Chapter 322 Dayao
After agreeing, "Boss, the team's substitute defender Mookie Blaylock has submitted a retirement application to us."
This person appeared in Xu Liang's mind information.
This guy played point guard, nicknamed "The Thief". He was selected by the Nets with the 12th overall pick in the 1989 draft.
After moving to the Hawks, he and "The Essence of Human Movies" Dominic Wilkins created the Atlanta Hawks' most glorious era in the 1990s.
He was also the steal leader in two areas, defended the first team twice, and defended the second team four times.
If Xu Liang wasn't old, he wouldn't have to bring in Billups.
"Promise him."
Billups comes in, and Bob Sura is the substitute at No. 1, which is basically enough to cope with the new season. If that doesn't work, Arenas can also play the No. 1 position.
As for Larry Hughes, Xu Lang plans to trade him for Billups.
This guy can play point guard, shooting guard and small forward. He is a jack-of-all-trades. He can be a main rotation player in an ordinary team and is enough to be used in exchange for Billups.
"Also, if Cedric Henderson and Dean Garrett are laid off, and the mid-level blue-collar salary of more than 3 million US dollars is not as good as that of a middle-class blue-collar player with more than 300,000 US dollars, Water fountain guard Dean Oliver "
Save six million dollars and you can sign a top blue-collar player, or someone like Mutombo and Mookie Blaylock who can still squeeze out a few ounces of oil. veteran.
"Understood."
"How is the discussion with the head coach going?" Xu Liang continued to ask.
"At the beginning, Tom Thibodeau was a little hesitant, but when we increased the salary to 3.5 million, he agreed."
Xu Liang nodded.
There is no one in this world who does not love money.
"Has the time for the lottery been determined?"
"It has been determined. May 19th, there is still half a month left." Gordon said quickly.
Xu Liang nodded and said, "You go out with me tomorrow."
"Okay."
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"Mr. Xu, this is it."< br>
Looking outside through the car window.
A community that was already a bit old in his eyes came into view.
Of course in this day and age, it’s not bad to live in this place.
“Let’s go.”
Getting out of the car with Lu Hui, Rick Gordon quickly followed.
Pressing the elevator to the ninth floor, Lu Hui stepped forward and knocked on the door of 902.
Not long after, I heard footsteps coming from far and near.
“Who?”
A slightly alert voice sounded.
Lu Hui said quickly: "Hello, I am Lu Hui, the Warriors representative who has contacted you before."
Ka.
The door opens.
A tall middle-aged woman appeared in front of everyone.
Lu Hui stretched out her right hand towards the other party.
"Hello, Ms. Fang, I am Lu Hui, the NBA Warriors representative who contacted you before. This is our boss Xu Liang." Lu Hui said.
"Hello, Ms. Fang." Xu Liang smiled and extended his right hand towards the other party.
"Hello, hello." He quickly stepped aside to get out of the way, "Please come in."
"Thank you."
Everyone filed in.
When I came to the living room, I quickly saw two tall 'giants' next to me.
Xu Liang's eyes quickly fixed on the tall figure who was very familiar, obviously much younger and much slimmer.
The current ‘Great Wall of China’ is still a shy young man.
Xu Liang took two steps forward. At 1.83 meters tall, he raised his head to talk to someone for the first time.
"Mr. Yao, I am Xu Liang, the owner of the NBA Warriors."
Looking at the right hand that the other party extended out, Yao Zhiyuan quickly took it.
"Hello, hello. This is my son Yao Ming."
"I've seen you play, and you have the potential to become an NBA superstar."
Yao Ming was flattered and thanked him repeatedly.
He is only 22 years old now, so young.
“This is Mr. Lu Hao, Yao Ming’s agent.”
Yao Zhiyuan pointed to the young man next to him who was wearing a black suit and black-rimmed glasses.
Xu Liang is not familiar with the people on Yao's team, but as the head power forward of the Magic City Oriental Team, it is certain to have an agent.
"Hello, Mr. Lu."
Lu Hao quickly stretched out his hands to hold Xu Liang's right hand. People in the Yao family may not know much about Xu Liang. But he knew very well what kind of super rich man and business tycoon he was in front of him.
There is only one Chinese in the world who dares to compete with Larry Ellison.
"Mr. Xu, it is a great honor to meet you."
"Everyone, please sit down." Fang Fengdi asked everyone to sit down.
Xu Liang smiled and continued: "Mr. Yao, I believe our purpose of coming. My secretary has made it very clear to you."
Yao Zhiyuan nodded.
In fact, they have asked friends in the system to inquire about Xu Liang's identity, the current situation of the NBA Warriors, and Lu Hao's information.
Finally, it was confirmed that the other party was indeed the owner of the Warriors.
It's just that they still find it hard to believe that there are actually rich people in China running NBA teams.
"Mr. Xu, thank you very much for your importance to Yao Ming, but now he is from the Shanghai Oriental Team. Even if we are willing, the team and the Basketball Association will not let him go."
Yao Zhiyuan felt a little bitter.
With his true heart, of course he is willing to let his son go to a higher level league.
But the domestic system is like this. You can’t get out if you want to. "You don't need to worry about this. We will arrange a dedicated team to contact the team and the Basketball Association, and the two parties will negotiate and resolve this matter." Xu Liang said.
Isn’t it just money? Just give it.
No matter how much the team and the Basketball Association ask for, it can't compare to how much he earns from the Warriors.
Yao Zhiyuan looked happy and said quickly.
"If this can be done, that would be great." After a pause, "But I also want to ask, if Yao Ming is allowed to participate in this year's NBA draft, will you use a first-round pick? Choose him?
After selection, how to cultivate? "
"Mr. Yao, the Warriors' record of 21 wins and 61 losses this year ranks last in the league. In terms of the probability of the draft lottery, the Warriors' probability of winning the No. 1 pick is 22.5%.
If we get the No. 1 pick, we will use the No. 1 pick to select Yao Ming. "
"Really? ! "
Yao Zhiyuan said happily.
Lu Hao, Fang Fengdi and Yao Ming also had happy smiles on their faces.
They all know the NBA draft and know the importance of the No. 1 pick.
"Of course, I can assure you. Moreover, Yao Ming is a center, and our Warriors do not have a very good player at the center position. As soon as Yao Ming comes in, he can become our center at the 5th position. Absolutely the main player.
And we will hire professional coaches for him to continue to develop his abilities and help him gain a foothold in the NBA.
I believe that. A team with a Chinese boss is definitely the most suitable choice for Yao Ming to enter the NBA.”
Yao Zhiyuan felt the sincerity of Xu Liang's fists.
"Mr. Xu, we have all felt your sincerity. If the team and the Basketball Association let you go, there will be no problem on our side."
Xu Liang smiled and said: "Thank you, I believe it. We won't let you down."
After finishing speaking, he raised his hand.
"This is Mr. Rick Gordon, the general manager of our Warriors. He will lead the company's negotiation team and be fully responsible for Yao Ming's transfer. If you have anything, you can call him. .”
Rick Gordon smiled and nodded to the Yao family.
Xu Liang stood up.
"Okay, it's time to say goodbye."
"Mr. Xu, please stay for dinner. The family has bought food." Fang Fengdi said quickly.
Xu Liang smiled and shook his head, "Thank you, but no need. My company still has things to deal with, and we will have dinner together after the draft. ...Mr. Yao, you can consider adding an agent to Yao Ming.
Although Mr. Lu Hao is excellent, you don't know the United States, so Yao Ming still needs an agent who is familiar with the American sports world and business rules. "
Lu Hao's expression changed, but he was not angry at all.
He is indeed not familiar with American business rules.
"Thank you, we will seriously consider it. Yao Zhiyuan said.
Xu Liang nodded slightly and said no more.
He walked up to Yao Ming and extended his right hand to him again.
The latter quickly held it.
"The Warriors are rebuilding, and you are the inside pillar we selected, the core of the team. I believe you can succeed in the NBA."
"I will work hard to live up to you. expectations." Yao Ming said nervously.
After smiling and nodding, Xu Liang turned around.
"Mr. Yao, let's say goodbye then."
"I'll see you off."
Go back to the car after leaving Yao's house.
"Rick, busy with the transfer first. Let's talk about Yao Ming after the lottery."
Having a No. 1 pick will be more convincing.
"Understood, boss."
Back at the hotel where he was staying, Rick Gordon got busy.
The Warriors are rebuilding this season and there are a lot of things going on. As the general manager, he can’t even think of taking a break in the past few months.
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“Is it this flight?” Xu Liang said.
"Miss Qiao said this is the flight." Lu Hui said quickly.
Xu Liang nodded and said nothing more, staring at the VIP exit.
It didn’t take long, and as expected, I saw Qiao Yuhui wearing a khaki long belted windbreaker, a black T-shirt, black trousers, long wavy hair, and high heels.
Xu Liang smiled and stepped forward to greet him.
Hold the beautiful woman into my arms without any scruples.
"I feel a little thinner than last time."
Qiao Yuhui's face turned slightly red, "Let me go quickly, there are many people watching."
Xu Liang followed his kindness and said, "Let's go, the hotel is already here It’s ready for you.”
The two of them got in the car.
The secretaries and bodyguards brought by Qiao Yuhui also got into the car.
A convoy of five Audis left the airport and headed towards the Shangri-La Hotel where Xu Liang was staying.
Long time no see, of course I have to work hard.
A few hours passed, and Qiao Yuhui didn't stop until her strength was completely exhausted.
After the two took a shower, they came to the bed and lay down.
Leaning in Xu Liang's arms, feeling the long-lost warmth and sense of security, Qiao Yu, who was completely transparent, would feel lazy from the inside out.
"Delong hasn't let go yet?" Xu Liang asked.
"Tang Wanxin has always stressed that Huiyuan is not for sale and will not let go. I also have a headache. I flew here this time just to talk to him in person."
Xu Liang nodded slightly, "You Have you made an appointment with him?”
“I just arrived in the Magic City and I haven’t had time yet.”
“I’ll go with you then.”
"Yeah."
(End of this chapter)