Chapter 302: Do You Still Want to Win?
When he got home, An Jie threw himself directly on the sofa. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info There are too many things on his mind now, and all the three years in the Thunder team have flashed back in An Jie's mind.
The unwillingness to fail to enter the playoffs, Morris's righteous anger after the conflict with Stoudemire, and the time when Durant was injured, Anjie carried the core banner of the Thunder alone...... This scene clearly appeared in An Jie's mind. But An Jie knows that people can't just look backwards, the road has to go forward.
From the moment Anjie entered the house, Muslav had been on the phone non-stop. Now it is impossible for him to travel all over the United States to negotiate with the managers of the teams, and Moslav must confirm the intention of the other party by phone before he can meet the right team in person.
More than an hour after Anjie entered the house, Muslav finally hung up the phone. He looked at An Jie with a serious expression, and the next conversation between these two men will directly affect their future.
"What about Mr. Moslav, which teams are interested in me?" Anjie and Moslav sat side by side on the sofa, and the floor-to-ceiling window in front of them was the night view of the whole of Oklahoma.
"Last season's championship, the Dallas Mavericks were very sincere. You know Cuban is not a stingy guy, and he said on the phone that he would renew your contract with a maximum salary as long as you want to come. ”
"Poof!" Muslav had just finished speaking, and Anjie squirted out all the water he had just drunk. What is the concept of maximum salary, which means that his next contract may be ten times the salary of the current one. This guy from Kuban really lives up to his name.
"Although the Mavericks were champions last season, this season is quite miserable. Anjie knows that the Mavericks' championship roster is now almost completely dismantled, and Nowitzki's career is starting to decline. The Mavericks are now in desperate need of a new core, and the German has also said that he is willing to be the second oldest. If you think about it, the Mavericks are willing to give both money and status, and they are really sincere.
"Yes, they won the title by surprise last season, but this season, I don't expect them to defend it. However, I was really impressed by the sincerity of the Kuban. "Moslav actually likes the Mavericks the most, so he puts the Mavericks first.
"Hmm...... "Although the Mavericks' conditions are tempting, Anjie still wants to hear what other teams have to say.
"And ...... By the way, and the Houston Rockets. An iconic figure of your country, Yao Ming's old employer. Since Yao Ming and Maddy both left, the Rockets have been a civilian team. Now they also need a pillar, and you, who are also Chinese, are the best choice for them. To put it mildly, even if you can't play, Team Rocket can continue to monopolize the Chinese market. If you can make it, Morey will gain fame and fortune. After speaking, Muslav looked at An Jie, but An Jie didn't seem to be moved.
After that, Moslav told Anjie in detail about the situation of several teams. The 76ers are too loose for An Jie to like. Knight?An Jie didn't want to clean up the mess left by the little emperor yet. The Lakers are good, but the conditions they can offer are, firstly, that Muslav does not agree, and secondly, Anjie's tactical position in the Lakers team is not necessarily much higher than it is now. Look at the current Gasol to know what Anjie will become when he goes to the Lakers.
said several teams, An Jie didn't like it, maybe in the end, he had to choose one among the Rockets and Mavericks.
"Oh, yes, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Just when Anjie thought the conversation was over, Moslav suddenly remembered something.
"Pioneer?" Thinking of this name, An Jie's first reaction was sadness. Brandon Roy and the Trail Blazers had a lot of potential, but this season, Roy officially announced his season reimbursement, and Greg Oden faded into obscurity. The Trail Blazers, who were originally part of the Young Guards model like the Thunder, are now leaderless, and finding a guy who has also been reimbursed for the season may be their only way out.
"The Trail Blazers' offer is also very sincere, but to be honest, I don't think about the development of this team. Comparatively, the Rockets and Mavericks are closer to the playoffs, or championships. ”
"Hmm. An Jie nodded, although he also had a slight affection for the indomitable pioneer in his heart, but Muslav was right, it is difficult for the current pioneer to do anything.
"Okay, let me think about it too, what about your suggestion?" An Jie knew that this kind of thing could not be decided casually. He needed to ask a lot of people, including Moslav.
"Dallas. Without thinking about it, Muslav said the best goal in his heart. Money, opportunity, AnJie can have everything in Dallas.
"Well, I'll remember. Well, maybe I'll give you an answer in a few days. An Jie got up and tidied up his clothes, and in the future, it was really time to have to choose.
Which team are you going to? An Jie has no bottom in his heart. He doesn't have any feelings for those teams, because he's put all his feelings into Oklahoma for the last few years. So in front of An Jie, the only difference between these backup options is that the team name is different. Although Moslav said that the development of the Rockets and Mavericks would be better, who knows what will happen in the future? Just like back then, almost everyone was optimistic about James's Cavaliers, but in the end?
Angel knocks on Morris's door, and he decides to talk to his brother.
"I fucking want you not to go. "Morris has actually been eavesdropping on Anjie and Moslav's conversation, what bullshit calves, what damn top salary, none of these are as reliable for Morris as good as letting Anjie stay.
"But I have to go, Presti has already made it clear. ”
"If you have to go, I want you to fucking get out of here. Because I don't want to run into you too soon in the playoffs, who the wants to be against you. Although Anjie has accepted the reality, Morris is still fantasizing that Anjie can stay and fight alongside him. Because of this, Morris's proposal is not constructive, but it is a proposal anyway.
Then, Anjie took out his mobile phone again and called Divac. It didn't take long for the phone to ring, and it was connected.
"Ann! I was about to call you!?I heard that Muslav guy say that the Thunder are going to trade you!?" Anjie almost forgot, Moslav and Divac, that is a world friend from childhood to adulthood. This kind of thing, how could Muslav not ventilate Divac.
"That's right, I called to discuss with you where I should go. ”
"Son of a bitch!" Divac scolded at first, which reminded him of the scene when he was abandoned by the Lakers.
"I'm telling you, you have to find a place with absolute respect and with you as the absolute core. Otherwise, this kind of thing will happen again in the future! The Mavericks can't be the first one! Even if the German says he's willing to take a back seat, the Mavericks still belong to him Nowitzki. There, you can never be the real master. Divac's analysis made Anjie feel that it was not unreasonable.
"To put it bluntly, the Mavericks are still building a roster around Nowitzki, and the team you need to find is a team that is willing to build a roster around you. It doesn't matter how fragile that team is right now, but as long as they want to rise and need you to be the pillar, then you must be good in this team!"
"So, the Rockets and the Trail Blazers, you can really think about it. The stars of both teams have been completely destroyed by injuries, and now is the moment when they need stars and pillars. With Divac's analysis, Anjie's thinking became clearer.
"Thank you, old man, I thought you were going to call me to the Lakers or the Kings. Anjie knew that Divac was a nostalgic man, and that the Lakers and Kings were supreme in Divac's heart.
'If I were going to transfer, I would definitely give priority to these two teams. But this matter is about you, your own future. "Divac is usually not serious, but when it comes to business, he is meticulous.
Hanging up the phone, An Jie dialed another number, which was also his last stop to ask for advice. This guy has always been able to get him out of trouble, and hopefully this time, it won't be an exception.
"Hey, sir. "Angel's last call was not to anyone else, but to his mentor, George Ricard.
"Ann, I've been waiting for your call for a long time. Anjie hadn't said anything, but Rickard seemed to have seen everything.
"Oh, you know I'm going to call you?" Anjie smiled, thinking that Ricard was joking with himself.
"Yes, I know you're going to call me. Because right now, you're facing transfer confusion. As Riccard spoke, Angel's hippie smile suddenly became serious. Now he is going to transfer, and he and a few people related to him know. Even the Yahoo god, Adrian Wonerowski, didn't know anything. Angel didn't understand where Rickard had heard the news.
"Tell me, do you have an answer?" Before the surprised Anjie could speak, Ricard was the first to ask.
"Not yet. An Jie replied truthfully.
"Ann, you tell me. After going through so many things, do you want to make money easily, or do you still crave honor, victory, and championships! In other words, do you still want to win?" Riccard's series of questions made Anjie scratch his head.
"Answer me. Seeing that Anjie did not respond, Ricard asked again on the phone.
"I still want to win, I don't care about money, I don't care, I just want to play basketball as hard as I can, try my best to win, because I love basketball. Anjie didn't expect Riccard to make the topic so heavy. So, he also followed his heart and answered Ricard's question heavily.
"Hmm......" Ricard thought for a few seconds. "Would you like to hear my advice?"
"Of course. "Angel doesn't have time to think about why Ricard knew he was about to move and suddenly made the atmosphere so heavy. The only thing he knew was that Rickard would do it for his good.
"Ann, let's go to Portland. If what you just said is true, if you still want to win, you still want to create a glory of your own. Instead of being muddy, taking an annual salary and having no desires. Well, go to Portland. Riccard's tone was firm, and Angel felt that the offer seemed unquestionable.
"But...... Why?" Anjie wondered, what is so good about the Trail Blazers? Now they can't compare to the Rockets and Mavericks.
"Because, I want to win too, Ann. ”
"Huh?" Hearing Ricard say this, An Jie was even more confused.
"I've decided that I'm going to coach in the NBA. The day before yesterday, I signed with the Trail Blazers. If we can join forces again, I'm confident that we can win many, many games, we can win a lot of accolades, even the damn O'Brien Cup!"
"You're coaching Portland?" Anjie couldn't believe his ears.
"I coach, you play. My team will be tailored to you, all the staffing, all the tactics, all around you. Then, together we won. Rickard has confidence in Anjie, but he doesn't know if he can influence Anjie's choice.
"Haha, don't say it sooner. An Jie was silent for a long time, and suddenly laughed. "Let's go win, let's go win those damn games!"
An Jie clenched his fists and looked out the window. The night view of Oklahoma is not what he needs, and only victory can make Anjie truly satisfied.
An invitation from Ricard, which was an offer that Anjie could not refuse.
"Mr. Moslav, pack your things. Tomorrow, we're going to Portland!" Anjie shouted excitedly to Muslav, and his future seemed to change from hazy to clear.
If Riccard and Anjie join forces again, will this alliance be unscathed, or will it be swept up in huge waves? The butterfly effect will start completely at the moment when Anjie decides to reunite with Ricard!