Chapter 317: Meeting Iguodala
The next day, Chen Jiyuan and Latin got up early. After the two of them washed and washed the shabu, they went out. Prepare for a good breakfast before proceeding with the impossible work. Chen Jiyuan said to himself in his heart: If you don't eat first, how can you have the strength to be pouted. Chen Jiyuan himself did not have much confidence in this extraordinary execution in his heart, but he still hoped to be able to complete this task. Even if it's the only one in 10,000 hope.
Chen Jiyuan and Iguodala met around 8 a.m. Iguodala had a meeting with Chen Jiyuan and Latin at Iguodala's home.
It was Chen Jiyuan who first proposed to meet at Iguodala's home, and Iguodala also readily agreed. That's why Chen Jiyuan and Latin appeared together in Iguodala's house.
Iguodala knew about Chen Jiyuan's arrival in advance, and at the same time knew that Chen Jiyuan would come to his house, but he didn't hear that Latin would also come to his house and meet him.
At the first sight of Latin, Iguodala had an ominous premonition in his heart.
And then, the facts proved this ominous premonition.
It started with Latin saying to Iguodala, "Andre, we all know that you're the best backcourt defender in this league. So, I'm really looking forward to you strengthening our weak front. So, the purpose of my visit is very simple, and what I will say is very simple. That's to persuade you to join the Knicks. ”
Iguodala's heart thumped, and she was deeply shocked. That's really not a good thing, for Iguodala. After all, the 76ers chose Iguodala in the draft. Moreover, people in Philadelphia have not thought that Iguodala will leave, Iguodala has not said that he wants to leave, and now, if Iguodala suddenly proposes not to renew his contract with his parent team, Iguodala will be under considerable pressure, both externally and internally.
Iguodala, after calming the initial shock, decisively decided to veto the matter. Can't give the Knicks any chance.
Only Iguodala himself knows that the Philadelphia 76ers have already said that they will give Iguodala a six-year contract of about 80 million to keep Iguodala. This contract is already quite large. However, if there is a possibility of winning a championship, then the Knicks will pay for any amount of money. So, money is not an issue.
However, Iguodala is more concerned that if he comes forward to join the Knicks at this time, it is clear that there will be a very troublesome situation. Although Iguodala is a completely free agent now, theoretically speaking, he can go wherever he wants, but even if Iguodala is actually free, Iguodala will still be bound by this kind of thing. For example, if Iguodala leaves the 76ers, first of all, he will be scolded to death by the Philadelphia fans. The most important thing is that Iguodala himself is more inclined to renew his contract with the 76ers. After all, the 76ers can give this contract that no other team can give.
Iguodala said, "I think I'm very happy that you think so highly of me, sir, but I have to say sorry, I've already made a verbal deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. I'm going to stay here and I'm going to keep fighting for the fans here. ”
Chen Jiyuan looked at Iguodala, thought for a while and said: "Andre, I can understand your feelings, but you really don't think about coming to the Knicks at all, we will definitely be able to win the championship together." ”
Iguodala smiled and said, "Chen, don't be afraid to sue you, the team will find Elton Brand for me in the offseason." In Philadelphia, I can win the championship as well. ”
Chen Jiyuan knows that Iguodala is too optimistic, the 76ers' lineup is difficult to win the championship, and Elton Brand is a bad contract as soon as he signs it, which is completely a heavy burden. It's simply impossible to help Iguodala.
Chen Jiyuan suddenly felt that he had ignored Iguodala's feelings, and in Philadelphia, Iguodala was a real privileged player, and all the fans loved him. Even if the Knicks were able to offer the same contract as the 76ers, Iguodala would have no reason to convince himself to go to the Knicks under the abuse. What's more, the Knicks haven't been able to give the 76ers the same kind of contract. The Knicks can offer a maximum of a five-year contract. So, why did Iguodala run to New York with a bad name? And it's also to go to New York to be a second child. Didn't you transfer to New York because you didn't want to be a junior brother when you were a Cavaliers? Now why did he let Iguodala come to New York willingly to be his little brother?
Chen Jiyuan, who had such an idea, finally made a decision, a compromise solution that Chen Jiyuan had just gotten along.
Chen Jiyuan opened his mouth and said: "Andre, I can understand your feelings, and I am now fully aware of your decision, so I will not continue to persuade you to come to the Knicks." But can you hope that you will treat me as a friend, and what I say next, you will treat me as an ordinary friend? ”
Iguodala was a little speechless by Chen Jiyuan, and couldn't grasp the key point in Chen Jiyuan's words, Iguodala, who had no choice, could only wait and see: "You talk about it first." ”
"Can you sign a three-year contract with Philadelphia?" Chen Jiyuan said very seriously.
"What?" This time, not only Iguodala, but even Latin was taken aback, this was not a predetermined strategy. Latin didn't stand up, and Chen Jiyuan mentioned this matter. The reason why I say this is because Chen Jiyuan knows that the 76ers traded Iguodala away in the 2012-13 season. This situation can show that Iguodala's table did not satisfy the Philadelphia 76ers, so was it really in the 2012-13 season? Is it because the previous machine is no longer satisfied? So, when Iguodala signs a three-year contract, after the contract expires, can the Knicks use this dissatisfaction of the Philadelphia 76ers to achieve their own goals. With such an idea, Chen Jiyuan proposed this proposal.
Of course, Chen Jiyuan also knows that this is very unreasonable.
Chen Jiyuan said to Iguodala again: "Andre, I know that it is not good for you to do this, but if you do this, after the three-year contract expires, if no one gives you a contract that satisfies you, the Knicks will definitely give you a price that satisfies you, even if it is the maximum salary." ”
Iguodala was still thinking, Chen Jiyuan didn't give Iguodala more time to think and said: "I use my personality to vouch, this is by no means a lie." ”
"That's right, Andre, what Chen Jiyuan said is the truth." No matter how fantastical what Chen Jiyuan said, the one who came knew that the two of them must stand on the united front at this time.
Iguodala was still silently thinking.