After studying the tricks of how to deal with such an opponent as Big Bird all night, Tiger fell asleep with a deep sense of fatigue.

Just as Tiger was sleeping, Tiger was woken up by a ringing phone.

Tiger reluctantly got up and picked up the phone and said, "That's me, I'm Tiger Jones." ”

Dawson's voice came from the other side of the phone: "Boss, there is about half an hour left, and the staff of the Walkers will come to pick us up, why haven't you gotten up yet." ”

Hearing this, Dawson was still in a hurry.

"Then let them wait." The rush and fatigue of the past few days, as well as Tiger, who is very anxious to deal with the big bird, can't help but be a little angry.

But Dawson on the other side of the phone was stunned, thinking: Why is this master so angry today.

"It's not polite to ask them to wait." Dawson was careful to persuade.

Tiger, who gradually came to his senses on the other side of the phone, quickly flashed a few thoughts in his head, and quickly made a negotiation plan.

After paying attention, I thought to myself: You big bird is not crazy, Lao Tzu is more crazy than you, what do you have to be crazy, haven't you just won a few championships, buddy's current identity and status are not at the same level as you at all, Lao Tzu is more crazy than you.

After thinking about it, he said to Dawson on the other side of the phone: "Dawson, you wait in the lobby of the hotel with our people now, don't go there, if the staff of the walker comes, you just ask them to wait, not too long, about 10 minutes." And then, you're calling, you know. ”

Dawson below really couldn't figure out what kind of wishful thinking Tiger was playing.

Generally speaking, it is very rude to fail to arrive at the agreed time with others.

Because, it is not uncommon for a business to be late and make a business ruined.

This kind of thing made Dawson really a little confused.

And just like that, before Dawson could understand what was going on, Tiger had already hung up the phone.

I start washing quickly and finish washing.

He opened a bottle of wine in the room and quickly sprinkled some on himself.

Let your body exude a strong smell of alcohol.

After sprinkling the wine, Tiger ordered a breakfast and began to enjoy it slowly.

Tiger finished his breakfast, closed his eyes and slowly pondered his plans for the day.

'Big Bird' is an extremely arrogant man, which is recognized by the entire league.

There are many, many things to say about 'Big Bird'.

However, Tiger also summed it up.

No matter what generation looks at, there's one player who can truly be called a superstar, and that person is Larry Bird.

In the Celtics' 13 seasons, Bird is the most versatile player, scorer, passer, rebounder, defensive specialist, team operator, etc., probably deserving of all the titles that can be praised, as well as Mr. Key. Bird has the heart of a giant, and he's confident enough to tell his opponent before a match, and then waltz to score 40 points over the opponent's head. In particular, his 3-pointers, who can even shoot with his eyes closed during training, also make him a feared killer of all teams.

He is the embodiment of "Celtic pride", he is elegant and confident, and he plays with no hesitation. He forced himself to be the superstars of the "Cardinals" like Cussey, Russell, and Heviczek, and eventually made himself the best player they were.

Bird is well known for the honor created by the Celts, and forms the "Three Musketeers" with Parish McHale. Bird and the Magic saved the NBA's ball market, and the league came up with a new slogan for them: an unbelievable NBA show. "Big Bird" Bird has already terrified his enemies after two seasons, and his accurate shooting has made him the NBA's greatest shooter.

And there are some small things that show his arrogance even more.

One year, at the All-Star Three-Point Contest, Bird disdainfully told the people in the locker room that you were fighting for second place again, but no one dared to contradict him! All-Star Weekend began, and Bird won three three-point contests in a row.

In the 1985 Celtics vs Jazz, Bird had 30 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 9 steals. In the third quarter, Bird went down to rest early, and the record seat found that the "four doubles" were close at hand, so he reminded him! Coach Jones also asked with concern if Bird still wanted to play to complete another breakthrough in history! But Bird, in line with the tenacity of a professional player, said lightly: "Thank you!" I want to take a break today! ”

Is it easy to conquer such a character, the answer is no.

Therefore, dealing with such a person can only be even more arrogant than him.

You can always hold him down, otherwise you can only be conquered by him.

Just as Tiger was refining his plan, Dawson's call came.

"Boss, their people have arrived, and the time is about the same, shouldn't you come down?" Dawson was a little pleading on the phone.

As an old manager, he is very strict with the concept of time, but today he was deliberately late, which made Dawson a little unbearable.

"Okay, Dawson, don't worry, this time is very important for us, we can't be in a hurry, watch my performance." Tiger tidied up his clothes, got out of the room and got on the elevator to the hotel lobby.

As soon as I arrived in the lobby, I saw Dawson waiting for him at the door of the elevator room, his face was very anxious.

Tiger, who looked down, hurriedly walked up and wanted to say something.

Seeing Dawson like this, Tiger hurriedly waved his hand and gave a look, signaling Dawson not to speak.

Then, he walked up to the staff of the walker and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting, let's go." After saying something to the staff of the walker, he took the lead and walked towards the reception vehicle waiting outside the hotel.

The walker staff behind him, you look at me, I look at you, I don't say anything, I can only follow quickly.

After getting in the car, Dawson wanted to inquire about something, but Tiger stopped him with his eyes.

Along the way, Tiger didn't say anything to Dawson.

I just closed my eyes and thought about some questions.

The car soon arrived at the Walker's office building.

Standing at the door were Donnie Walsh and passing superstar "Big Bird" Bird.

Donnie Walsh is okay, the old fritter has no expression.

Bird was different, a proud man like him would not allow anyone to disobey his rules in front of him, and his face was already a little impatient at this time.

Donnie Walsh looked at Bird's expression and shook his head secretly.

He said to Bird: "Larry, you have to know, what kind of financial predator we are facing today, such a guy will not come forward easily, and such characters are very proud, you don't want to fight with others, it's not good for you." ”

"I know, Donnie, don't worry, I know these things, but you should also know that I hate people who don't keep their time. Besides, how much money he has is his business, can he still kill me? Bird shrugged indifferently.

"Okay, man, I honestly hate guys like that, but we can't help it, we're in business." Donnie Walsh can only be a consolation to such a guy.

"I know it's business, if it weren't for that, do you think I'd be waiting for another fool like a fool." At this time, Bird looked very dissatisfied.

While Bird was complaining, the Pacers' pick-up car returned.

Donnie Walsh pulled Laborard and stepped forward to greet Tiger and his party.

"Hello, Mr. Tiger, how was your rest yesterday?" Donnie Walsh stepped forward and said enthusiastically to Tiger.

"It's okay, thank you for your concern, hey, this is Mr. Bird." Looking at the tall Bode behind him, Tiger stepped forward and stretched out his hand to greet him.

"Hello, Mr. Bird, I'm your fan." Tiger was very enthusiastic.

Bird, who just had a face full of Alaskan glaciers, heard that the richest owner in the NBA was his own fan, and the glaciers on his face showed some signs of melting, and he also reached out to shake Tiger and said, "Thank you, it's my honor." ”

"Hehe, I really appreciate Mr. Bird's courage and determination on the court, I think it's very similar to myself fighting in the financial markets, so I like Mr. Bird, but I like myself more." In a word, it was extremely arrogant, and Bird's face just now was like a glacier about to melt, and he was directly frozen again.

Bird thought to himself, "Boy, you mean I'm like you, crazy enough."

"Okay, let's stop talking at the door, let's go inside." Donnie Walsh hurriedly led the group into the Pacers' office building, separating Tiger and Bird.

Once in the conference room, everyone sat down.

Just as Donnie Walsh was about to say a few words of greeting to adjust the atmosphere, Bird suddenly spoke; "Mr. Tiger, General Manager Dawson, this time we want to trade Bouaen of the Pacers for Anthony Johnson of the Rockets, and the salary level between them is the same, what do you think?"

Bird's voice was like an iceberg.

Looking at the indifferent Bird, Tiger smiled in his heart, and there was hope that the strategy would succeed.

"Hehe, I don't think it's very good, you see for yourself, the Boanen you said has not played at all in all the past games of the Pacers, not a single point, not a single assist, not a single rebound, it's just a water cooler guardian, a player that Mr. Bird didn't fancy but wanted to throw it to us, it's too much to take for granted." Tiger smiled and rejected the offer.

Looking at Bird, whose face continued to turn pale, Donnie Walsh quickly picked up the conversation.

"Then who do you want to exchange it for, Mr. Tiger?" ”

In this short period of time, Donnie Walsh has already frightened him.

He knew very well that Bird's surname was bad, and the boss who was watching the rocket today was not a fuel-efficient lamp.

Don't have any conflict between these two here, if something happens, he can't afford it.

In the beginning, the owner of the Pacers had to come in person.

But he was stopped by himself, and he didn't want to even have no room for maneuver.

And Tiger had already made his purpose clear before he came, I was here to talk about business, so I don't have to be so polite.

However, you said that you are welcome, do we dare to be polite? If this master is really angry, just make a little wind and rain, it will be enough for us to see.

Hey, let's take a step at a time, and see what this person has to ask for.

"Well, I'll just say it, we want Austin Crohill." Tiger made it clear what he was trying to do.

As soon as this remark came out, Donnie Walsh and Bird were shocked.

I was thinking in my heart: This appetite is too big, a 2-round show this year, he wants to change to a first-round show this year, what does he think.

"Haha, Mr. Tiger really has a good eye, Austin is a very potential player. It's a pity that the plan you proposed doesn't match the salary, I'm afraid you will have to pay something. Donnie Walsh said with a smile, tactfully tapping the Pacers' appetite.

"Hehe, yes, our Rockets value this player who can swim in the two positions of big forward and small forward, and our uniform team even uses Mr. Bird as a copy of him, and the coaching staff even thinks that he can surpass Mr. Bird." Tiger lifted Crohill high in a few words.

At this time, Bird's face was no longer iron blue when he heard such comments, and he was about to turn iron black.

Bird thought to himself: What is beyond my existence, why didn't I see it, that kid will be a pitcher at most in the future, a big pitcher, and it is a dream to surpass me.

Thinking of this, Bird's evil fire came up, and Teng suddenly took possession, and said, "Mr. Tiger, do you value Austen so much?" ”

Looking at Bird, who was already a little excited, Tiger said softly: "Yes, I think so. ”

"Okay, let's make a bet, as long as Austin has an average of 12 points per game in that season, I see you walking around, the same is the case, if Austin doesn't average 12 points per game that season, I'll walk around you, how about it." Bird made a bet.

"Okay, no problem, I accept it." Tiger immediately agreed.

Tiger laughed secretly in his heart: In the 00 game, Crohill played such a result, in a team like the Rockets, under the guidance of Lao Tang, I don't believe that he can't play such results in the Rockets.

Bird and Tiger's dozen bet can make Donnie Walsh on the side of him very bad.

However, I can't interject, I can't help it, I can only do it in a hurry.

Seeing that the two of them finished speaking, Donnie Walsh glared at Bird fiercely, turned back to Tiger and said: "That Mr. Tiger, this bet between you and Larry can't be reached for the time being, you know, Anthony Johnson and Austin Crohill's salaries don't match, they can't trade." ”

At this time, Tiger smiled slightly and said: "I don't know, the Pacers are interested in the Rockets' '98 first-round pick, I'm going to trade Anthony Johnson plus the '98 first-round pick plus some cash, I don't know if such a chip can be matched." ”

Hearing this bargaining chip, Donnie Walsh silently calculated, pondered for a while, and said, "I think it's okay, this is enough to match Crohill's salary." You really think Crohill has what it takes to surpass Larry, though. ”

Donnie Walsh is well aware of Bird's ability, and if Crohill does have it, Donnie Walsh wouldn't mind backing on the deal.

"Hehe, I think there is such potential, but under Mr. Bird, I don't think so."

Tiger casually took Bird's army.

"Hmph, then we'll see." Bird ignored Donnie Walsh's eyes and got up to leave.

"Larry, Larry, you go up there. I'm sorry, you sit down first, I'll go get Larry back. With that, he got up and went after Bird.

When I went out, I turned the corner and saw Bird standing against the wall.

Donnie Walsh stepped forward and said to Bird very dissatisfied: "Larry, what are you doing, how can you send Crohill away so easily, how can he be a first-round rookie." ”

"Hehe, Donnie, you go ahead, we don't lose this deal, a guy who drinks every morning, what kind of vision do you say. I estimate that the strength of the Rockets now is inseparable from Dawson and Rudy. I'm not optimistic about the Rockets under the leadership of this young man, this year they are only superficially tough, with such an alcoholic at the helm, the Rockets will not become a climate. Bird leaned against the wall and spoke brightly about his analysis.

"However, that kid's performance in the capital market is amazing." Donnie Walsh explains who Tiger is.

"I think there are a few people in the world who may have been born with an unparalleled talent for something, and I think that Tiger may be that person. However, he still wants to play basketball. Bird said confidently.

Looking at Bird, who was full of confidence, Donnie Walsh not only smiled, but said, "Okay, I'll listen to you." However, why did I hear this just now as if you were boasting about yourself, an unparalleled talent in a certain matter, how can I sound so numb. ”

Hearing this, Bird's face was also slightly hot, and he hurriedly said: "Okay, you can hurry up and draft the agreement, the first-round right in 98 will still allow us to choose the players we need." ”

Bird: Donnie Walsh rushed back.

Looking at Bird, Donnie Walsh shook his head and turned to walk towards the conference room.

I thought to myself: Could it be that this young man is really what Larry said. A financial genius, a basketball. Forget it, don't think about it, anyway, there is nothing to lose by trading the Pacers this time, and now that Crohill is a fringe player on the team, it would be nice to trade him for a rotating bench player and a first-round pick in '98.

Donnie Walsh returned to the conference room with a different mindset and began drafting the agreement.

In the end, the Rockets traded Anthony Johnson plus a first-round pick in '98 and some cash for the Pacers' Austin Crohill.

In this way, the Rockets' winter transfer is all over.

On the way back to Houston, Dawson asked again what the Pacers' negotiation strategy was.

Tiger just said a word, can a genius in a certain matter allow a drunkard and a layman to belittle himself,

After Dawson heard this, he also groaned for a long time, and shook his head with a wry smile.

I secretly thought in my heart: This boss of mine is really a genius, a disguise genius, a psychological master, he is not like a young man in his 20s, he is completely an old fox, and he is very cunning.

Just as Tiger and Dawson were on their way back to Houston, the Rockets suffered their third loss of the season.

The Rockets were beaten 97-95 by the Trail Blazers on their home court.

The two sides were entangled in the normal game, and on the inside Garnett and Rasheed Wallace played evenly matched.

However, the bus is obviously Sabonis's opponent, and he was bullied to death.

The offensive end was okay, and the 16 points and 8 rebounds in the game strengthened the belief that some teams want to get him after the end of the season.

On the outside, the trio of Bodi Roga, Ray Allen and Horry also played an important role.

However, the Trail Blazers' two small men broke out today, and the two teamed up to score 50 points to offset the Rockets' powerful outside strike.

In the end, relying on a throw from Stoudeyer, he ended the Rockets with 2 points.

The Rockets snapped a nine-game winning streak.

However, the Rockets still continue to lead the league with a 25-3 record.

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