Bishop of the Devil

Paying players like Milicic is a very important thing for any team.

Before Richard was not the boss, he didn't need to think too much about these things. He just had to report the player's contract. Whether it was signed or not was the boss's business.

Before Richard's boss was Paul Allen and old Davidson, they were very important to Richard, as long as Richard reported the contract, it must be signed without saying anything.

And now Richard can't be so self-willed, Milisic's contract, he must definitely negotiate with Jordan.

"The top salary, surely the top salary, there is nothing to discuss." When Richard asked Jordan, Jordan replied without saying anything.

In Jordan's view, Milicic is a baby, so young, the data is so good, and quite versatile on the field. If such a player does not give a top salary, can he be worthy of conscience?

Richard waved his hand, instructing Jordan not to make a decision too quickly, because he had a better plan than the top salary.

"Michael, I am now preparing to buy out Dakota's contract, and then re-sign a contract." Richard said hesitantly.

He doesn't know now if there is such an operation, whether there will be any violation of the Union's regulations.

Jordan was taken aback, buying out Milicic's contract? What a joke, this approach is simply too risky.

Milicic's current contract leaves less than one season left. If Richard buys out, Milicic will become a completely free agent.

At that time, in case Milicic was hooked, the Pirates asked whom to reason.

"No, Li, this behavior is too risky. I know what you want to do, but such a risky behavior, I hope you can think about it again."

"Unless, you are sure that Milicic will not be signed by other teams after being bought out," Jordan said with a frown.

"You don't have to worry about this, Milicic will not go, absolutely not." Richard said with a smile.

Now Richard’s idea is to buy out Milicic’s contract first, and then sign a new contract with him.

This new contract is not a top salary, but the total amount will be the same as the contract signed by Milicic this season.

The general meaning is to let Milicic get more salary this year, less points in the next few years, to make room for salary...

In this way, Milicic will not suffer a loss, and the Pirates actually do not suffer a lot, just pay a little more out of the money, and then will be able to free up about 4 to 5 million US dollars in salary in the next few years.

...

In the previous offseason, in fact, the Pirates can use the team option. Instead of executing Milicic's fourth year contract, he directly began to renew the maximum salary with Milicic in advance.

But if you do this, the Pirates cannot make room for salary...

Unless Milicic himself is willing to reduce his salary, but Richard does not want to let his players suffer.

...

According to the progress of normal NBA history, in fact, at this point in time, Richard may not be able to do so.

The reason is simple, because Payton's Law has been introduced...

Under normal circumstances, Payton joined Green Kai and was traded to the Eagles.

As soon as he reached the eagle, he was bought out, and then he rolled back to Lukai.

Peyton's law is the result of this, after buying out, you can not join the original team.

But now because Payton did not join Lvkai, this Payton's law has not been born.

But Richard thinks, if he really does this, it is estimated that Stern will come up with a Milicic rule.

...

Jordan was relieved to hear Richard's confident words. Since Richard was confident that Milicic would return to the Pirates' arms after the buyout, he could still try it.

He has also been in the league for many years, and he naturally understands the importance of salary space for a team.

As the league's salary rules are becoming stricter, his single-person surpassing the team's salary cap will definitely not appear again.

"Lee, it's up to you to do that. You are better than me in lineup construction..." Jordan said with a smile.

"Okay, then I have a good chat with Dakco in the last few days."

...

In the afternoon of the next day, just after the team had finished training, Richard called Milicic to his office.

At present, Milicic's temper has become more cheerful, but he still doesn't talk much, even when facing Richard, he rarely talks.

"Darko, on behalf of the team, I came to you to discuss the matter of renewal in advance." Richard said straight away.

Milicic was startled. Shouldn't he contact his agent?

But then I thought about it, my agent is Golden Dragon, and the ones who are not in contact are not the same.

"Coach, you can figure it out, anyway, you won't pit me..." Milicic said shyly, scratching his head.

He has an inexplicable dependence on Richard. Although he does not communicate with Richard very much, he knows that Richard is an old father in his heart.

How can an old father pit his son...

No matter what kind of contract Richard gave, Milicic felt that he would sign without hesitation.

If Richard hadn’t always been optimistic about himself and cultivated himself, he is now estimated that he can’t be mixed up in NBA.

"We are ready to buy out your contract and then sign a new contract."

Upon hearing Richard's words, Milicic was confused, how could he buy out? For the first time, he heard that the contract had this method of operation.

"Mainly to save salary space. Originally, with your strength, after this season, you will probably get a five-year contract with a maximum salary of 70 million or more, and this year you are a five-million-dollar contract. Seventy-five million dollars in six years."

"Now after buying out your contract, we are ready to provide you with a five-year 52 million dollar contract. When the contract ends, you can get the top salary at that time. The starting salary at that time should be 18 million dollars. The above, including the five million dollars bought out, is also 75 million in six years."

"So, can you understand?" Richard explained to Milicic patiently.

Counting this year, for a total of six years, Milicic was able to earn a salary of 75 million US dollars, so he did not lose much.

The Pirates have been able to clear an average salary of around 4 million from next year.

Don't underestimate the four million salary space, it may give the Pirates another chance to sign a top-paid player.

Milicic was stunned for a moment. He couldn't figure out what was in Richard's head and why he could come up with such a plan.

"Coach, don't need so much, I'm very satisfied with signing 30 million in five years."

"It's not on the Pistons. This is your team. I want to save you more money."

"Furthermore, there are already a lot of 30 million US dollars. When the contract is over, I am not 26 years old and may still be able to sign two top salaries..."

Milicic said sincerely to Richard.

He is a grateful person, which may be why Richard always values ​​him so much.

"No, Dakota, in fact, you should know that I am not short of money. This is my job and my career. Of course I don’t want to make my career more difficult~www.readwn.com~ but I don’t want to reduce the difficulty. It made me quite unsuccessful."

Richard looked at Milicic with satisfaction and said with a smile.

...

In the end, Milicic had to erase a fraction and sign a five-year, 50 million dollar contract.

"Right, coach, can the league agree to this?" Milicic asked doubtfully.

Richard waved his hand, "Whether he can't agree or not, let's cook the mature rice first, then even if he doesn't agree, the contract is signed and they are all right."

"At most, it is time to introduce the Milicic law, which will limit this kind of thing in the future."

...

Early in the morning of the next day, the Pirates issued an official announcement announcing the purchase of Dakomilic's contract.

This kid directly shocked the entire NBA circle, fans and teams are stunned...

The teams are naturally excited. Although they don’t know what Richard is thinking about, but Milicic is bought out, then they have the opportunity to touch Milicic.

But before they contacted Milicic, the Pirates issued another official announcement at one o'clock in the afternoon.

Milicic signed a contract with the Charlotte Buccaneers for a five-year 50 million dollar contract.

The teams are stunned, fifty million dollars in five years? What a joke?

Last season, Milicic averaged 19.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. He scored 27 triple-doubles in a single season.

And this season, Milicic continued to continue to perform well, even because the style of play is more mature, the performance is better than last season.

As a result, such a player has an annual salary of only 10 million? !

This is the price of cabbage in the price of cabbage. Is Milicic crazy? Why did he sign such a cabbage price contract.