The Rest, Only Noise

Chapter 1223 Jerry doesn't like it, but who cares

Louie didn't know what happened until he called Benj.

It turned out that Barkley contacted Wilson as soon as he became a free agent and expressed his willingness to join forces.

Wilson has his doubts, because Barkley doesn't appear to be the type of player Louis admires.

He is strong in attack and weak in defense, and his attitude is loose.

If you want to say that he "sacrifice" for three years in Portland, Wilson can only say that it is just what a professional player should do.

Wouldn't it be natural to ask a professional player to stay in shape and keep training?

Barkley's tantrum over this is completely untenable.

Even though Wilson was his friend, he believed that Barkley was largely responsible for the breakdown of his relationship with Riley.

So, to Barkley, who was cradling his thighs, Wilson gave him a desperate answer: "Chuck, I would love to join forces with you, but Coach Lu may not be interested in it."

That's all Wilson said to Louie.

In fact, after this sentence, Wilson and Barkley had a few more conversations.

"Aren't you interested?"

Buckley said innocently.

Wilson gave Barkley an injured answer; "If Coach Lu is not interested in you, then I am not interested in you."

"Are you a **** friend? Why do I keep being friends with a **** like you!"

"That's why you can't win with Michael and I can win seven in a row with Patrick, you don't know what it takes to win."

"Fuck you! Let me and Patrick be teammates, and I can also win seven consecutive championships!"

Barkley then hung up the phone and stopped contacting Wilson until Louie called him.

It became clear that Wilson misunderstood Louie's criteria for judging player preferences, leading to some misunderstandings between him and Barkley.

Wilson thinks Louie likes a balanced, hard-working player.

Of course, that's right, no one doesn't like a player like that.

Louis can only say that he likes well-rounded, balanced and professional players, but he doesn't hate players like Barkley either.

Especially since he controls an offensive team in the Lakers, defense is not his main concern.

Professional attitude may be the only thing about Barkley that dissuades Louie.

But his professional attitude isn't unbearably bad, and even if he's out of shape, he's still a super insider who averages 25 points and 12 rebounds per game.

For several reasons, Louie felt that Barkley was not to be missed.

First, Barkley is now a complete body, and all techniques are well integrated. Coaching him does not need to worry about it. As long as he amplifies his advantages and covers up his shortcomings, he will be a very powerful No. 4 explosive point.

Second, with no doubt about the return of the tragic, Louie needs another scolded veteran on the team. Such a player can serve as a negative example for newcomers to know what to do and what not to do.

Third, sheer personal mischief. Riley's relationship deteriorated because he couldn't stand Barkley's vices, and he ended up throwing Fliggy at the Clippers like garbage. At the same time, Riley told the media many times after getting rid of Barkley that if he wants to win the championship, then there must be no Barkley in the team.

His implication is that it is impossible to win a championship with such a player.

This kind of devaluation is already a bad review that stinks too badly for the two who have worked closely together.

Just imagine, what would happen if Louis won the title with Barkley?

That picture must be beautiful, and Louie climaxed a hundred times just thinking about it.

Fourth, yes, there is a fourth point. This is Louis's appreciation of Barkley's character.

Barkley is a rare person whose senses have not changed in Louis' past life and present. In the previous life, Barkley gave Louis the feeling that he was a man of courage, outspokenness, and great wisdom. In today's world, Barkley's character has not collapsed here with Louis, and as his understanding deepens, his image becomes stronger.

Based on the above four points, in the case of having a chance to get Barkley, Louie certainly does not hesitate to make a move.

It was Wilson who was a little upset because Barkley called him afterward and used all sorts of goosebumps to describe how much Louis admired him.

Louis and Barkley then negotiated the treatment.

Although Barkley wants a million-dollar annual salary, the Lakers really can't make up that much space right now, so he has to ask for less.

"Chuck, I'm not going to be as **** you as Coach Riley, I just want you to do what you did with the Clippers, but in return you have to give in numbers, we don't have that much room to give you the price you want."

Louie convinced Barkley.

After that, it was purely a matter of pulling people in.

Thanks to the league changing the signing rules, the Lakers would not have been able to get Barkley in a sign-for-trade. Under the new rules, Barkley can join the Lakers through any team as a sign-and-trade tool.

At this point, connections are critical.

If you are alone, you can't find anyone to help you.

But Louie took a casual look at the teams and immediately called Kevin McHale, the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

"Kevin, do me a favor."

Under the "wise" leadership of Jerry Krause, the Timberwolves rotted for several years, and finally assembled "talents" such as Lafonso Ellis, Juwan Howard, and Ray Allen.

And most of these talents can be seen clearly.

LaFonso had talent, but was devastated by injuries.

Howard is good, but he can't win.

Junzilei is a brand new product and still needs to be inspected, but it is a bit unrealistic to expect him to bring the Timberwolves, the bottom of the West, into the playoffs next season.

So, go ahead and bet that next year's Duncan signing is in line with the Timberwolves' current needs.

They have space and no record pursuit. They are the most suitable team to take over the garbage as a sign-and-exchange target.

Although McHale was Louie's old subordinate, he couldn't really help without getting anything.

Louie and McHale talked for two days before finalizing the details of the signing.

On July 25, Louie completed a deal that cheered L.A. media.

The Lakers will exchange Benoit Benjamin (expired next season), Stanley Roberts, Sydell Tletter, Wu Qi, David Wesley, a 2001 first-round pick, and a 2002 first-round pick. Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the rights to Charles Barkley.

Previously, Barkley and the Timberwolves reached a four-year, $32 million contract.

Subsequently, he was sent to the Lakers as the subject of the sign-and-trade.

In the eyes of the outside world, the main harvest of the Timberwolves is the two future first rounds of the Lakers.

But in fact, the five players they got were not all garbage.

The admittedly junk contracts are Benoit and Roberts.

But Benoit's contract is due to expire next season, and Wesley, Wu Qi and Tlet are all players who can be used.

Even if you don't use it well, you can trade it again at that time.

Only Roberts is a purely negative asset with long-term effects.

Roberts' contract didn't expire until 1998, but that's a common occurrence in sign-and-trade deals.

It was originally a white wolf with empty gloves. Since he is willing to enter this game, how much the other party gives depends on the affection.

Louie believes McHale can feel his connection from those two future first rounds.

As for the neutral side, the Lakers are simply superb.

Getting Barkley also cleaned up two junk contracts.

On this basis, the lost first round, and the two players who looked good, are not worth mentioning at all.

Suddenly, the Lakers have a very good lineup: Barros/Dumars, Ellis, Wilson, Barkley, Garnett.

At the same time, on the bench are Kobe, Nash, Liu Yuqing, and other powerful new stars.

When Barkley's sign-and-trade deal was completed, Louie was about to open a bottle of Coke to celebrate, but Jim Buss said inexplicably, "Sir, didn't you say Stanley wants to keep Dennis?"

"You also said that when Coach Riley is cornered~www.novelmt.com~ you will show up like an angel."

Louis was startled.

It should be said that he left the matter behind.

After getting Barkley, it doesn't make much sense to go after Rodman.

Louis sighed and said, "Forget about it."

Little Bass then changed the subject: "I bet Jerry doesn't like this deal."

"Are you referring to Dennis' deal, or Chuck's?"

"He doesn't like it either." Little Bass laughed. "Jerry hates these unscrupulous people the most!"

"Yeah, he certainly doesn't like it."

But who cares?

Louis smiled frivolously.