The 2006 NBA Draft came to an end, but the most eye-catching thing tonight was not the rookies, but Wayne, who was traded four for one.

The saddest thing is Chris. Paul.

What is the meaning of falling from the clouds to the trough, and what is the meaning of happiness and sorrow.

The champagne and cigars in my hand suddenly stopped smelling.

The music was still playing, but suddenly it couldn't dance.

Randolph didn't dispose of it, and now there's another Wayne......

I don't let people live!

You're going to join forces to bully me!

Paul wants to cry without tears, I'm the strongest 183 on the surface, and I'm going to be reduced to a dribble guard?

Schwartz also called Wayne after the draft: "The day after tomorrow, I'll take you to Portland to meet with the management of the Trail Blazers."

They'd love to meet you and talk to you about your plans for the future. ”

"Okay Jeff, the dust is finally settled, isn't it?"

"yes, it's finally over. Next up in the west, you'll need to get ready. The competition here is more fierce than in the east. ”

"Don't worry, I'll see you the day after tomorrow, Jeff."

Hanging up, Wayne smiled.

Is it time to meet with management so soon?

Speaking of which, Steve. Patterson, he's always wanted himself.

It was only two years ago that it was greened by Byrd.

Well, if Bird is still around, God knows if the deal will happen.

The next day, the blockbuster deal between the Trail Blazers and the Pacers made headlines in the newspapers on both sides.

Fans in the City of Tears are polarized, with some cheering and others disagreeing on the deal.

Wayne and Randolph together...... I'm afraid it's not for Prison Team 2.0.

Oh, and there's a cannon.

Originally, last season, Cannon and Randolph had a falling out, and rumors of disagreement between the two were flying all over the sky.

If it weren't for the fact that Pao Luo was just a rookie and didn't dare to be too rampant, you see that the locker room is chaotic.

Now, there is another Wayne who has a holiday with Paoluo, this is the Romance of the Three Kingdoms!

If you mess up the locker room, the Trail Blazers will really be in a spiral again.

Randolph might have pulled out his gun in minutes.

Besides, even if the lineup of Paul + Wayne + Randolph is formed, the Trail Blazers may not have much of a breakthrough.

In that case, it's better to train Roy + Aldridge + Paul.

Some people think that rookie FMVP can continue to shine in Portland, although Wayne has more fights, but his strength is still online, a proper All-Star starter level, and it is very likely that he can get stronger!

As for the relationship with Paul, there is no need to worry about it at all.

The core of the conflict between Paul and Randolph is not really the character, but the attitude of the two towards the game.

Randolph is now basically in a state where it doesn't matter if he wins or loses, he can just take the data.

And Pao'er has had a heart to win since high school.

These two people are together, so they can't make trouble.

But Goldway is different, Goldway also wants to win.

In the face of a common goal, the two will definitely let go of their previous suspicions.

Wayne: Ice release? Inexistent. But don't worry, my diplomatic skills are still very high.

If Portland fans' attitudes toward the deal were mixed, the attitude of the cornfields was one of scolding.

"They actually traded Wayne, and our championship roster was completely dismantled after only two years of existence!"

"Oh my God, I can't believe Donnie would have made such a decision, but hopefully everything is fine for the team."

"It looks like we're going to enter a long period of rebuilding, but it's just a pity that Jermaine ......"

Although everyone knew that there was a rift between Wayne and Walsh, they still couldn't bear to see Wayne being traded.

They originally thought that Wayne would be another legend of one man and one city, but they didn't know that their illusions were shattered so quickly.

Paul also gave a phone interview to reporters the next day and asked him what he thought of the deal.

Pao'er: "The management's decision is very correct, and I am very much looking forward to joining forces with the rookie FMVP!" Seriously, I can't wait to start the new season soon! ”

Well, the cannon on the phone is joyful, but the cannon outside the phone is pulling his face.

After all, it's an old smirking boy, and this kind of operation is not uncommon for Pao'er.

The reporters had wanted to interview Randolph, but they couldn't find anyone else.

I don't know where the fat man went, drunk and dreamed of dying.

Just after the dust settled on Wayne's trade, the "war" of various teams for Yao Ming also fell into a white-hot stage.

Dawson and Dog Lei looked at the contracts and shouted that they were scared.

Bull 70 million in 4 years, well, this is actually all buried.

Because the Lakers directly offered Yao Ming a five-year contract with a maximum salary of 85 million to close to 90 million!

If Yao Ming renewed his contract early last season, then the maximum salary will be calculated according to the salary cap of last season.

But now the contract is renewed, which is to calculate the maximum salary according to the salary cap after the season increase, and here's the difference.

So although they are all top salaries, Yao Ming's current price is completely different from before.

For this reason, the Lakers are ready to pardon Brian. Grant can be regarded as making room for Yao Ming.

Chase Yao Ming with all your might!

At that time, Kobe Bryant + Yao Ming + Odom, Phil. Jackson's triangular offense will be back in the thick of the road!

These two offers have already made Gou Lei tremble.

The bull's 4-year 70 million is actually acceptable, and it will be chopped if you grit your teeth.

But this is 90 million ...... in 5 years

What a match!

90 million in 5 years, Alexander wants to give up this money, and he will already win the championship in Houston.

Just when Gou Lei thought that this was exaggerated enough, the pioneer who had just finished his work yesterday suddenly came to intervene again.

"Great news! Portland Trail Blazers 5-year 90 million top salary offer Yao Ming! They're going to compete with the Lakers! ”

"What the hell are the Pacers trying to do!? Isn't their operation over yet!? ”

"Oh my God, if Yao really joined the Trailblazers, it would be terrible!"

When Old Man Stern saw the news, he was also stunned.

Paul. Alan, don't deceive people too much! What are you doing here? Isn't it great to have money power!?

Allen: Yes, if you have money, you can do whatever you want.

Why have there always been so many garbage contracts for the Trail Blazers in history? It's because of Paul. Alan doesn't take money as money.

As long as it is the player he wants, he is willing to do as much as he wants.

As a result, a lot of players got big contracts in Portland.

To put it bluntly, the Trailblazers have been poor not because of the money, but because the money has not been spent on the blade.

This time, while both Cannon and Wayne are still on child labor contracts, the Trail Blazers have to go extravagantly.

When Wayne saw the news, he was also blindsided.

Is it so bold? Bid with the Lakers!

The Trailblazers are ready to go straight to the stomach this year.

But Yao Ming + himself + Randolph, won't this inside line be too crowded?

I'm going to play small forward?

In a state of confusion, Wayne arrived in Portland as planned.

This time, Patterson and Pritchard also came to the airport to pick them up, just like Wayne did when he came to the Trail Blazers for tryouts.

"We, meet again, welcome to the City of Tears!" The moment Patterson saw Wayne, he almost didn't cry.

The goddess of longing and twilight...... Male god, you finally agreed to be with me!

When the counterattack is underway!

Who said that licking a dog can't be housed!

"Hello, sir."

"Don't be so inhibited, just call me Steve. This is Kevin, my assistant and the team's deputy general manager. Patterson hurriedly introduced Pritchard.

"Hello Wei, with you joining, we are like a tiger." Pritchard also shook Wayne's hand warmly.

"Vice President is good, Vice President is good." Wayne is still modest, and he is very sophisticated.

Well, this kind of management atmosphere has not been seen for a long time.

Once in the car, Patterson introduced Wayne to Portland, the same one he had two years earlier.

"By the way, you don't have to worry about the house, we have found you a few alternative places, you can just go and see the house!

In addition, our team has a car warming service. When the car is in the parking lot of the stadium or the airport, you have to let us know in advance, and someone will help you start the car in advance and turn on the air conditioner, so that it is warm in winter and cool in summer! ”

"......How many people have you hired here, you really have no money to spend......

But from these small details, Wayne can already feel the sincerity of the Trail Blazers.

After that, the car was driven into a mansion in the suburbs of Portland.

The mansion is surrounded by a sea of roses, and the whole house is surrounded by roses.

Wayne got out of the car, Paul. Alan also walked out of the house.

"Way, welcome to Portland! Welcome, Rose Garden! Alan hugged Wayne warmly.

Afterwards, Patterson, Pritchard, Allen, Wayne, and Schwartz were five people, drinking tea and talking in the courtyard of the mansion.

Patterson has repeatedly emphasized: "You will be the absolute core, there is no doubt about it.

In fact, we've already started to build a lineup for you, and I'm sure you've seen our offer for Yao Ming as well, so let's not play false this time. ”

Pritchard also sang and sang at this time: "The head coach candidate, we will still insist on using Nate. McMillan, a former professional player who captained the SuperSonics, has no problem getting along with the players at all.

Coach McMillan's coaching style, with its emphasis on discipline, defensive toughness and fast pacing, is perfect for your performance. ”

Pritchard went out of his way to highlight McMillan's experience as a professional footballer, with the subtext saying, "Rest assured, he's not going to be as managerial as Walsh." ”

"We, I've been hungry for a championship for years. You have the championship genes in you, you were an FMVP, and I believe you can lead the team to create brilliance. Help Portland, help me, and make your championship dream come true!

What you need, we are absolutely full of cooperation! ”

Paul. Alan also gave Wayne a subtext: "As long as you play hard, the maximum salary will not be a problem at all in the future!" Whether it's 90 million or 100 million, I'll cooperate! There is only one goal, the overall championship! ”

Wayne glanced at Schwartz, who just shrugged at Wayne.

Today, he couldn't interject at all.

The purpose of the agent's existence is to fight for the best interests of the player.

But as soon as the pioneers came up, they directly smashed out the best interests, and they didn't need agents to fight for it at all.

The core position is established, what more bicycles?

If he really plays well, Wayne is wondering if he can have a say in the draft and recruitment.

Especially in the draft, Wayne has opened his eyes after all, if he can have the right to speak in the draft, it will be ......

Dry!

You have to fight well in the Trailblazers!

After talking to the pioneers, Wayne was so excited that he made a phone call to the society, Brother Yao.

"Come on, I can officially recruit you this time, Brother Yao! Accept the offer of the pioneer, we will become bigger and stronger together, and create brilliance again! When the time comes, I'll take the AK and you'll ...... Uh, how's that! ”

Wayne thought that Yao Ming would readily agree, but Yao Ming smiled bitterly: "Xiao Wei, it's not Brother Yao, I don't want to team up with you, but...... I've verbally promised Kobe Bryant......"

Kobe: Hehe, I didn't expect it, what does Kobe Bryant's formula say? Before you came, I had already colluded with Yao Ming!

Can Kobe Bryant not start? O'Neal and Wade won the championship this summer, which made Kobe Bryant miserable.

He didn't want to wait any longer.

You're going to find a defender to replace me? Then I'll find a center forward to replace you Shaq!

I won the championship with Yao Ming, and I am angry with your fat shark!

Therefore, Kobe, who has always been arrogant, also put down his posture and persuaded Yao Ming bitterly this time.

It's not just Kobe, Phil. Jackson also loves Yao Ming. Yao Ming, a center forward, is very suitable for the central axis of the triangle attack.

So as soon as the season ended, the Zen master also personally called Yao Ming to invite him to join, and launched a crazy lobbying.

In addition, "don't underestimate the heart that has tasted the brains", Tom Janovic, Master Tang, went to Houston to talk to Yao Ming in person.

Although Master Tang did not work as the head coach of the Lakers for long, the Lakers still kept him as a player development consultant.

Although he retreated into the background, he was still a member of the management.

Leaving Master Tang, the Lakers actually have the intention of attracting Yao Ming with this.

The Lakers are basically out on the side to lobby Yao Ming.

Yao Ming's side, because he did not renew his contract ahead of schedule and was injured in the contract year, Mosaic's attitude towards contract renewal was ambiguous, which also made him a little disheartened.

Although the Mosaic side also dispatched the lobbying team of Alexander + Olajuwon, there was no mention of reinforcements.

The paintings are all pies like "Mosaic is a team with a tradition of great center forwards".

just fooled Yao loyalty.

But they never expected that Wayne's previous sentence "This is a business alliance" made Yao Ming feel a lot.

Although for Yao Ming, the national team honor is greater than the NBA championship, but this does not mean that he has no desire for the NBA championship.

Therefore, Yao Ming did not say that sentence again this time: "Since Houston chose me, I have no reason to leave." ”

He really thought about leaving.

So, a few days ago, he promised Kobe: "I will choose to sign with the Lakers." ”

Wayne was a step too late.

With Yao Ming's character, he has already promised others, and he will not be a second or fifth boy.

Although it was only a verbal promise, Yao Ming really couldn't do it.

Wayne called it a mistake! Kobe Bryant grabbed someone and grabbed me!

If you know how to learn mousse, you should have a meeting in advance to discuss.

Therefore, this mousse is indeed very fine.

"This ...... No more negotiable? ”

"It's not good after all, hey." Yao Ming is also a little embarrassed, on the one hand, the little brother of the national team, and on the other hand, Kobe Bryant, who has already agreed, this is difficult to choose.

In addition, on the Mosaic side, Gou Lei also came up with a plan: "We don't match the contract that the Lakers and the Trail Blazers gave Yao Ming, but then sign Daben at a price lower than the maximum salary to make up for it."

Although Big Ben's offense can't be compared with Yao Ming, his defense is good and durable, and it's enough to have Tracy in attack.

This will not only save money, but also ensure strength.

Wouldn't it be nice to save money and strengthen role players? ”

When Alexander heard that this plan could save money, his eyes immediately lit up: "Okay, good, it's still dog thunder, your dog head melon is shrewd." ”

In this way, on July 1, as soon as the NBA free transfer market opened, the Lakers dropped the bombshell.

"Yao Ming signed with the Lakers with a maximum salary of 88 million in 5 years, and Mosaic did not have a matching contract!"

"Yao Ming teamed up with Kobe, and a new OK combination was born!"

"The NBA is finale, and the Lakers are about to start their second triple-winning mode."

Wayne watched the news and felt a little heartache.

It's okay now, Yao Ming is gone, and the dream lineup is shattered.

As soon as the news came out, Patterson made a phone call to comfort Wayne: "Don't worry, don't be discouraged. Although it's a pity that Yao Ming couldn't come, we still have a beep plan, so stay tuned. ”

Well, in order to ensure that this take-off plan is foolproof, Patterson and Pritchard have made sufficient preparations, and they have also considered what to do if they can't get Yao Ming.

So the next day, as soon as Wayne got up and picked up his phone, he saw an explosive piece of news.

Jie is what you call the beep plan!?

"Zach. Randolph and Paul. Gasol swapped owners, and the Trail Blazers made it to the West! ”

"Dream Twin Towers, Wayne and Paul. Where is Gasol's ceiling? ”

"Randolph + '07 second-round pick + '09 first-round pick in exchange for Paul. Gasol, who makes and who loses? ”

Patterson and Pritchard are studing all draft picks, and the championship team really doesn't need draft picks.

They're really on the run for the title!

Wayne looked at the news of Gasol joining the Trail Blazers and shook his head.

One report and one report.

You rob me Yao Ming, I rob your sister-in-law!

Now, it's really going to be fun, sister-in-law.

In this way, as soon as Randolph leaves, the core lineup of the Trail Blazers is Cannon + Viagra + sister-in-law.

Wayne was a little excited, this is still very competitive!

Gasol's personality will not have any negative impact on the dressing room.

Comfortable!

Although there is no Yao Mingxiang, it is quite fragrant.

For the third season of his career, the Cornfield God of War is getting more and more excited.

No, you can't call the cornfield god of war anymore.

Now, call me the butcher of the rose garden!