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Chapter 87 Elton Brand
Chapter 87 Elton Brand
Under the operation of Bruce, the Warriors completed a large amount of salary space release this summer.
With the expiration of the contracts of Rodney Rogers, Bimbo Coles, and Tim Legler, except for Rogers who got Bruce's probe, the rest have become completely free agents!
After freeing up the salary space, only Donyell Marshall, Dirk Nowitzki, Chauncey Billups, John Starks, Vince Carter, Dell Curry, Ben Wallace, Chris Mills, Terry Cummings and more!
Although after the end of the season, Bruce and Eric Dampier reached a verbal agreement of 6 years and 3100 million US dollars, but he kept his mind on the issue of Ben Wallace.
In order not to make Dampier repent at that time, when Bruce and Dampier completed the verbal contract, he deliberately started a secret negotiation on his contract in a hotel accompanied by Wallace and his agent.
Although both parties were extremely satisfied with the contract issue in the end, Bruce deliberately concealed Dampier's affairs a little bit shamelessly, but it seemed a little bit unreasonable!
Because of the league's demand for a center position, Bruce is not planning to let Dampier become a free agent in his plan for the Warriors, but chooses a contract that is the same or even one year longer than his contract. Li and Wallace completed a verbal contract extension agreement!
In order not to make Dampier resentful towards Bruce and the Warriors at that time, Bruce deliberately made a contract renewal intention with Wallace that violated the league's regulations.
After Wallace and his agent made a strong promise, Bruce executed Wallace's final year rookie contract after getting the other party's guarantee, and the price he paid was a 7-year $3600 million contract extension contract!
Although this method of contract renewal is somewhat illegal, Bruce knows very well that this method is also used in the signing of other teams. It is nothing more than taking advantage of the tiny loopholes in the league!
After completing the different contracts of the two, Bruce thought for a while, and wondered if his conscience discovered that after notifying Dampier's agent, he finally added the seventh year to Dampier's 6-year contract. Team options, which also makes Dampier and his agent very grateful for Bruce's "generosity"!
After the contract between the two was settled, Bruce specifically told Wallace that he must get a satisfactory statistic this season to get the seemingly sky-high contract. After Wallace's guarantee, Bruce finally Let go!
Sitting in the office of the managers of each team at the draft meeting, Bruce recalled the renewal of Dampier's contract, and murmured with emotion: "So I am such a shameless person!"
Later, after Bruce received inquiries from several other teams, Stern walked towards the rostrum with a unique smile, holding a cardboard in his hand, and an inexplicable smile!
"First of all, let's congratulate the Bulls for winning the No. 1999 pick in [-]. I feel very sorry for Michael's retirement, and I sincerely wish Michael a happy life in the future!" Stern looked regretfully at Klaus with a tangled face, although it was the league that directly led to Jordan's retirement, the relationship between Klaus and Jordan also indirectly led to his retirement!
"Shh!!!!"
Stern's speech had just ended, and the audience and the media booed everywhere!
It's good that Stern didn't mention Jordan. When this sensitive topic is mentioned, the audience, including this year's rookies, looked at him with anger. Of course, the rookies only showed a little hint That's all!
Knowing what his words might have caused, Stern hastily picked up the cardboard, not caring about the taste of the hanged man, and turned it over, pretending to be calm and said: "The first pick of the Bulls is..."
Hearing Stern's words, the boos of the audience became much smaller in an instant, and it was not until he said the final choice of the Bulls that the audience burst into cheers!
"Elton Brand from Duke University!!!"
"I knew it was him!"
"Hey! Dude, I'm in the same school as Mr. Champion!"
"Wow!!"
A sound of admiration and cheers came from the TV hanging on the wall. Listening to these cheers and the enthusiastic applause of the fans, Bruce was not at all surprised by Brand's ability to win the No. [-] pick and the fans' recognition!
Brand's skills and tactics are excellent under the training of the old coach K. Even though he is slightly disadvantaged in defense due to his height, his stable 20+10 still makes him very attractive!
"Congratulations to the Bulls and Elton Brand!" After Stern finished speaking, he smiled and looked at Brand who was walking towards the stage after embracing his parents!
"Young man, congratulations on getting the No. [-] pick!!" Stern had a bright smile on his face. Although he would shake hands with a No. [-] pick every year, this year's No. [-] pick is a bit different!
Not to mention the chaos in the league last season, but only Jordan's retirement and forced shrinkage, this makes this old man who is gradually revealing his ambition feel devastated!
At the beginning of the new century, the only thing Stern has to do is to promote this alliance to regions other than the United States, and the loss of Jordan's loss is also immediate for the alliance!
As a group of superstars in the 80s gradually went to the bottom and gradually retired, this made Stern's demand for superstars suddenly reach a very eager level!
At the time when the old and the new are changing, although the 96 generation showed a strong and dazzling brilliance, Stern's desire for superstars is still strong, coupled with his own globalization goals, this makes him extremely urgently need more than one player. Rise of the Superstars!
Bruce looked at Stern who was whispering to Brand on TV with a smile, and he knew the old guy's thoughts very clearly!
Just like a company that has just established itself in a certain industry, people are not satisfied with being inferior to others, especially those companies with huge ambitions and strong strength. They try to find ways to further expand their business, even if there is Some gray deals, which also make these guys flock to them!
When they gained a certain strength, they suddenly found that the industry was already saturated and monopolized by many overlords who were stronger than themselves. Those who were capable chose to find their own way, and those who were incapable could only silently wait for these giants to grow old!
When the "Super Bowl" gradually set off a climax in North America, and even swept the major sports leagues in the United States, the NBA, which was only ranked in the top ten in the United States and ranked last in the four major leagues, was a little bit under the operation of Stern. Expanding the huge market outside the United States!
When Bruce heard the reporter interviewing Brand on TV, he couldn't help but feel helpless because of the young man's words!
"Elton, first of all, congratulations on getting the No. [-] pick this year!" The ESPN reporter smiled and looked at the excited, shy, and excited young man. After congratulating, he hurriedly asked: "You Is a player with great potential, do you have any aspirations after joining the Bulls?"
"I hope I can lead this team to the top again!!" Brand listened to the reporter's question, wondering if it was the excitement in his heart, and said without thinking at all!
"Wow!!"
Hearing Brand's interview, all the fans and even the media were shocked by the words of the new No. [-] pick!
Since Jordan retired, the entire league knows that the Bulls may become the grave of "legendary stars" for a long time. Even stars with super abilities are unwilling to join this team shrouded by Jordan now!
No one can ignore the expectations of the local media and fans, and no one can forget that exciting and brilliant "dynasty".
Now I suddenly heard that Brand, who is still just a rookie, uttered wild words and wanted to lead the Bulls to the top. Although the media and fans are very optimistic about him, they are now quite shocked by his words. surprise!
"It's over!" Although Bruce didn't know if Brand said such a sentence back then, but as the number one pick and the praise of the media, he could only believe that Brand was just the result of being misled by some media!
The reporter knew exactly where the commotion was coming from, so the moment the camera moved away, he hurriedly reminded the excited Brand!
"Dude, please keep your calm!!"
Hearing the reporter's reminder, Brand subconsciously glanced at the reactions of the people on the field. When he heard a fan shouting angrily, a trace of panic appeared on his face, and he hurriedly said: "Michael is the greatest player in this league." He has a brilliant career, and as a rookie, I admire this great player very much!"
Seeing that Brand finally reacted, the ESPN reporter, who has always been very good at playing on the spot, followed up and said, "Elton, can you tell me how you feel now?"
Bruce watched the TV and heard the commotion that was much smaller than before, and couldn't help but feel a little worried for Brand!
Although Brand's interview caused some waves in the draft, the draft is still going on slowly!
Although Bruce didn't expect to get the top five rookies, he still fulfilled his duties as the team manager!
"Tyron, go ask about the Hornets' intentions!" Bruce turned his head and glanced at the assistant behind him, and explained, then turned and continued watching TV!
As time goes by, I don’t know if it’s because of the tough attitude of the Vancouver Grizzlies in the draft. Even though Francis has said that he will not go to the Grizzlies with a very high probability, the Grizzlies are still as stubborn as they were before the draft. This powerful defender!
"The Vancouver Grizzlies chose." When Stern saw the cardboard, he already had some bad premonitions. Although he was a little disappointed with Vancouver's ball market, he still didn't want to be ashamed of his plans for globalization. The Bears' selection became a laughing stock!
"A third-year guard from the University of Maryland, Steve...Francis!!" Although he didn't want to see this kind of thing happen under his administration, Stern had to say the name with a wry smile. !
"Wow!!"
After Stern said the Grizzlies' choice, the fans who knew Francis' thoughts before the draft were all shocked by the persistence of the Grizzlies!
The Grizzlies once again experienced a failed season. Although they have been at the bottom of the league for two consecutive years, they do not know whether they were abandoned by God. They have not been able to obtain the cornerstone "No.
Before the draft, the Grizzlies were extremely eager for Brand. They even offered Mike Bibby, JP Henderson and $50 to the Bulls.
Klaus, who has always been greedy, is not satisfied with Bibby, the absolute cornerstone rookie who sent 13 points and 2 assists in his rookie season. He even asked the sincere Grizzlies About next year, that is, the unprotected first-round pick of the Grizzlies in 6!
Hearing Krause's desperate demands, even though the Grizzlies' team manager believes that getting Brand will definitely get rid of the fate of being at the bottom, they still can't guarantee whether the miserable record of the previous two seasons will appear next year!
I wish you all a happy family! ~
(End of this chapter)
Under the operation of Bruce, the Warriors completed a large amount of salary space release this summer.
With the expiration of the contracts of Rodney Rogers, Bimbo Coles, and Tim Legler, except for Rogers who got Bruce's probe, the rest have become completely free agents!
After freeing up the salary space, only Donyell Marshall, Dirk Nowitzki, Chauncey Billups, John Starks, Vince Carter, Dell Curry, Ben Wallace, Chris Mills, Terry Cummings and more!
Although after the end of the season, Bruce and Eric Dampier reached a verbal agreement of 6 years and 3100 million US dollars, but he kept his mind on the issue of Ben Wallace.
In order not to make Dampier repent at that time, when Bruce and Dampier completed the verbal contract, he deliberately started a secret negotiation on his contract in a hotel accompanied by Wallace and his agent.
Although both parties were extremely satisfied with the contract issue in the end, Bruce deliberately concealed Dampier's affairs a little bit shamelessly, but it seemed a little bit unreasonable!
Because of the league's demand for a center position, Bruce is not planning to let Dampier become a free agent in his plan for the Warriors, but chooses a contract that is the same or even one year longer than his contract. Li and Wallace completed a verbal contract extension agreement!
In order not to make Dampier resentful towards Bruce and the Warriors at that time, Bruce deliberately made a contract renewal intention with Wallace that violated the league's regulations.
After Wallace and his agent made a strong promise, Bruce executed Wallace's final year rookie contract after getting the other party's guarantee, and the price he paid was a 7-year $3600 million contract extension contract!
Although this method of contract renewal is somewhat illegal, Bruce knows very well that this method is also used in the signing of other teams. It is nothing more than taking advantage of the tiny loopholes in the league!
After completing the different contracts of the two, Bruce thought for a while, and wondered if his conscience discovered that after notifying Dampier's agent, he finally added the seventh year to Dampier's 6-year contract. Team options, which also makes Dampier and his agent very grateful for Bruce's "generosity"!
After the contract between the two was settled, Bruce specifically told Wallace that he must get a satisfactory statistic this season to get the seemingly sky-high contract. After Wallace's guarantee, Bruce finally Let go!
Sitting in the office of the managers of each team at the draft meeting, Bruce recalled the renewal of Dampier's contract, and murmured with emotion: "So I am such a shameless person!"
Later, after Bruce received inquiries from several other teams, Stern walked towards the rostrum with a unique smile, holding a cardboard in his hand, and an inexplicable smile!
"First of all, let's congratulate the Bulls for winning the No. 1999 pick in [-]. I feel very sorry for Michael's retirement, and I sincerely wish Michael a happy life in the future!" Stern looked regretfully at Klaus with a tangled face, although it was the league that directly led to Jordan's retirement, the relationship between Klaus and Jordan also indirectly led to his retirement!
"Shh!!!!"
Stern's speech had just ended, and the audience and the media booed everywhere!
It's good that Stern didn't mention Jordan. When this sensitive topic is mentioned, the audience, including this year's rookies, looked at him with anger. Of course, the rookies only showed a little hint That's all!
Knowing what his words might have caused, Stern hastily picked up the cardboard, not caring about the taste of the hanged man, and turned it over, pretending to be calm and said: "The first pick of the Bulls is..."
Hearing Stern's words, the boos of the audience became much smaller in an instant, and it was not until he said the final choice of the Bulls that the audience burst into cheers!
"Elton Brand from Duke University!!!"
"I knew it was him!"
"Hey! Dude, I'm in the same school as Mr. Champion!"
"Wow!!"
A sound of admiration and cheers came from the TV hanging on the wall. Listening to these cheers and the enthusiastic applause of the fans, Bruce was not at all surprised by Brand's ability to win the No. [-] pick and the fans' recognition!
Brand's skills and tactics are excellent under the training of the old coach K. Even though he is slightly disadvantaged in defense due to his height, his stable 20+10 still makes him very attractive!
"Congratulations to the Bulls and Elton Brand!" After Stern finished speaking, he smiled and looked at Brand who was walking towards the stage after embracing his parents!
"Young man, congratulations on getting the No. [-] pick!!" Stern had a bright smile on his face. Although he would shake hands with a No. [-] pick every year, this year's No. [-] pick is a bit different!
Not to mention the chaos in the league last season, but only Jordan's retirement and forced shrinkage, this makes this old man who is gradually revealing his ambition feel devastated!
At the beginning of the new century, the only thing Stern has to do is to promote this alliance to regions other than the United States, and the loss of Jordan's loss is also immediate for the alliance!
As a group of superstars in the 80s gradually went to the bottom and gradually retired, this made Stern's demand for superstars suddenly reach a very eager level!
At the time when the old and the new are changing, although the 96 generation showed a strong and dazzling brilliance, Stern's desire for superstars is still strong, coupled with his own globalization goals, this makes him extremely urgently need more than one player. Rise of the Superstars!
Bruce looked at Stern who was whispering to Brand on TV with a smile, and he knew the old guy's thoughts very clearly!
Just like a company that has just established itself in a certain industry, people are not satisfied with being inferior to others, especially those companies with huge ambitions and strong strength. They try to find ways to further expand their business, even if there is Some gray deals, which also make these guys flock to them!
When they gained a certain strength, they suddenly found that the industry was already saturated and monopolized by many overlords who were stronger than themselves. Those who were capable chose to find their own way, and those who were incapable could only silently wait for these giants to grow old!
When the "Super Bowl" gradually set off a climax in North America, and even swept the major sports leagues in the United States, the NBA, which was only ranked in the top ten in the United States and ranked last in the four major leagues, was a little bit under the operation of Stern. Expanding the huge market outside the United States!
When Bruce heard the reporter interviewing Brand on TV, he couldn't help but feel helpless because of the young man's words!
"Elton, first of all, congratulations on getting the No. [-] pick this year!" The ESPN reporter smiled and looked at the excited, shy, and excited young man. After congratulating, he hurriedly asked: "You Is a player with great potential, do you have any aspirations after joining the Bulls?"
"I hope I can lead this team to the top again!!" Brand listened to the reporter's question, wondering if it was the excitement in his heart, and said without thinking at all!
"Wow!!"
Hearing Brand's interview, all the fans and even the media were shocked by the words of the new No. [-] pick!
Since Jordan retired, the entire league knows that the Bulls may become the grave of "legendary stars" for a long time. Even stars with super abilities are unwilling to join this team shrouded by Jordan now!
No one can ignore the expectations of the local media and fans, and no one can forget that exciting and brilliant "dynasty".
Now I suddenly heard that Brand, who is still just a rookie, uttered wild words and wanted to lead the Bulls to the top. Although the media and fans are very optimistic about him, they are now quite shocked by his words. surprise!
"It's over!" Although Bruce didn't know if Brand said such a sentence back then, but as the number one pick and the praise of the media, he could only believe that Brand was just the result of being misled by some media!
The reporter knew exactly where the commotion was coming from, so the moment the camera moved away, he hurriedly reminded the excited Brand!
"Dude, please keep your calm!!"
Hearing the reporter's reminder, Brand subconsciously glanced at the reactions of the people on the field. When he heard a fan shouting angrily, a trace of panic appeared on his face, and he hurriedly said: "Michael is the greatest player in this league." He has a brilliant career, and as a rookie, I admire this great player very much!"
Seeing that Brand finally reacted, the ESPN reporter, who has always been very good at playing on the spot, followed up and said, "Elton, can you tell me how you feel now?"
Bruce watched the TV and heard the commotion that was much smaller than before, and couldn't help but feel a little worried for Brand!
Although Brand's interview caused some waves in the draft, the draft is still going on slowly!
Although Bruce didn't expect to get the top five rookies, he still fulfilled his duties as the team manager!
"Tyron, go ask about the Hornets' intentions!" Bruce turned his head and glanced at the assistant behind him, and explained, then turned and continued watching TV!
As time goes by, I don’t know if it’s because of the tough attitude of the Vancouver Grizzlies in the draft. Even though Francis has said that he will not go to the Grizzlies with a very high probability, the Grizzlies are still as stubborn as they were before the draft. This powerful defender!
"The Vancouver Grizzlies chose." When Stern saw the cardboard, he already had some bad premonitions. Although he was a little disappointed with Vancouver's ball market, he still didn't want to be ashamed of his plans for globalization. The Bears' selection became a laughing stock!
"A third-year guard from the University of Maryland, Steve...Francis!!" Although he didn't want to see this kind of thing happen under his administration, Stern had to say the name with a wry smile. !
"Wow!!"
After Stern said the Grizzlies' choice, the fans who knew Francis' thoughts before the draft were all shocked by the persistence of the Grizzlies!
The Grizzlies once again experienced a failed season. Although they have been at the bottom of the league for two consecutive years, they do not know whether they were abandoned by God. They have not been able to obtain the cornerstone "No.
Before the draft, the Grizzlies were extremely eager for Brand. They even offered Mike Bibby, JP Henderson and $50 to the Bulls.
Klaus, who has always been greedy, is not satisfied with Bibby, the absolute cornerstone rookie who sent 13 points and 2 assists in his rookie season. He even asked the sincere Grizzlies About next year, that is, the unprotected first-round pick of the Grizzlies in 6!
Hearing Krause's desperate demands, even though the Grizzlies' team manager believes that getting Brand will definitely get rid of the fate of being at the bottom, they still can't guarantee whether the miserable record of the previous two seasons will appear next year!
I wish you all a happy family! ~
(End of this chapter)
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