The Rest, Only Noise

At the beginning of July, Benjamin Wilson and Dennis Rodman announced to test the waters of free agency.

This is a big deal.

Wilson played for the Knicks for eight years and was the absolute core of the team's seven-game championship journey. Without him, the Knicks dynasty would not be complete.

"We will do everything in our power to keep Benjamin in New York."

Elgin Baylor emphasized in an interview with The New York Times.

Strangely, few have asked if Rodman will stay.

Because Rodman has become a problem player.

Even when Louie was in charge, he would suddenly disappear for days, not attend training sessions on time, or even miss games for no reason.

For Tomjanovich, there is too much uncertainty about Rodman.

If even Louie can't make him play at ease, who can tame him?

So, Tomjanovich made a bold decision.

That was to get Rodman out.

Louis, whose contract has also expired, is much more low-key.

Because he's not a player, he doesn't have to declare himself a free agent with much fanfare.

All eyes of the league are on New York.

During this period, personnel changes in the league teams occurred very frequently.

The Celtics hired team legend M.L. Karl as the new director of team operations.

There's speculation that Carl will be Dave Garvet's front office, what Baylor was to Louie.

But why is this position not Bird's?

Everyone was puzzled, but since Garrett took over Boston, the Celtics have been weird.

So this kind of situation that no one can understand is the norm.

Then, head assistant Greg Popovich, whom Don Nelson liked so much, ended his stint at Golden State and moved to San Antonio as vice president and general manager of basketball operations.

The promotion from assistant coach to second-in-command and first-in-command of the team shows how much the Spurs recognize Popovich's ability.

Pat Riley was promoted to general manager of the Blazers, and at the same time, he was relieved of his coaching position. He seems to have lost confidence in coaching, but this is widely seen as a signal that Barkley is about to be traded.

The conflict between Barkley and Riley has been irresolvable, and if Riley wants to continue his high-handed policies, someone must leave.

Jerry West stepped down as the Lakers general manager and was promoted to vice president of basketball operations.

Erwin Johnson (tragic) was hired as the VP of the Lakers (without any real power) and received a partial stake in the Lakers.

Lonely sports writers couldn't help but ask: "Leader

What is Lu's next plan? "

Later, Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced that they planned to renew Leader's contract.

Lu, and the group has an extremely strong determination and belief.

In this way, Louis' contract renewal negotiations officially began.

His last contract was six years and $12 million.

This time, MSG's negotiators started at 18 million over four years, and then gradually raised it to 24 million.

You know, the annual salary of professional basketball coaches has just entered the era of millions of dollars.

In other words, coaches who can sign $1 million a year are top figures in the industry.

And MSG throws out the sky-high price of 6 million US dollars a year, but it can't exchange for Louis's affirmation.

"Coach Lu, if you are not satisfied with the numbers, we can increase the price."

MSG's negotiators were helpless, and Louis looked absent-minded.

"The numbers are pretty good. If I raise the price, my conscience will be disturbed." Louis said modestly, "I'm not worth so much."

The negotiator asked carefully: "So, it's not a matter of numbers?"

"Of course not," Louie said. "I heard the MSG equity deal is almost done?"

The negotiator nodded and said, "Yes, CVC (

Systems

Dolan's company) acquired a 50% stake for $1.5 billion above market value. "

Louis asked with a smile, "I'm sure you won't pay a high price for no reason, right?"

Negotiators seem to understand something.

"Yes... Mr. Dolan will directly manage MSG." The representative understood. "Are you worried about this?"

Louie smiled: "You are really smart."

From this day on, the negotiations between Louis and MSG ceased.

The news that Louie's contract renewal negotiations were unfavorable also came out, so those teams that were eyeing Louie ordered tickets to New York one after another, and were ready to come and meet Louie.

The teams that sent negotiators to this end include the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Washington Bullets... If we go on, I am afraid that most of the teams will be mentioned, it is better to say those **** that did not send people. team.

Only the New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors are not interested in Louie.

Some people want to ask, are the Minnesota Timberwolves interested in Louie?

Yes, although Louie and Krause are sworn enemies, that doesn't stop the Timberwolves' owner from seeing Louie as the team's savior.

For them, as long as Luiken joins, even if the condition is to kick Klaus, they will do it right.

From this point of view, Jerry Krause's career is actually in the hands of Louie.

The first person Louis met was the Godfather of the Heat, Lewis Shafir.

He suspects Shafir is here to eat and drink, because there are no vacancies in the Heat's management and coaching staff.

"Lewis, I want to know what you are here for." Louie said dissatisfiedly, "You are the president of the Heat team, and Billy is your coach. What do you want me to do at your place, clean up?"

Shafir laughed: "Our general manager position is still vacant, so there is no way to coach you, an extremely smart genius!"

"You want me to leave the president of New York to quit and go to Miami to work for you?" Louis' smile seemed to carry a knife.

"Coach Lu, in fact, I just miss you, come and see you." Shafir left the topic just now, "Besides, it's been so long, don't you miss me, Coach Lu, you are in the league best friend!"

Louie laughed angrily, and he began to believe that the rumors about Shafir were true.

This person can switch back and forth between serious negotiation and gag.

"Tell me, why are you looking for me?" Louis didn't believe that Shafir really came to New York because he was missing his friends.

He shouldn't be so busy.

"Hey, Mingren doesn't speak secretly, Coach Lu, what do you think is the biggest gap between Miami and New York?"

"What do you say?"

"I think because we don't have a real superstar and New York has Patrick and Benjamin, it's just not fair!"

"Actually, Patrick is only half a superstar, and Benj is leaving New York soon, so you can play fair with New York next."

Shafir's eyes lit up.

"Actually I came to New York this time... just to drop by... Really just drop by, see if, uh, can sign Benjamin."

Louie knew this guy wouldn't come to New York for no reason.

What do you think about him? It's a joke.

Louie looked at him playfully, "Don't you think I'll help you convince Benj?"

"How can it be, Coach Lu, you are almost too busy with your own affairs, you definitely don't have time to take care of my affairs, don't worry, I will take care of this."

Shafir looked hesitant, as if he had something to do.

Louis asked cautiously, "Do you have anything else to say?"

"Can I say it?"

"Don't you want to talk?"

"Then I said that?"

"I'll give you three seconds."

Shafir said immediately, "Do you think Ralph Sampson might leave Boston?"

I'm sooooooooooooooo!

Even if he hit Wilson's idea, he still hit Sampson's idea?

And, Louie thinks the Heat really have a chance.

Miami has a strong lineup and lacks a backbone that can calm the scene. Although Sampson is no longer in his prime, he can still be regarded as a superstar.

If they can get him to join, the Heat will change from a competitor that the Knicks didn't care about at all to a rival that needs to be taken seriously.

If Sampson cared about his name, he should leave Boston this summer.

The choice of the next stop is crucial for him.

He is 34 years old and doesn't have much time to splurge. If he can't lead the team to win the championship as the undisputed leader of the team before retiring, he will have a lot of trouble in evaluating his historical status.

To put it in an inappropriate perspective, how do fans view Kevin Durant's two championships in Golden State after it was all but certain that he couldn't make it in Brooklyn?

Don't we think so?

Replacing Durant with one of the other top forwards in the league~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Can't win those two championships with the Warriors? If it is so readily available, how should its value and weight be defined?

One thing is for sure, there is a gap between champions and champions.

Thinking of it this way, Sampson's departure from Boston may not be possible, but inevitable.

"I think there's a good chance he'll leave Boston, but..." Louie asked, "Do you have enough cap space?"

Shafir's face suddenly became ugly: "As long as Ralph can come, I can make space without space. Will Hank Gaithers not want anyone?"

Oh, and this may be the millionth time Lewis Shafir has thought about trading Gaithers, but he tends not to act.

But Louie still couldn't help feeling sorry for having such a general manager behind Gaithers. He's different. A loyal person like him doesn't bother to speak badly behind his back if he has any dissatisfaction with the players. , he will only spray in person, if you don't believe it, you can ask Ewing, Bird, and Thomas.

"I don't think Ralph would want to be on a Heat team without Hank Gaithers."

"I see, then I can only sign a short-term contract with Ralph first, and then re-sign a long-term contract after the contract takes effect. The rules allow me to do this, don't they?"

So why did he want to trade Gaithers?

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