What Richard didn't expect was that after Doug Rivers made a phone call, several more coaches called.

Lawrence Frank called, who had been fired by Nets management, to see if he could get a job with Richard.

Richard naturally agreed without saying a word, Frank's ability is good, he belongs to a young head coach at the level of Stevens, such a talent to vote, Richard has no reason not to agree.

Several other coaches called, but it was purely a trick, trying to take advantage of Richard......

Among them was the new head coach of the Trail Blazers, McMillan, whose call was certainly not dictated by Paul Allen.

If Paul Allen wanted to, he couldn't afford to ask McMillan to call, he just went to Richard himself.

McMillan's phone call was naturally in vain......

The main reason is that this year is a small year for the draft, and there is only one Millsap in the second round, and in the first round, there are only five players who can be called All-Stars, namely Aldridge, Roy, Gay, Rondo and Lowry.

For these five people, the Trail Blazers got one Aldridge, and Richard got two, and they already took more than half of it......

The Trail Blazers have a bearded Davis, and they definitely don't need Lowry, and as for Guy, the pick is too high, and the Trail Blazers can't get it.

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Bucks head coach Stotters also called Richard, and they still have an unfulfilled contract with Richard.

In the previous trade, Richard got a first-round pick with a two-year protection period from the Bucks, and this year's Bucks' draft pick is protected, and next year, no matter what their pick, they will definitely give this pick to Richard.

Richard naturally hopes that the Bucks' record will be as good as possible, how can he help them in this year's draft......

Several head coaches who called to take advantage of them, Richard did not give a reply, and politely rejected their request.

However, there was one person's request, but Richard could not refuse.

Popovich.

The Spurs were killed by the Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals this season, and Popovich is preparing to continue to expand the roster to prevent a repeat of the same mistakes next year.

Richard was a little embarrassed, firstly, there were really no good players to recommend to Popovich, and secondly, he did not want to set up a stronger enemy for himself.

Next season, the Buccaneers will start to go all out for the championship, and normally, next season it will be the Spurs who will win the championship, and they will shave James in the Finals.

This bald head is uncontrollable as soon as it is shaved, and James was shaved in the Finals again......

In the 21st century, since James entered the league, in the past 20 years, there have only been two Finals shaved heads, and both times James ......

The 4-1 Finals situation occurred a total of five times, and three of them were related to James.

It's pretty embarrassing......

And now James may not even have a chance to be shaved off, because with the current grand situation in the East, James has no chance of entering the finals at all, and even the chance of reaching the Eastern Conference finals is very small.

The Spurs are strong enough, and if the Spurs continue to be strong, it will add huge resistance to the Buccaneers' championship next year.

However, Richard still wants to make a deal with Popovich through this year's draft.

This is something that Richard has been thinking about all along......

"Greg, I know what you mean, but I'm sorry to tell you that this draft is a small year, and there aren't too many players who can get it." Richard told Popovich regretfully.

He wasn't lying.

Based on the Spurs' record, they would have had a first-round pick of 29th and a second-round pick of 29th.

But they sold the first-round pick before, leaving them with an embarrassing second-round 29th pick......

Even if Richard is an immortal, it is impossible to help the Spurs choose any decent newcomers.

If it had been left in the '05 draft, Richard could have allowed Popovich to choose Chuck Hayes to lose the draft......

"Lee, I don't have too high a demand, I just need a qualified substitute."

"I think in your eyes, even without draft picks, this matter is incredibly simple for you."

"Aren't there any decent drafts this year?" Popovich asked patiently.

Richard smiled bitterly, there was really a ......

However, this player is more miserable, and he will be directly reimbursed before he finished his rookie season.

The strength is not bad, and being selected to the rookie first team as an undrafted pick is a great achievement.

And he's also a Spanish player, so I'm sure Popovich will like it.

"Greg, I have a guy here who has the quality of the rookie first team, and it's an undrafted pick, so you can easily get it." Richard gave the general picture of the player.

Of course, I can't go into too much detail, but if I say Spanish nationality, Popovich will probably know who it is with a little inquiry.

Upon hearing Richard's description, Popovich was immediately intrigued.

The rookie first team, which was one of the five best rookies of the year, and was an undrafted player, was worth too much.

If the Spurs get this player, it will definitely be doing big with a small amount of money, which is Popovich's favorite thing.

"Lee, tell me who this player is, and I will thank you very much." Popovich suppressed his excitement and said calmly to Richard.

"Don't worry, Greg, my old fellow, I need your help with something." Richard put forward his own conditions at the right time.

Popovich did himself a small favor when he was an All-Star, but this small favor is not worth the value of a rookie player no matter how you look at it.

That's a rookie player, one of the five strongest rookies in the class......

Well, in fact, there are a total of six rookies in this rookie formation, one of the strongest six to be exact.

"Tell me, Lee, if it's not too difficult, I'll agree." Popovich said calmly.

Richard cleared his throat, "It's not a difficult request, it's easy for you Spurs. ”

"I want you guys to buy out Brent Barry's contract."

Popovich was stunned, what kind of request is this? Asking Spurs to buy out a player's contract? Didn't Brent Barry want to stay at the Spurs anymore and specifically asked Richard to speak?

It seems unlikely, Brent Barry is still quite happy in the Spurs, with the Spurs winning the championship before, the relationship with his teammates is quite harmonious, and he invites his teammates to his home for dinner from time to time.

"You pirates want to sign Brent?" Popovich asked rhetorically.

"That's right, so you Spurs don't have to pay a buyout fee." Richard said with a smile.

Popovich nodded, Barry Jr.'s contract is not high, and this year is the last year, and it won't cost much to buy it out.

If the key Buccaneers sign Barry Jr., they probably won't have to spend a penny.

Barry Jr. has become Barry Sr., and at the age of 36, he basically doesn't play much time with the Spurs.

Since Richard made such a request, the Spurs have nothing to lose, and it seems that it is not a big deal to agree.

"I can promise you, Lee, but can I ask why?" Popovich asked curiously.

Richard frowned, he really didn't know how to answer Popovich, did he tell Popovich that your Parker likes wives, and he is going to be green little Barry?

Hurt little Barry's wife is separated?

Definitely can't say that, and Popovich certainly doesn't believe what he says.

'There's nothing special about it, he's the oldest player in our West Lafayette and I hope he retires under me.' Richard gave a plausible-sounding reason.

Popovich nodded, "Okay, Lee, then this deal is done, can you tell me the name now?" ”

"Yog-Gabajosa."