Patterson doesn’t know why Skiles has so much confidence in Kwame Brown, but even if Kwame Brown is really as good as Scales said, Patterson doesn’t think the Bulls can bring him. You know
, trading a player like this requires enough chips.
Now, do the Bulls have it?
"Hell, even if you are so confident, how can we use any leverage to negotiate with Los Angeles?" Patterson asked directly.
"Eddy Curry, plus next year's first-round pick!" Skiles is like a cunning fox at the moment. God knows what newcomers will be in next year's draft. Besides, with the Bulls' current record, the draft pick will definitely be too.
It won’t be high. A first-round draft pick is equivalent to four million US dollars. It’s worth it!
But just because Scales thinks so, it doesn't mean that Patterson thinks so too.
After hearing Scales' suggestion, Patterson almost thought he was crazy!
"Hell, an Eddie and a first-round pick, just to exchange for the parallel import No. 1 pick? Did I hear it wrong?" Patterson's voice was full of strong surprise.
"John, you heard that right. What I'm talking about is Eddy Curry exchanging Kwame Brown for next year's first-round pick. If I remember correctly, next year's first-round pick is still in our hands?!" Si
Kelce can understand Patterson's current thoughts. In fact, if Chen Jie told him this at the beginning, he would probably have the same feeling that you are joking. However, now, after listening to Chen Jie's analysis, he
Watching Kwame Brown's video, Scales thinks it's worth it.
The important thing is that Kwame Brown is still very young. He entered the league as a high school student. He is only 22 years old this year. He is extremely malleable!
"It's in our hands. But, Scott, are you sure you're not kidding me? Eddie is our team's future hope!" In fact, Patterson doesn't care much about this first-round pick.
He also knows that next year will be a weak year for the draft, and with the Bulls' record this year being so good, next year's picks will definitely not be much better. He doesn't feel bad about this. But what he feels bad about is Eddy Curry.
What a great prospect for a center. His salary is not high, so why should he trade for that parallel import? Is this because he is out of his mind?
"No, no, John, Eddie is definitely not the hope for our team's future. The only hope for our team's future is Jay. Isn't it?" Skiles asked.
"Of course it's Jay. Jay is the hope of the entire Chicago and the biggest hope for Chicago to repeat its glory days. But haven't we always regarded Eddie as Jay's good assistant?" Patterson said in a gentle tone when he heard Chen Jie's name.
After a while. Indeed, compared to Chen Jie, Eddy Curry is still less important. Patterson also thinks so.
"No, you are wrong. John, Eddie is definitely not a good assistant to Jay. In fact, haven't you noticed yet? Eddie can no longer find his place in the team. I can say responsibly that Eddie
Eddie has no place in this team. Believe me, I am the head coach and I know this very well. Moreover, Eddie has the tendency to become a cancer for the team. Just today, during the afternoon pre-game preparation meeting, he
In front of me, he yelled at Andis and almost got into an argument with Chris! Do you think we can keep players who have no contribution to the team and are at odds with their teammates?" Skiles began.
He used his trump card and deliberately exaggerated what Eddy Curry did in the afternoon.
"That's it!" Patterson heard what Skiles said, and he thought it was quite serious. If he had a conflict with someone, it didn't matter. It was normal. Didn't Garnett beat a rookie before?
Conflicts with two people at the same time, and Andis and Chris are now considered important puzzle pieces for the team, which hinders unity. In addition, if what Scales said is true, Eddy Curry
You can no longer contribute to the team, so it would be a waste to keep it.
However, Patterson is still a little reluctant to part with him. After all, Patterson personally brought Eddy Curry to the Bulls back then, and he has always been very optimistic about Eddy Curry.
In fact, during his tenure, Patterson felt that one of the two assets he was most proud of was bringing Eddy Curry to the Bulls. There are not many good centers now.
Secondly, Chen Jie was naturally selected. Of course, this is thanks to the generosity of Charlotte people!
"Scott, are you sure Eddy Curry can't find his place in the team?" Patterson asked again.
"I'm sure!" Skiles said with certainty, leaving no room for refutation.
"If this is really the case, then we can consider trading him. But if we exchange him for that parallel import, wouldn't we suffer a loss?" Patterson doesn't want to be scolded as a brainless person by Bulls fans, other teams and the media in the future.
So I was very worried when I thought about my words.
He always used that parallel import to describe Kwame Brown. In fact, Patterson did not think highly of Kwame Brown.
In fact, this is also because of Kwame Brown's title of No. 1 pick. If he entered the NBA in the second round, not only would they not say he was a parallel import, but many people would say he is valuable!
This is why the expectations are too high, but the returns are obviously not as high as expected.
This is what is meant by the saying that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
"No, believe me, John, we will definitely take advantage of this deal. In fact, it was Jay who gave me the suggestion. He said that Kwame is just underestimated and he is a capable player. And I also studied
After reading Kwame's video information, I think what Jay said is right. Therefore, we can only take advantage of this deal!" Scales said firmly.
"Does Jie think so too?" As the most important cornerstone of future team building, Chen Jie actually underestimated his influence. Although he is still a rookie, Patterson cares about Chen Jie's opinion. Biscay
Else cares more.
After all, Skiles is just a coach. Even if the Bulls don't want him, he can still go to other teams.
In other words, Skiles doesn't have much sense of belonging to the Bulls. All he wants to do is create his own legend.
And Patterson, he is the manager of the Bulls, and he obviously has more sense of belonging to the Bulls than Skiles.
In this way, as the most important person in the team's future and the person who cannot be abandoned, Patterson must of course consider Chen Jie's thoughts.
If Chen Jie is dissatisfied with some transactions or the practices of some teams, and he asks the team to trade him and has a quarrel with the team, will he still be able to survive?
In fact, it's not just the Bulls, many superstars are very influential in their respective teams.
For example, the battle between Kobe and Shaq that just happened that year, like Garnett versus the Timberwolves, or Pierce versus the Celtics!
After hearing from Scales that Chen Jie thought so too, Patterson's attitude changed again.
"Yes, Jay would rather be teammates with Kwame!" Skiles affirmed.
"That's it. But if we trade Eddy Curry for Kwame, won't the media ridicule us?" What matters most to a manager is reputation, and the boss's satisfaction.
If you are accused by the media of being taken advantage of, it will be easy to say but not nice to hear!
Patterson clearly cares.
Of course Scales understands.
"Don't worry, John. The media are all bitches. They may call you a prodigal at first, but in less than a season, they will definitely sing praises for your trade. Believe me, it won't take a season!"
Scales has issued a military order.
Scales' analysis, Chen Jie's attitude, and the assurance that the media would sing praises in the future made Patterson finally moved.
"Okay, I contacted the Lakers management, but I don't know if they are willing to send Kwame away!" Patterson has now made up his mind and will no longer call Kwame Brown a parallel import.
"They will!" Scales smiled.
After hanging up the phone, Scales looked into the distance, his eyes full of confidence.
If Kwame Brown recovers in the Bulls, the combination of him and Chandler will definitely be one of the best in the Eastern Conference. Coupled with Jay Hinrichs and Ruel Deng on the outside, this lineup will be perfect. On the bench,
There are also capable players like Nochioni Duhon. Skiles is full of confidence in the future!
Comfort(To be continued...)
ps: Can I ask for a recommendation vote? If you keep it, keep it, it’s free!
