Bishop of the Devil

The current lineup of the Pistons is still quite different compared to normal circumstances, but even so, the addition of Iverson does not actually give the Pistons the strength to compete with the Pirates.

Even because Iverson's organizational ability is not as good as Billups, it affects the performance of Yao Ming inside, which may reduce the strength of the Pistons.

The insider suitable for Iverson's partner is a blue-collar center like Mutombo. Yao Ming definitely does not belong to the category of blue-collar center. If Yao Ming is used as a blue-collar center, it will definitely be a waste of resources.

Richard naturally knew that this transaction would not end well, but he did not stop it.

Because even if it is blocked, it is actually difficult to prevent Iverson from retiring prematurely.

Iverson is not young anymore, and no team in the league today will regard Iverson as the complete core of the team.

The Nuggets definitely can't stay any longer. The double-gun combination with Anthony in the backcourt is really unsatisfactory. Let alone the championship, they haven't even reached the Western Conference finals.

If Iverson doesn't go to the Pistons, where can Iverson go...

In some ways, Iverson and Kobe are actually the same type of people. They are both players who absolutely cannot accept being on the bench, even if they are no longer strong.

The reason why Iverson broke up with the Pistons was actually here. The Pistons were going to let Iverson come off the bench, but he was naturally unwilling.

This season is Iverson's contract year, with an annual salary of more than 20 million US dollars. It's not like Richard doesn't want to make a deal with the Nuggets and place Iverson in the Pirates.

The main reason is that the contract amount is really too large. If this Pirates team belongs entirely to him, Richard may really be able to do such irrational things, but now the key is to own half of Jordan's shares.

Richard would simply wait until Iverson breaks up with the Pistons to think about this matter. Iverson would normally sign a one-year contract worth $3.5 million with the Grizzlies.

If Richard comes forward, Iverson will definitely not join the Grizzlies, but will definitely join the Pirates.

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The deal for Iverson had just been concluded, and bad news came from the Rockets. McGrady was immediately reimbursed for the season and was unable to continue playing this season.

History has not changed, and McGrady finally reached a turning point in his career this season.

Players he has trained one after another are beginning to retire. It's strange that Richard feels better.

Fortunately for top stars like McGrady and Iverson, even if they retire, there are still countless fans who remember them and cherish their great achievements.

But for players like Raheem, Barry Jr. and Miller, later generations of fans basically don't have much impression of them.

Richard is now wondering whether to start the BIG3 league in advance so that these retired West Lafayette players can have the opportunity to continue to shine.

The so-called BIG3 League is actually a 3V3 basketball league created by two people in the entertainment industry. Iverson also participated in it and had some shares.

It's just that most of the players in their competition are retired NBA players, so the attention is still quite high.

From being unknown at the beginning to becoming a basketball feast during the NBA offseason, it only took five years.

Richard thought for a while, and it seemed like he could really start preparing for this matter in advance.

In the next few years, West Lafayette players will usher in a wave of retirements, with several players retiring almost every year.

If you create a BIG3 league in advance, you have a high chance of success.

But this matter will have to wait until Iverson retires. At that time, Iverson can take the lead in developing this BIG3 league. After all, he is the big brother of West Lafayette.

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In mid-December, the Buccaneers finally met the Warriors.

The Golden Dragon is living a pretty good life now. After taking ownership of the Warriors, although the team's record is not ideal, it cannot withstand the strong support of the fans, and the attendance rate this season is still good.

The most critical thing is that the eight-year, $7.4 billion contract signed by the NBA and ESPN will take effect this year, which has led to an increase in the market value of many teams in the league.

It's like saying that Golden Dragon didn't do anything and just made a lot of money.

This broadcast contract has benefited each team a lot, but if compared to the next broadcast contract, it will definitely be completely inadequate.

The next broadcast contract is worth US$24 billion over nine years, which will directly double the market value of many teams...

Even if the Golden Dragon does nothing in the next eight years, the Warriors will always have the last record in the league. As long as they survive these eight years and wait until the next nine-year, $24 billion broadcast contract is signed, the Golden Dragon can Make a fortune.

Richard asked Golden Dragon to acquire the Warriors mainly because of this contract.

At this point in time, no matter which team you buy, as long as you can buy it and the price is not too outrageous, you will definitely make a profit without losing anything.

"Let's just mess up this season and see how the draft goes. If not, we'll continue to mess up next season. After these two years, I'll help you pick a few decent newcomers." Richard sat down. In Nelson's head coach's office.

At this moment, there are many people sitting in the office, including Golden Dragon, Miles, Old Nelson and the LOGO men.

After hearing Richard's words, several people smiled. Because of Richard's words, the rise of the Warriors became a certainty.

So what else do they need to do in the next two years? You don’t need to do anything, just mess around to your heart’s content.

"Lee, do we want to sell players for draft picks now? We don't have any draft picks in stock now." Miles asked with a smile.

Richard waved his hand, this was not necessary.

The current trade value of Wu Sheng and Al Harrington is not high, and their immediate combat ability is quite good. The team cannot be full of newbies, and there must be some veterans to control the situation.

"There is no need to accumulate draft picks. Build the lineup slowly. There is no use in rushing for success."

"You don't need to do anything right now, just sell tickets, lose more games, and strive to get higher draft picks." Richard said with a smile.

In that night's game, the Pirates were merciful, but the Warriors still lost by nearly 20 points.

There is no way, the gap in the lineup is really too big. If the Pirates open up the game, it will be more than just a 20-point difference.

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January is getting closer, and the All-Star voting for the new season is about to begin.

This season, Richard doesn't have to worry so much. He can directly qualify to lead the Eastern Conference All-Star team.

If nothing else goes wrong, Richard will be able to get another super giant suit this year. By then, he will have seven super giant suit parts on hand, and it is just around the corner to collect all nine!

In maybe three or four years, Richard will have completely collected all the super suits. By then, his child will be about seven years old, which is the age when he will go to elementary school.

It is said that one should become famous early, so Richard thought that as soon as the super suit was assembled, he would use it for his children immediately.

As for who to use, Richard would definitely prefer to use it to Libit, who has the best physical fitness. His second son has no interest in playing basketball, and his younger son's physical fitness is not very good. Whether he can enter the NBA in the future is a matter of two opinions.

Maybe in a few years, a rising star will appear in the old American basketball world...