The Rest, Only Noise

This year's draft and free agency will be the showcase for NBA clubs.

Strong teams need to strengthen, weak teams need to trade.

Louie wanted to do the trade himself, but West was just too useful.

So, Louis gave him another task.

"Help me get a pick that's out of the top ten, but not lower than the 16th overall pick in the first round." Louie said with a smile, "No matter what method you use, I just look at the results."

West hesitated: "Is it related to Kobe?"

"Don't be Kobe Bryant all day long, there are so many talents in this draft, it's too lacking to just stare at one Kobe, right?" Louie said with disgust, "What's more, a player of Kobe's level, It's not my number one goal at all."

West said with a stern face: "If I had the first pick in the first round, I would use it to select Kobe."

"Then you'll be drowned in the drool of fans before Kobe can deliver his talent," Louie said mockingly.

West took the task and went to execute it.

Louie then looked at his address book and wondered who could take advantage of it, ah no, the correct statement should be - there is a deal to do.

Louie saw the Boston Celtics at a glance.

Led by the reborn Grant Hill and the unhinged Rasheed Wallace this year, they had the 10th best record in the East and then a first-round 12th overall pick.

This is the theoretical bottom of the lottery.

Even in a draft year like 1996, it takes luck to pick a good player with the 12th pick.

So Louie got on the phone with Celtics executive vice president Dave Garvet.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Dave, it's me, Louie."

"Coach Lu? Why did you remember to call me?"

"I want to congratulate you on a great season and discuss a win-win deal with you by the way."

On the other end of the phone, Garvet wanted to end the chat.

"Coach Lu, everyone who's made a win-win deal with you finds himself lost twice a few years after the deal."

"Dave, I believe you know me well. I've always been loyal to people and won't hurt my friends. Those rumors that I always win twice in trades are just made up by villains who are jealous of my achievements, you I can't believe it."

Gavet was a little scared: "Coach Lu, you make me shudder, what exactly do you want from me?"

"I want to use your No. 12 signature, don't you know it's convenient?"

Hearing that Louie wanted a draft pick, Gavitt was relieved a lot.

"Coach Lu, this year is known as the golden draft year. Although our pick is not at the top, its value can be compared to the top five picks in a normal draft year."

"Really? Then I have a question. Do you think last year was an ordinary draft?"

"Forget it..."

"So can you guys pick another Rasheed Wallace with the 12th pick this year?"

"Uh..."

"Look, Dave, don't you have anything to say about yourself? In business, the most important thing is to be honest, I'm really sincere, but if you're asking too much, then I can only find other People talked."

Garvitt really wanted to kill Louie.

But after a few words, he calmed down.

Kill Louis? What are you kidding me, it's not bad if you don't pass the knife to others and treat them as loyal people.

The lessons of history let Garvet know that all those who tried to take advantage of Louie did not take advantage of it in the end.

It's better to see what the other party's plan is. If the chips are suitable, they will trade, and if they are not suitable, stop.

"Coach Lu, tell me straight, what price are you willing to pay for the No. 12 pick?"

"Dave, do you know what the Celtics are missing the most right now?"

Garvitt guessed: "Mature core player?"

"You're half right." Louie began to flicker, "because a mature player may not be a core player, he can be a veteran, a former All-Star with rich game experience, and he can help Grant and Rasheed accumulate game experience."

Garvitt felt reasonable: "Who is that?"

"Derrick Harper, he's an underrated player and our starting point guard last season. He's good quality and cheap. If it weren't for the talent on our team, with his strength, he would have a chance to be selected as an All-Star again."

Gavitt almost believed it, but his sanity remained.

"Coach Lu, I can't send the twelfth pick for Derek Harper."

Seeing that he couldn't make a fool of himself, Louis also gave up the plan and said directly: "Well, let me tell you who we are not tradable, and you will see if there are any players you want."

After Louie talked about the untradeable people and things (draft rights), Garvet was surprised to find that Christian Laettner was actually tradeable?

Isn't that clear?

Gavitt asked: "Is Christian Laettner tradeable?"

"Dave, Christian is a true All-Star player. He's still young and far from his prime. I don't think a 12th pick can replace him," Louie said softly. , "Considering that he and Grant are still teammates in college, reuniting them in the NBA may make Grant's immediate combat power a notch..."

In Louis's words.

It's unrealistic to want to trade No. 12 for Turner.

But I really want it...

Let Turner and Hill, the golden partners of dominant college basketball, reunite in the NBA, and the scene is exciting.

Gavit asked seriously: "Coach Lu, what else do I need to pay for you to complete this deal?"

So, is it my turn now?

After a few words, Louis changed from the original seeker to the seeker.

"Then please tell me who the current Celtics are untradeable."

"We don't have a lot of untradeable players, just Grant and Rasheed, and as for the draft picks...we're not going to send any future first-round picks to this deal."

"Well, I won't embarrass you." Louis said sternly, "You just need to give me the twelfth pick and the twelfth pick of the second round and Dana Barros in your hands, and I'll take the special. Take it to you."

Gavit thought for a moment and said, "Coach Lu, do you really think that coming to Turner is worth a No. 12 pick and a good starting point guard plus a second-round pick?"

Louie quickly scanned the Celtics' roster and put pressure on Garvet to the limit: "If you don't think it's worth it, our negotiations may only end here."

Gavitt sighed: "Well, Coach Lu, you add Derek Harper to the trade, and you can choose any player in our lineup other than Grant and Rashid to match the salary. "

"Dave, you're so easy to say, it's a multi-million dollar shortfall, except for the two you mentioned, your roster is either premium players or young people on rookie contracts, what do you want me to do? Equal pay?"

"Stanley Roberts (StasC) is a nice insider..."

"Plus he's still $500,000 short."

"Then add David Wesley PG."

"A premium player with a low IQ, an undrafted point guard with a short stature, to get Turner's and Derek Harper? Dave, are you doing this business?"

Garvitt was choked by Louie, speechless.

"Dave, I really want to make a deal with you, but you can't just take advantage of yourself, I can give you Turner, I can give you Harper, and I can help you eat Stanley's ridiculous share. contract, but you have to give me some extra compensation."

"what do you want?"

"You know!"

"Draft picks? No~www.novelmt.com~ I won't..."

"Then this negotiation is over!"

After all, Louis really hung up the phone.

Forum, President's Office

Jim Buss gave Louie a can of Coke: "Sir, stop? I think this deal can be done."

Louis hummed and said, "What do you know?"

"Is there any mystery?"

"Shh."

Little Bass;? ? ?

About half a minute later, the phone in the office rang again.

Louis deliberately waited ten seconds before picking up the phone: "Hello."

"Coach Lu, if we add a millennial first-round pick to the trade, would you accept it?"

"Are there any additional terms?"

"No, an unprotected first-round pick."

Louis opened the Coke with one hand, and the little Bass applauded lightly.

"That's right, Dave, are principles important? They are important, but principles are dead and people are alive." Louis said contentedly, "Sometimes we have to go against our principles in order to get what we want. Do something wicked."

"I really hope this deal is a win-win," Garvet said uncomfortably.

"It's definitely a win-win, you think, we got the draft picks, you got the mature players, the Celtics are going to be big next season, and those two extra players are garbage of your own choosing, even the draft. The power can only be fulfilled in the new century, what are you worried about?"

Dave Gavitt said bewildered: "Yeah, I'm not worried."

"Have we made a deal?"

"The deal is done."

This must be a win-win deal, right?

right?

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