The answer Adrian could give was that he definitely would.
Everyone knows how scarce the league is currently. If we can successfully trade Howard, a big man known as the "American Center Hope", it is estimated that Kupchak's competition for next year's best manager will be a sure thing.
, even Celtics general manager Ainge, who handled the transfer of the Big Three, has no way to compete with Kupchak, even if the Celtics won the championship this year.
Because the Celtics gave up the future to fight for the present and acquired Howard, the Los Angeles Lakers not only gained the present, but also gained the future.
Of course, theoretically speaking, the Magic management will never give up the cornerstone of their team. Not to mention that this year Howard has begun to mature, averaging 20+10 per game and shooting as high as 60%.
He can also send out more than two blocks. Not to mention that Howard, who entered the NBA in 2004, entered the NBA directly as a high school graduate. He is only 23 years old after his birthday this year, which is an age for an inside player.
, very young. Howard can be said to have unlimited potential.
In short, whoever sends such a player away will be a fool.
Moreover, based on O'Neal's experience, the Magic's management must not want to suffer a loss from the Lakers again.
However, Howard also has the same problem as O'Neal.
This year is the last year of Howard's rookie contract. Next summer, Howard will become a restricted free agent. At that time, the Magic will inevitably spend a multi-million-dollar annual salary contract to renew Howard. No one will think that this will happen.
What's the problem? The Magic management must be very willing, but no one knows whether Howard is willing.
Limited by the league's signing rules, maybe the Orlandoans can offer a big contract that the Los Angeles people can't offer. But there is really no way to compare Orlando's ball market with Los Angeles. In short, if you are playing in Los Angeles, maybe Howard
His commercial contracts are much more than what he earns playing football. Why do so many players yearn for Los Angeles and New York? Los Angeles has Hollywood, which is the best base to become a star player, even an ordinary role player. In the Los Angeles Lakers
The exposure rate is also higher than that of the main players of ordinary small teams.
Let’s take the simplest example. How good is David West? But he is not as famous as Vujacic! Although in terms of strength and data, David West can surpass Vujacic by a long way, but he is not as famous as Vujacic.
There are not as many topics about him as Vujacic.
For celebrities, fame can easily be converted into money.
As for the New York Knicks, James Dolan claims that the league does not get it for nothing. He is definitely one of the most generous owners in the league. Just look at New York's terrifying luxury tax bill every season to make you understand.
The reason why I say yes is because although Mark Cuban has far less financial resources and is not as taken advantage of as Dolan, he can still compete with Dolan in terms of generosity. He is the only one in the league who has arranged a personal arrangement for the team.
The boss of the plane.
The exposure rate of New York even exceeds that of Los Angeles, just because of Hollywood. The star flavor of Los Angeles is stronger than that of New York.
Even if he can get more salary in Orlando, Warcraft may still yearn for the scenery in Los Angeles. If Los Angeles is really willing to give a good contract. Don't forget, this is how O'Neal was attracted to Los Angeles in the first place.
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In particular, the salaries of Adrian and Howard are almost the same. They are both on rookie contracts, so there is no contract matching problem. Adrian is only in the second year of his rookie contract this year. If the winter trade goes through, Orlando can still use him cheaply.
Adrian for two and a half years.
Presumably this is also a huge attraction for Orlando. The Orlando Magic have never been the kind of team that has great ambitions to build a dynasty. On the one hand, they want the team to remain strong and attract fans, but on the other hand, they do not want to build a dynasty.
I hope to pay any luxury tax. Saving as much as possible is the management policy of most teams in the league. After all, not every team has wealthy owners like Buss, Dolan, and Cuban, or the one who will be in charge of the team.
A Russian who will break into the NBA in the near future just like Abramovich broke into the Premier League.
The key is Howard's own wishes.
"I think it's time for me to prepare my luggage." Adrian smiled and said to Ryan. Although it was a smile, the smile was somewhat full of bitterness: "I heard that the environment in Orlando is quite good."
"Looking at the current situation, I also think that going to Orlando is a more suitable choice." Ryan nodded and said: "After all, if you are in Orlando, you will be regarded as a core player, not an outside defender..."
"Stop complaining Ryan, you should know that complaining has no meaning." Adrian smiled and said: "Coach Phil has no choice. He hopes that this season can be successful and have a perfect ending. I also hope so, and can
Leaving Los Angeles with a championship ring to create my own era is really a tempting option. It's a pity..."
Adrian stood up and looked at the street scene outside the cafe. This coffee and steak restaurant located in the suburbs of Los Angeles is one of the properties established by Adrian because it was founded by a capitalist who was deeply affected by the credit crisis and was on the verge of bankruptcy.
It was acquired by hand, so the price is quite cheap. In addition, there are 28 various restaurants that were acquired by Adrian.
He plans to open a chain of restaurants in major cities across the United States. Using his fame, he can also bring considerable profits to the restaurant.
This plan is currently under preparation. However, this store already belongs to Adrian, and the sign has not been changed. It is also very suitable as a place to meet and receive customers.
"Buzz is too old, older than I thought. Even the last bit of ambition has disappeared. His fear of Phil has reached the point where he cannot tolerate it for a moment. Maybe he will tell Phil my guess.
A wrong decision. Some of his actions must have brought things forward."
"Ed, what are you talking about?"
"It's nothing Ryan, just some nonsense." Adrian smiled: "Then tell me, what are your plans next?" (To be continued...)
