Chapter 150: Deal Rumors
After packing up these two fish bellies, the next morning, the Raptors rushed to Texas non-stop, because the game against the Grizzlies was noon, and they had to prepare early. Kyle didn't know that New York had been blown up, and it could even be said that there was a collective high *tide.
New York's large and small media and newspapers are unusual, and they are full of praise for Kyle, summed up in four words: tall, mighty and handsome, super, and explosive. What the? Did you say before that Kyle was fat, scum, and murderer? How can it be! It's purely a false accusation, and there is absolutely no such thing. Their love for Kyle has become a beautiful piece of music for people to listen to.
In such a situation, it was the "smiling assassin" Thomas who released the news and had communicated with the Raptors to ask Kyle for an offer. And nervously announced that they only want Kyle, willing to give any chips, the team is at their disposal, and even willing to swallow a few junk contracts from the Raptors. As for whether the news is true or not, anyway, the New Yorkers believe it!
A rookie who has played four games, and he does not hesitate to throw off his blood, is it really fake? What if the water is out? Most expressed skepticism and disbelief. Others claim it's worth it, Kyle has a guaranteed reputation all the way from college, a cornerstone superstar, and he's only nineteen years old, so it's totally worth the gamble. As for believing it or not? Of course, Thomas's crazy trading in the past two years is really a lot.
New Yorkers absolutely believe it! People need fantasies, even if they are self-hypnotizing. The Knicks suck enough, nothing worse than that. And Kyle sells well, what if he becomes a superstar? And now Kyle is proving that the Raptors with him and without him are two completely different teams. There is him! The sun is still dry, without him! Fish belly can also lose without temper. Of course! Soon you will be able to test Kyle's quality, and if Kyle can get out of the southwest division, then he will be quite godlike, and it is worth believing in Kyle's strength.
It's boiling outside, is that really true? It was true, Brown returned to New York after the loss, recalling Kyle's maturity and toughness, cool head, clever play, selflessness and just the right amount of sharing, and brilliant talent, compared to Marbury, a lone wolf, who couldn't be worse, and the old man almost drooled and salivated. Thinking of doing it, the old man immediately had another deep conversation with Thomas, and described with emotion how Kyle was good, with your demeanor and so on. Of course, Thomas was very familiar with Kyle, but now when he heard it, he found the tape and studied it carefully, and he was itching, so he immediately took out the phone and called McCloskey to discuss it.
In the beginning, Thomas was still reserved, not as exaggerated as people said. The chips offered were Marbury and Rogham James, as well as David Lee, and a second-round pick in exchange for Kyle and garbage contractor Antonio Davis. The reason why Thomas is so resolute is because Kyle is really attractive and has a superstar appearance, and it is difficult for the second team to win, and his voice is everywhere, even if James Dolan favors him, he has to do something. Third, Marbury, the bastard, is very rude, and often comes over to talk to him, pointing fingers, and a little bit of a feeling of not taking him seriously. To put it nicely, it's called straightforward, and if it's not good, it's not big or small. When Marbury was brought to New York, Thomas was under pressure, he wanted to make a big move, he wanted to bring superstars to New York, although Marbury played very alone, but he was born in the authentic Brooklyn neighborhood, and he was a young New Yorker. As soon as the slogan of going home was shouted, New Yorkers were collectively excited, since the gorilla retired, they had been waiting for the superstar for too long, and a big fish came, and they were still satisfied at that time.
But things went wrong, and last year, they still couldn't make progress and firmly hold the lottery. People are quite patient, it takes time to get used to the lineup! This year, I got the champion coach, several powerful players, Nima! It seems to be worse than last year. This upset the fastidious New Yorkers, and the swearing came and went, and Thomas bore the brunt of it. So Kyle walked into Thomas's sights, and he was desperate to make a change and get the team on the right track.
When McCloskey received such an order, he thought he had misheard! Is this pie in the sky? With Kyle, you can trade in an All-Star that has proven itself, buy one get one free, and also have draft picks. It's a lie to say that he is not impressed, Kyle has only played four games, and it doesn't say much, McCloskey has been worried that Kyle is just a highlight performance, which must not be his true strength, as the season deepens, Kyle's shortcomings are exposed, and finally his original form will be revealed. But Marbury is different, although he is independent, he has unique capital, and his strength has been verified by the market. And this year's salary cap is 49.5 million games, the amount of luxury tax triggered is 56.71 million US dollars, and the total salary of the Raptors is 58.04 million, which is more than 1.3 million US dollars.
It's no secret that if a team crosses it in defiance of the existence of the luxury tax, then the team suffers severe punishment. The first penalty is that the money in escrow is not returned to the athletes, and the second penalty is that the team has to pay a dollar in luxury tax for every dollar spent in excess of the luxury tax. If the team exceeds $10 million, then there is also $10 million in taxes. These two penalties are parallel, and the potential punishment is that 10% of the player's money is confiscated, and the player naturally scolds his mother, which affects the unity and stability of the team.
Timothy has always emphasized the control of salary, and it is certain that he does not want to spend money, and he has to pay money if his performance does not improve, stupid! But speaking of stupidity, there are really two teams, the New York Knicks and the Portland Trail Blazers, these two guys have stupid money written on their faces, New York's total salary this year has exceeded 70 million US dollars, and the Trail Blazers are not bad, with a total salary of 65 million. The Raptors are not so chic, they have to firmly control their money bags, not much, of course, not less, less than a certain indicator, then the gap has to be filled, not to the league, but to the players on the team to divide equally.
Now that the Raptors' salary is overdue, McCloskey wants to save money, and now that the big fool in New York is here to send warmth, McCloskey thinks it's feasible, and Pep Soe can also consider sending it away. This not only saves money, but also has its own star players, and draft picks can also be pitted one or two. But Kyle was personally appointed as the core by the boss Timothy, and although he was the general manager, he did not dare to call the shots. And just like that, McCloskey resisted the urge to make a move, and he waited, waiting for Kyle's trip to the Southwest? If it's true that it's like being in a no-man's land and killing the enemy, it's better not to trade, and Kyle's superstar potential is still reluctant for McCloskey. If Kyle's performance is a little off, then it is practical to quickly open the gate and let him go.
And Kyle, who came to Texas to prepare for the war, finally received the wind, and Allens personally came to negotiate with Kyle, and the rumors outside had spread completely.
"Kyle! The situation is not right, you are put on the shelf. "In a quiet café, Allens makes the news." I called McCloskey after learning about the rumors and asked him to clear up the rumors, but the guy just lightly told me not to worry and said that there was no such thing, but his tone was not right, and his attitude towards me was also problematic, and he still has no express or statement, he at least has the intention of trading you. ”
"And then? Let me scold McClosky? Bastard! Villain! Come on Alans, it's nothing, nothing happened, did it? Kyle didn't think so, it was going to rain, his mother was going to get married, he couldn't stop him, he wasn't Kobe, he had the right to veto transactions, so he could only resign himself to fate. If it is really traded, Kyle will not say anything, there is no master here, can the master still hug his thigh and cry, I don't want to go? Did it work?
"We should have planned ahead, like what would happen to New York? Your position and status issues. ”
"They were willing to trade me for Stephen, of course, to train me as a star, so there was no need to worry. I think New York is also good, with big cities, big markets, big contracts, big exposure. ”
"You're so cheerful, all right! Looks like I'm overthinking. "Allens is helpless." Good form, keep it up. ”
"Of course!"
Kyle was very moved, and for the sake of a rumor, Allens went on a trip, and came with a comforting attitude, and the original choice was not bad.
After a little more talk about Sila, Kyle is relieved to learn that the little princess's surgery went well. Of course! The money for the surgery was lent by Kyle to his buddy. Back at the hotel, Kyle smiled bitterly when he learned that Sam was looking for him, it seems that rumors are not just rumors, I am afraid they will turn out to be true.
Sam was annoyed, he had just called McCloskey to confirm that he was really tempted to learn that this was a real thing, and that many teams had asked for the price. The old man scolded on the spot, and the two of them had their own opinions, argued, and then broke up unhappily. The team has just improved, and it actually started to trade, and it is the team's engine and core Kyle, what a stupid person can do. McCloskey is a pig's head in Sam's eyes, idiot! They are specially here to sabotage and disturb the morale of the military. If other teams smell honey and flock to snatch this treasure, are not good players, will there be so many people to grab it? Even a guy who doesn't know how to play knows the truth, McCloskey is really stupid, and he is still complacent, thinking that he is taking advantage.
Kyle goes to Sam's room and sees the old man still angry, and Kyle finds a little comfort in his heart. Hearing this news, not being disappointed is fake, and being traded, then it means that he is not good enough, so good that the team's top management flock to it.
Sam just whispered to Kyle not to worry, he would never allow this to happen unless he got out. What can Kyle say? Thankfully, swear allegiance to the death. (To be continued.) )