"We don't have to worry about being traded, Eddie." Sam. Bernie came to Addison's home and told him the news himself.

- Let's not talk about that, Sam, I don't have coffee or black tea at home...... Can you accept this? Addison smiled and took a can of sports drink out of the fridge and handed it to his agent.

"As long as it's not bitter, I can drink it happily." Sam. Bernie took the drink and continued, "I was with Pat yesterday. Riley talked for a long time, and the old guy refused to tell me all about it at first...... But I was responsible for my employer, and apparently I won in the end. ”

Addison looked at the other party with a somewhat smug expression, and he sat down and motioned for Sam to continue. He wanted to get to the bottom of what was going on with this sudden trading rumor.

"The Heat's management didn't plan to trade you from the start, and there were one or two executives who were interested in Dragic, but you know, at least in the transfer market, Pat. Riley can still do what he says. "Sam. Bernie explained all the processes in detail, "Bill. Duffy also knew that the Miamins were not interested in Dragic after the tentative, and he shifted his focus to the New York Knicks. The Knicks are now bloated with salary space, and Phil is a big player. Jackson-led management doesn't really want to let go of their starting point guard, Jose. Calderon. But James. Dolan is very interested in Dragic, which actually means that the Knicks must get the Slovenian, and it is just a matter of time. ”

Addison nodded, and roughly sorted out a line of events in his mind. James. Dolan is somewhat similar to the Mavericks' rebounding Cuban in some ways, and as long as it is a player he wants to buy, no amount of opposition from management will help. Since Dolan is willing to take Dragic's contract, it is estimated that ten Phil. Jackson couldn't be persuaded to come back.

"I guess Dragic is probably isolated by the rest of the Suns right now, and he doesn't want to spend a day there. In order to get the New York Knicks in touch before the trade deadline, Beal. That's where Duffy came up with the idea. Actually except for Pat. In addition to Riley, he also met with Pelicans general manager Dale Brown. Danps. The agent continued, "In fact, he did a good job, and the media has publicized the public opinion of the transaction vividly. Dolan's patience, it is estimated that he is already in a hurry. ”

I see...... It's all Dragic's agent, Bill. Duffy's routine is deliberately used to take advantage of James. Dolan's impatience and blindness in player trades allowed the Knicks to move early. After all, February 20 is the trade deadline, and there is not much time for an embarrassed Dragic to continue to wait.

However, it was Pat who puzzled Addison. Riley was willing to cooperate with Bill. Duffy plays such a play, and the general manager of the Heat team can't get any benefit from it. With the character of the 'God Operator', who can't afford to be early, how can he be willing to cooperate with Bill. What about Duffy's routine?

"I know what you're trying to ask, Eddie......" Sam. Bernie saw the other party's confusion and shook his head noncommittally, "But I can't answer you this question, Pat. I can't guess what's going on in Riley's old fox's head. I don't know why he did it. ”

The agent took a large sip of the drink, and his expression slowly became serious: "But from now on we have to be cautious, this matter makes me feel sorry for Pat. Riley's view has changed a lot. Originally, I thought that he had tried his best to recruit you, and he should not have done anything to hurt your interests or psychological state, at least he should have taken these into account everywhere...... I almost forgot about this old fellow's reputation, and even more so about his nature as a businessman. ”

Addison could hear the anger and resentment hidden in the other party's words, and he listened quietly to Sam. Bernidy taught him that these were lessons of experience that would allow him to be more comfortable in this business alliance in the future.

"Pat. Riley's view of players is still stuck 20 years ago, and he still sees players as his pawns, pawns that can be manipulated at will. This guy is indeed a visionary, and the situation is very big, but his excessive cold-bloodedness and ruthlessness as a businessman have not subsided in the slightest because of his age. In his and Bill's. Duffy played this drama without any consideration that trade rumors would affect you for the first time in this kind of thing, let alone that it might weaken your game in the future. "Sam. Seeing this, Bernie suddenly sneered sarcastically, "...... I even suspect that if your form goes down because of this, he won't hesitate to put you on the trade shelf in exchange for other suitable players. ”

Addison felt a chill in his body for a while, although he had been interested in Pat. Riley, the general manager in charge of the overall situation, is not very close, but he never thought that the other party would be cold-blooded to the point of being almost straightforward towards the players. If that old man is really such a character, then is he worth fighting the field?

"You don't have to worry about Riley going to do it to you just yet, Add. You're still Miami's future, and he's going to rely on you to fight for better results and honors. The agent continued to remind, "But when it comes time to renew the contract in the future, we must be cautious." It's not an easy thing to play under this old fox......"

Addison's eyelids drooped slightly, and he let out a long exhale, nodding in agreement with the agent's statement.

"Ah, yes, just a little hint......" Sam. Bernie finished his drink in one gulp, a somewhat complicated look on his face, "If I'm not wrong about my prediction, after this season, Pat . . Riley is going to be on Dwyan. Wade did it...... If the 'Flash' chooses to jump out of the contract and renew it. ”

Addison was stunned and looked at his agent in a daze. Sam. Bernie shrugged his shoulders disapprerovingly and whispered, "If you still need Wade's help in the first two years of your career, or if you have a good relationship with him, I suggest you go and give a hint to it...... Your team boss who still hasn't had a sense of crisis. ”

***

February 20, U.S. time, is the day when the dust settles on all the alliance's transactions.

The Dragic trade rumors, which have been hyped by the media in the past two days, have finally been settled, and the Phoenix Suns have officially announced that they have reached a trade agreement with the New York Knicks.

- New York Knicks send Jose. Calderon, Tim. Hardaway II and the 2017 first-round pick, got the Phoenix Suns' Golan Brown. Dragic and Zorran. Dragic.

TF？！ Most of the media reacted with such a surprised reaction, they broadcast Dragic and Miami Heat for so long, and it turned out that there was no shadow of the Heat in this deal! It makes them feel like they've been fooled!

The Suns and Knicks traded for each of them, with the Phoenix getting the experienced veterans and dynamic wing players they wanted; The Knicks met James. Dolan's appetite changed to Cameron. Anthony is another quasi-All-Star, and a quasi-All-Star with the ability to rejuvenate the team.

The Knicks, who have won Dragic, may really be able to turn over from this, and although the Slovenian's organizational skills are not top-notch, they are definitely enough to solve the problem of the Knicks' offensive chaos before. And as long as Cameron. Anthony is willing to relinquish power, and Dragic can also give him a lot of support on the offensive end.

Of course, it's all built on Cameron. Antony is willing to support Dragic's premise. If 'Melon' still rejects Dragic from diverting the ball from his own hands as he did when he excluded Jeremy Lin, then the Knicks' chaos may continue.

Of course, the Miami Heat weren't without moves before the trade deadline, but it was a tiny deal compared to a trade for Dragic.

The New Orleans Pelicans were led to a loss by starting point guard Zhu Brown. Holiday suffered a serious injury to the season and was in dire need of a point guard with decent experience to complete the playmaking task. They had their eye on the Heat's Norris. Cole, after some haggling, the two sides reached a deal agreement.

-- Miami Heat send Norris. Cole & Sean. Williams, got Shabazz from the New Orleans Pelicans. Napier, Alexi. Aginsa and a second-round pick in 2016.

Although Norris. Kerr occupies an important place on the Heat's second team, but he is not indispensable. Because the real playmaker in the second team is Josh. McRoberts, the Heat's trade essentially established McRoberts as the center of the second team.

And Shabazz. Although Napier is a rookie this season, he averaged 6.3 points and 2.5 assists in 19.7 minutes per game for the Pelicans, which can basically replace the firepower on the outside of the rotation after Kerr's departure. Alexie. Atkinsa's cheap high-quality interior can bring good box defense and rebounding to the Heat team to replace the aging 'Birdman' Anderson.