Chapter 351: Orlando Robbers - Chauncy Joins!
The Detroit Free Press even used "The Robbers of Orlando" as the front-page headline: "I don't know Joe. Dumas, what are you waiting for, are we going to wait for the robbers in Orlando to rob Chauncey before we can act?
Now it's just an offer, but then don't act, then all we are waiting for is disappointment, all Detroiters know we should leave Chauncey, who is our core, with your actions to reject the robbers of Orlando! ”
And as the general manager of the Detroit Pistons, Joe. Dumas has long been with Chauncey. Billups started contract extension negotiations, but the contract renewal negotiations between the two sides did not go well, after all, Billups is about to turn 31 years old, and a big five-year contract obviously makes Joe . Dumas has been a bit hesitant, although Billups has been in consistent form over the past few seasons.
So Dumas tried to keep the contract as tight as possible so as not to affect the future of the team, but Billups was not willing to accept it. Dumas and Billups reached an agreement to renew their contracts, but Billups' agent, Andy Billups. Miller directly dismissed this as a rumor.
And when the Detroit media broke out in the morning the Orlando Magic gave Chauncey. Immediately after Billups made an offer of 60 million over five years, a reporter contacted Billups' agent, Andy. Miller asks about authenticity.
"Yes, we got an offer from Orlando, but we won't reveal exactly how much at this time, Chauncey's first thought was to stay in Detroit, which is where he grew up, and he loves it here, he loves his teammates, but he needs to get a contract that matches his value." Andy. Miller responded.
Andy. Miller's response is undoubtedly direct confirmation that the Orlando Magic did make an offer to Billups, and it looks like Billups feels tempted.
This past season, the Orlando Magic made it to the Finals without being looked down upon, and although it was somewhat a fluke, the rest of the uniform group saw a bright future for the Orlando Magic.
With Dwight. Howard, Linson, Milicic, Orlando Magic are destined to be a rather terrifying team. If the magic is allowed to get Billups again, it will undoubtedly be an even more terrifying thing. Billups' ability is unquestionable. And it can help Lin Sen grow more haode.
Although Billups and Linson are both point guards, the presence of the two on the court at the same time will not restrain each other, and it is not surprising that it can produce the effect of 1+1 greater than 2.
After all, Billups and Linson both have good offensive ability, and both can control the ball to organize the team's offense, Linson can control the ball and organize Billups to act as a scoring guard and shooter, and Billups can also play the role of playmaker Linson as a scorer.
The biggest problem of the Magic this past season was the lack of scoring ability in addition to the inside, and the lack of active offensive ability for anyone other than Linson will undoubtedly solve this problem directly, and Billups is a fairly efficient scorer.
Billups has never averaged more than 13 shots per game in the past five seasons, but has never averaged less than 16 points per game. And Billups' three-point ability and free throw shooting ability are among the best in the league, not to mention the title of Mr. Key.
Once the game comes to a critical moment, the presence of the two big hearts of Billups and Linson is undoubtedly more threatening than Linson alone, and Billups's rich playoff experience can benefit the Magic a lot.
Orlando Magic fans can't wait for this offer to come true, and they expect Linson to grow more fully with the help of Billups, and they look forward to the Magic getting closer next season.
Siddo, who is recovering from her injuries. Tekoglou felt a little uneasy, because he was originally the second core of the team, even though Dwight was the second core of the team. Howard is the team's future interior core, but can't threaten his position, at least for now.
The arrival of Billups will undoubtedly become the second core in addition to Linson, and he and Linson will undoubtedly occupy a lot of the ball, and for Tekoglu, the lack of possession in his hands and the loss of his playmaker position means that he will become a mere goalscorer or a stop, and this decline is not only his stats but also his status.
It was at this time that Tekoglu, who was in Orlando, welcomed Magic's general manager, Otis. Smith. When he saw Otis. Smith also basically felt in his heart that he might not be far from leaving the team.
"Sido, how are you recovering?" Otis. Smith was concerned.
"It's fine. In two days, the initial recovery training will be possible. Tekoglu replied with a smile.
"That's good, good ......"
"Am I leaving? If Chauncey comes. "Tekoglou didn't know if Billups was coming or not, he was going to leave.
Otis. Smith was silent, he didn't expect Tekoglou to grow into what he is now when he brought in Tekoglou from the past, but for the sake of the team's future, he had to choose to give up, just like the classic NBA saying "businessisbusiness!" ”
See Otis. Smith's expression confirmed what he was worried about: "Where to go?" ”
"Sido, Orlando will remember everything you've dedicated to this place, and I'll bring you back if I have the chance."
"I understand, it's all about the team, even though I'm away I've at least been part of Orlando, I'm proud to play for Orlando, just a little bit regretful, is it Detroit?" Tekoglu asked subconsciously.
"No, it's not, it's Sacramento, stay on the team if you don't want to." Otis. Smith said against his will.
"That's where I started my career, maybe where to help them grow would be a good idea, who did I get in exchange?" Although Tekoglou is a little uncomfortable, he is not a stunned young man who has just entered the league, he has seen too many people come and too many people over the years, and this is the NBA.
Maybe going to the Kings isn't a bad place for Tekoglu, at least the Kings who are rebuilding will give him plenty of opportunities, and he can take that opportunity to do his best for a contract in his career.
"Ron and their first five protected first-round and second-round picks next year!"
Tekoglu nodded: "Who else is going with me?" "He knows that his salary is about the same as Artest, but he definitely can't get that much alone, after all, the King's uniform team is not stupid.
"You and Kailana and our first round in '09 and our second round next year."
"Xiexie, you Otis. At least I wasn't told to leave by a phone call. That shows I'm at least important, doesn't it? I agree. ”
Although the deal does not agree with the issue, it will not affect the transaction to take place. But at least Tekoglou's agreement made him feel a little better, after all, he had committed Tekoglu to his status in the team a season ago, but just one season was a trade.
Kailana. Azubuuk was not so taken seriously, and in New York Azubuuk was replaced by Otis. Smith called to inform him, Lin Sen had already talked to him before, and now it was just a clear notice.
Lin Sen in Japan did not expect to start his own charity activities as well, while Carolina and Miranda. Kerr also secretly got on the train and left Tokyo to return to Yokohama.
"Wood, there's another female celebrity with you today. It seems that a star who is very popular in Japan should be no worse than the Kitagawa Keiko who was with you yesterday, and she is also a big beauty. "David sitting in the car. Falck introduced to Linson.
"Someone else? Isn't it just with the children in the welfare home? "When Lin Sen read the information before, he didn't say that there would be one person with him, and he was also a female star.
"Hey, Wood, I know who that person you care more about in your heart." David. Falke quipped.
Lin Sen shrugged helplessly: "David, I found that you have been getting younger and younger in the past year, I am not that kind of person, you now have a tendency to move forward like a gossip man." ”
"Don't you want to know who that person is?"
"I don't want to!"
"I really don't want to, aren't you afraid that it will be embarrassing to see you at the next event?"
"Well, David, you won. Who is she and do you have any information? I can prepare in advance. ”
"Yui Aragaki. A promising actress, this is her information, she is currently finishing filming an aiqing movie, which is said to be very anticipated by the Japanese people. "David. Falk smiled and handed the information to Lin Sen.
Lin Sen picked up the information and immediately flipped through it, there was not much information, but there was a more detailed introduction to Yui Aragaki this person.
At nine o'clock in the morning Tokyo time, Lin Sen's car arrived at the Tokyo Mitsui Welfare Institute, which is the largest welfare home in Tokyo, and its sponsorship is the famous Mitsui Group.
Lin Sen's activity schedule had already been announced, but what Lin Sen didn't expect was that when he got off the bus, there were almost dozens of reporters with long guns and short cannons at the gate of the welfare home.
"Lin Jun, do you have anything to say about this trip to Japan? How do you feel about Japan? ”
"Lin Jun, what is your relationship with Miss Keiko Kitagawa? Close friends? ”
"Lin Jun, according to news reports, you used to be from Huaxia and were adopted and taken to the United States in an orphanage in Beijing, is it really because of your past that you arranged this event? Does this mean that you are a caring person? ”
"Do you have any response to the opposition of the public to you and Keiko Kitagawa getting too close?"
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One by one, English that was not pronounced in the American style came to Lin Sen, and Lin Sen answered a few questions very politely, as a veteran, of course he knew how to answer reporters' questions.
And just as he was answering the question, another car came to the gate of the welfare home.
The reporter in front of Lin Sen immediately looked over, and it was obvious that they all knew who was coming.
When the Toyota's door opened, a man stepped down from the walk.
With long hair in a shawl, a sleeveless vest and cloth denim shorts and a pair of canvas shoes, this is the playing board of the woman who gets off the car.
Lin Sen was stunned for a moment, he rarely saw a public figure wearing such a simple dress, but Lin Sen had to admit that such a simple dress completely highlighted the sweet and fresh characteristics, if Kitagawa Keiko gave Lin Sen the feeling of being like a girl next door, then the woman in front of him was a girl next door through and through.
Aragaki Yui naturally saw Lin Sen surrounded by reporters at a glance, she had already read Lin Sen's information before, although she didn't like basketball very much, but she also knew that it was not easy for an Asian to dream of gaining a foothold in the NBA, and this person in front of her not only successfully gained a foothold, but also became the leader of a team and became a superstar sought after by countless people, and her partner Haruma Miura, who is about to release the movie "Love in the Sky" in mid-September, is a basketball fan.
When Haruma Miura knew that she was going to attend the event with Lin Sen, he also called her and asked her to ask Lin Sen for an autograph.
"Hello senior!" Aragaki Yui walked up, not particularly fluent in English, speaking very slowly but biting the words very hard, and bowed deeply to Lin Sen.
"I can't afford to be a senior, I'm very happy to work with you, I hope the children will have a happy morning today!" Lin Sen also spoke English very slowly, and the translator on the side was about to translate, when Aragaki Yui signaled that she could understand.
"I think so, and I'm honored to be able to partner with my seniors." Aragaki Yui's tone was particularly respectful, which made Lin Sen very good, after all, no one likes rude people.
Lin Sen and Aragaki Yui undoubtedly became the targets of the reporters' pursuit.
"You know Wood. Lin? ”
"He's a very attractive man, is he the man you want to be?"
"Are you planning to work with him?"
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"I'm sorry, but we're here with kids today, so I'm sorry." Yui Aragaki politely refused the reporter's interview and entered the welfare home smoothly with the help of the staff.
More than 100 children, the dean and the relevant staff had been waiting for a long time, and in less than three hours in the morning, Lin Sen and Aragaki Yui were playing games with the children, singing to them, and Lin Sen also taught the children to play ball.
"Yes, that's it, pat it gently, and then do it again!" Lin Sen patiently explained, and the translator on the side also translated quickly.
Yui Aragaki looked at Lin Sen, who was teaching the children, with a sincere smile on her face, and the sweat on her forehead seemed to be particularly attractive under her eyes.
Undoubtedly, this is the most genuine Lin Sen, without a trace of hypocrisy.
When the three hours were up, Lin Sen and Yui Aragaki had lunch with the children, and Lin Sen also donated $500,000 to the welfare home.
As for what Huaxia thinks, Lin Sen doesn't care, because all he sees is the innocence on the children's faces, and the smiles on the children's faces are the most important thing, and Lin Sen doesn't have to worry about the money being misappropriated.
Just at the time of the noon break, Orlando also came to twelve o'clock in the evening. Smith called.
"Wood, Chauncey is sure to join us!"
"So fast?" Lin Sen also got up in the morning and got the news that the Magic was going to pursue Billups, but he didn't expect that there would be a result in the evening. (To be continued......)
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