The Basketball Court Swordsman

Two golf carts drove side by side, driving on a wide golf course. I heard Geelong said that this was a small hill before. He thought the terrain was good, so he bought it and transformed it into a golf course.

Henson couldn't help feeling in his heart. At first he thought Geelong had covered this stadium, but he did not expect that this stadium was built directly by him. The rich are really headstrong. When I am in a good mood, I will build a golf course for fun. But obviously, golf is much cheaper than renewing a player.

Not long after the car drove, it reached the position where Geelong was hitting. He took the golf club and posed while chatting with Bird.

"You are here for Al Horford, I'm very curious, Larry. What bargaining chip do you have, think I am willing to give you a 23-year-old All-Star." After that, Giron took a beautiful shot.

"Roy Hibbert and Troy Murphy." With a smile on his face, Byrd knew that Geelong must be surprised at this time, because the first time he heard Henson tell him this plan, it was the same. mood.

"Excuseme? Are you serious, Bird." Geelong looked at Bird, who was driving the golf course next to him. Maybe this former Green Army legend liked to joke.

"Are you kidding? No, I'm serious, Geelong." Byrd said halfway, stopping to play. Henson really wants to rush out of the car and kick the golf ball away. Do the big bosses talk so much about things?

"Roy Hibbert, you can ask your buddy Sander. Last season he has made a lot of progress, and he is even expected to become an All-Star center this season. Troy Murphy, an all-around white insider who averages a double-double per game, can Can cast defense, rich experience, and even taller than Horford." Byrd flickered, Geelong couldn't help turning his head to look at Sander.

Henson clearly saw that Sander nodded slightly at Geelong.

"Hope to be an All-Star center, unlike a serious All-Star center, Larry. Roy Hibbert, I know him, with all-round low post skills, one hand shot, and his height guarantees the team Rebounding and inside defense. But to be honest, he still can’t move me. As for Troy Murphy, how do you think we can get his $11 million contract for the new season?"

"Troy Murphy's contract will expire next summer, and as far as I know, you have always wanted to deal with Kirk Hinrich. Look, isn't this an opportunity?" Byrd stopped the car again. It's time for you to swing, Mr. Giron."

Geelong was stunned. He obviously didn't expect Bird to involve Hinrich in the transaction.

Kirk Hinrich, the No. 7 pick in 2003. As the first player to score a triple-double among rookies in 2003, Hinrich was once placed high hopes by everyone. So in 2006, the Bulls and Hinrich renewed their contract in advance and signed a five-year contract worth $48.5 million. The following year, Hinrich was selected for the best defensive second team.

But last season, the Bulls traded Hinrich, who had not grown up to expectations, to the Washington Wizards. After the Wizards played only 48 games, Hinrich was sold to the Atlanta Hawks.

Hinrich played 24 games with the Hawks, 22 of which started, averaging 30 minutes per game, but only 8.6 points and 3.3 assists were accounted for. There is no doubt that his performance makes Gilon think that this white guard is not worth the nearly $10 million annual salary. The most terrible thing is that Hinrich’s contract expires in two years, and now he does not have much transaction value, it is difficult to sell.

In recent days, in addition to worrying about Horford, Giron and Sand also racked their brains to figure out how to shoot Hinrich. But he didn't expect that Bird would come to him.

"It seems that Mr. Bird's pre-work preparations were very sufficient." Gilon recovered from his surprise, and then smiled slightly. Hinrich, I didn't expect Bird to have such a hand!

"I do want to play Hinrich, but even then, your chips are not attractive enough. I can't just send Al Horford away just to deal with Hinrich." Giron said, swinging hard, the ball Playing very sideways.

"We all know that you don't have much room for Horford. How much can you offer him? 60 million in 5 years? Kevin Durant signed for 86 million in 5 years! By next summer, it will be There are a lot of teams holding a five-year contract of more than $70 million to buy Horford, who was second only to Durant in the 2007 session. Do you think you can match such a contract? At that time, Mr. Giron, you have to do anything No! Now I’m talking about a win-win business with you. You can still get an All-Star center, a veteran insider who averages double-doubles per game, and a salary structure that no longer has pressure. And I, I can get me Players you need. As for Horford, whether it's 70 million in 5 years or 80 million in 5 years, you don't have to worry about it."

After Byrd finished speaking, Geelong didn't say anything for a while. At first he thought Hibbert and Truy Murphy's bargaining chips were nonsense, but now he doesn't think so anymore.

Bird knows him well, knows the Eagles well, and knows the troubles the team is facing now. Therefore, every word he said was the right medicine, which happened to be in the heart of Geelong.

"You also know, Mr. Bird. Next summer, the NBA will start a new round of labor negotiations." Geelong is still dealing with it. Byrd's phrase "You will get nothing by then" stimulated Geelong's nerves.

"Do you expect the salary cap to be lowered after the labor-management negotiations? As an old fritters who has been in the league for decades, I can tell you very responsibly, Mr. Geelong. After the labor-management negotiations, the salary cap will only rise soaring, not lower! The big deal is that the players will strike. It’s not that this kind of thing has never happened before. At that time, in order to reduce losses, the league will only have to compromise. Maybe next summer, 5 years, 70 million will no longer be a big number, Mr. Giron. Maybe the NBA world in the future , 100 million yuan contracts will be everywhere! You also know that Horford has recently changed managers, which is not a good sign for you. Why did he change managers? For bigger contracts. And those managers are all It's the cunning fox, Mr. Giron. Now we are in a win-win business, but the manager only cares about the interests of his clients."

Henson nodded in relief. Byrd, this guy can be said to have executed his plan perfectly, and every sentence is in place! Money is very important to owners of teams like the Hawks. After all, not every team is like Los Angeles and New York, and can spend money like crazy without a bottom line. As long as the stars are willing to come, money is not a problem at all!

But for small clubs like the Eagles, especially after they have just signed a billion-dollar contract, money has to be "calculated." From the beginning of the negotiation, Bird has never left the subject. His proposal can indeed save the Eagles tens of millions of dollars! Hibbert and Murphy are also good players.

"I can offer Horford again next summer and offer a price that you can't match. But I didn't do that because I think we are long-term partners and we are friends, so I brought my chips to reduce you The loss." Byrd stepped up the offensive, but the other side did not speak, indicating that he could not find a point to refute. The passive walker now has the initiative in this transaction!

"Your proposal is very interesting, Mr. Bird, but I don't think it is sincere enough. Whether Hibbert can truly grow into an All-Star is unknown, and it is still unknown whether Murphy will not be able to play well. And I, What I need to pay is an All-Star, a 23-year-old All-Star! Draft, Bird, if you are willing to win the draft, we still have to discuss."

Henson felt that the sky in Atlanta was exceptionally beautiful, and it was done!

"The second round pick in 2012, this is the best bargaining chip I can give you." Bird frowned, looking like it was difficult to do.

"The second round of 2011, and the first and second rounds of 2012, I want." Geelong Lion said loudly, he can't make a loss-making business. In the state of the Pacers, their draft picks are enough for the Eagles to find the next All-Star. In fact, if it weren't for the league's regulations that the team can't trade the first-round draft picks year after year, he would even add a 2011 first-round pick.

Byrd stopped the car and deliberately thought for a long time. In fact, these draft picks are also a bargaining chip in Henson's plan. From the beginning, they did not intend to use Hibbert and Murphy to make things happen. It is inevitable to get a good present and to overdraw part of the future.

The reason Bird deliberately thought for a long time was to give the other party an illusion, "Look, we also paid a great price."

In this way, to prevent the other party from continuing to speak loudly. So, the NBA business field is full of intrigue! But this intrigue made Henson extremely excited! He likes this game, he enjoys it! Seeing Bird's tangled appearance, Henson really wanted to award him an Oscar for best protagonist.

"Like I said, Mr. Geelong, I take you as a friend. Even if this price is too heavy for us, but for the sake of friends and for our long-term cooperation, I can make one step to express my sincerity. . As you wish, Mr. Giron. Hibbert, Murphy, the 2011 second-round picks, all the 2012 picks, are yours."

Bird finished speaking and swung the ball into the hole with one stroke.

"You won, Bird, this shot was beautiful." Geelong smiled and shook his head.

"No, we won!" Henson chuckled secretly in another golf cart.