Almighty Coach

"Old and weak shelters? We have another nickname before the start of the new season!" Li Dai pointed to the magazine in his hand.

"You seem to be very happy, this is not to praise us ... wait, what is" again? "Johnson asked with wide eyes.

"We were called the 'Los Angeles Overtime Team' last season, should you have heard about it?" Li Dai replied.

"I don't have any thoughts to make fun of you now. I'm the general manager of the team. The operation of the team is my job. If the players we signed this summer are performing badly, I'm responsible. Johnson continued.

"I know, what you mean is that if the player is not playing well, you will be blamed for me. But don't you see the training situation of the player with your own eyes?" Li Dai smiled inexplicably and then asked again : "How is Ronnie's affairs handled?"

"I inquired secretly, there are indeed teams interested in him, but they are concerned about the price tag. There are no teams with more than 20 million salary space, those who can offer Ronnie, At most, a salary of 10 million to 15 million can be paid, but those teams are also worried that we will match the offer. "Johnson said.

"What about Ronnie? He still insists on a 100 million yuan contract?" Li Dai then asked.

"Ronnie's agent has slackened and said he is willing to agree to a five-year 90 million dollar offer, but requires that the next two years be a player option." Johnson replied.

Li Dai thought about it and suddenly asked, "Do you think we can use Ronnie to get a first-round pick next year?"

...

A few days back, the Clippers just announced that they had signed a contract with O'Sev.

The agent contacted Ronnie the first time.

"Ronnie, have you watched the news? The rumors not long ago became a fact, the Clippers really signed a contract with Osef." The agent said.

"I just knew it. Why? Do you think that drug addict can replace me?" Ronnie said disdainfully.

"Osef certainly cannot replace your position in the Clippers, but if Osher can really enter the rotation, he will definitely take up your playing time. Imagine if you had five or six minutes less per game Time, then can you still get this kind of data now? "The broker asked.

"So what should I do?" Ronnie asked subconsciously.

"I think we still promise a 90-million-year quotation!" The agent replied.

"Damn, it was you who asked me to ask for a maximum salary contract, and it was you who later made me lower the price. You promised that the Clippers would agree to our request, and you would help me get a high salary, but as a result, we ended up still To accept their five-year 90 million quotation, all this is back to the starting point! You, the agent, is useless! "Ronnie scolded angrily, he felt that the agent had deceived himself.

"I admit that I am blindly optimistic about the situation this year. To know that in the first two years, many players have received big contracts, but this year's market conditions are not as good as in the previous two years. But I am also a victim, you Did n’t get the top salary, would I have to pay a lot less commission, right? And I did n’t expect the Clippers to be so cunning, they deliberately made a pair that would match any offer, so that other teams were afraid to Your offer is actually delaying time. "The broker explained.

"I don't care about these things. What I want now is to get the contract done as soon as possible!" Ronnie took a deep breath and calmed down. Then he said, "Okay, five years 90 million is five years 90 million, but the last two years I ’m going to decide on the player ’s options, and I ’ll jump out of the contract ahead of time. I must have a top salary! ”

...

Two days later, the news came that Hall had signed the Clippers. The agent contacted Ronnie again.

"I communicated with the Clippers management. They think that the price of 90 million in five years is too high." The agent said with a little guilty conscience.

"What? But before they gave me a five-year 90 million contract, but now they regret it?" Ronnie was completely angry.

"The Clippers have just signed to Hall. Although Hall is a shooting guard, he has a height of 6 feet and 6 inches. The technique is comprehensive and his body is strong enough. He can be a guest striker. The Clippers believe that they are in There are enough backup candidates on the frontline ... "the agent said rather helplessly.

"They said you believed it? Hall no longer has a meniscus with both knees. When he really arrived on the court, he was crippled! Just because he can replace me? Idiots say dreams!" Ronnie said disdainfully.

"What you said, of course, I know that the Clippers just want to use this as an excuse to force us to lower the price." The agent said.

"I won't cut the price! For five years, 90 million, I have suffered a lot, and I won't let it alone!" Ronnie sneered.

"But in case, I mean in case, Hall really can play, even if it only takes seven or eight minutes in a game, it will also take up the playing time of other players. The key is that the Clippers will There are more options! "Said the agent.

Ronnie understood what the agent meant, he snorted and said, "Do you mean to make me cut prices again?"

The agent said with a long heart: "Ronnie, you have to understand that the NBA is a business, and talking about business is a process of concessions. I think we should lower the price again! My bottom line is five years 8500 Ten thousand dollars. "

"Five-year 85 million?" After hearing this number, Ronnie was furious. He said in a roaring tone: "The Clippers offered me this price before the end of last season. , Now I have been waiting for a few months, but it is still the price tag, are you playing me? "

"You know, this summer, the NBA's market is not good, and there have not been a few big contracts throughout the summer. The situation is so, we have no way ..." The agent began to persuade him with a serious heart.

...

The national sports news has been slaughtered by news of Raymond's comeback.

Raymond and Hall are different. Hall ’s main position on the field is a shooting guard, while Raymond is a forward swingman. He can really play small forwards, and the news also broke that the Clippers promised Raymond A starting position, so he will choose to come back in the Clippers.

"Give Raymond a starter, where do I play? Do you want me to play the bench?" Ronnie said angrily.

"Raymond can also play position 2, maybe he will appear in the starting guard position ..." The agent comforted, waited until Ronnie calmed down, then said: "I still have bad news, five years 8500 Ten thousand, but also rejected by the Clippers! "

"What?" Ronnie's anger that had just subsided was ignited again. He was very angry, and then asked: "What is the price tag given by the Clippers?"

The agent hesitated and replied: "45 million in four years, the next two years are the team options!"

"Damn, they are intentional, the Clippers must be intentional! This is an insult to me, well, tell them, I will not sign this contract! Don't say it is 85 million in five years, 90 million in five years. , I will not sign it! "Ronnie's anger erupted completely.

"Ronnie, you calm down, you have to understand that you are now a restricted free agent. Even if you do n’t accept the Clippers’ offer, according to the rules, the qualification offer will take effect after October 1, you can only Continue to play for the Clippers. Unless they take the initiative to withdraw the qualification offer, this is equivalent to giving up your signing rights and making you a completely free agent. But they will definitely not do so. "The agent continued to persuade.

"Damn! That's abominable! I won't stay with the Clippers anymore. Go and contact me with other teams to see if they are willing to give me a quote. I'm leaving the Clippers!" Ronnie Said viciously.

"I think there should be a team interested in you, but I'm afraid they won't open a big contract." The agent said.

"I don't care, even if I lose some money, I have to leave. In short, I don't want to stay in the Clippers anymore!" Ronnie said decisively.

...

According to NBA rules, if a player who has just fulfilled a four-year rookie contract and wants to become a restricted free agent, the home team needs to give a qualification quote before June 30 to obtain the player's priority matching rights. If this qualification quote is not provided, the player will become a completely free agent. When the home team withdraws the qualification offer, the player will become a completely free agent. The amount of qualification quotation is 125% of the previous year's contract, or the base salary plus 200,000, whichever is higher.

After the quotation from the home team, the player becomes a restricted free agent. At this time, the contract can be negotiated with the home team. Other teams can also give him an invitation quotation.

If no team sends an invitation to the player and the home team has not reached a new contract with the player, the previous qualification offer will take effect on October 1. The qualification quotation is a one-year contract. When the player signs this qualification quotation contract, his identity is still a restricted free agent until March 1 of the following year. Other teams can still offer him a price. The team still has the right to match.

After March 1st, players will become completely free agents in the true sense. After the end of the season, after players fulfill the contract of qualification quotation, they can sign any team without restriction.

If the player never accepts any quotation, including qualification quotation, then after one year, the home team can provide him with a qualification quotation again, and the player is still a restricted free agent. In other words, if the player does not get a big contract, but does not want to be wronged to accept the qualification offer, then he will always be a restricted free agent, and the mother team will always enjoy the priority match.

...

Clippers meeting room.

"The general manager of the Nuggets contacted me. They wanted to get Ronnie. They wanted to issue an invitation contract to Ronnie. But they are worried that we will match the offer. So find me to explore." Johnson said. .

"How much is the Nuggets willing to spend?" Li Dai asked.

"60 million for four years, an average of 15 million a year. With our salary space, this number can be matched. We are still some distance away from the threshold of luxury tax." Johnson replied.

Li Dai frowned and thought for a while, then asked: "What I want to know is, if we match the quotes of other teams, can we still trade Ronnie?"

"Yes, but you need to get Ronnie's consent." Johnson replied.

"I think that the Nuggets'" block king "Carabi is very good. He has long arms and good bounce. He has excellent blocking ability. He is one of the best defenders in the league. Although he is not strong enough, he He is very flexible and can change to defender. His technical characteristics are very suitable for the current small ball play. "Li Dai said.

"Did you describe Carabi five years ago?" Johnson shook his head, then said: "He is 35 years old, now he only has a long arm, he can't jump, and his footwork is not so flexible. In addition, he has been injured frequently in the past few years. In the last three seasons, he has not been able to maintain his health in one season. Now, he is more involved in mixing up the last two years of retirement contracts. "

"That is to say, Carabi now is a garbage contract? Then let the Nuggets catch a next year's draft right! With one draft right, a garbage contract dealt with can also get a timely combat power , I guess the Nuggets will agree. "Li Dai said.

"I know what you are thinking, you want to match the Nuggets' quotes, and then trade Ronnie to the Nuggets to earn a draft pick, right?" Johnson asked.

Li Dai nodded, but Johnson shook his head: "Your idea is not allowed by the league. According to the rules of the veto power of the league, by restricting free agents left by matching contracts, the team If you want to trade him during the season, you must get the player ’s consent, and the transaction destination must not be the team that signed the player before. That is, if the Nuggets give Ronnie a quote, we match Ronnie will have the veto power next season, and even if Ronnie agrees to trade, he ca n’t trade him to the Nuggets. So your idea wo n’t work. ”

"It turned out to be this way." Li Dai thought for a few seconds, and an old fox-like smile appeared on his face: "Since we can't directly deal with the Nuggets, we can ask a third party for help!"

...

"Ronnie, I just received an invitation contract from the Kings, 60 million in four years." The agent said happily.

"Only 60 million in four years!" Ronnie looked very dissatisfied.

60 million in four years, an average of 15 million a year, which is far from the maximum salary he requested before.

"However, there are only 52 million guarantees," the agent continued.

"What? 8 million less?" Ronnie seemed more dissatisfied. He shook his head and said, "No sign!"

"Ronnie, let's consider considering the King's offer. It is estimated that this is the highest invitation contract we can currently receive." The agent then persuaded: "If you don't accept it, then we can only wait until October. The qualification quote on the 1st became effective. "

"Then wait for the qualification quotation to take effect, anyway, before March 1 next year, other teams can still open an invitation contract for me!" Ronnie said with disappointment.

"By that time, do you think other teams will have salary space?" The agent asked.

"I can put up with the Clippers for a year. When next year, I will become a completely free agent, and I will get a top salary!" Ronnie said vowedly.

"The premise is that next season, the Clippers will give you enough opportunities." The agent sighed, and then said: "Last season, you are the core of the Clippers, and your data has improved a lot. This season, the Clippers know that you will leave, will it still make you the core of the team? Will they continue to give you so much ball rights and open fire rights? "

"This ..." Ronnie knew that the agent was telling the truth. If you don't get enough ball rights and unlimited fire rights, it is impossible to brush up such high data, and it is even more fancy to ask for a maximum salary.

"Ronnie, you are still young, and there are opportunities. We might as well promise the king's quotation first. When you get a contract, I'm going to help you get the top salary!"

...

The restricted free agent has three days to look at the home team after receiving offers from other teams, considering whether to match.

However, the day after Ronnie accepted the King's contract, the Clippers matched the offer.

"Ronnie, the King's offer for the Clippers." The agent said.

"So that said, I will stay with the Clippers in the next four years? No, I asked for a deal, I don't want to play for the Clippers! They are a group of scammers, a group of untrustworthy bastards! Even if it was given to me 60 million I don't want to stay in the Clippers anymore! "Ronnie's expression was resisting.

"Not 60 million, but 52 million." The broker sighed, and then said: "According to the alliance rules, the fast ship needs to match the guarantee part of the contract, which is 52 million!"

"Asshole, those assholes! I sacked 8 million again, I will not sign this contract!" Ronnie yelled.

"Ronnie, there is only one person in the history of NBA. After the home team matched the offer, he chose to repent. In the end, he ended up losing a place in the NBA. Fortunately, he is a rocket player, so he can go to the Chinese basketball league. Mixed food. The league will never allow such things to happen. There is no flaw in the signing and quotation process. If the players do not abide by the rules of the league, it will make the restricted player market a mess. Enemy? "

"But I just don't want to stay with the Clippers! So, go tell the Clippers and let them trade me off!" Ronnie said.

...

The next day, the agent came to Ronnie's house again.

"The Clippers have agreed to trade you to another team. However, as a matched player, you have the veto power for a season, so the Clippers need your trading authorization. In addition, they also told me that they can now There are not many people who choose to trade. "The broker said.

"No matter where you go, just don't stay in the Clippers!" Ronnie signed the transaction authorization without hesitation.

...

On this day, two news appeared in the media, both related to Ronnie.

First, the Clippers matched the King ’s offer to Ronnie, and then traded Ronnie to the Nuggets, and the Nuggets paid veteran Karabi for the first round of draft picks (previous five pick protection), And 4 million in cash.

...

"Coach Lee ~ www.readwn.com ~ I did n’t expect you to use this method to complete the transaction. First, let the king give Ronnie an invitation contract, set a guarantee of 52 million, and then we will match the offer. Nini did n’t want to stay in the Clippers, he would voluntarily ask to leave, and then came to a smooth ride, and gave him the deal to the Nuggets, and we switched to a first-round draft pick. And it ’s good for the Nuggets. It is planned to spend four years 60 million to get Ronnie, and in this way, they only spent 52 million. "Johnson said.

"So in this transaction, the Nuggets are willing to pay us an additional 4 million in cash, which is regarded as our remuneration to help them save money." Li Dai said.

"And the King, thanks to their help, he signed an invitation contract for Ronnie," Johnson said.

"The King is to return our favor. At the previous draft, we helped them in the second round of draft picks." Li Dai replied.

Johnson immediately remembered that at the recent draft conference, the King had a second-round rookie pick and then exchanged for a second-round draft pick with the Clippers before he got the rookie. Because of this matter, the king owed a favor to the Clippers, and now, the king happens to be in this favor.