Chen Jie was right. Skiles was indeed determined to trade Eddy Curry. He had even thought about how to convince general manager Thomas.
You must know that in the NBA, transfer transactions are not decided by the head coach. In other words, the head coach only has the right to make suggestions but not decision-making. The specific operations still need to be done by the club's manager.
This is very similar to the major European leagues except the Premier League.
However, there is no conflict between Thomas and Skiles now, and the two of them cooperate well. Skiles has done well in leading the team, and the Bulls boss is also very supportive. It is not easy for Thomas to directly deny Skiles.
proposal.
However, Skiles still had a hand in reserve. Today's punishment for Eddy Curry was prepared because he was worried that Thomas would not agree to Eddy Curry's deal.
After all, Eddy Curry was also hand-picked by Thomas.
No matter what, Skiles feels that there is no problem with Eddy Curry's trade. It's just who to trade and how to trade. Skiles doesn't have a goal in mind yet.
He was frowning at the moment, and he was thinking about this matter. After hearing what Chen Jie said, Scales immediately felt something in his heart, and his eyes when he looked at Chen Jie changed obviously.
"What do you think?" Scales asked.
"If Eddie must be traded, I suggest that Eddie be traded with the Lakers!" Chen Jie smiled.
Trade with the Lakers?
After hearing this, Scales was stunned for a while.
Who are the Lakers' insiders? There seems to be no one who can compare with Eddie? Cook? Trading Eddy Curry for him is a complete waste! Divac is the same. He is so old. Otto
Odom is a good choice. But firstly, the price is not right. Secondly, the Bulls do not need someone like Odom. What the Bulls need now is a stronger inside man. Thirdly, it seems that the Lakers also
Wouldn't be stupid to trade Odom and Eddy Curry!
If the inside is not good, change to an outside player? There is no need to think about Kobe. The Bulls really want it. But as long as the Lakers are not crazy, they will never trade Kobe for Eddy Curry. Of course, the Bulls will take Chen Jie and then take it.
A Hinrich Laker might agree, but only the Bulls management would be crazy to do so!
The price of several other perimeter players is different from Eddy Curry's. Secondly, it seems that their arrival is a waste. The Bulls' current perimeter players do not need to be supplemented.
If Eddy Curry is exchanged for a player he doesn't need, it's better not to trade him.
Who is it?
For a moment, Scales really didn't know who Chen Jie was talking about.
"Kwame Brown!" Seeing Scales frowning, Chen Jie didn't hold back and gave his own suggestion.
"Him?" Scales was stunned again.
The parallel import No. 1 pick selected by Jordan? He does have a body. But is his basketball IQ good?
Eddy Curry was traded out because he didn’t want to have such a brainless person in the team again. If Kwame Brown comes, it will be no different than Eddy Curry didn’t leave. Besides, Kwame Brown’s inside offensive ability
Not as good as Eddy Curry!
Skiles somewhat disagreed with Chen Jie's suggestion.
"Kwame?" Skiles's face was filled with suspicion, "He made a deal with Eddie. Jay, do you think it's a loss if we do this? Although I really want to send Eddie away, it doesn't mean that
Just find someone to trade with. I hope that through this transaction, we can strengthen our insiders!"
Although Skiles didn't say it directly, the meaning was already obvious. He was very doubtful about Kwame Brown's strength. He didn't want to use Eddie Curry, who seemed to be a good bargaining chip, to trade with the Lakers to boast about it.
May Brown.
Chen Jie, who knew that Scales would not immediately agree to the suggestion he made, was not disappointed when he saw Scales' expression and heard Scales' words. In fact, he had already thought about it.
How to persuade.
"I have observed Kwame. I have observed Kwame when he was in the NCAA. Facts have proved that Kwame is still capable. Although he is not performing well now, there is actually a reason for this. In the beginning
I was with the Wizards, under Michael, and later went to the Lakers, under Kobe. Both of these people were very strict with their teammates. If the players did not perform well, he would scold them. And as far as I know,
Kwame is a very self-respecting person. He cares about face and wants to prove himself. However, because of the criticism from Michael and Kobe, Kwame lost confidence in himself. He lost confidence and was at a loss after playing. This is Kwame.
Reason for poor performance!”
Chen Jie looked at Scales and said sincerely.
"And I am not someone like Kobe or Michael who is very demanding on his teammates. I believe that after Kwame comes to the team, I will not criticize him. And coach, you are also a very gentle person. I believe that after Kwame comes to the team,
Under the environment of our team, Kwame will definitely perform at his own level!"
At this point, Chen Jie stared directly at Scales and said his last words.
"Kwame has a body, he has bounce, he has strength, he has the awareness to rush for rebounds, and he has a hand shot. He just doesn't know how to provide support. But with Tyson here, we don't need him to provide support. What he lacks is just the ability to respond to the ball."
As long as we encourage him and give him confidence, I believe that he will definitely perform at his own level. Coach, believe me, Kwame is not happy in Los Angeles now. If you trade Eddie for him, the Lakers will definitely
He will agree, and he will be happy to come. And I believe we have definitely made a profit on this deal!"
Chen Jie’s words are full of confidence and ringing true!
Skiles frowned and remained silent, seeming to still be savoring Chen Jie's words.
"Are you so sure?" Skiles looked at Chen Jie, as if he still didn't believe it!
"In fact, I had a chat with Kwame when we played an away game in Los Angeles last time. I am very sure that he really did not perform well because of self-denial. I believe that as long as he gains confidence,
, he will definitely succeed. And Chicago is the starting point of his success! Coach, give him a chance, I believe that Chicago will not regret it! We will not regret it either!" Chen Jie looked very excited.
Scales was still thinking.
In fact, Skiles believes what Chen Jie said about the difficulty of trading Kwame Brown. Although Kwame Brown is now the Lakers' starter, it is obvious that the entire Lakers team, including the fans in Los Angeles, has no regard for Kwame Brown.
Brown's performance was not satisfactory. They brought in Eddy Curry and then traded for Kwame Brown. Skiles also believed that the Lakers would agree.
As for whether Kwame Brown is willing to come, Skiles is not worried at all. In the NBA, it is not the players who have the final say on which team they go to. Many players know that they are being traded, and they even find out by reading the news in the newspaper.
.
This is business. This classic saying also confirms the reality of survival for many NBA players today.
When it comes to business, you don't have any choice. Wherever the team trades you, you have to go.
Because this is the player's job. Unless you don't want to continue playing!
What Skiles really doubts is that if Chen Jie is really given a chance, will he be able to show his strength? No, Skiles doesn't think Kwame Brown is very capable.
In the second draft, Skiles felt that Jordan had made a mistake.
But Chen Jie said so confidently!
Scales relaxed, but he still hesitated.
You know, Eddy Curry's salary this year is 4.62 million US dollars, while Kwame Brown's salary this year is more than 9 million US dollars. If Eddy Curry and Kwame Brown are to trade, the Bulls must pack another salary of 400 US dollars.
Players worth tens of millions, or paying Los Angeles more than four million in cash.
At such a high cost, Skiles would not dare to make any arbitrary decisions in trading for a player whose future he could not see or whose future was uncertain.
"I'll think about it again and I'll discuss this matter with the manager. You go to dinner!" Scales still had no decision and said to Chen Jie. (To be continued...)
