Chapter 325 One-for-four, trading the Hornets' 1996 first-round pick

   "Jerry, let me tell you the bad news, Big Dream refused Michael's invitation and didn't come to Miami, only Barkley came." Frank said.

"Okay, I know."

   is another bad news, shaking his head helplessly, he hung up the phone.

   After thinking about it, he called Dan Fagan.

   This is Da Meng's agent. He and Dan Fagan have talked about the possibility of trading Da Meng, but Fagan is not enthusiastic.

  The reason, he can guess, the big dream is like Jordan, the contract expires next year, if he comes to the Bulls, it is well known that Jordan may get an annual salary of 20 million next year, and he will definitely not get a big contract.

Now which superstar doesn't want to get a big contract of 100 million yuan like old K, even if he can't get a contract of 100 million yuan, it is not bad to get a top-level contract of tens of millions, but a team can hold a top-level contract. Holds two, so as an agent, Dan Fagan can't support the big dream to the Bulls.

  The only thing he hopes is that the Mosaic team can't get the glider, which angers the big dream, and the Bulls can take the opportunity to take advantage of it.

   As soon as the phone got through, as he expected, Dan Fogan told him that Drexler was now in Houston, with Big Dream, and the general manager of the Mosaic team.

   That is to say, the glider will most likely join the Mosaic team, and then the big dream will stay in Houston. In this way, his ideas of introducing the big bug and the big dream have all failed.

"Ugh!"

   rubbed his temples, and he called David Frank again to report the news.

After hearing it over there, Jordan was also very disappointed, took Frank's phone and said, "Hey, Mr. Claus, I don't care what you do, I'm not young anymore, I can't wait any longer, you have to give me Find the right help, or I'll definitely leave Chicago next year."

"Snapped!"

   After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for any reaction from Klaus.

  Klaus smiled bitterly. What can he do? Although the reinforcement of the team can be operated, it depends more on opportunities. No team will be willing to trade players they are optimistic about to you.

   So he wants to complete the reconstruction of the team, in fact, it really depends on luck, and it may not be successful. If he can't succeed, he can only use this lineup first, there is no better way. Even this lineup took him many seasons to slowly build and cultivate.

   "By the way, the Suns didn't renew Danny Manning. Send someone to see it. If it's still available, it's okay to sign in as a substitute."

   At this time, he thought of Danny Manning, the No. 1 draft pick who was reimbursed for a serious injury, and felt that the size was also an opportunity.

  …

  Phoenix, Wang Tiejun has been very busy these days. Hoxman has brought a lot of endorsement contracts from the world's first-tier and top brands, no less than 30. These companies are lining up to send him money, making money and earning money.

  Signing these brands not only makes money, but also means his international influence and status are improved.

   These are the effects of this championship, Finals MVP, and 50 points per game in the finals.

   "Old K, this time is a hot money. If you can't continue to show a strong performance next season, your ability to attract money will drop significantly."

Hawksman urged: "So whether you can win the championship next season or not, your personal performance must be the best in the league. I hope you can win the league's regular season MVP next season. Your personal data is the best this season. , it's only a little short, I believe you definitely have that strength."

   "Don't worry, I will work hard." He nodded.

   After signing the contract, he has to rush to Los Angeles to take some photos and commercials for these brands. Of course, not every brand needs it. Some brands only need his authorization. This kind of endorsement is the most convenient.

   On the afternoon of the 16th, Wang Tiejun and Yu Feihong went to Colangelo's house, and everyone in the Colangelo family attended to show their respect for the two.

   Yu Feihong and Mrs. Colangelo and other women went to the side to talk, and several men sat together drinking and chatting.

   While chatting, Colangelo Jr. talked about the upcoming 1995 draft.

   "Brian, we only have our own lottery, right?" Pharaoh asked casually.

   "No, in addition to our own, there is also the Lakers' first-round pick, which was the bargaining chip for Ceballos last season," said Colangelo Jr.

   "How many?" he asked.

   "No. 21, not a lottery pick, but better than ours. We are the third-last pick, No. 25." Colangelo Jr. said.

   "Have you got a goal, who are you going to choose?" he asked with interest.

Little Colangelo was born in 1966 and is only 29 years old this year. He just wanted to have a relationship with Pharaoh, and said hurriedly: "Usually when we reach that position, all the good insider rookies have been picked, and I'm going to pick an outsider. The glider is gone, I want to pick a small forward, or strike out a guard, of course, if there is a good guard, the outside line is the priority anyway.”

   Old Wang nodded. He only knew that the team was short of people right now, but he didn't understand how to pick people, so he just listened to the excitement.

   "How many first-round picks do we have next year?" he asked, knowing that next year would be a big draft year.

   Jr. Colangelo said: "In addition to our own, there are also Barkley's unprotected first-round pick and their second-round pick from the Mosaic team. There are two first-round picks in total, but..."

   Speaking of this, he said helplessly: "Glider is going to Houston, their record next season will not be bad, maybe it is the last sign, I think it is of little value."

   When Lao Wang heard it, it was really possible that this was the case.

  The Mosaic team has gathered the three superstars of Big Dream, Barkley and Drexler. The possibility of hitting the championship next year is too great. If so, their lottery value will be very worthless.

At this time, the old Colangelo reminded: "Brian, I suggest that you trade and sign up, and you should do it as soon as possible. Now that Drexler and Mosaic have not negotiated a contract, this is the last chance to trade Mosaic's signing. ."

   "I see, Father, I'll do it right away," said little Colangelo.

  …

   The next day, Wang Tiejun left Phoenix with Yu Feihong.

   Before getting on the plane, he contacted Ma Jian. This guy got some attention around him, and several teams sent him trial training invitations.

  Unfortunately, Ma Jian told him in frustration that after the trial training, there was no clear news from several teams, and there was still no draft prospect in sight.

   This old king can't help him, he can only comfort him.

   When he stepped on the plane, Colangelo Jr. was contacting other teams, hoping to replace the two first-round picks in 1996 with a better one.

   However, he found a few bad teams, and they are not fools. Since it is not a championship team, of course, he will not exchange the sign in his hand to the Suns, especially the 1996 signing.

   There is no way, he has to find some opportunities in the playoff team, even if it is good to trade up one or two positions.

   contacted the Blazers first, but without success, then contacted the Jazz, also without success, and then contacted the two Eastern Conference teams, but also failed, and this time, he contacted the Hornets.

The Hornets have Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson. This pair of insiders has both offense and defense. In addition, the three outsiders are all players with an average of 10+ per game. The strength is very strong. Last season, they were fifth in the East. For a team that won't rot, their 1996 signing shouldn't be too high. As long as their chips are good, there are some possibilities for trade.

  The Hornets heard the Suns' idea of ​​making their first-round pick next year, and initially rejected it, but after hearing the chips given by Colangelo Jr., they agreed to consider it.

Colangelo Jr.'s chips are the Mosaic's '96 unprotected first-round pick, the '96 second-round pick, and the Suns' '96 second-round pick.

  The Hornets think they have no problem reaching the playoffs next season, and they have no plan to smash the injury market, otherwise Alonzo Mourning will not renew his contract next year.

   No matter what kind of draft year 1996 is, they will not be bad, because even if they get the No. 1 pick, they may not be able to find the next strong center like Mourning.

   So their own lottery pick is definitely not a lottery pick, and they still have a first-round pick in their hands. The opponent's strength is not as good as the Hornets, and the position of that pick should be higher than their own.

As for the strength of the Mosaic team, the Hornets management has repeatedly considered that Barkley and Da Meng will be one year older. A position, one for three, can be considered.

   After thinking about it again and again, the Hornets changed a chip and reported it to the Suns to test the Suns' bottom line.

   "Our 96-year pick?"

   This time it was little Colangelo's turn to think about it.

The Hornets rejected his chip, not the Suns' 1996 second-round pick and replaced it with a 1996 unprotected first-round pick, two unprotected first-round picks plus a second-round pick for the Hornets' one Unprotected first-round pick, and the Hornets' first-round pick next year will definitely not be a lottery pick, the transaction is too expensive to be worthwhile.

   In itself, his offer was already good. The Hornets did not suffer from a three-for-one exchange, so after thinking about it, they rejected the Hornets’ offer, but added a 1995 second-round pick to the first offer.

   One for four, this offer immediately moved the Hornets, and the transaction was successful.

   "Alas, but I'm willing to pull the crotch for the Hornets' record next season."

After the    trade, Colangelo Jr. sighed and felt that he should contact the old K and let him fight to the death when he encounters the Hornets next season, preferably bruising Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson.

  …

  At noon, Wang Tiejun and Hawksman rushed to Los Angeles together, but instead of staying in their own house, they stayed in a hotel. He would not stay here for long, and it was more convenient to stay in a hotel.

  Liu Changjiang came to pick up the plane and told him that the branch here was all ready and waiting for him to open.

  Wang Tiejun decided to let Liu Changjiang manage the Los Angeles branch here. This cousin is meticulous and careful.

   "Lance, the stars over at CAA, please help me with the invitation."

   "Of course."

  After settling in the hotel, Hawksman went to do the invitation, and the two followed Liu Changjiang to the martial arts hall.

   In order to facilitate the stars in Hollywood, the address of the branch was selected on Wilshere Avenue in Beverly Hills, and an entire floor of a building was rented.

   Turned around in the martial arts hall, as Liu Changjiang said, everything is done, just wait for the opening.

  In the afternoon, after learning the news, not only those Chinese Chambers of Commerce in Los Angeles came here, but also many people from San Francisco. It can be said that all the prominent Chinese in the Greater Bay Area have come here.

   The Jishang Association was the host and invited him to dinner in Chinatown. He invited more than 20 tables in total, turning this gathering into a Chinese gathering in the Greater Bay Area.

   After eating other people's food, he had to return the invitation. The next day he also invited guests to dinner in Chinatown, and also invited more than 20 tables.

   In the next few days, he would go to the market every day to shoot commercials, and at night he would take Yu Feihong to some parties.

   Some of these gatherings are CAA gatherings, and some are gatherings of these Chinese chambers of commerce. After a few days, he and Yu Feihong made many friends, and by the way, he also promoted the K martial arts hall.

  On the 19th, Ma Jian arrived in Phoenix for a trial training with the Suns. Afterwards, Wang Tiejun received a call from Colangelo.

   "Old K, I'm sorry, your countryman's potential and skills are not up to NBA standards at present."

   "Okay, I see."

   "That's it, old K, if you want, we can also sign him." At this time, Little Colangelo said suddenly.

   Lao Wang was startled, is this buy one get one free?

   "No, let the team follow the rules."

   He refused, which means nothing to him. For Ma Jian, although he can enter the NBA, he can get a basic salary at most, which means nothing.

   Get a basic salary in the NBA, hundreds of thousands of dollars a season, with the usual expenses of NBA players, you can't even rent a house.

   Ma Jian is better off going back to China to play CBA than messing around in the US.

  The domestic system was restructured this year under the leadership of Liu Yumin. The first-class quarterfinals were changed to the CBA professional league. I heard that it was OK.

  On the 22nd, Wang Tiejun and Liu Changjiang went to the airport to pick up the plane, because a group of brothers transferred from their hometown came over, there were 200 people.

   This is the first batch of this time. It was specially transferred for the Los Angeles branch. The New York side is still under construction, and the second batch of people there will arrive in two days.

   The vast majority of this group are not from the Wang surname clan, they are all young people from the local Qingxian County who picked them up with good craftsmanship.

   Massage is not a secret skill. In short, there has been a wave of learning massage in the area around Cangzhou. I don’t know how many young people want to follow him to the United States to make a lot of money.

   This time, there are not only men, but also more than 20 women, specially arranged.

  Some female clients ask for female massage therapists, but this is only a part of them. Most of the female clients, including those female celebrities, don’t want a woman instead. It would be embarrassing to say that a woman would massage her, and a man would be enough.

  Pharaoh took this group of people to Chinatown for dinner, and told them some things that the United States should pay attention to.

   For example, you can’t go out at night, even if you go out, you have to go out with a few people, you have to drive at the end, and try not to go to some slums during the day.

   Another example is what to do when encountering customer harassment, what to do when encountering racial discrimination, what to do when encountering police, what to do when encountering robbery, etc.

   These brothers and sisters are all running after him, so he has to be responsible here, and he can't let them have problems. If there is a problem, he will not be ashamed to go back to his hometown, right?

  …

   In a Korean Taekwondo gym in Los Angeles that day, there was a group of sticks gathering, all of them were Korean taekwondo fighters from the city's Taekwondo gym, there were 17 or 8 people.

   These people were gathering on purpose because of the opening of the Los Angeles branch of K Martial Arts Hall.

   "I heard that it will open on the 24th, what should we do?"

   "K martial arts hall has stole our limelight and was rated as the most popular martial arts hall by the US media. It will definitely steal a large number of our students in the future, and we will fight back."

   "What else can I do? Of course it's a door-to-door challenge."

   "Kick the hall!"

   All the sticks screamed immediately.

  …

  On the 24th day, the Los Angeles branch of K Martial Arts Hall opened.

   As expected of Los Angeles, there are more guests coming to congratulate this time than the last time the Phoenix main hall opened, with a total of hundreds of people, and the various luxury cars in the parking lot can hold several luxury car exhibitions.

   Half of these guests are from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Now he is the most influential and well-known Chinese in the United States. There are no Chinese in this area who do not want to know him.

  Hawksman also invited a lot of people for him, including celebrities and wealthy businessmen in Los Angeles, many of whom he did not know, or met at some parties and said a word or two.

For these businessmen and celebrities, the opening of the K Martial Arts Hall is equivalent to a gathering, an opportunity to build a network of contacts. As long as they receive an invitation, they usually attend the meeting. Anyway, VIP consumption will not cost them a lot. money.

  Although the Lakers owner Old Buss did not dig him, he was quite a man and did things very well. He not only came to congratulate him in person, but also brought several of his sons and daughters.

   In addition, there was an unexpected guest, the consul general of the country's consulate general in Los Angeles actually came to congratulate him in person, which surprised Pharaoh.

   As a token of gratitude, he sent a VIP card to the consul general, which may not be used by others.

   "Old K, congratulations!"

  Cheng Long and his entourage also came over. The main library opened last time, and they gave a gift of 88,888 US dollars for the opening of the branch.

   (end of this chapter)