The Godfather of Basketball

Tang Tian didn't know what he thought about the sound insulation of this small single-family house. If it wasn't good, then he believed that the neighbors next door must have enjoyed some benefits.

Seductive cry.

Hathaway is very devoted and crazy.

Things between men and women need emotions and fun after a lot of experience.

A female assistant whose figure was no worse than her was like a predisposing factor, triggering all of this.

Tang Tian also worked hard to cultivate.

When everything returned to calm, Hathaway limply lay on top of him, and he was dripping with sweat.

Oh my goodness, it's so hot in June in Oklahoma City.

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Early the next morning, Tang Tian arrived at the arena's office.

Although he bears the name of the president and general manager, his main job is still a coach, so if he works, he is still in the coach's office.

Oklahoma City is a small town like Kecheng City, because the team is new and the arena used is also new. The Chesapeake Energy Stadium (formerly known as the Ford Center) was built in 2002 and was renovated in 2008 at a cost of 120 million. .

(Note: The Quicken Loans Arena is an old arena, and the reason why I failed to apply for the All-Star several times is because the arena is too old.)

Tang Tian's office is larger and much newer than the one in Cleveland, and the people working in it will feel much more comfortable.

The coaching staff and the managerial staff were empty, so he called an impromptu meeting, and there were only four people in total.

He, Jones, team operations director Mick Bernard, and the team's chief scout Manning Joseph.

The Thunder ranked third in the league last season. They have the 28th pick in the first round and the 58th pick in the second round.

The Thunder's current roster:

Point guard: Westbrook (13.67 million), Reggie Jackson (1.24 million)

Shooting guard: Sefoloza (3.6 million)

Small Forward: Durant (15.15 million), Daequan Cook (3.09 million)

Power Forward: Nick Collison (2.93 million)

Center: Perkins (7.8 million)

(Remarks: Harden, Ibaka, Maynor, Cole Aldridge, and Lazar Hayward are all team options, and the team will not be included in the team list before they are implemented.)

7 people have guaranteed contracts, the total salary is 47.48 million, and there is still room for 22.82 million from the luxury tax of 70.3 million.

The reality is similar to the previous life. Both Ibaka and Harden are in their fourth year as rookies. If they don’t renew their contracts in advance, they will become restricted free agents next summer. Other teams can make offers. big problem.

The difference from the previous life is that because Durant did not enjoy the Rose clause, this space is 1.52 million more than the previous life.

If Cook's contract is dealt with, the space will reach 25.91 million. This is also the situation encountered by the Thunder in the previous life. This space needs to renew the contracts of Harden and Ibaka at the same time, and the virtual basic salary must also be considered.

Because of the monopoly of power, in fact, this meeting is actually Tang Tian explaining things to them.

"Case, Ibaka and Harden's contract renewal negotiations will start as soon as possible, try to talk about it, but the goal is to keep the two of them."

Jones nodded. Although he had just joined the team, he knew how important these two were to the team after going through the finals last season.

"Wait until July 1st, put Perkins and Cook on the shelves, as long as he can be cleaned up, the reward is secondary."

"Trade Perkins?" Bernard looked very surprised. Perkins is the starting center. In order to trade for him, the team paid Jeff Green and Krstic. The team just renewed their contract last year.

"Well, he is no longer suitable for the current basketball development. The main purpose of trading him is to sign other free agents for salary space. If no one really wants him, he will be amnesty next year."

(Note: The ad hoc clauses in the new labor agreement only apply to players who signed contracts before July 1, 2011. Perkins and the Thunder renewed their contracts in advance on March 1, 2011.)

Bernard heard that Tang Tian had mentioned the amnesty, and knowing that Perkins would definitely not stay with the Thunder for too long, he nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"Case, use the No. 57 pick to trade up to the middle of the second round. We still need to strengthen the inside."

"Understood." Jones nodded.

The plan I made for the Cavaliers before was brought to the Thunder because of his resignation.

"Also, Mick, keep in touch with the teams on your side. If possible, we still have to trade up the first-round pick."

Bernard nodded.

"The next point is to discuss who our No. 28 pick is. I have a few candidates here, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Will Barton, Jae Crowder, tell me about you opinion."

"These guys are currently in the second round of the draft," Chief Scout Joseph said.

Tang Tian nodded.

"I think Baylor University's Perry Jones is good. He has excellent physical fitness. He was hailed as the 'new generation of McGrady' in high school, and he performed very well in college." Bernard said.

"Jones has a serious knee injury. He won't last long in the NBA. Tell me about the ones I just mentioned." Tang Tian waved his hand.

Although the meeting called for freedom and democracy, he is a time traveler after all, and he is the president. There is no need for such a rigid discussion. All he needs now is some suggestions.

"I think Jae Crowder is more suitable. He is a swingman who can serve as Kevin's substitute and as a talent reserve for the No. 2 position." Joseph responded quickly, and then said.

"I think there are still good role players in the free agency market this summer, such as Delfino, Pietrus, James Anderson, etc. We can consider selecting a potential player, just like this team has done in the past few years, So I think I can consider choosing Will Barton." Bernard continued.

His proposal is also the consistent practice of the Thunder in the past few years, to recruit potential rookies.

Tang Tian finally looked at Jones.

"I personally think that Middleton is more suitable than Crowder. Although his defensive ability is not as good as Crowder, he has a longer wingspan, higher scoring efficiency, and is very accurate in three-pointers. He is 2.01 meters tall, both It can be the No. 2 starter, or it can be the substitute No. 3." Jones went on to say, because Tang Tian had already told him about the draft, so he would think more about this aspect.

Three people, three different opinions, and each person's direction and angle of consideration are also different.

Tang Tian didn't make a decision immediately after listening, but he had a basic direction.

For the current Thunder team, it will definitely not work to hoard outstanding rookies to change ball rights to maintain space as in the previous life, that is, combat power is the first consideration.

"What do you think of Draymond Green?" Tang Tian asked.

Although no one mentioned it, Green is still his first choice. After all, Green has a higher growth potential in the small ball era than the previous ones.

Although Cole started to shine in the third year of his rookie in his previous life, but referring to Jimmy Butler of the Cavaliers, no one knows whether Green will accelerate his growth.