"To be honest, with Lowry's current performance and potential, I would be very reluctant to trade him."
Shen Fei said with a sad tone.
David Griffin almost laughed out loud when he heard this.
The mind of this Asian manager is really amazing, and he is actually willing to trade a potential player like Lowry!
"It's just that our boss Alexander attaches great importance to the Rockets' market in China, so he plans to promote Jeremy Lin."
"With Lowry here, it would be difficult for Lin to be a starter, so we had no choice but to trade."
After Shen Fei explained this, David Griffin understood a little bit.
Alexander does not consider competitive factors, just to defend the Chinese market!
In order to praise a yellow Chinese-American player, he was willing to give up a guard with All-Star potential.
Griffin couldn't agree with this approach.
At the same time, he also felt some sympathy for Shen Fei.
With such a boss, it would be difficult for the team general manager not to be scolded!
"But let's talk first, what we need is the first-round draft pick, and we don't need any of the players on your team."
Shen Fei continued according to the plan.
"No problem, we are willing to offer a first-round pick."
"When the time comes, we will use the trade exception to directly sign Kyle Lowry."
David Griffin said boldly.
He knows very well that there are currently few Cavaliers who can be put on the table.
There are only two veterans who can be said to be famous - Antoine Jamison and Baron Davis.
They still have some gas in the tank, but they all have big contracts worth tens of millions, which is completely negative value overall.
The rest of the players, such as "Mo Bu Chuan" - Mo Williams and "Brazilian Movie King" - Varejao, who are familiar to Chinese fans, have long-term contracts with them. A rebuilding team like the Rockets will definitely not want them. .
Therefore, it is completely understandable for Shen Fei to propose that he does not want players from the Cavaliers, including David Green.
"Lori's salary is only a few million dollars, which is not enough. You also need to help us eat Brad Miller's contract."
Shen Fei increased the stakes again.
David Griffin was stunned when he heard this, and then said: "That's no problem, but we only have one spot left on the team roster. I need to cut another player to make this deal."
After saying that, Griffin began to think about which player on the team to cut.
Soon, a name came into his mind-Danny Green!
This older rookie has only played 30 minutes with the Cavaliers in the past year (only played in the final garbage time), and his statistics are almost all 0.
If layoffs were needed, he would be Griffin's first choice.
"Add a second-round pick."
Shen Fei continued to add weight.
"..."
"Okay, I promise you! Let's just settle it. You take out Lowry and Brad Miller, and give us a first-rounder and a second-rounder."
"How about I lay off Dan... and cut off a player and we can complete the deal tomorrow?"
Griffin gritted his teeth and said.
Although Lowry's potential is excellent, the Cavaliers' first-round pick is very valuable.
Next year they will mess up the whole process, which means this must be a circulation right, and there is a high probability that it will be a very high lottery pick!
David Griffin was so courageous that he dared to agree to Shen Fei's repeated increases.
However, after such negotiations, he had no doubt that the Asian young people really wanted to trade.
"Okay, then I'll go talk to Lori himself and you should complete the layoffs as soon as possible and free up the position."
Shen Fei said lightly.
Everything now is developing according to his plan.
With just one phone call, Shen Fei deceived the other party without even using the buff of [Bewitching Voice].
This is also a great encouragement to Asian youth themselves.
............
After hanging up the phone with Griffin, Shen Fei worked hard to find Lowry's number and called it.
"Hey, Kyle."
Shen Fei greeted.
"Is that you, manager? This is your first time calling me!"
Lori's tone was very excited.
"That's right, a team asked me today if I could trade you."
"I originally wanted to refuse directly. However, after thinking about it again, I still want to ask you what you think."
Shen Fei joked casually.
"Of course I want to stay on the team!"
"Manager, have you forgotten? You said before the start of the game that you would lead us to win the championship! How could I choose to leave the team at this juncture?"
Lori immediately became anxious and quickly expressed his position.
"Okay, I understand."
"Sure enough, I saw you right, Kyle."
"To put it bluntly, it was Cavaliers general manager David Griffin who came to inquire about the price. He has a very good relationship with our owner Alexander, so I couldn't refuse him directly."
"Let's do this. Tomorrow night you post a tweet on social media expressing your intention to stay with the team. That way it won't be difficult for me."
Shen Fei suggested with a smile.
"No problem, manager, I know what to do."
Lori agreed immediately.
............
That night, David Griffin took action.
He didn't even call Danny Green himself, but asked his assistant to notify him on his behalf.
Green was practicing three-point shooting in a private arena when he received the call.
"I'm sorry to tell you, Danny, that you have been laid off by the team."
"I wish you success in your future career and find a team that suits you as soon as possible. Goodbye."
The assistant told the news without any emotion, and then hung up the phone without waiting for any reaction from Green.
Poor Green, who was 18 years old and stood like a henchman.
Listening to the busy signal on the phone, his eyes were a little red.
Last season, Green was with the Cavaliers and did not get any performance opportunities.
He even suspected that the security guards at Quicken Loans Center (the Cavaliers' home stadium) didn't recognize him.
And the little emperor who attracted all the attention was so dazzling.
Green trained desperately, but there was no chance to help him.
But Green knows very well that as a second-year rookie, he has no right to refuse.
The only thing you can do is accept it and find a new home.
"well……"
Green sighed, prepared to hang up the phone and continue training.
But the next moment, his phone rang again
Green looked at the unfamiliar number, hesitated for a moment, and finally chose to answer the call.
"Hello, is this Mr. Danny Green?"
The accent sounds like it's not local.
"Yes, you are?"
Green asked.
"I am the general manager of the Rockets, and my name is Shen Fei."
"I'm just calling you to ask if you are interested in joining the Rockets?"
Shen Fei got straight to the point and asked.
"How did you know I became a free agent?"
Danny Green looked confused.
He only found out about his dismissal a minute ago. How could the other party offer him an olive branch so quickly?
"The process is not important, what is important is the result."
"I just need you to give me a result now."
Shen Fei said lightly.
"Can I think about it?"
Green hesitated.
He knows that the Rockets currently have many outstanding newcomers.
[When I arrive in Houston, will I get room for development?]
Green couldn't be sure of that.
An athlete's prime time is very short. As an older rookie, he doesn't have much time to waste.
Green urgently needs a team that can give him playing time so that he can have a chance to perform and show his abilities.
"After you come, I guarantee that you will enter the rotation and have a lot of playing time in every game."
Shen Fei knew what the other party was thinking at a glance and said with confidence.
"There are many young talents on the team, and you can grow with them and create a dynasty that belongs to Houston."
"If possible, come to the Toyota Center for training tomorrow."
Shen Fei once again extended an olive branch, and this time Green decisively agreed.
"Manager Shen Fei, I just want a chance. If you can give me a stage to show yourself, I won't let you down!"
Green said very seriously.
............
After hanging up the phone, Green let out a long sigh of relief.
In less than 10 minutes, he experienced the ups and downs of his life.
Danny Green had never experienced this feeling of being in a different world before.
"So...I am no longer a Cavaliers player, and my next stop is probably in Houston."
Green muttered to himself, then calmed down, picked up the basketball, and continued the boring shooting training.