It turned out that it was very wise for Blake Dolan to entrust Sam Presti to go to Chicago to talk to Daryl Morey about the shares of his company. For the two young people, they soon became clear that they
Need something, and the other party needs something, so 21 million of Black Dolan's personal salary flowed into Daryl Morey's company.
It is said that the place where the two people were talking was an old cafe. Daryl Morey looked like an otaku and appeared in front of Presti who also had dark circles under his eyes.
These two guys, who have no elite temperament at all, have established a new model for the NBA league regarding player inspection and data analysis.
Of course, this time the Knicks club manager privately invested in Daryl Morey's company, everything was done without others noticing.
After receiving the financial flow and the scouting notes of the Knicks over the years, Morey immediately started working at high speed and devoted himself to this job that he had already determined to be full of hope.
"That's a data maniac, a workaholic." This is what Sam Presti told Blake Dolan about Daryl Morey when he returned to the Knicks.
But then, they forgot about Morey and his company, because in less than a month, the draft was going to be held in Madison. At this time, the Knicks had the ninth pick in the first round.
The second-round pick is the No. 1 pick in the second round that Nene received when he was traded to the Nuggets and the Knicks' own No. 9 pick in the second round. Seeing these picks, you don't even have to check the game video. Blake Dolan and
Sam Presti can only imagine how bad the Knicks' record was last season.
"Which player do you think we can get with the first-round pick? Rodney?" Blake Dolan held an informal meeting in his office for the first time, except for Rodney Hurd, the only remaining member of the management.
, Sam Presti, Sheldon Cooper and Blake Dolan himself, Daryl Morey also participated in this meeting, and this guy moved his seven-person company to New York, in fact, they are now
Working in the Knicks' office.
Rodney Hurd is a guy who always has a stiff expression, and he only believes in his own eyes. Ever since he became a Knicks scout nine years ago, he has only believed in his own eyes. Only players who have gone through his trial training can get the results.
his evaluation.
"The fact is, before you were a manager, Scott Layden and Don Cheney had worked out guys like Dwyane Wade who was in the lottery or Chris Kaman, Michael Sweetney, though
Dwyane Wade makes us excited, but we know that it does not belong to the Knicks, because the Bulls, who own the seventh pick, said they would sign Wade and let him play for his hometown team as early as when Wade declared for the draft.
.I think our chances of getting Chris Kaman with the ninth pick are no easier than Dwyane Wade. An offensive white center with a solid foundation will not be cheap for the ninth pick. And before Scott Layden and
Don Cheney also said that if there is no other possibility, they will select Michael Sweetney in the first round. This is a powerful big man with a tough style of play and great defensive feet." Rodney Hurd
He said directly without even looking at the information in front of him.
Blake Dolan looked at the two guys carrying laptops to the conference table, Sheldon Cooper and Daryl Morey, and said:
"You've been messing with those damn computers for ten thousand years! Man! What did Rodney say? Michael Sweetney?"
Sheldon Cooper seemed not to hear and continued to type on the keyboard, while Daryl Morey closed the computer directly, picked up a piece of information from the side and placed it in the center of the conference table, saying:
"I don't think Michael Sweetney is a good choice. Indeed, the guy looks like he graduated from Georgetown University, a big man factory, was whipped by Thompson for three years, and was thought to be another big man after Patrick Ewing.
A tough guy, and the data shows that this guy is indeed omnipotent in offense and defense, but he is a black man, and this black man lacks enough explosive power, which is fatal in the paint, meaning that when he faces those with diverse attack methods
He can be beaten into pieces by opponents. The data on the table is all the game data of Michael Sweetney in high school and college. What is marked in red is his performance when facing opponents with different attack methods.
Data, maybe scoring skills can be cultivated, defensive footwork can be trained, but explosive power obviously cannot be obtained through training, so I don’t think it is a good choice for us to use the ninth pick to select this guy.”….
"I tried him out personally, and his explosive power is amazing! I can see it clearly with my eyes!" Rodney Hurd said dissatisfied with Daryl Morey, who was sitting opposite him. In fact, this young bastard let
He felt like he was about to be kicked out of the Knicks like Scott Layden.
"I stand in front of you now and took out ten million dollars. Can I prove that I am a rich man? I may also be a criminal, and that is stolen money." Daryl Morey said.
"Okay, then what good analysis do you and your staff have to maximize our interests?" Sam Presti said as he picked up the information on the table and looked through it.
"I suggest seeking an upward trade, getting the No. 7 or No. 6 pick, and then using the No. 6 or No. 7 pick to continue to seek upward trade. If our final pick can reach the No. 4 pick! Maybe we can win against Darko
Milicic or Chris Bosh! These two inside players are worth signing." Morey glanced at everyone and said.
"You're crazy!" Rodney Hurd put his hands hard on the table and shouted: "Boy! Do you think the NBA teams are charity associations? Will they help you? Or do you think the managers of those teams
They are all people with the same IQ as you!"
"It's nothing more than negotiation. As long as we know which players those teams need, we can do a deal! Yes, it's a business! Those owners are not so stupid that they don't see the benefits! Do you think I just asked with the No. 9 pick?
Those people, hey, how about exchanging my No. 9 pick for your No. 6 pick? Don't think I think the same as you." Daryl Morey's counterattack was urgent and fast.
"It's a good proposal. If we use the ninth pick and some players in exchange for junk contracts from some high-ranking teams, I believe someone will be tempted, because no matter what, the rookies are not as attractive as their immediate combat potential.
"Sam Presti closed the document and took off his glasses and said.
"Los Angeles Clippers, Sterling has been dissatisfied with Olowokandi's salary for a long time, and if he has Chris Kaman, Olowokandi's salary will cause him to lose sleep even more."
"But that parallel importer's salary is only 6 million." Sheldon Cooper's voice came from behind the laptop.
"But the salary of center Eric Piakowsky, who performed well last season, was only 2.7 million. 6 million is enough to make Sterling's stingy businessman sleepless." Daryl Morey said next to him.
Rodney Hurd looked at the young people and let out a long breath: "You are crazy, that is simply impossible."
Blake Dolan didn't seem to hear the words: "Take a shot? Let's see what the number of our picks can be when the draft starts?"
