The Rest, Only Noise

Chapter 381 No matter who wants the second pick, I will definitely help you in New York

June 13

The NBA draft is 4 days away.

Louis hurried back from Washington to New York to take Lorraine and his son home, and he drove straight to the Blue House.

Among the players in the Knicks tryout today, there is a special presence.

Playing in the Second Division, averaging 25 points and 16 rebounds per game, he was largely unknown and came into focus after attending Portsmouth's pre-election training camp in May.

He, who had no draft market, began to be noticed by the NBA and is likely to be selected in the first two rounds.

This guy is one of the rookies that Louie wants most in this draft, Dennis Rodman.

It's hard to think of Rodman's classic image with the unconfident, taciturn, stunned young man in front of him.

He has all the advantages that Louis likes.

Speed, athleticism, exaggerated continuous jumping ability.

In terms of the ability to take off continuously, Louie has never seen anyone better than Rodman, and has a very terrifying physical strength.

Rodman's problems are somewhat similar to Alex Stevens's, his offense is a mess. Don't look at him averaging 25 points per game in college, don't forget, he played in the second league.

Louie doesn't care how good his offense is.

Louie, who is working on a murder press lineup, already sees Rodman as a lock just as important as Stevens.

"Hey, coach."

Stevens came over to say hello.

He is in a good mood. Not long ago, he finalized a five-year, $1.5 million contract extension with the Knicks. This is not counting the incentive clause. If he activates all the incentive clauses, the total salary can reach 2.2 million US dollars.

"Alex, how is that kid?" Louie looked straight at Rodman.

Stevens has been a model worker recently. The Knicks have him in every workout. He has a strong sense of belonging to the team. He almost regards himself as a part of the management team. He will do what he needs to do.

"It couldn't be better." Stevens said with emotion, "If his academic performance is better and he can enter the first league, his draft prospect is definitely in the top ten."

Clearly, Rodman is the quintessential dusty pearl.

The second-level league also produced stars. Before NCAA schools mastered all the tricks to help students with educational difficulties improve their grades, there were not many players like Rodman buried in D2.

Interestingly, although talented men stand out in D2, there are always scouts who suspect that their promotion to a higher league will not work well.

They acknowledge the talent of these guys and suspect they can't play in the senior league.

D2 has produced many stars, the current Rodman, the Knicks power forward Oakley, the SuperSonics center offensive textbook Jack Hickma, the Trail Blazers backup guard Terry Porter Future All-Star, and future All-Stars Scottie Pippen and Ben Wallace, who joined the league, are all from D2.

"Try harder and see where his limits are." Louie asked Stevens to continue to confront Rodman, and he came to the office.

Baylor and the others are already waiting.

After several inquiries, several people integrated the information with each other.

What they can be sure of is that there are 9 teams that want the No. 2 pick of the 76ers, but only Portland and Cleveland have a chance to get them.

Portland is willing to give money, and Cleveland can satisfy both cheap youth and big cash.

Based on Portland's book lineup, the Knicks' coaching staff speculated that they would take out Fat Liver + future draft picks + cash in exchange.

This is also an attractive offer.

"Looking at it this way, our competitors are actually the Blazers and Cavaliers?"

"Actually, we're not even competitors because we haven't called Pat Williams yet," Baylor said with a laugh.

"Then give him a call."

It's time, the Knicks, who have been inquiring behind the scenes, are fully prepared.

"Now?"

"If you wait any longer, maybe they'll make a deal."

"Am I coming to fight?"

Baylor had to consult his general manager.

Louis smiled and said, "You come."

"How?" Baylor asked.

"Explain the purpose directly and see what price he can give." Louis said.

Baylor called the 76ers' general manager's office, as Lou said.

At this point, Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams is struggling.

The Blazers sent Fat Liver, a 1990 first-round pick, a 1991 first-round pick swap and $600,000 in cash.

The price given by the Cavaliers is Roy Hinson, and the specific amount of cash is still arguing.

The Cavaliers wanted $600,000, and the 76ers owner wanted $1 million.

Of course this is not realistic.

At this time, a team that had never called before called Williams' office.

Williams picked up the phone and was shocked to learn that the other party was Baylor of New York.

The Knicks already have the No. 1 pick, do they still want the No. 2 pick?

"Pat, did you swap out the second pick?"

"almost."

Williams answered succinctly, and by the way wanted to see what medicine was sold in Baylor's gourd.

Baylor didn't have a pointless fight with him, and said straight to the point: "Since you haven't made a deal yet, that's great. Let me just say it directly, we want to enter the game."

"Oh?"

Williams' mood changed a bit.

"What chips can you offer?" Williams thinks the Knicks might be a good deal.

They have money and young people.

Last season, the Knicks were the most profitable team in the league.

Although Ewing did not meet expectations, his commercial value exploded, plus 50 regular season wins.

Sometimes this team only needs to make a decision within the subsidiary company, that is, the top management of Madison Square Garden Company, without reporting it to the headquarters.

"Pat, we are old acquaintances, don't play mind games with me, you know I hate this the most, and I don't ask you to tell me too much, just give me a price reference." Belle talked eloquently. , "Let me know where the bottom line is, so I can bid."

That said, it makes sense.

Williams smiled: "Chicago is willing to sell an All-Star, Boston wants to trade one of theirs and two first-round picks, and Los Angeles has nothing for sale except Magic, Kareem, and Dominic."

"Hold on."

In the Knicks' general manager's office, Baylor relayed the news to others.

"Interesting." Louie asked with a smile, "Chicago is willing to shoot the All-Star?"

"Barkley or McHale?"

Zhao Yuanzheng said affirmatively: "Obviously, it can only be McHale."

Barkley had an epic sophomore season, making the All-Star team and the second team. He had a problem with being too open-minded and didn't have the firm belief in forcing himself to be aggressive, as did his partner Kevin McHale.

If the Bulls want to be aggressive, they can't settle for the status quo, so trade McHale? So who did the bulls see?

Baylor asked Louis: "How do we quote?"

Louie thought about it seriously, the 76ers did a very good job, told the Knicks about their bottom line, and did not disclose too much information. Because they only said that the Bulls are going to make an All-Star game, and the Celtics are going to send one, and they don't specify who they are. You can't spread the rumors if you want.

But this information is enough for Louis.

He knows that in his past life, the Cavaliers won the bidding war because Doherty was the centerpiece of the rising Eastern Conference powerhouse in the mid-to-late '80s.

The Sixers don't want to be competitive, they don't want to be overpaid, they just want young people and money.

This is a clear message once again.

"Elgin, give him a smoke bomb first." Louie bought a bottle of Coke from the vending machine in his office with a smile, opened it and said, "Don't they want young people and money, just give it to him? One, bid aggressively and let the Philadelphia office know we're serious."

"smoke bomb?"

Baylor asked, "How do you say that?"

Zhao Yuanzheng said to Louis: "Coach Lu means that we should send a very attractive young player who does not meet the needs of the 76ers first~www.readwn.com~ I understand!"

So Baylor called Pat Williams' office a second time.

"Elgin, I hope you can bring us more options," Williams said expectantly.

"Dude, don't you know what kind of style I am? I never waste time doing things I'm not sure about."

"Great, that's what I want," Williams laughed. "Give me an offer you can't refuse, Elgin."

Baylor simply bid: "Our offer is Manute Bol, a 1990 first-round pick, and $500,000 in cash."

The New York Knicks officially entered the poker table with just this offer that made Williams feel like a cannonball was ringing in his ears.

"Pol? Are you sure?"

Bol, who just finished his rookie season, played a season off the bench for Ewing, averaging 4 points, 6 rebounds and 3.4 blocks in 22 minutes per game.

He is considered an S-level potential stock.

The Knicks know his potential is limited, but Bol is a long-term plan and they don't want to trade Bol.

Put Bol in the trade because they believe that even if Bol is so delicious, the 76ers will still hold back.

They have enough insiders that even McHale refuses, how can they bend over for a Bol? Even if he looks like infinite possibilities, is very cheap, and opens his mouth is $500,000

This team, they entered the game late and returned late, but with such a generous shot, it looks very pleasing to the eye. Even if they can't see their current appearance, just listening to the voice on the phone is very pleasant.

"Elgin, I like your offer, but Manute is not the kind of player we need most," Williams said with difficulty.