on the agenda!
I have been paying attention to the Wizards for the past two years. Even if Richard and Ron leave, the wealth Wang left for the Wizards will be endless. "
After listening to Chenier's idea, Paulin's mood suddenly improved a lot, "Phil, are you willing to be the general manager of the team and come back to help me?"
Chenier smiled and said: "Boss, it's not that I don't want to give up the commentary job in my hands.
But in my opinion, rather than returning to the team to help you, you need a friend who can stay a little further away and help you from a perspective that can see the situation clearly. "
Paulin asked: "Then can you recommend a general manager candidate who can stabilize the current situation?"
Chenier thought for a while and said: "Boss, go find Erwin!
Although after retiring, he has been living the life of a country squire with no desires or desires, but at the moment, I think only his prestige can help you tide over the difficulties. "
In the NBA, having a statue built by the team has always been regarded as a supreme honor.
For example, the statue of Jerry West outside the Staples Center.
For example, the Bill Russell statue in Boston's City Hall Square.
Another example is the statue of Auerbach sitting on the coaching bench and taking out a cigar.
But these legends mentioned above...
Basically, after their player or coaching career ends, the team hires craftsmen to build statues specifically for them in order to commend them for their outstanding contributions to the team.
And compared to the players...
In the NBA, so far, except for the famous "Cardinal" Auerbach, the other NBA legends who have received the great honor of team statues have basically won it based on their outstanding performance as a player.
Therefore, on the 24th, when the Washington Wizards officially announced that they would build a statue for the team's meritorious head coach Wang Shuo as soon as possible and stand it outside the mcI Center...
The public was suddenly in an uproar!
Since retiring, Cheniere, who has served as a commentator on cSN TV station for more than 20 years, does know how to change public opinion.
At least now, Wang Shuo's fans' previous "uncomfortable" mood for Wang Shuo was instantly soothed by the statue of Wang Shuo that was about to be erected.
Because the Wizards still respect their meritorious head coach!
"It's really incredible. He only turns 29 in a few months, but now he has become a legend with a team statue!"
On the 24th, Donny Jones interviewed Wang Shuo by phone and asked him what he thought of the Wizards preparing to build a statue for him.
In response, Wang Shuo replied: "People always say that a person cannot become a legend before he dies. But now, I think you have also seen that I am a living legend!"
On the same day, Jordan also called Wang Shuo, "Wang, now you have to help again!"
Hearing this, Wang Shuo asked curiously: "Michael, how do you want me to help you?"
Jordan said with a tired look: "I have found the best team of lawyers, but they all told me...
My probability of winning this lawsuit is almost zero. "
Wang Shuo thought to himself: With the verbal promises you and Paulin made, and the fact that you didn't leave any actual evidence, you'd be damned if you could win this lawsuit.
However, resisting the urge to complain about Jordan, Wang Shuo still said: "What are you going to do?"
Jordan said: "It's because I don't know what to do, so I called you to ask you!"
Wang Shuo sighed and said, "Michael, I'm not a lawyer, and I can't provide you with any help in legal matters.
But in my opinion, since you and I can no longer look back, why not take another approach to maximize your interests? "
Jordan quickly asked: "In what way?"
Wang Shuo replied: "Externally, keep a high profile and express your dissatisfaction with Abel Pauline whenever you meet, thinking that he is the reason why you were unable to win three consecutive championships for the Wizards.
Internally, no actual action is taken. "
Jordan was shocked and said: "You mean to only strongly condemn but not take any action?"
Wang Shuo said: "Believe me, there must be an expert behind Abel Paulin giving him ideas. No matter how you scold Abel Paulin now, he will only kneel down and lick you.
As long as you continue to condemn Abel Pauline, the fans will always be on your side, even if this lawsuit brings you no real benefit.
And I guess you don't want to completely offend Washington fans, right? "
Jordan nodded.
In this life, compared with when Jordan left the Wizards in his previous life, Jordan's support rate in Washington was even higher than that of the head of the Mi Li family.
Jordan hates Pauline, but it doesn't mean he hates the city of Washington, let alone the fans here.
In addition, Jordan is currently planning to lead a new NbA team back to the NbA, so after listening to Wang Shuo's suggestions, Boss Qiao's situation has been opened up again.
Instead of starting a war that you have no chance of winning, why not use this war to win everyone's support for yourself?
that is......
After Boss Qiao agreed to his suggestion, even Wang Shuo couldn't help but feel sorry for the "proud man of heaven" who was about to enter the NBA.
Because in the future, the reason why "that man" can covet Jordan's status as the number one player in history is mainly because Jordan himself is also crazy about committing suicide after retiring.
And the extent of his actions was even more outrageous than him.
If Wang Shuo remembers it correctly, in his memory, Jordan will not only offend the fans in Washington, but he will also offend all the players of the Washington Wizards at the time because of this incident.
In addition, after becoming a capitalist, he will become the public enemy of all NBA players in the new era due to his change of stance.
Before 2010, in NBA, there were still many young players who would regard Jordan as their idol.
But after the future lockout, many young players dismissed Jordan.
In fact, when it comes to handling retirement and post-retirement image, in the NBA, only Kobe can get high marks.
So, don't look at O'Neal complaining about Kobe's lack of culture all day long.
But in fact, many NbA college players, including him, do not have the pattern of high school player Kobe.
…
On the 27th, Wang Shuo, who is already a "living legend," watched this year's NBA Draft via television broadcast.
There are no surprises and no suspense.
The Cleveland Cavaliers used the first pick of the first round in their hands to select LeBron James, the "proud son of heaven" who was born in Akron!
In the Cavaliers' forward conference room, Mike Malone, who will be the Cavaliers head coach next season, excitedly hugged his father at this moment...
He is also his first assistant coach for the new season, Brandon Malone.
"Great, now as long as you give me one year, I can build this Cavaliers into a playoff team!
Give me two years and I can lead the Cavaliers into the ranks of the Eastern Conference's top teams!
Give me three years and I can lead this Cavaliers to the championship! "
Little Malone looked at Old Malone excitedly and said.
Hearing that, as a key figure for Mike Malone to become the head coach of the Cavaliers this time, Brandon Malone always feels that his son has become more and more "Shuoli Shuo" after following Wang Shuo for two years. stand up.
no!
Can you please stop being so crazy?
Wang Shuo dares to be so crazy because he has this ability and talent, but you, you are just an NbA rookie head coach now!
"By the way, Brandon, after this draft is over, remember to help me contact LeBron James' agent.
I have some training priorities that I want to explain to LeBron James. "Mike Malone, who was imitating Wang Shuo at the moment, took out a cigar from his pocket and said to his first assistant Brandon Malone.
Seeing this, Old Malone immediately took off his suit, "Now, I will put aside my identity as a Cavaliers assistant coach, and then talk to you as a father."
Hearing this, Mike Malone immediately became stupid, "No, father...can you save some face for me? Even if you want to beat me, can you wait until you get home?"
You see, your dad will always be your dad.
No matter how arrogant Mike Malone is at the moment, as long as Brandon Malone reveals his identity as his father, Mike Malone will still have to kneel down.
"Mike, remember, LeBron was meant to be different.
The team management and the owner attach great importance to him, so I must warn you now that you must correct your position when the new season starts.
Otherwise, you and I are likely to lose our jobs, understand? "Looking at little Malone, Old Malone said earnestly.
"I understand, dad, but I really have some advice for LeBron James." Malone said with a sweet look on his face.
Old Ma Long sighed and said, "Let's talk about it."
“I watched a lot of tapes of LeBron James’ high school games.
In my opinion, his physical fitness is absolutely mythical.
But his basic skills are pretty bad.
Let’s talk about his dribbling first. In my opinion, his dribbling is quite stiff, with poor ball feel. In addition to frequent walking, he also lacks fluency in movements.
I plan to hire a coach who is good at dribbling to help him strengthen this shortcoming in the summer.
In addition, there is also a problem with his shooting movement. When shooting, his legs will always swing out unnaturally. This shooting posture makes it difficult to ensure his accuracy.
Therefore, I also plan to hire a shooting coach to guide his shooting skills.
Secondly, his playing habits are also very poor.
The scouting report said that he is good at observation, but I found through the game that his observation time with the ball was too long. With that effort, we can all play two more offensive rounds!
Father, believe me, as long as LeBron can make up for his shortcomings, he will definitely surpass everyone in the future just like Wang Shuo said! "Mike Malone said.
Looking at his son, the old Malone said: "I also know the shortcomings you mentioned about LeBron, but Mike, remember, when you give advice to LeBron in the future, you must pay attention to the way you speak.
Sometimes, some advice is right, but if you don't master the correct way of speaking, even if you are right, others will not listen to you. "
Mike Malone spread his hands and said, "I know father, please stop talking about me all the time."
Old Malone let out a long sigh and said: "Also, remember what you said before about reaching the playoffs in one year, leading the team into a strong team in two years, and winning the championship in three years... , Never say this to anyone in the future.
Because in NBA, not every coach is Wang Shuo.
Making random promises will probably make you miserable in the future! "
At this moment, Mike Malone, who was in one ear and out the other again, smiled and said: "Father, you don't know, the NBA will probably cancel the 'hand-check' rule in the new season.
Last season, Wang and I, and the other two Mikes, we all discussed it, and we agreed that after the NBA eliminated the rule, the team's offensive width would become easier as breakouts would become easier. Width.
LeBron has an epic level of impact. As long as he can rush up, there are not many teams in the NBA that can stop him! "
Looking at his son who was so confident at this moment, for a moment, Malone suddenly felt regretful and suggested to the team that he should be the head coach of the Cavaliers.
how to say.
In the eyes of Lao Malone, his son must have certain coaching talents and abilities.
But in the complex world of NbA...
Talent and ability don't determine everything.
At the draft, while the old Malone and the young Malone were having a conversation, many NBA teams also completed their selections in the 2003 draft.
The trajectory of history shifted dramatically on this day.
After selecting Darko Milicic with the second pick in the first round, the Detroit Pistons quickly reached a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Because they failed to acquire Gasol in the 2001 draft, when they tried out Milicic this year, Grizzlies scouts discovered that this seven-foot-tall man could dribble like a guard. , the Grizzlies management fell in love with this handsome guy from the Balkans at first sight.
In the future, many people say that Milicic is even better than Jokic in terms of talent alone.
In front of the TV, after Wang Shuo learned about the deal, he immediately became interested in Milicic's future.
Because as one of the few teams in this league that is very patient with new insiders...
Wang Shuo knows that Milicic will definitely get more playing opportunities and a better growing environment in Memphis than he did under Larry Brown.
In order to acquire Milicic, the Grizzlies sent their star power forward Sharif Abdur-Rahim to the Motor City.
At the same time, in order to match the salary of this transaction, the Pistons also sent Selke Brasha to the Grizzlies in exchange for the Grizzlies' two second-round draft picks in 2004 and 2006.
After the deal is completed, the new Pistons Five will consist of Ben, who is still receiving a cheap contract, Raheem, Prince, Ray Allen, and Billup, who was also signed by the Pistons with an annual salary of less than 6 million. Si composition!
Yes, you read that right!
After the Pistons acquired Raheem, the All-Star power forward, in theory, they even have the possibility of reinforcement!
Without being picked off by Larry Brown, and without being able to use his team-building talents due to Dallas' own reasons in the future, Rick Carlisle, a team-building genius, has quietly built the Pistons. Became a galactic battleship!
In the new season, since the Wizards in the post-Wang Shuo era still have many problems to deal with, the Pistons will undoubtedly become the talkmakers in the Eastern Conference in the 2003/04 season!
And then, with the Nuggets selecting Anthony, the Raptors selecting Bosh, and the Heat selecting Wade, the "Four Heroes" in Wang Shuo's memory now only lacked Chris Paul.
It's a pity that Paul will have to wait until 2005 to run for the election. Otherwise, as the leader of the gangsters, Wang Shuo would have to use his extraordinary coaching talent to lead Paul to win five, six or seventy-eight championships, which will seriously affect the future. The "ugly faces" of those gangsters!
In addition, in the draft, Colangelo Jr. also fulfilled his promise.
After using the team's 17th pick in this year's first round to select Zach Kabakapa, the Suns and Bulls quickly completed the transaction.
In this deal, the Suns will send Kabakapa, Joe Johnson, plus a second-round pick of the team in 2005, in exchange for Tyson Chandler from the Bulls.
That is, immediately after this transaction occurred, Suns fans were a little confused:
Why should we give the Bulls their "parallel import No. 1 pick"?
Chicago fans feel that the team’s uniform staff has finally become a human being for once:
Oh my god, "Montenegro Nowitzki" Kabakapagajo-Johnson also gave us a second-round draft pick?
What kind of deal is this? We are simply robbing!
No idea.
Even though Chandler is already recognized by the world as the "parallel import No. 1 pick", he is also the No. 1 pick, and he is also the No. 1 pick among high school students.
Therefore, in this transaction, the Suns also have to show sincerity to impress Chicago.
After all, if Chandler were to play in the future, wouldn't it make Chicagoans look stupid?
In addition to trading Chandler, the Suns also reached a deal with the Hawks on the day of the draft.
The Suns used the team's 2004 first-round pick and Casey Jacobson from the Hawks in exchange for Boris Diaw, whom they had just selected with the 21st overall pick in this year's first round.
As an organizational forward, Wang Shuo remembers that Diaw was never reused after being drafted by the Hawks.
But after joining the Suns in the 2005/06 season, this guy's average per game quickly skyrocketed to 13.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists.
In Wang Shuo's view, in addition to the helmsman at the helm of the Suns, the deputy helmsman is equally important.
Therefore, before the draft, when asked by Colangelo Jr. if he had any particular favorite player, Wang Shuo almost immediately thought of Diaw.
The Hawks are happy to complete this deal with the Suns.
With the team currently in a state of confusion, the Hawks are now frantically hoarding draft picks.
In the eyes of the Hawks, in the powerful Western Conference, the Suns will definitely not make the playoffs next season, so they completed the deal with the Suns without hesitation.
As for why the Suns were "blackmailed" by the Hawks for an extra Jacobson in this deal...
Mainly because 2003 is a big year for the draft, so the value of this draft class will generally be higher.
After the first round of the draft, Wang Shuo turned off the TV.
The Suns' second-round picks this year were traded away early in the morning. In addition, Wang Shuo didn't have any players he particularly wanted in the second round in 2003. Therefore, Wang Shuo did not intend to waste time and continue to pay attention to this year's draft. General Assembly.
But before the start of the second round of the draft, Colangelo Jr. still called Wang Shuo and asked him if the team needed to buy a second round pick to select the only Chinese player in the 2003 golden generation:
Xue Yuyang.
As a name that even many Chinese fans may not remember in the future, Wang Shuo smiled on the phone and said, "Bryan, if the Suns have money and no place to spend it, you can directly call my account." .
Even if you choose Xue Yuyang, he will not be able to land in the NBA in the future. His contract with his home team is very complicated, and it is not something you and I can handle. "
After hearing Wang Shuo's explanation, Colangelo let out a long sigh.
"Let's wait until July 1st to officially sign the contract!" Colangelo said on the phone, fearing that Wang Shuo would be seduced by others.
In fact, Colangelo Jr.'s concerns are justified.
Because not long after the draft ended, Knicks general manager Scott Layden called Wang Shuo.
As one of the first NBA general managers to discover the potential of the Chinese market, many years later, people learned that the teams that wanted Yao Ming the most back then were, in addition to Houston xx, the New York Knicks.
As early as 2001, Layden flew to China several times to personally inspect Yao Ming's performance.
It's a pity that no matter how much the Knicks want Yao Ming, they can't change Stern's heart in 2002 that he wanted to save the space city market after losing his "big dream".
However, compared to Yao Ming, in this life...
Layden and the Knicks obviously want Wang Shuo, the popular star coach.
As a media tycoon, James Dolan is very aware of the value contained in Wang Shuo.
only......
The Knicks...
If you look at its history, you will find that many of their ideas in history were good.
In terms of execution, this team can only be described as a mess.
Such as the future Stephen Curry.
Although New York regrets missing Curry, it is because of Nelson's interception that defied everyone's opinion.
But the question is, since the Knicks also want Curry, why can't you simply trade up for a more reliable pick?
As early as last year, when Wang Shuo announced through Donnie Jones that he would leave Washington after the 2002/03 season, Dolan and Redden were interested in Wang Shuo.
But it wasn't until after the 2003 draft that the Knicks started taking action.
No, no, no NBA team will really abide by the relevant rules and regulations of the NBA. I wonder if hooking up with other players' stars and head coaches can be done "quietly" in advance, right?
"I'm sorry, Scott, I don't want to lie to you. Since I have a clear goal now, you should find another way to do it!" Wang Shuo decisively refused Leiden on the phone.
After hearing this, Layden still refused to give up and said: "But you haven't officially signed the contract yet! Believe me, Wang, what other NBA teams can give you, the Knicks can also give you, or even more!"
Wang Shuo doesn't want to be a person who doesn't keep his integrity, because in the NBA, once he loses his integrity, other teams will inevitably have objections to him in the future.
So, in order to make Layden give up completely, Wang Shuo said: "Then can you give me Tim Duncan and Yao Ming? If you can give me Tim Duncan and Yao Ming, I will come to coach the Knicks!"
Seeing this, Lei Deng, who knew Wang Shuo had made up his mind, could be said to hate those colleagues who did not abide by NbA rules at this moment.
And after hanging up the phone with Wang Shuo...
Leiden knew that he had messed up something assigned by his boss Dolan again. While pleading guilty, he also conveyed Wang Shuo's words to Dolan:
As long as you can get Tim Duncan and Yao Ming, I will come to coach the Knicks.
Originally, Leiden thought that Dolan would scold him, but who would have thought that Dolan stared at him with a puzzled face for a long time.
"Boss?" Looking at Dolan, Leiden said cautiously.
"No, why are you still standing here? Go! Go get the Yao Ming and Tim that he wants!"
Dolan feels that these days, these people are becoming less and less visionary, and they don’t even have the ability to execute. Will I really be able to see the day when the Knicks are revived in my lifetime?
"But boss...these two are not for sale to their respective teams. Besides, what bargaining chips can we use to exchange for them now?" Raiden said with an embarrassed look.
"Then can't you think of a way? If you can't do it this year, then we can't mess it up next season, and then free up salary space to prepare for poaching them in the future?
Are you the general manager of the team, or am I the general manager of the team? "Dolan said with a speechless expression.
Layden was a little confused and said: "But...when it is not certain whether Wang will come to coach the Knicks in the future, do we need to change the team's future goals just for a joke?"
The Dolan people were dumbfounded.
Completely stupid.
Because he never expected that small New York would have such a smart general manager.
"Do you really not understand the voice of Wang's words?
His words may seem like a joke, but they are actually telling us that he will change coaching teams in the future!
Otherwise, when he is on the phone with you, he will not joke with you, but will sternly reject you, do you understand? "Dolan, who has many friends in the political and business circles, recognized the ambiguity in Wang Shuo's joke almost immediately.
In Dolan's view, Wang Shuo is an old scumbag who eats from the pot and looks at the bowl.
Under Dolan's prompting, Layden also responded, "Boss, you mean... we are not preparing for next season, but preparing for when the king plans to change the team again in the future? "
Dolan patted his forehead and said: "Yes——! Now that you understand, hurry up and get me a plan!
If you don’t know where to start, I can tell you right now…
Tim Duncan's contract extension with the Spurs was just announced today. "
In 2000, Duncan, who was not successfully hooked by the Magic, finally signed a four-year contract with the Spurs, but he would have a player option in the final year.
Since the team's performance in the past three years has not met Duncan's expectations, Duncan almost refused without thinking about the seven-year contract that the Spurs planned to offer him this summer.
Moreover, having decided to use the player option this summer to opt out of the last year of his contract, Duncan is currently only willing to sign an extension with the Spurs for a total contract period of no more than 2 years.
Duncan's idea is simple. If the Spurs still fail to meet his expectations in the next two years, he will be a completely free agent and pursue his dreams elsewhere.
At the same time, in the worst case scenario, this two-year contract extension is also his final reward for Sima Bobo's kindness and the Spurs fans.
In Duncan's view, after this two-year contract extension, he will have contributed eight years of his youth to the Spurs. No matter what, he is worthy enough of the Spurs' cultivation of him.
But if the Spurs only want him to sign that seven-year contract, then Duncan's answer is simple:
To hell with that damn loyalty!
Uncle, I won’t play with you anymore!
Regarding Duncan's persistence, Sima Bobo did not choose to force him, but smiled and offered him the short-term contract he wanted.
In Popovich's view, no matter what, retaining Duncan is the most important thing right now!
As for the team's performance over the past three years...
If it weren't for that damn Wang Shuo, how could the Spurs be where they are today?
Fortunately, no matter where Wang Shuo goes to coach next season, he will not be able to build a team that can compete with the Spurs immediately.
In Sima Popo's eyes, as long as the Spurs can win a championship in the next two years, then the big deal is to offer Duncan a long-term contract again!
In short, the most important thing is to keep people first.
However, what Popovich didn't know was...
In the summer of 2003, with the emergence of Wang Shuo, history has undergone tremendous changes. Now, there is a team that is planning to use his "favorite disciple" as an important bargaining chip to seduce Wang Shuo in the future.
"I understand, it's not difficult to get Tim! Because even if he signs a two-year short-term contract with the Spurs, two years later...
He will become a completely free agent!
Now, the only difficulty is to accumulate enough chips to get Yao Ming back from Houston! "After reading the newspaper, Raiden suddenly realized.
"And the combination of Yao and King...you should know what this will mean for New York." Dolan reminded Leyden again.
What does it mean?
This means that the New York Knicks will become the biggest beneficiary of this cake in the Chinese market!
And judging from Wang Shuo's coaching talent with the Wizards.
As long as he can lead the Knicks to a championship by then.
That Knicks...
“Wang is a very ambitious person, although we don’t want to admit it, we still have to admit it.
As long as he can lead the Knicks to win a championship, his historical status will surpass that of all NBA coaches.
after all......
No one knows better than me what a terrible team the Knicks are. Dolan said after standing up and patting Raiden on the shoulder.
Hearing this, Leiden instantly understood what Dolan meant.
That is......
As the worst team in the NBA, the Knicks will also be very attractive to the ambitious Wang Shuo.
Because in the Knicks...
He only needs one crown to become the best in history!
That night, James Dolan dared to bet on the Knicks' future precisely because he saw Wang Shuo's lofty aspirations.
On July 1, as Wang Shuo officially signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns, the Chicagoans who had been complacent at the draft were immediately dumbfounded.
Could it be that Tyson Chandler...
Really a genius?
In the NBA world, even if you are as stupid as a bull, you can't fail to see that this deal comes from Wang Shuo.
On this day, Phoenix City is boiling!
On this day, fans who felt that Phoenix City could be saved rushed out of their homes almost immediately and ran around telling each other:
The "living legend" of the NBA, the man who wrote two years of glorious history with Michael Jordan, he is now...
Has arrived in his loyal Phoenix!
According to the previously drafted agreement, Wang Shuo will reach a "1+1" signing contract with the Suns. The annual salary is the same as when he coached the Wizards, which is US$10 million.
Wang Shuo was unwilling to sign a long-term contract with the Suns because as the starting point of his "nomadic" career, he never regarded Phoenix as the end of his "nomadic" career.
In addition, if he signs a long-term contract, Wang Shuo's annual salary will inevitably be affected.
After all, in 2003, who would dare to offer a coach a five-year, 50 million yuan contract?
Even if this person is Wang Shuo, Taiyang, whose family is not wealthy, dare not give it to him.
Because if Wang Shuo fails in coaching in the future, how will you fire him then?
You know, in the NBA, not every team has the courage and financial resources of the Knicks to dare to fire the team's head coach with sky-high compensation.
certainly.
On the 1st, Wang Shuo also used his domineering answer, which made Colangelo and his son, who had previously worried about the compensation issue, feel ashamed.
In an interview, Wang Shuo said: "This time I chose to coach the Suns. The reason why I only signed a 1+1 contract is because in my opinion, if I cannot make this team better next season, If I change my appearance, I will get out after next season!
Because as a 'living legend' of the NBA, I don't have the shamelessness to wait for the team to fire me! "
At the press conference, all reporters were stunned by Wang Shuo's domineering answer!
However, what these people don't know is...
The reason why Wang Shuo is so domineering in his decision is because he has already prepared for his future:
That is, no matter which team he coaches in the future, he will choose the "1+1" "nomadic standard contract" to facilitate his job-hopping.
And also later on the 1st, little Colangelo found Wang Shuo with excitement on his face.
"King, there is a team willing to trade Stephon Marbury with us!" Colangelo Jr. said.
Wang Shuo asked curiously: "Which team?"
Colangelo Jr. replied: "The Philadelphia 76ers, they plan to trade Allen Iverson with us! Of course, we need to pay a little more."
Allen......
Iverson?
At this moment, Wang Shuo, who felt that the trajectory of history in this life was about to go to Mars, never expected that the 76ers would agree to trade their city hero.
So, either, before the development of social networks, Wang Shuo’s bad habit of reading newspapers too casually and just casually glancing at TV needs to be changed.
In fact, as early as the 02 \/03 season, after the semi -finals in the western semifinals, the 76ers managers moved the idea of trading Iverson.
There is no reason for him ...
Mainly because Larry Brown was scanned by Wang Shuo's led team to sweep the ground, it exposed a fierce than Wang Shuo's previous life in one breath, and it was ruthless.
In order to shake the pot, in an interview with Larry Brown, Iverson was almost described as a scum for a person.
What is never trained, what cannot be trained, and is ambiguous with gangsters. Anyway, as long as it is an angle that can be sprayed, Brown has basically sprayed it all over.
Among them, the most important point for the 76ers management to trade Iverson is undoubtedly the "ambiguous relationship with the gangster."
As we all know, Stern has been trying to improve the image of the NBA since he took office.
Now, Iverson's image can be described as devastating blows.
At the same time, the 76ers management also worried that the team's new coach Dansoni couldn't hold on Everson. Therefore, in order to reduce the loss as much as possible, they also had a few years earlier than Wang Shuo's memory, and they moved to the transaction. thought.
So now comes the problem.
Is Brown said that these are all true?
The answer is that some are true, but some are purely alarmist.
Because of the Iverson Social Relations Network, compared with those NBA players who are really ambiguous with gangsters, Iverson is not even a "street slipper".
As for the training, in the 76ers, I had a high -intensity game and frequent injuries. Even if he wanted to practice, he wanted him to practice.
There are still irreplaceable ...
In this regard, Iverson is indeed a very individual player.
But compared with the real piercing head that has not received baptism at this moment ...
You may not believe it. In Wang Shuo's view, Iverson is reluctant to be able to influence.
In his mind, Wang Shuo quickly re -thought about the staff structure of the sun next season.
first......
As a small guard with "183" cm tall.
Iverson's defense is indeed a big problem.
But the sun will have the "boxing champion" next season, as well as Marion, and Bell, who is talking about a contract with the sun ...
In Wang Shuo's view, Iverson's problems in defense are not a big problem.
Because of his rotten defense, it is impossible to be worse than Nash.
As for the offense ...
Iverson's organizational ability must not be with Nashie.
However, in the case of Dior on the bench, Wang Shuo did not think that Everson, who had a "four -point guard" background in his early years, would not match the tactics of the sun next season.
In Philadelphia, because "the team can only play with me", many goals, Iverson had to play.
But in the sun, Wang Shuo believes that Iverson can fully send artillery shells to his teammates while optimizing the structure of the shot.
In the two seasons of 06 \/07 and 07 \/08, Iverson's efficiency was higher than when he played at 76 people during the Nuggets.
Because there were Cameron Anthony and JR Smith beside him.
In addition, in the current situation of this Iverson's peak, there is another news that is good for him.
That is, the NBA is one year in advance in the memory of Wang Shuo, and the "Hand-Check" rules have been canceled.
In the upcoming 03 \/04 season, in order to encourage the alliance teams to learn from the Wizards led by Wang Shuo before, Stan has officially announced on July 1 that the "Hand-Check" rules will be abolished.
For top assaults like Iverson, maybe he is not as good as Nash's organizational ability, but he is stronger than Nash.
Moreover, if the sun agrees this transaction.
Then they don't even need to wait until the 04 \/05 season to impact the championship.
Instead, from the 03 \/04 season, you can become a powerful competitor of the championship!
Because Wang Shuo is very clear, how confused the west and the entire league next season will be!
no doubt.
On this day, the transaction proposal of 76 people.
Wang Shuo moved.
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