Chapter 98: Ji Feng or Guy?
"Has Gasol's application for departure from the team been handed in?" Team owner Michael Heisley took a heavy breath of the cigar in his hand, and then asked Chris.
Gasol joined the team is the most proud of Michael Heisley since he took over the team, and he has always set Gasol as the team's banner, of course, Gasol's performance and strength are also worthy of the boss's trust.
It was Gasol that allowed the Grizzlies to make the playoffs for the first time and have their first and only All-Star player to date, and Memphis, the ball that no one cares about. The team has also entered people's field of vision because of the addition of Gasol.
"His agent submitted a transfer request an hour ago," Chris said.
"Is it irreparable, what if we change the coach." Michael Heisley said, if possible, he is really reluctant to let go of the core of the team. The strong plan is all in vain, which means that the Grizzlies will sink again and start the road of reconstruction again.
"It's hard, Gasol has made up his mind this time, and he wants to go to a team with superstars and chase a championship. Even if we replace Mark, Gasol is very likely to leave the team one day in the future. ." Chris expressed his judgment.
"Okay! Then we'll start the Gasol deal!" As a successful businessman, Michael Heisley showed his decision: "Tell Gasol's agent, we allow him to leave the team, but where does the deal go? , what we say!"
"OK!" Chris nodded, this is the best way at present, Gasol's contract is about to expire, it is better to complete the transaction as soon as possible than to force a one-year contract to make a wedding dress for others for free.
"What price did those vampires offer?" Michael Heisley said painfully. Now everyone knows that Gasol is making a fuss about leaving the team. But very clear.
"They are all guys who take advantage of the situation. Now the most sincere are the Lakers. Kobe has always been rumored to want to leave the team to compete for the championship. He has given an ultimatum to the management, asking big-name stars to join! Gasol is undoubtedly the biggest player in the market right now. A big fish, once Gasol joins, the Lakers can jump into a championship-level team." Chriss said.
"But they're not ready to bleed, they just want to trade Kwame Brown, Paul's brother Marco Teach Sol's signing rights, two future second-round picks, and a couple of role players."
Chris said helplessly, this is already the team with the best bid.
"WTF!" Michael Hayes scolded directly out of the United States angrily. The hateful Los Angeles people actually wanted to trade Kwame Brown for Gasol.
"Anything else." Michael Heisley had expected other teams to have this kind of virtue.
"Miami are looking to trade O'Neal..." Chriss continued.
"We want to rebuild, the veteran is not in our consideration." Michael Heisley directly interrupted Chris's words.
"In addition, the Lakers have given a second set of trading plans." Chris thought about it and decided to tell the boss in front of him.
"Oh? Let's hear it." Michael Heisley looked at Chris, who was hesitant to speak, and was very curious. He was also very curious about things that would make Chris feel embarrassed.
"They proposed a package deal!" Chris breathed and said, "They want to package Gasol and Ji Feng! For this, they can increase their chips!"
"They took a fancy to Ji Feng?" Michael Heisley looked in disbelief, an 18-year-old Asian boy who didn't even play an official NBA game, how could he be favored by the Lakers? Is it really true? Did he look away?
Michael Heisley didn't understand very much. He agreed to recruit Ji Feng because he was interested in the Chinese market. He didn't realize that this kid could change the status quo of his team.
In the use of Guy and Ji Feng, he supports Mark. After all, Guy's talent is obvious to all. As for Ji Feng, he can be a substitute. Don't think about it as a starter.
"What bargaining chips can they give?" Michael Heisley was tempted. If they could exchange Ji Feng for someone with immediate combat power, their road to reconstruction would be much smoother.
"I haven't discussed this with them in detail, but boss, I don't recommend trading Ji Feng!" Chris said, he was very optimistic about Ji Feng, to be honest, if he was a coach, he might make the decision to give up Guy , look at his performance in the preseason, it will become a great thing in time, but unfortunately, Ji Feng's efforts and strength have been selectively ignored by many people.
"Why? You are so optimistic about this Chinese boy?" Michael Heisley said in surprise.
"Yes, boss, between Ji Feng and Guy, I am more optimistic about Ji Feng. To be honest, I actually think his future potential is limitless." Chris said.
"That's it." Michael Heisley was silent, he felt that Chris was exaggerating, but he was also afraid that he would give away the good seedlings in his hands so easily, so he thought of a compromise.
"Let's increase our chips! If the Lakers agree to join Odom in exchange! Then we agree to this deal!" said Michael Heisley, he felt that even if Ji Feng could grow up, at most Odom would be exchanged for one With such a super small front, it doesn't matter whether Ji Feng is present or not.
However, Michael Heisley felt that the Lakers would not agree to this deal unless they were stupid.
"Okay, boss, I'm going to talk to the Lakers." Chris sighed, he vaguely felt that Michael Heisley thought too simply, maybe the Lakers would really agree to the deal, but for now , Chris can't find any reason to refute, no one will believe that Ji Feng is comparable to Odom, at least for now.
"What about Mark's departure and retention? Also, Gay is also in a mood." Chris continued, he now has a headache thinking about the current situation of the team.
"Keep Mark, we can't give up the head coach before the season starts. As for Gay, reassure him and promise to be at the core. After Gasol is gone, we will straighten him to become the core and let him train with peace of mind." Michael Hasley said.
"Good boss." Chris had to agree. He actually didn't think Guy could be a great player. His character was too soft. Compared with the calm and tough Ji Feng, Guy would diaper every time he met a strong man, but Michael Between Ji Feng and Guy, Haysley resolutely chose Guy.
"Hopefully I won't regret it." Chris muttered to himself, and he even thought that it would be fine if the Lakers didn't agree.