Legendary Basketball Tycoon

Larry Tanebaum also knows that there is no free lunch in the world. Why is Bruce willing to provide the Raptors with draft candidates? It is not because Bruce needs to make them completely bad in 2002. This is like giving you a candy to eat. If you are obedient, there will be sugars sent to you in succession, but if you are not obedient, you can imagine the consequences.

If the Raptors want to gain a firm foothold in the NBA, in addition to having a good relationship with other owners of the league, the Raptors must also retain their stars. Without a star, everything is zero, and how can a star come from? Saying that you can get it by trading, are you willing to trade others too? !

When it comes to selecting all-star rookies, Bruce’s Han is definitely a great rider. No one can compare it. Just kidding, even those who have been traded have been selected all-stars. What kind of concept is this, that is, Bruce can be in The kind of star lineup that has been assembled in five years without trades is too powerful and attractive. Also, Bruce’s fingers can be squeezed and squeezed casually can make other teams very rewarding, so in this Regarding the question, Larry Tanebaum must have agreed!

"Bruce, is this true? That's great, thank you very much Bruce, you are definitely my friend!" Larry Tanebaum said excitedly.

Because he has seen a bright path, apart from the three players identified by their team, if Bruce introduces another player, it will definitely strengthen the overall strength of the Raptors and make local Toronto fans look forward to it. Isn't it?

That’s why Larry Tanebaum felt that Bruce’s line wasn’t too frequent, but he couldn’t be guilty, because he really couldn’t afford to lose. Not to mention that Bruce’s "godfather" Paul Allen had more money than himself. It's awesome, and Bruce can introduce quality rookies to other teams to beat the Raptors, which is definitely not cost-effective.

"Yes, yes, we are friends, I hope our next cooperation can be very enjoyable!" Bruce replied indifferently.

He believes that this is also not meeting in person, otherwise Larry Tanebaum would definitely ask him to drink a glass of red wine to show friendship. This is also the way Westerners express friendship.

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"Okay, that's it. I'll tell the general manager of the team later. Then you can discuss the details. I have things on my side, so let's hang up first!" Bruce didn't bother to talk to Larry. Tannenbaum said other things, and anyway, everything that should be said was finished, and there was nothing else to say.

Furthermore, Bruce’s cell phone kept vibrating. Without him, someone called him again. Although Bruce didn’t see who was calling, according to Bruce, it was 100% from the United States.

Sure enough, team general manager Mitch Kupchak called him.

"Hello! Mickey, what do you want to call?!" Bruce asked directly.

"The prince is not good. The alliance just got the news that the Raptors has taken the second pick, but the president has given the Raptors the fourth pick. What about the prince? What about our deal?!" Mickey who just got the news Kupchak asked anxiously.

You must know that although the second pick and the fourth pick have one place in the middle, don't underestimate this one. In some draft years, this one is really critical.

So Mickey Kupchak was also anxious after learning that Stern had taken back the Raptors’ second pick, because according to the trading plan of the prince and Larry Tanebaum, there must be the second pick of this year’s draft. Now, the second pick has been taken back, and only a fourth pick is given. But what is the use of the Hans asking for the fourth pick? !

Besides, in the past few years, although Mickey Kupchak was responsible for all the trades and draft picks on the bright side, it was the team’s boss Bruce who manipulated all of this behind the scenes. Therefore, changes in the content of the trades must be done. The prince reported that Mitch Kupchak didn't dare to call the shots in private.

When Bruce heard that Mickey Kupchak called in a hurry, he also laughed to say this. If he had received Mickey as soon as Larry Tanebaum didn’t call. Kupchak might be surprised when he called, but now there is really no surprise at all.

I can only say that if you know the ending for a long time, what special feelings will appear? !

"Mickey, I already know about this!" Bruce replied calmly.

"The prince did you know that?! This is what I just learned from my friends in the league!" Mickey Kupchak asked in surprise.

No, he was one of the people who got the news the fastest. After he didn’t confirm the news, he immediately called the prince. There was no delay, but the prince actually knew in advance. Could it be that the prince knew it in advance? "An Unexpected Prophet"? !

"Of course the person told me about it. I just hung up Larry Tanebaum's call." Bruce said helplessly.

It seems to be quite busy today. The phone calls one after another, either by myself or by others.

"Oh, no wonder the truth I just called the prince has been busy. It turned out that he had already complained to the prince, right." Mickey Kupchak wanted to make a performance in front of Bruce, but now he is all right. If the performance is not earned, you say it's not bad luck!

It was also when I called the prince who was on the phone all the time and couldn’t make any calls. I thought it was someone else, but I didn’t expect it was Larry Tanebaum.

But then again, what's the use of Larry Tanebaum calling the prince, the second pick can no longer be lost and regained. If the Raptors want to take the fourth pick to trade according to the original plan, it will definitely be useless.

He still knows the character of the prince. He is a master who does not suffer. It is basically impossible for the Raptors to use the fourth pick to trade according to the original plan, because the prince believes that Chauncey Billups is absolutely not. Will fall to the fourth overall pick in the first round, so either Larry Tanebaum will trade back to the second pick, or the trade can only be cancelled.

In fact, the reason why Mickey Kupchak called Bruce in such a hurry, besides reporting that the Raptors lost the second pick, has another meaning, that is, if Bruce does not plan to play again after losing the second pick because of the Raptors. In terms of the deal, what about Steve Nash and Paul Westphal, the former is now determined to leave New York and return to his country, Canada, to play for the Raptors, and the latter will probably follow along with him. Now it’s fine. , If the deal is cancelled, then these two will stay, if you don’t stay, will you still have to trade Steve Nash to other teams? In the end, will you go to New Jersey and ask Chuck Daley? Now, all these need to be decided by the prince!

Mickey Kupchak is now one of the first and two big people. There is no absolute autonomy that is the case, and he can't make any decisions.

"Almost, I comforted him a little bit." Bruce replied nonchalantly.

At the very beginning, when Larry Tanebaum came over, people were really angry. After all, he lost the second pick and changed back to the fourth pick. There was still a bit of resentment in his heart, but there was no way. He didn’t have the cardinal. "Arnold Auerbach is so awesome, so for the time being I can only eat this dumb and lose!