Just when all the media were adding fuel to the fire for the upcoming draft, NBA officials suddenly announced that the Knicks club had fully acquired Greenville's strongest team in the NBA Development League NBADL, becoming the first independent owner of NBADL in the league.
team.
In order to show that he valued this acquisition, David Stein specially attended the press conference instead of leaving it to his official spokesman as usual.
He said at this press conference that the Knicks club is on the right path. The future development of NBAL needs to learn from the Knicks model. More NBA teams are welcome to control NBAL teams. In this way, there will be a win-win situation.
, at the same time, Stern listed the benefits that the Knicks would encounter after taking control of Greenville's strongest team. He wished he could stand directly in front of other team owners with a sign to let them see clearly. For example, the Knicks would have priority to sign contracts.
, used to sign players from the Greenville Strongest Team who have performed well, and can also transfer players to the team. At the same time, the operation of the Greenville Strongest Team will be completely hosted by the Knicks Club, and the league will not interfere. In short, this
The little Jewish president is very satisfied with the acquisition of the Knicks Club.
However, completely contrary to David Stern's optimism, other team managers in the league and various media believe that this is another dizzying move by the Knicks club. As we all know, nbdl has not expanded its influence in the two years since its establishment. On the contrary, many
The team can go bankrupt at any time due to a broken capital chain. Maybe it won't be long before the NBA League is disbanded. Even if the Knicks act as a philanthropist to rescue the company, it will be of no avail.
However, the instigator of this incident, Blake Dolan, obviously had no time to read the newspaper. He was waiting by the phone, waiting for Sam Presti to call him from Portland.
As the Knicks are eager to release salary pressure, the biggest temptation is not the superstars, but the expiring contracts. Obviously, the Trail Blazers have the expiring contracts that the Knicks need. There is a player named Scottie Pippen. Next
The salary in the last year of the season is as high as 12 million. The purpose of Sam Presti going to Portland is to meet with the Trail Blazers management and Scottie Pippen, hoping to get Scottie Pippen in a trade.
However, Scottie Pippen has previously stated that he is willing to skip the last year of his big contract and return to the Bulls because he believes that is his hometown.
Sam Presti needs to convince him that between the contract and his hometown, 12 million is certainly more attractive.
The Barcelona team in Spain also revealed the news to Daryl Morey that Carlos Navarro will still stay at Barcelona this season, but they can consider joining the NBA next season.
Just when Blake Dolan was rubbing his brows and trying to relax, his cell phone rang. He answered the call, and Sam Presti's somewhat excited voice came from the other end:
"Scott Pippen agreed to execute the last year of his contract. Now, what we have to do is to deal with the Trail Blazers and see how big their appetite is, but I don't think we can satisfy their appetite ourselves."
"Then bring in a team, or two teams, and make a three-way deal or a four-way deal," Blake Dolan said.
"I think so too. Wait for my news. Believe me, after the offseason trading begins, we will definitely be the most dazzling!" After saying that, Sam Presti hung up the phone.
As soon as he put down the phone, Blake Dolan's daily assistant Sonny Lanstney knocked on the door and said to him:
"Mr. Dolan, according to the daily schedule, you will meet with the player Stephen Jackson's agent, Mr. Dan Fagan, to talk to him about Stephen Jackson's contract."
"I know, please ask the cleaners to help me clean up the office. I don't think the current office environment is suitable for entertaining guests." Black Dolan stood up, glanced at the somewhat messy office and said...
"Okay." Sonny Lansterni turned around and walked out holding the document.
Black Dolan stood in front of the window and took a few deep breaths, then watched the cleaner sweep away the cigarette butts he had thrown away, tidy up the files on the desktop, and said to himself:
"This is my job."
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Dan Fagan knocked on the door of his office on time. Blake Dolan stood up from his seat, smiled and stretched out his hand towards the most prolific agent in the NBA:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Fagan."
"Hello, Mr. Dolan." Dan Fagan also smiled and shook hands with Blake Dolan before sitting on the sofa.
"What would you like to drink? Coffee? Or black tea?" Black Dolan asked as he sat back in his seat.
"Coffee, thanks," Dan Fagan said.
"Sonny, two cups of coffee." Blake Doran said to his assistant.
"The Knicks have been making a lot of moves lately," Dan Fagan told Blake Dolan with a smile.
"No, we young guys haven't had time to figure out why there are so many moves." Black Dolan said with a smile.
"Look, I knew you would say this. In just one month as a manager, you can lie with a smile. Do you know that the agent's sense of smell must be the most sensitive? You will make big moves, just buy an NBA team.
I can see your ambition." Dan Fagan said, facing the coffee brought by Sonny, he politely said thank you.
"Let's talk about Stephen, he is the protagonist today, isn't he?" Blake Doran motioned for Sonny to leave, and then said to Dan Fagan.
"Of course, Steph became a restricted free agent this summer and he received offers from many teams. I hope the Knicks' numbers can be more sincere." Dan Fagan took a sip of coffee and then praised: "Very delicious coffee.
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"I think we should be more direct. It is impossible for Stephen to receive offers from too many teams. We have done investigations and he is now in trouble. Although his performance last season was good, he was only a qualified role player.
I believe that even any player standing next to Duncan can get good data, and that ring cannot prove Stephen's ability." Blake Dolan said.
"Do you need me to leave now? We have nothing to talk about." Dan Fagan put down his coffee cup and stared at Blake Doran.
"On the contrary, we are investigating Stephen's information because the Knicks are paying attention to him and the Hawks are unable to offer a long-term contract. They will offer a two-year contract at most, or even more likely one year, with a salary of no more than 3 million.
But we think that is completely inconsistent with Stephen's identity, and we are willing to offer a more suitable price, 8.5 million for three years." Blake Dolan said.
"Without a five-year contract, you don't have to expect Stephen to put on the Knicks uniform. I know his ability. He is the immediate combat capability that the Knicks urgently need. Five years, 16 million, and a player option in the last year." Dan Fei
Gen said.
"Do you think that's possible? Giving a five-year contract to a player who only played a few good games? If you go to any team with this offer, you won't even get coffee, and you'll be kicked out!
I admit that Stephen is the immediate force we need, but it is not exaggerated to the extent of a five-year contract. The Knicks are the most tolerant team in the league. He can give any player a big contract. As long as he proves himself, we
Each of us takes a step back. The Knicks are willing to sign Stephen Jackson with a four-year, 12.5 million contract. Other teams cannot afford this price. At the same time, in order to show respect, we are willing to let Stephen have a player option in the fourth year. If you still
I want to sell Stephen for a good price, but I think the Knicks and I are completely insincere, and the exit is over there." Blake Dolan said, staring into Dan Fagan's eyes.
