45 million for 3 years, to be honest, this price is higher than Link expected.

At first, Link fantasized that he could have an estimated 12 million a year. After all, this is 2011, labor negotiations have not yet ended, new sky-high live broadcast contracts have not yet been signed, and the league's salary cap has not skyrocketed.

Link just remembers very clearly that when the Warriors signed and then traded for Iguodala in 13 years, the contract offered was 4 years and 48 million. Calculated that Iguodala at that time was also 12 million a year.

Although Iguodala was not a superstar, the "first brother" at that time was definitely a leader-level player. In the season before moving to the Warriors, Iguodala averaged 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and a terrible 2.0 steals per game in the playoffs! The data is better than Link's.

And Iguodala was only 29 years old at that time, and he was in the prime of his life. But Link is younger than Iguodala at the time, and he has more room to rise than he was back then, so it's no problem to take 12 million estimates in the case of a data handicap.

Who knows, the Grizzlies actually directly quoted a 3-year contract of 45 million, which is a small surprise.

"Originally, Chris. Wallace wanted to sign you to a 4-year contract, but I didn't agree. Because after the collective bargaining, no one knows what will happen. If the salary cap skyrockets by then, you will definitely suffer a lot if you sign for 4 years now. Therefore, as a gesture of sincerity, I am willing to sign a three-year contract with the Grizzlies. After 3 years, if all goes well, I think they should have to come to see you with the top salary. ”

"Top salary......" Link licked his lips, what a dreamy word, now he is only 3 years away from himself.

"I believe in your strength, just as I was adamant at the beginning that I would only let you sign with the Grizzlies for one year. The result? Now, a year later, you're worth tenfold! Some people say that it is safer to make a long-term contract, so that even if the player is not in good shape, he can get the full salary. If you sign a short-term contract, if the player is not in good shape, the price will drop immediately. But your performance gives me confidence, Link. See what you've been up to this summer? Let the championship Dallas Mavericks almost collapse. I believe that in three years, you will not lose your job and you will not fall in price. Except for the maximum salary, we can decline an invitation from any team! Austin was already imagining a bright future for Link and himself, and he was already fantasizing about it when he chose to be Link's manager.

However, the reality is that Bijeff. Austin imagined it more smoothly!

"When the time comes, they may come to me in a cash truck." After Link finished speaking, he suddenly shut up immediately.

The last person to say this sentence has never seen a team give him a maximum salary in his life. Bad luck, bad luck......

"Of course, this is only a preliminary plan. Specifically, we will have to wait for the collective bargaining to be discussed. I've done what you asked, Link. Having the Grizzlies as the No. 1 signing target would also keep you with the Grizzlies for three more years. With me, you don't have to worry about anything. The only thing you need to do is play well! You've played well this year, and I'm sure the Grizzlies and you will have a better future in the future! ”

"Thank you for taking care of you, Jeff. Mr. Austin. Link suddenly felt very heartwarmed, and sure enough, a good manager can make a player's career twice as effective with half the effort.

"By the way, Link, you just said you had a look at the 2011 draft roster? How? Are you also interested in the next star of the future? ”

"Uh...... Just take a look. By the way, Mr. Austin, you've heard of Jimmy. Butler? Link suddenly had a bad taste and wanted to hear what the current people had to say about the superstars of the future.

"Jimmy. Butler? Live hell, how about you and Chris. Wallace was all about the kid. ”

"What did you say?" Link's mouth suddenly opened wide.

"Hell alive."

"Next!"

"I said, your lovely general manager, Chris. Mr. Wallace, I mentioned it last time called Jimmy. Butler's guys. Austin spread his hands in confusion.

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The NBA season of 10-11 is over, but Chris. Wallace knew that the war over the team's general managers had just begun.

This year, collective bargaining has gone so hard that the NBA is likely to see its fifth shutdown in league history. There is no doubt that this has had a huge impact on the recruitment efforts of the teams.

But there is one thing that will never be affected by labor negotiations, and that is the draft!

This year, the Grizzlies can reach the Western Conference Finals, allowing Chris to reach the Western Conference Finals. Wallace was surprised. When he signed for Link, he really just wanted to add to the team's No. 3 bench. Unexpectedly, Link actually played an extremely incredible potential. And this season, the progress of Randolph, Gasol Jr., Conley and others is also very obvious.

The Grizzlies reached the Western Conference Finals and almost topped the championship. Wallace couldn't sit idly by. They now have the possibility of going further, and Wallace feels like he will owe a lot to the team if he does nothing.

Rumours of a trade for O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay have been going on since the middle of the season, and many teams have indeed asked Wallace for an offer. But Wallace, to be on the safe side, didn't let any deals happen.

But now, when the team reached the Western Conference Finals, when Link and Randolph had excellent chemistry, Chris Brown. Wallace felt as if the shackles had been tied to him in an instant.

In April, the Grizzlies signed Randolph to an early contract extension. The other day, Wallace was also with Jeff. Austin reached a verbal agreement to re-sign Link. In other words, the Grizzlies' core roster is established, and they have finally found a clear direction from so many years of chaos.

Now that the direction is clear, the rest of the work is urgent! Recruits, reinforcements, and the Grizzlies go one step further to win the Western Conference Championship or even the championship!

Wallace knows this sounds crazy, relying on a bunch of "despised" players to win a championship?

But as it turns out, grizzlies can really make things crazy. A year ago, who would have thought that the Grizzlies, who couldn't even make the playoffs, would play in the Western Conference Finals?

The free agent market was not open for the time being, and Wallace decided to start with the draft.

This year, the Grizzlies have just one second-round pick. Of all the second-round shows, Wallace had his eye on a guy named Jimmy. Butler's senior rookie.

The scouting report clearly states: Jimmy. Butler is a player full of energy and willing to defend, but lacks scoring ability and explosiveness.

Wallace has seen a lot of Jimmy. Butler's college game videos were also observed by scouts for a while. He thinks that Jimmy. It's entirely possible that Butler could be groomed to be the next Tony. Alan!

So, he decided to use the second-round pick at hand to get Jimmy. But these days, Jimmy. Butler's sudden rise in the draft from No. 56 to No. 33 made Wallace extremely nervous.

There is only one chance to strengthen through the draft, and if you miss it, you will have to wait for the next year. So, Chris. Wallace decided to trade for a first-round pick.

It doesn't need to be too high, just the end of the first round!

As for the chips....... Chris. Wallace believes it's time for the O.J. Mayo trade rumors to be put to an end......

Link's change in the history of the Grizzlies may be much bigger than he imagined.