"I know it's going to be a little awkward, but you know it's business and we don't have a choice." Tang Tian didn't say much.

It was most convenient to let Kidd come, and if Kidd couldn't convince him, he had to go up and pour poisonous chicken soup.

"I'll try." Kidd finally agreed, Tang Tiandu came to him in person, and he couldn't say it if he didn't try.

"I believe in your abilities." Tang Tian patted Kidd on the shoulder as he spoke.

This season, if he can, he hopes that he is just a decision-maker who grasps the general direction, so that he can spend more time with his wife and children.

After explaining that Kidd was going to get Garnett done, he went on to call Jones, and the content was simple and straightforward.

"Hey, brother, I'm the boss now, I lack a general manager, can I come?"

"No problem, brother, I'll come right away."

The content of the conversation can be summarized briefly, just like these two sentences.

Jones followed Tang Tian from the Rockets to the Cavaliers and then to the Thunder, although there is an age gap between the two, they are full of tacit understanding and are old partners.

Now that Tang Tian has become the boss and wants to promote him, he naturally has no reason to refuse.

This corner is dug up, and it can be done with a hoe.

The next day, Tang Tian officially announced through the team that the team fired the current general manager Billy King and appointed the former deputy general manager of the Thunder team, Keith Jones, as the team's new general manager.

Brooklyn fans applauded.

Billikin did nothing when he was in the 76ers, and although he was instructed by the management of the Nets in the past few years, he could have poor negotiation skills, and firing him was a great pleasure.

Good things come in pairs, and just after announcing this new appointment, Kidd quickly replied to Tang Tian that Garnett was willing to give up his trade veto if he was traded to the Timberwolves.

Pierce is likely to leave the team, and after the old wolf king has struggled here for two seasons, there is really nothing to fight for, and it is the best choice for him to return to his roots.

After receiving this definite answer, Tang Tian also quickly connected Jones with the Timberwolves, aiming for a second-round draft pick from the other side.

Although according to the rules, teams can only start trading until the day before the draft, it is certainly possible to contact in advance.

However, Jones' feedback was that they basically agreed, but wanted to delay the trade until draft day, because they also seem to have a big deal to do.

This unexpected gain made Tang Tian a little curious, what kind of deal was the Timberwolves brewing?

Time flies, and it's the day before the draft day.

Although he didn't have a draft pick in his hand, Tang Tian took Jones and Kidd and was still ready to go to the draft meeting.

The Timberwolves' promised draft picks are one thing, and on the other hand, it's their home arena.

Because they didn't buy the arena, the Nets and Barclays Center are now in a relationship of lease, but officially, it's still their home court.

Before the start of the draft, Tang Tian also asked Jones to put on the shelf players with trade value and not so important, such as Mirza Taylor Tovey, whose goal is this year's second-round pick.

It's not uncommon to make this kind of thing out of nothing.

Last year's draft was a standard draft year, but this year, with Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Aaron Gordon and other potential rising stars, it was definitely a big year for the draft.

As a result, teams are far more motivated in this year's draft than last year, and the value of draft picks has also risen.

Neither Taylor Tovic nor Anderson have received valuable offers for the time being, and it looks like they will have to wait for the draft to go and see.

When Tang Tian and Jones entered the draft, they were cheered by the New York fans at the scene.

The Nets' current situation is a backwater, and Tang Tian's entry into the house is undoubtedly the only hope for Brooklyn fans, and now they are looking forward to Tang Tian leading them to a rapid rise.

This expectation is even stronger than winning the championship, after all, it is really difficult.

Tang Tian also greeted the fans with a smile.

If you want the Nets to rise, the support of the fans is naturally indispensable, and even if it is a big predicament, he must give the fans a positive side.

In the passage on the second floor, Tang Tian met many old acquaintances.

Casey, after resigning last season, was hired by the Raptors as the new head coach this season.

Thibodeau is still the head coach of the Bulls.

Stevens, the Thunder just officially announced that they have reached a three-year head coach contract with Stevens.

Kerr, who has just become the new head coach of the Warriors.

These of his assistant teachers are now all mixed up, and Tang Tian's system can be regarded as taking root in the alliance.

After greeting these old subordinates, not long after Tang Tian and Jones entered the hut, they received a greeting from the Timberwolves.

Garnett, who will go to the Timberwolves in a three-way deal, will also get the second-round pick they want, but until then, they are not in a position to disclose the details.

Since it was confirmed that he would trade, Tang Tian didn't care too much about the details.

Once he was seated, he looked at the TV in the cabin, ready to watch the draft.

This is Xiao Hua's first draft meeting after becoming president, and the league also attaches great importance to it.

Xiao Hua walked out of the backstage in a suit and ushered in bursts of cheers from the scene.

Compared with his predecessor Stern, Xiao Hua is much taller and bald, and when he stops in the center, he immediately attracts the attention of the audience.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to fans across the United States, Canadian fans tuning in .tv and tuning in on CBCTV, and welcome to the 2014 NBA Draft at Barclays Center......"

Xiao Hua recited the same opening sentence as Stern, but the difference was that he always had a smile on his face that raised the corners of his mouth, which was also his characteristic.

"The first pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA belonged to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they had five minutes to think about it."

This year's draft draw was held back in May, and Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner Gilbert, won the lottery with a probability of 1.1.

The Cavaliers wanted to mess up but didn't make it, but they were favored by Lady Luck, and this one magic draw can be said to have completely changed their fate for a year.

After Xiao Hua finished speaking, he retreated to the stage, and at this moment, Jones received a call from the Timberwolves.

"The three-way deal is done." Jones spoke directly.

"With whom?"

"Cavaliers." Jones said with a complicated expression.