New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers.
This is the finalist in the battle for Li Yan.
New York and Los Angeles, where the Knicks and Lakers are located, are the first and second largest ball markets in the United States.
Mark Cuban, the owner of the Mavericks, and Paul Allen, the owner of the Trail Blazers, both have generous personalities that can spend huge sums of money for the team.
These four teams can provide Li Yan with a maximum salary.
As for the team's strength and championship prospects.
The Dallas Mavericks are undoubtedly the strongest. Although they were unexpectedly beaten by the Warriors this season, how can they be ranked first in the regular season?
What the Mavericks lack is an excellent point guard. Once Li Yan joins, the Dallas Mavericks will become an absolute Galaxy battleship.
Mark Cuban and Nowitzki participated in the recruitment of Li Yan.
They said that after Li Yan comes to the Mavericks, the Mavericks will have no shortcomings.
Mark Cuban promised that he would never skimp on investment, and Li Yan would create a dynasty with Nowitzki.
The Los Angeles Lakers are also a playoff team in the Wild West.
Kobe Bryant has entered the prime period of his career. From the perspective of influence on both offense and defense, he is the number one player in the league.
Kobe and Li Yan, this backcourt combination is excellent offensively and defensively with no shortcomings. It is simply the strongest in history.
Coupled with the fact that Bynum is also a malleable talent inside, the Lakers after Li Yan joins will immediately become a strong contender for the championship.
Compared with the Mavericks and Lakers, the Knicks and Trail Blazers are typical bad teams.
The Knicks are fourth from last in the Eastern Conference, and the Trail Blazers are fourth from last in the Western Conference. The records of the two teams are evenly matched.
But although both teams are terrible, the prospects of the two teams are completely different.
The Trail Blazers are a group of young people, including young talents like Brandon Roy and Aldridge.
But the Knicks are headed by veterans like Marbury and Francis, which can be said to be hopeless.
The most irritating thing is that the two teams had similar results, but the lottery picks they received were very different.
The Trail Blazers got the No. 1 pick, which means they can get super center Greg Oden, who is known as the combination of "Bill Russell + David Robinson + Tim Duncan".
Oden is hailed as a genius that is rare to see in a century, and is known as the "Great Emperor".
Such a domineering title is enough to show Oden's strength. You must know that LeBron James is just a "little emperor."
The only pick the Knicks have is this year's No. 8 pick.
Not to mention Oden and Durant, players like Horford and Jeff Green are also out of reach for this pick.
Knicks owner Dolan and head coach Isiah Thomas are very honest.
They know that it is simply unrealistic to give Li Yan a "big pie" to win the championship based on the current situation of the Knicks.
Thomas said to Li Yan: "Li, New York lacks a superstar like you. You know, only the largest city in the United States is worthy of you. You will get countless attention here."
Seeing that Thomas' praise did not move Li Yan, Knicks owner Dolan continued to lobby:
"Lee, I know the current situation of the Knicks is in a mess and they may not have the strength to win the championship in a short time, but we are willing to start building the team with you as the absolute core."
Seeing that Li Yan's expression remained unchanged, Dolan had no choice but to say directly and very "singlely":
"When you come to the Knicks, you're the boss. I'll sign whoever you like. If you don't think it's good, I'll tell him to get out."
After listening to Dolan's words, Li Yan was a little moved. This is an absolute privilege.
"Boss, is everything you said true?" Li Yan asked.
Seeing that Li Yan's attitude finally changed, Dolan quickly assured him: "It's absolutely true. The team is a bunch of bad people now. Whoever you say should be laid off, I will arrange it immediately."
Thomas joked on the sidelines: "Just don't lay me off."
"Hahaha!" Li Yan was also happy.
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After meeting with the four teams, Li Yan quickly made his choice.
He chose the most difficult copy - joining the New York Knicks.
In fact, it was not difficult for Li Yan to make such a choice.
The Mavericks and Lakers have good prospects of winning the championship, but Kobe and Nowitzki are both superstars.
When he came to the Mavericks and Lakers, that is, the second in charge, Li Yan didn't want to be anyone's Pippen.
After receiving the finals reward, Li Yan's talents have fully evolved.
When he came to the Lakers and Mavericks, it was impossible for him to play freely.
The Trail Blazers have good potential, and they will have unlimited firing rights if they go there themselves.
It's just that Portland is far behind New York. The key is that Li Yan doesn't know if he can hold up the Blazers' "vet" team.
Based on this comparison, New York is indeed the best choice for Li Yan.
A big global market with high commercial value and a wealthy and wealthy boss.
Although it looks bad at the moment, Li Yan is less than 21 years old and he has plenty of time.
The Knicks are a traditional giant and are now at their lowest ebb.
Once Li Yan leads the Knicks to complete a counterattack, his influence will definitely be unmatched by joining a strong team to win the championship.
High investment also brings high returns!
Li Yan's goal is not to win the championship. He wants to become the true number one player in basketball.
Choosing the Knicks was his first step.
Dolan and Thomas were extremely excited after receiving Li Yan's promise. They did not expect that Li Yan would agree so readily.
After all, the Knicks are notoriously bad. Although the stars like the spotlight in New York, they stay away from the Knicks.
"I have no other requirements. I hope you can make some concessions on the contract." Li Yan said.
"No problem, we offer the largest contract." Thomas said.
"The maximum salary is the most basic." Li Yan said: "The contract length is 1+1, and the second year is a player option."
"If the team runs the way you just promised, I will stay in New York."
Li Yan does not believe in "verbal promises". He wants to use contracts to bind the Knicks' management.
After all, the Knicks' management is famous for being mentally retarded, and Li Yan doesn't want to get on the bandit ship.
Sign once a year, and you can take the initiative every year.
A long-term contract is more of a guarantee, but now Li Yan is not worried about his status at all.
"Okay!" After getting Dolan's approval, Thomas readily agreed.
After being rotten for so long, it’s time for the Knicks to welcome their new king!
