ATPnovel Chapter 194 Big deal!
Chapter 194 Big deal!
Chapter 194 Big deal!
On January 2012, 1, at Chesapeake Energy Stadium, when the final whistle sounded, there was an exclamation at the scene, because the Thunder lost again. The Thunder has lost 18 games since entering 2012 and today. They lost to the Mavericks, lost to the Grizzlies, lost to the Rockets, and lost to the Lakers.
Looking at the technical statistics of these four games, you will find that there is a player in the starting lineup with very eye-catching statistics. The positive and negative values are always the lowest, and the points and shooting percentage are always the lowest.
That's right, this person is Curry. The coach didn't design any tactics for him. Of course, it can also be said that there are no tactics at all, because everyone's tactics are the same, that is, singles!Curry's state is sluggish.
Curry expressed that he was very depressed. He always felt that someone had stolen his shooting bag.
On the contrary, Presti is very happy. The Hornets have achieved a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference, higher than the Thunder, which ranks third with 10 wins and 4 losses!Of course, this is not Presti's happiest thing. Of course, the happiest thing is that Curry is about to get it.
In the Thunder boss's office, Clayton looked at the Thunder general manager and said, "Do you know the salary pressure for next season?"
"Yeah, I know," Thunder's general manager said depressedly.
"Curry is also in a contract year this year. He played so poorly in a contract year. What are you keeping? Wait for him to ask for a contract? Or are you waiting for it to rot in your hands, and you won't even be able to get a second-round pick in the end? Do you know that you have to pay the luxury tax this season? There are Harden, Gibson, and Matthews this year. Do you want to renew the contract?" Clayton's voice has become louder and louder!
Then Clayton said: "Take him for a rookie, for a cheap rookie! Is it possible to avoid the luxury tax? And that Mbah a Moute, do you want to renew the contract? If you don't renew the contract, you can avoid the luxury tax."
Thunder General Manager took a deep breath and said, "Okay."
As soon as the general manager of the Thunder went out, he thought to himself: "Do you want to trade Curry? Oh, forget it, what else can I say after the boss speaks?" In fact, he really didn't want to trade Curry. Although Curry is playing poorly now, he very much believes that Curry will recover.
As for how this confidence came from, of course, the general manager of the Hornets asked him to discuss the transaction. Why do you think the Hornets still want Curry?It can only show that Presti is very optimistic about Curry, can Presti be so optimistic?
But after thinking about it, Presti's selection of Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler this year is the same.
But he doesn't plan to trade directly with the Hornets, but is going to put Curry directly on the shelf, looking for better bargaining chips!
The next day, the news that Curry was put on the trading shelf suddenly became the headlines of various news pages. The hero of the Thunder's championship was actually put on the shelf in the third season.
"Boss, Curry has been put on the shelf, the general manager of the Thunder, he didn't contact me," Bob Davis said helplessly.
"Haha, it's normal to want to sell for a good price." Presti said with a smile, thought for a while, and continued: "Let's wait and see, let's see the prices of other teams."
"Yeah," Miles quickly agreed.
"Remember, we have to get Curry, I don't want him to go to another team"
Just as Miles was about to hang up the phone, he heard Presti's resolute tone again,
"OK!" Miles agreed again.
After hanging up the phone, Miles shook his head. Everyone is looking down on Curry now, but I don't know why his boss values Curry very much. I hope he didn't miss it.
That night, the Hornets easily won the Nets. The whole team played very well, especially Jeremy Lin played very well and scored 23+9+2!But Butler and Klay Thompson are still like that, and they only scored 8 points together.
After the game, Presti got a call from Curry.
"Coach, they want to trade me." Presti patted his head helplessly. This seems to be news in the morning, so belatedly?
He could only say speechlessly: "I saw it in the morning."
After waiting for a while, he didn't hear Curry speak. Presti knew that Curry must be very sad at this time, so he comforted him: "Why are you sad, the trade means that you are going to be born again."
"How can I be a newborn now?" Curry sighed.
"Why can't it be reborn in my hand!" Presti said with a heavy tone.
"Ah? You, you want to get me?" Curry asked in surprise.
"Why does this sound so awkward?" Presti raised his eyebrows.
"Haha, don't care about these details," Curry chuckled.
"Well, let's wait for the good news. By the way, the performance will be able to paddle in the future. Don't play well. I can't afford to trade now," Presti laughed.
"If you want to play, you can't play well." Curry felt a little uncomfortable when he thought about the dismal shooting percentage in the previous games.
Just then, Miles called.
Presti quickly said: "Okay, I won't tell you anymore, I'll talk about the transaction",
"Yeah," Curry immediately hung up the phone after agreeing.
As soon as Presti got connected, he heard Miles say, "Boss, don't tell me that other teams really offer high prices!"
"Who?" Presti was taken aback. Curry had already beaten him like this, yet there was someone who offered a high price?
"Warriors, it is said that the Warriors will give all the first-round picks and second-round picks of this year's top 8 protection to the Thunder," Myers was also surprised.
"How much cap space does the Warriors have?" Presti asked anxiously.
"No more," Miles said quickly.
"Then you tell the Thunder, we are willing to accept any contract, our own first and second rounds this year, next year's first and second rounds, next year's first and second rounds, remember not to trade Paul's first round, we can give him all, and the team can give him everything except David West, Paul George, and Klay Thompson." Presti said quickly.
After a pause, he said, "If it really doesn't work, give him the first round of trading Paul's Bobcats next year. This is a last resort. It's best not to trade this first round."
"呵~" Miles took a breath, is Curry really that powerful?What kind of bargaining chip is this.
"Understood," Miles was shocked, but immediately agreed. He could see that Presti really liked Curry.
And Presti, who put down the phone, smiled unconsciously. He was really panicked. He was really afraid that Curry would not want to leave when he got to the Warriors. He could definitely put pressure on the Thunder management. The Thunder players' agent was himself.
Of course, he wouldn't do it unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, Thunderbolt was a place of special significance to him.
While he was thinking, Myers called. As soon as he got through, he heard: "The deal is concluded. My first-rounder in three years, Jeremy Garin, is traded for Curry, Mbah a Moute, and Livingston."
"Good job!" Presti shouted happily! Of course, Presti knows why the Thunder made this change, to avoid the luxury tax. Jeremy Lin only has 80W this season. At this time, Clayton only has the word saving money in his mind, and he is far from a person who pays various luxury taxes like later generations.
The dynasty of New Orleans is about to start!
And this transaction also aroused strong discussions on the second day!
(End of this chapter)