On June 13, '96, Whithitt did not attend the next day's celebration and was busy with work.

There is nothing to do in the draft, and the supersonic first-to-last pick, even if it is a big year in the draft, there is nothing to pick.

The main job is to renew the contract, and he has invited Rodman's agent Manley, and the two communicated for a while and got the contract.

The SuperSonics offered a five-year, $22 million veteran contract, and the team promised to provide Rodman with a sponsorship contract worth $3 million, adding up to an annual salary of $5 million, which is about five years long.

"Iron Fist wants a stable squad and we have three key players to renew our contracts, including Dennis, so Mr. Manley, we have to make up for Dennis's contract gap in this way."

"Mr. Whithitt, will the sponsorship contract really be obtained?" Manley asked earnestly.

"Of course, we have a lot of big sponsors right now, and Dennis is also the second in charge of our team, so we can definitely get it done. And Dennis is not small, he has a lot of personality. Whithitt assured.

“OK。”

Manly simply agreed.

He knew that Rodman wanted to stay by Iron Fist's side and didn't want to leave at all.

There are three most important reasons, first of all, Iron Fist is indeed a good boss, secondly, he has received a lot of attention from Iron Fist, which has brought Rodman a lot of business benefits, and finally followed Iron Fist to make an investment last year, Rodman has made a lot of money, so in fact, even if the contract is smaller, Rodman has already said that he can agree.

With Rodman's contract extension settled, Whithitt began to consider Schramf and Gilliam's contract extensions.

In the middle of the season, they had already talked to their agents about contract extensions, and both of these main players wanted a big contract and, like Rodman, wanted a long-term contract of more than three years.

Schramf is 33 years old, Gilliam is 32 years old, and they are both facing a decline in form, especially Gilliam, who is 206 cm tall and plays center, which consumes a lot of body, although there are no major injuries in the past two years, but there are also small injuries, Schramf plays small forward, and the physical consumption is much smaller and healthier.

The first thing he has to think about now is to defend his title next season, and if these two players can maintain their form this season next season, it is not impossible to stay, but at most he can only give a three-year contract.

But he still prefers to let Gilliam go, and with Gilliam's form this season, averaging 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in the Finals, there must be a team willing to give a good contract.

He decided to talk to Schramf's agent first, Schramf's contract extension is $20 million for 4 years, and he is willing to give a contract of 15 million for 3 years, with an annual salary change, but one year less.

On the evening of the 14th, Schramf ended today's celebration and returned home, where his agent Karl was already waiting for him.

"What treatment did the management give me?" Without waiting to sit down, he immediately asked.

"Detreff, Whitcht offered a contract of 15 million for 3 years, the annual salary did not increase, and it was only for 3 years, I temporarily refused." Carl said.

Schramf sat silently on the couch as his wife poured him a cup of coffee.

"Thank you!"

He took a sip and said: "I renewed my contract in 94, 10 million dollars in 2 years, won two championships, and my annual salary didn't increase at all, does he think I'm old?" ”

"That's exactly what it is. He told me in no uncertain terms that you and Gilliam and Rodman are exactly 100 years old together, and they will be 103 years old next season, and he is very worried that the squad will be too old and affect the defense of the title next year. Karl said.

Schramf was silent again, he didn't want to leave Seattle, it's good here, he loves the city, and the important thing is that he won everything here.

Factor in other factors, such as off-site business income, which is certainly not much left if you leave Seattle.

Another example is that his success here has made him the most successful star in German basketball, and now he is a household name in Germany, along with those football and tennis superstars, which gives him a great sense of achievement.

Eventually, he decided and said to Karl: "I want to stay here and finish my career, and I want to complete a three-peat, with Iron Fist, which would be a very great achievement." Carl, promise him. ”

“OK。”

Karl didn't stop either, Schramf is indeed 33 years old, if he is a few years younger, he will definitely encourage him to leave here, now there is no need, go to other teams, the contract given will not be much better than this, it is better to stay.

After receiving Karl's reply, Whithitter immediately thanked him and Schramf and expressed the hope that Schramf would retire at supersonic.

Next, he began to deal with Gilliam's contract.

Gilliam, 32, has an annual salary of $1.92 million this season, and he wants a five-year contract, at least four years, with an average annual salary of $4 million.

This asking price, to be honest, Whithit felt that it was high, and the risk of being trapped was very high, and with Gilliam's current age and physical condition, it was not cost-effective.

He offered Gilliam's agent a three-year, $9 million contract, but it was turned down, and Gilliam opted to enter the free market.

In addition to the contracts of these three men, there are veterans McMillan and Vincennes Escho, as well as Ervin Johnson.

McMillan is a rookie from the SuperSonics, has been playing for the SuperSonics, has been designated to retire here, and is now close to retiring, but wants to play for another two years, especially if he wants to participate in the establishment of a three-in-a-row dynasty, and the contract renewal requirements are not high.

He offered a two-year, $4 million contract, $1.3 million in the first year, $2.7 million in the second year, and if he couldn't do it in the second year, he would buy out the contract directly, and McMillan readily agreed.

As for Estus, the team has not been able to offer him a satisfactory contract after communicating in the middle of the season, and he has already indicated that he will leave the SuperSonics and enter the free market.

As for Ervin Johnson, he doesn't have much quality, and now that he has won the championship, his second contract will definitely be greatly improved, so he is ready to give up.

Next, his job is to find one or two interior players to fill Gilliam's void and continue to strengthen the interior line. As well as finding some role players and fringe guys, replacing some of the current players.

At 5 p.m. on the 14th, the Chicago Bulls held a press conference, and Phil Jackson resigned as general manager of the Bulls, but retained his position as head coach, and the general manager was replaced by Jerry Claws.

This news made both Phil Jackson and Jordan ridiculed from the media.

The first thing Jerry Krauss did when he took office was to contact Rodman's agent, Manley, and then got the news that Rodman would complete a contract extension at the SuperSonics, which made him very disappointed.

Looking back, he immediately began to contact Glider Drexler, hoping that Glider would go to the Bulls to make Jordan a substitute, but he was only willing to give a veteran contract, and Glider did not consider it at all, so the agent refused.

This was expected by Klaus, Glider and Jordan were bitter rivals, and the possibility of joining the Bulls was too slim.

The person he really likes is not a glider that is no longer in good shape, but a super center dream.

It's a pity that Big Dream still has a one-year contract, and Mosaic won't trade Big Dream at all, so he can only convince Big Dream's agent Dan Fagan to try to get Big Dream to offer a deal.

According to his analysis, for the sake of the championship, Big Dream should have the idea of leaving Houston, and even the idea of leaving the West.

That night, Dan Fagan came to Da Meng's house.

"Bull, you say?"

Big Dream was surprised that the bull actually found his idea?

He immediately asked, "Dan, do you think management will trade me?" ”

Dan Fogen shook his head with a wry smile and said: "You are Alexander's cash cow, you and Barkley are very popular, and he will not trade between the two of you." He's the kind of guy who can give up a championship just to make money, you know. ”

Da Meng was silent for a long time before asking, "Dan, what do you think I should do?" ”

"It depends on what you want." Fagan said.

"Of course it's the championship, I think I'm crazy." When it comes to the championship, Big Dream's eyes are glowing.

"Then make a deal. While you're still at the end of your peak, there's still a chance. Fagan said.

Da Meng was silent for another two minutes, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Dan, I'll leave it to you." ”

"Okay."

Dan Fagan didn't delay, and immediately got up and said, "I'll contact Dawson now." ”

“OK。”

Big Dream nodded.

The team has just changed its general manager, and Carol Dawson, who has been an assistant coach for 16 years, is the general manager, and he knows this old man very well, and he has a very good relationship with him, because his dream steps are what Mr. Dawson taught him.

Dawson Sr. is very capable, but the owner is not willing to take the money, and he thinks that Dawson will not solve the problems of the current team.

The current lineup can actually be strengthened, and it can be surpassed through the middle class regulations and some other special cases

The salary cap is in the millions, but Alexander doesn't want to take the money out at all, he just wants to take the money from the team and put it in his own pocket, so the team can't make up for it now, and if it does, it will be strengthened last season.

"What?"

Dawson was stunned when he received Fagan's call, and his head immediately grew, he didn't expect this kind of thing to happen just after taking office.

He immediately called Da Meng's private phone, and Da Meng did not refuse and connected.

"Hakim, listen to me, can you calm down and think about this again? ……”

"Carol, it's the bulls looking for me."

"No way, you still have a year left on your contract, $9.66 million, can the Bulls trade you for Jordan? Otherwise they'll have to hollow out at least half of the roster, or there's simply no salary room for you. ”

"This?"

"And, even if I promise you, what chips do you think I'll want? Pippen is indispensable, and I definitely can't just have a few fringe people and role players.

And the Bulls don't have Pippen, the outside defense has to collapse in half, and they have to find another reliable point guard, but what point guard in the world dares to face the ball with an iron fist? ”

"Or, Carol, you talk to Klaus? Carroll, you know, I've worked so hard for so many years and I want a championship, but here, I don't see any hope at all, I'm going to try my luck in the East. ”

Dawson over there was silent for a long time and said, "The boss won't agree." ”

"I insist."

Dawson was silent for a long time before he said: "I'll talk to the boss, but Hakim, if you really want to go to the Bulls, I can tell you for sure that after the trade, the Bulls won't have anything left, and you and Jordan can't beat the SuperSonics." ”

Da Meng was also silent for a while, and he also knew that even if it was traded, the Bulls would have to pay a very big price to get him, and no one could say what lineup was left at that time.

Still, he wanted to take a gamble and bet on Jerry Krauss's ability.

On the 15th, early in the morning, Houston TV broke the news that super center Olajuwon proposed a trade to the team, and even the trade team was exposed, it was the Chicago Bulls who had just lost the Finals.

"The super center is going to the Bulls, and the huddle era has come." Los Angeles Times.

"The era of Iron Fist dominating the West has come, and super center Olajuwon is about to leave the East for the championship." New york times.

This news shocked the entire league and the United States, and countless media rushed to report it.

"Mr. Falck, was it Michael Jordan who recruited the big dream?"

Many reporters contacted Jordan by phone, but could not be reached, and could only contact his agent, David Falke.

"No, Michael didn't solicit anyone, it was Mr. Jerry Krauss's choice." Falck said briefly.

At this time, Jordan was on the phone with Big Dream.

"Hakim, I talked to that fat guy at Klaus, and he promised me that after the trade, he would rebuild a championship-winning roster."

"But Mr. Dawson has also said that he wants at least one Pippen."

"It's a headache, Pippen can't go, leave this matter to Klaus to solve."

The phone call between the two lasted for a few minutes, and Jordan was also a little irritated after hanging up.

He wants to get Big Dream, Big Dream is in good shape, still at the end of the peak, with Big Dream's strength, there will be no problem within three years, and he can deal with the supersonic inner line.

But he also doesn't want to lose Pippen, otherwise the Bulls won't be able to rely on him on the outside, especially the No. 1 position is too troublesome.

With Pippen, it is impossible for the Iron Fist to lock up the Bull's organizational ability.

But apart from Pippen, do the Bulls have any other trade chips? No, that's where he's irritable.

"Ding Ding ......"

As soon as Da Meng put down the phone, the call came in again, it was Barkley.

"Hakim, you hooked up with Michael quietly?" Barkley yelled.

"Charles, the mosaic is up to you, you're the boss of this team now." Da Meng was silent for a moment and then said.

"You bastard! I'm leaving, I, I'm ......."

Barkley yelled, but for a moment, he didn't know where to go.

Big Dream wants to go to the Bulls, and there is no chance to go to the Bulls to play brother basketball, so I can only go to ...... Supersonic? Thinking of this, his face turned red, and he didn't know when the phone hung up.

The glider saw the news from the media and was stuffy there for a long time without speaking.

Unlike Big Dream and Barkley, he is already a free man, and Dawson is contacting his agent to renew his contract with a low salary to give the team room to strengthen.

And this news also completely made him make up his mind.

He thought of Iron Fist's previous solicitations, regardless of whether Iron Fist was real at that time or not, his relationship with Iron Fist was okay.

Then I thought of yesterday's news that SuperSonics backup guard Estyu has announced his entry into the free market.

In addition to his heartbeat, there is also something that makes him hesitate, that is, if he really goes to the SuperSonics, he will definitely compete with Jose Hawkins for the position of the main quarterback, he is the main quarterback of the championship, can he compete?

(End of chapter)