Legendary Basketball Tycoon

When Mickey Kupchak heard that the prince had not determined the position of the president of the team, he felt very cold in his heart. If he knew that he should continue to serve as the president, the prince would do so much. Well, I have to spend money to dig out the management of other teams, this is hatred!

"Then prince, do the players of the team have to trade?!"

Although the prince had previously talked about the draft and trading situation of the Han Chinese next season, it is now now and then, and things are changing so maybe the prince has other ideas!

"No, as I said last time, but Mickey, you have to find me a center substitute in the summer league. Next season, Alonzo and Sam will be the only center positions, although Kevin and Buck , Even Wang Zhizhi can hold this position, but I always feel that it is still not safe. I have to find a player who specializes in the 5th position. Look for it in the draft!"

In fact, this is also Bruce's helpless move. After Mourning finished playing in 1999, he would be ordered to go to the hospital for a kidney transplant. When he could return to the team is still unknown. If Sam Perkins said, let alone play in 1999. After he is finished, he has to retire. If the two brothers leave, the team's center position will be in a vacuum, so it makes sense to add some center substitutes now.

Everyone might say that why not trade. It must be explained here that Bruce is not the kind of boss who likes to trade. His main focus is the kind that his team drafts himself. It is also said that Bruce is the kind of personality with cleanliness. It’s not an exaggeration that the salaries of the teams behind are quite high, and they have to save costs. As far as Bruce knows, there will be "Big White Bear" Brad Miller next year at the center position. This doesn't require a draft pick plus the cheap and capable master Bruce, don't be a fool!

Originally, Garnett and the others accounted for a lot of contract renewals. If they were to trade other players, then they would have to pay a sum of money. This made Bruce, a “hanging ratio” that only made money by gambling, how to get out The money comes, so developing a small local business is the kingly way!

As for allowing Garnett and Wang Zhizhi to serve as center forwards, Bruce never thought that some people can only show value in that position, and other positions can only expose his shortcomings.

"Well, I know, the prince, I will send someone to stare at this." Mickey Kupchak nodded and replied.

Regarding the question of center substitution, he is not qualified to be dispatched personally, just let his subordinates go.

As for the Hans’ draft pick for next year, it’s all set. There is no extra position to pick a striker, and the prince did not ask to trade players to change picks for a striker! So this matter is not too important.

"In addition, how many people will be controlled by the Prince's team next season?!" Mitch Kupchak asked as usual.

According to normal operations, the league requires that the number of team registrations cannot exceed 15 people, but Mitch Kupchak has learned that the prince seems to have reduced his money recently. Take this season as an example, the number of team registrations is also limited. 13 players, 82 games in the regular season + so many games in the playoffs, the team actually played with 13 players in rotation. This is too unreasonable. The most important thing is that the prince did not let him increase the depth of the team's bench. People, this also made him unable to think of whether the prince will report 15 people next season, or how many people will there be? !

"Who will leave next season?!" Although Bruce has a team list, he does not have the contract years of those players on the team, so he also asked who Mitch Kupchak will have next season. The contract expires.

"Prince prince, according to your request, Scott Brooks will be selected by the Raptors. Then Mike Brown will be the only one whose contract expires. In addition, Kevin Garnett will have a team option next year. Not counting. Nash, if we add Wang Zhizhi, who will be drafted in our draft, and Jaylen Rose, who is about to be traded, there are still 10 players left on the team." Report to Bruce to know.

The 10 players are not even the minimum number of applicants in the league. Mickey Kupchak also thinks that the team will be very difficult next season. It is better to fill up all 15 players.

"Mickey, Kevin's contract renewal should be paid more attention to. The length and salary can also be increased appropriately. As long as you can keep Kevin, you should report to 13 people regarding the supplement of team personnel. "Bruce thought for a while before speaking slowly.

In Bruce’s view, the others are not important. The important thing is Garnett. If he can keep Garnett until 2001, then he will have the opportunity to change Gasol, but if Garnett chooses not to renew his contract then If you implement the team option next year, you will be passive. At least in the past few years, no other player has been qualified to replace him alone, with the exception of Duncan and Uncle Driver.

Bruce also didn't want to let Garnett go free in vain. If Garnett is really determined to go, he must pay the price.

"Ah, prince, will report 13 people next season?! What about the team's bench strength, don't add it?!" Mitch Kupchak asked hurriedly.

The 13 players played in a rotation. This is a bad rhythm. However, if there is a player injury, the number of applicants for the game will be less. If there is a team that only reports 9 players, it will be completely cold. !

"No need, just do it as I said!" Bruce replied indifferently.

He will not tell Mitch Kupchak that there will be a huge labor dispute in the NBA next year. By that time, the league will shorten the number of games to 50 games, so there is really no need to engage so many players as a display. Anyway, he I don't plan to let the team hit the Eastern Conference Finals. In that case, it is better to let Kobe and the others improve their experience before waiting for Yao Ming to appear. That's when Bruce exposed his ambitions.

"I understand, I will configure the team according to your requirements, but I am worried about Kevin..." Mitch Kupchak said hesitantly.

Garnett and Kobe are already in the same situation in the team. Under such circumstances, he is sure to leave by himself, because he himself knows that he will never be the boss in the Han Chinese. It might be better to go to other teams. , At this time, the prince, you asked me to talk to Garnett about renewing the contract. I’m surprised when people take care of me. What's more, Garnett’s current value is no longer what it used to be, and he is no longer the little rookie who used to be concealed. So, it’s not that simple to renew the contract. It’s a thankless job, and I don’t want to touch it if I can.

"Mickey, I know about Kevin and Kobe, and I also know your concerns. It's nothing more than thinking that Kevin doesn't agree to the contract extension. Then you tell Kevin that I don't object to him leaving but he has to renew the contract first. After the year 2000, I agreed to let him go, and I would send him to the rich team. In addition, the contract extension is mainly for 6 years. My minimum requirement for Mickey is that Kevin's contract should not exceed 130 million. Can you do it with dollars?!" Bruce replied solemnly.

Garnett must renew his contract before he can leave. This is Bruce's bottom line.