"Feng, why should you give him 70 million? Sixty million is high enough. If it is 70 million, the team will definitely lose money." Trump did not understand Feng Yu's choice.
"That's not necessarily the case. As long as the team has popular stars, even if the results are terrible, fans will still like it."
"But this team doesn't have that."
"Then let's trade. No one on the team is for sale, but I prefer this year's draft picks. And although the team is run into a mess by Sterling, the contract states that we will not bear any debt. His team The management salaries are also very low. This is your check, thank you for your hard work today."
Trump shook his head. Couldn't Feng Yu see that the Clippers were the bad team just because Sterling was too picky? But looking at the amount of 3.5 million US dollars on the check, he was still very satisfied. Feng Yu gave him an extra 500,000 US dollars. It took two days of preparation and less than an hour of negotiation to get so much money, which was a very good deal.
In fact, there is one thing that Feng Yu didn't say, which is that the contract states that Sterling must negotiate with the league. After Feng Yu takes over, the team's name can be changed to the Los Angeles Storm. There are also some more troublesome things that Feng Yu has written in the contract.
Sterling is not that easy to get these 70 million.
For a good team, in addition to good stars, the head coach is also very important. This year, a famous coach's contract has expired and he is not planning to renew his contract with his old club.
"Mr. Karl, I have watched some SuperSonics games and I appreciate your coaching level very much. And I have just reached an agreement with Sterling. In one month, the Los Angeles Clippers will be sold to me. I think Invite you to become the team’s new head coach!”
Feng Yu invited George Karl, the head coach of the SuperSonics at this time, who was also a famous coach in the NBA who advocated a balance of offense and defense.
Karl frowned. He originally had two options. The first was to continue to renew his contract with the Sonics. However, the owner of the Sonics would not give him a high contract because he failed to lead the Sonics to a better place. Far. The second option is to sign with the Bucks, but the owner of Milwaukee is not a generous person, and now, he has a third option.
"What does Mr. Feng want from the team? What kind of contract do you plan to give me?"
When he heard the other party's question, Feng Yu knew that Karl was interested. That's easy to say, it's just a matter of spending a little more money. Anyway, the salary of coaches is generally not high nowadays, even for famous coaches like George Karl.
"Frankly speaking, I don't like any of the current players on the team. I want to hoard this year's draft picks or form a new army or a youth army through trades. I have no requirements for record next year, as long as you Just play offensive basketball, that is, attract fans through beautiful offense. I have already booked the No. 1 pick. I plan to choose the guy named Vince Carter from North Carolina. He has great physical talent, not bad golf IQ, and his style of play. It’s full of fun to watch. And I’m going to give you a five-year long-term contract, worth $16 million over five years, how about that?”
This contract is higher than what the Bucks offer, and the Bucks owner's requirements are relatively high. In Karl's mind, he is already inclined to sign with the Clippers, but there are still some issues that need to be communicated.
"Can I discuss with the manager and trade for the players I want? And the assistant coaches, can I choose them myself?"
"Of course, I think the head coach should have more say in player transactions than the team manager. Of course, the head coach has the final say on the coaching staff, as long as you think it is suitable. And if you can replace Pippen or something, It’s okay to pay some luxury tax.”
Karl stood up and reached out to Feng Yu: "Mr. Feng, I am willing to coach your team."
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"What are you talking about? That guy Feng Yu, did he really go to talk to Sterling? It seems that the negotiation was completed? Hahaha, that idiot, thinks that because he is in Los Angeles, he will definitely make money? I see his team, within five years Don’t even think about entering the playoffs, just keep sucking!”
Allen was talking to the Trail Blazers manager about the future of the team. He also wanted the team to win the championship faster, even if he paid the luxury tax for it. At this point, he must not lose to Feng Yu!
The quickest way is to stock up on All-Stars and let them team up. But he has little leverage, and none of the All-Star contracts he wants expire this year.
Fortunately, the team's record is absolutely not worried about being surpassed by the Clippers. He can still brag to Feng Yu and attack Feng Yu at this point.
"Boss, I seem to have heard that George Karl has been in contact with them. I think George Karl may become the head coach of the Clippers next season."
"Without good players and full of injuries, even Phil Jackson can't lead the team into the playoffs, let alone Karl. But you're right, you have to guard against it. Pay attention to it. If their team trades , try to find a way to stir things up, if it's a star player, we'll intercept it!" Allen said with a sneer, if you want the team to rebuild, you have to ask us if we agree!
"Then should I contact a few other teams? I have pretty good relationships with the managers of several teams."
"This is best. Don't worry, I won't lose you." Allen was in such a good mood. His team manager had a wider network. What could Feng Yu use to fight him
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"Boss, don't you want everyone in the team? Our team still has some good players, but they are injured. They will definitely be able to play their worth this year." Clippers manager Elgin Baylor said.
"We only need to keep one or two experienced veterans, and for the rest, try to use rookies. Your task now is to hoard draft picks, at least two in the first and second rounds, and the first is the best."
Feng Yu took a look at this year's draft list and seemed to see another former second-round pick All-Star Rashad Lewis, who Feng Yu believed was worthy of a first-round pick.
Baylor really wants to say, boss, if you don't understand team operations, don't give random orders. The team will be replaced by new players, and others must be willing to accept our contract. In this case, they can only exchange for two high-paid but incompetent veterans, and then hoard draft picks and rookies.
But will this really help the team's future? The boss doesn’t understand basketball, so doesn’t Karl understand it either? Did you really discuss this plan with Karl
"By the way, I want the players to be replaced to be mainly those who can run and jump. We will focus on offensive basketball next season."
"Boss, not every team can play SHOW-TIME." He thought Feng Yu wanted to copy the Lakers' style of play.
"It doesn't matter, as long as it looks good, winning or not is secondary. Do you think we can win the championship in the first year after reconstruction? The first thing we have to do is let everyone know that in addition to the Lakers, Los Angeles has another A basketball team!”
"Okay, boss, I'll try my best."
"It's not about trying your best, it's about doing it this way!"
(End of chapter)