"How is it? Gentlemen, have you seen the results of these 6 games? Zhao only played less than 5 minutes in each game. No matter how many points he scored, it is undeniable that...his appearance It actually has no impact on the team's victory or defeat..."
"Even if the team doesn't use him, it won't affect our victory at all... This confirms what I said before, right?"
In the high-level meeting room of the Golden State Warriors, shareholder Bol Brooks once again spoke out.
His proposal was not approved by most people last time. Although it made sense to some people, it was not a wise choice to easily trade a player. Therefore, with the wait-and-see of some people and the team general manager, it was not a wise choice. At the insistence of manager Bob Michael, the team decided to try again.
If it is found that Zhao Feiyang has a great impact on the team's victory or defeat, then he will not be traded; but if it is found that he has no impact on the team's victory, then in order to save money, trade him away, or use him as a bargaining chip. Even combat power is also a good choice.
"Don't hesitate! Just take a stand when it's time to take a stand!"
"While there is still time, we will find a way to trade him away..."
Shareholder Paul Brooks said.
Other shareholders were gradually shaken, and even team owner Joe Lacob nodded in agreement, "If there is no objection, let's vote!"
"The majority obeys the minority."
"I support Bol's approach."
Boss Joe Lacob was the first to raise his right hand.
As soon as he made this move, other shareholders also raised their hands one after another. For a while, the majority of people in the conference room raised their hands.
"I disagree."
The team's general manager Bob Michael said, "Coach Steve also disagrees. He communicated with me and said that Zhao has a great role for us. It may not be reflected now, but it may be seen later in the season." come out......."
Bol Brooks shook his head and chuckled.
"Maybe?"
“We can’t decide issues by guesswork!”
Bob Michael had nothing to say now.
In short, he has already stated his stance where necessary. If the team insists on trading Zhao Feiyang, then he really has nothing to say.
"Bob, we all know it's hard for you, but don't worry...Although the team does not have Zhao, we still have Dennis. This young man's talent is very good, and he is completely suitable for the team to cultivate... ....The most important thing is that he is only on a rookie contract now..."
The voting session will end soon.
Most people supported the transaction of Zhao Feiyang, a small number of people opposed it, and a very few shareholders chose to abstain.
Under this circumstance, trading Zhao Feiyang is already a certainty.
General Manager Bob Michael is also quite helpless. No matter what the shareholders and bosses do, he is the one who ultimately puts it into practice.
It was he who took the initiative to recruit Zhao Feiyang, and now he is the one who takes the initiative to trade Zhao Feiyang.
This really made it difficult for him to speak.
after an hour.
General manager Bob Michael met Zhao Feiyang in the training hall. After the meeting, he pulled Zhao Feiyang aside and told him the final results in the conference room.
"Trade me? Why?"
"I do not understand."
Zhao Feiyang was completely stunned.
He really didn't know what the situation was.
"This is the result of the management's discussion. Zhao, it's not that you performed poorly, but the team's budget has exceeded our budget. If we keep you, we will face a high luxury tax..."
"The team's shareholders are not optimistic about the future, so... Of course, you are not the only one leaving... I'm sorry..."
"It won't be long before we put you on the shelf looking for deals..."
Now Zhao Feiyang finally understood.
"Trade me for tens of millions of dollars?"
"Thanks to the NBA there is such a thing as a poverty line... Otherwise, I'm really afraid that the Warriors would spend a few dollars to find a few old men on the street to become players..."
Zhao Feiyang was not angry, but looked disappointed. After saying these two words, he left directly without participating in the training.
As soon as he left, the other players in the training hall were dumbfounded.
Head coach Steve Kerr stood there and sighed. He didn't say anything to Bob Michael. He just exchanged words and understood what happened.
The news that Zhao Feiyang was put on the shelf for trade spread quickly. First, the entire team knew about it, and then fans in the Bay Area also knew about it. In just half a day, the news spread all over the world.
Auckland City fans didn't know the specifics and were confused about the incident.
"Of course Stephen and Klay performed well, but Zhao is also very capable. Why must he be given up? What kind of player do the Warriors want to trade for?"
"They failed to keep Jeremy Lin at first, and now they fail to keep Zhao Feiyang. I don't think I will easily go to the Oracle Arena to watch games in the future..."
"Is it because Zhao and Clay's positions overlap? But hasn't Zhao always played in the second team? He is not a person who likes to stick to the ball. I don't think he and Clay will squeeze each other's survival. space......."
The Chinese fans were stunned when they heard the news.
"Why? Why did you suddenly trade people?"
"Is it possible that Zhao Feiyang was caught when he went out to visit Kun's store? It shouldn't be! They don't seem to have these rules there... What does the Warriors mean?"
"If I had known what the Warriors were doing, Zhao Feiyang shouldn't have gone to the Warriors in the first place. Damn, it would be great to go to the Cavaliers with LeBron..."
"What a fool! Irving and LeBron are still having conflicts! Although the problem between the two is not big, no one knows when it will end! Irving wants to be the boss, but now the rest of the team doesn't accept him... ...If Zhao Feiyang goes to the Cavaliers, I'm afraid he will be forced to get involved..."
While there was a lot of discussion from the outside world, major clubs also reacted immediately.
Among them, the old club Miami Heat is undoubtedly the most excited.
Since the start of the season, Dwyane Wade's condition has been worse than before due to injuries. Chris Bosh can't support the entire team's condition alone. If Zhao Feiyang is still there, he may not be able to help the Heat play a new game. situation.
Therefore, after hearing the news, team general manager Pat Riley immediately publicly stated that he hoped to trade with the Golden State Warriors and personally called Bob Michael.
Not only them, the Houston Rockets also called and inquired within a very short period of time.
Although the team has super scorers like James Harden, it still lacks a point guard who can calm down the situation.
Patrick Beverley's defense is fierce, but on the offensive end, he is not at the same level as Zhao Feiyang.
If the Houston Rockets can successfully trade Zhao Feiyang, it can be said to be even more powerful.
When James Harden has help, the strength of the Houston Rockets can be greatly improved.
It is precisely because Zhao Feiyang's value is so great that the Houston Rockets not only took the initiative to inquire about the situation, but also publicly expressed their position in the league.
"Except for Dwight Howard and James Harden, we can consider everyone else as trading targets..."
As soon as these words were released, many teams in the league were surprised.
However, this is not over at all. As soon as the Houston Rockets made the announcement, there was movement from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cavaliers general manager David Griffin called Warriors general manager Bob Michael in the middle of the night. He first expressed his apology and then began to inquire about the transaction price the Warriors needed.
"Bob, I know the Cavaliers don't have many outstanding assets now, but I can exchange future draft picks with you... You can take all the players on the team except the starting lineup. Take your pick..."
"David, even if you want Zhao, don't call me during the break, okay? I beg you..."
"Let's talk about it another time!"
Bob Michael hung up the phone, but he couldn't sleep.
The continuous offers from several super strong teams have simply made Bob Michael's worries reach the extreme. As the general manager of the team, he is very aware of Zhao Feiyang's abilities and understands it better.
Once a player like Zhao Feiyang goes to another super strong team, it will also be a change of direction for the Golden State Warriors.
The more sought-after he is, the less teams can send him to these teams.
By the next day, Bob Michael thought for a long time and finally decided to tell the team's top management the news. In fact, he didn't need to say anything, the senior officials had already heard all kinds of news.
In the conference room, shareholders were talking a lot.
"It's simply surprising. Why does this Chinese player get the attention of so many teams?"
"Maybe they just want to get the Chinese market...or maybe they just have a whim!"
"Before I decided to trade, I didn't realize this guy was so popular..."
Boss Joe Lacob also looked confused.
"Everyone, there have been too many trade rumors recently. Frankly speaking, I don't think we should trade Zhao...So many strong teams need him, the more he proves his value..."
"But the team's luxury tax payment is also a big problem. I think if we don't keep him, then trade him to those weak teams. This will at least not cause any hindrance to us... .”
General manager Bob Michael finally made his statement.
Although he is not willing to trade Zhao Feiyang, as the team's general manager, he considers more the interests of the team and his personal work.
If he doesn't do it, he will most likely be laid off.
Even if Zhao Feiyang is traded, he can still earn an annual salary of tens of millions, but if he gets out, other teams may not use him again.
As a result, the Warriors management finalized the trade plan.
General manager Bob Michael also took the initiative to reject the trade conditions of these three super strong teams. Even if some conditions were indeed attractive, he never relented.
Before other teams continue to offer, the Golden State Warriors usher in their next opponent.
This time, they're on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks.
