The Godfather of Basketball

Tang Tian didn't know what the sound insulation of this small detached house was thinking. If it is not good, then I believe that the neighbor next door must have enjoyed some benefits.

Alluring screams.

Hathaway was engaged and crazy.

Things between men and women require emotion and interest as they go through more.

A female assistant who is not inferior to herself is like a stimulus, which has inspired all this.

Tang Tian also worked hard to cultivate.

When everything returned to peace, Hathaway lay on him softly, and he was sweating profusely.

It ’s so hot in June in this Russian city.

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Early the next morning, Tang Tian arrived at the stadium's office.

Although the names of the president and general manager are listed, he is still the coach, so if he works, he will still be in the coach's office.

Russia City is a small city like Croatia, because the team is new and the arena is new. The Chesapeake Energy Stadium (formerly known as the Ford Center) was built in 2002, and it cost 120 million to renovate in 2008. .

(Note: Quicken Loans Arena is an old stadium, and the unsuccessful application for the All-Star several times is because the stadium is too old.)

Tang Tian's office is larger and newer than Cleveland, and the people in it will be more comfortable.

There is no one in the coaching group or the manager group. He convened a meeting temporarily, and there were only four people coming.

He, Jones, team operations director Mick Bernard, and the team ’s chief scout Manning Joseph.

The Thunder ranked third in the league last season with the 28th pick in the first round and the 58th pick in the second round.

Thunder's current lineup:

Point guards: Westbrook (13.67 million), Reggie Jackson (1.24 million)

Shooting guard: Sefolosha (3.6 million)

Small forwards: Durant (15.15 million), Day Quinn Cook (3.09 million)

Power forward: Nick Collison (293 million)

Center: Perkins (7.8 million)

(Remarks: Harden, Ibaka, Meno, Cole Aldridge, Raza Hayward are all team options, and the team will not be counted until the team executes.)

Seven people have guaranteed contracts, with a total salary of 47.48 million. There is room for 22.82 million from the luxury tax of 70.3 million.

The actual situation is similar to the previous life. Both Ibaka and Harden have reached the fourth year of the rookie. If they do not renew in advance, Mingxia will become a restricted free agent, other teams can make offers, and staying there will be a Big problem.

A little different from the previous life is that because Durant did not enjoy the Ross clause, this space is 1.52 million more than the previous life.

If Cook's contract is dealt with, the space will reach 25.91 million, which is also the situation encountered by the previous Thunder. This space needs to renew Harden and Ibaka at the same time, and also has to consider the virtual base salary.

Because the power is soaring, in fact, this meeting is actually Tang Tian explaining things to them.

"Case, Ibaka and Harden renewal negotiations should be started as soon as possible, but try to talk about it, but the goal is to leave two people."

Jones nodded. Although he also just came to the team, but after the last season's finals, he knows how important the two are to the team.

"Wait until July 1st, put Perkins and Cook on the shelf, as long as he can clean him up, the return is secondary."

"Trading Perkins?" Bernard seemed surprised. Perkins was the starting center. He paid Jeff Green and Costic for his team. The team just renewed last year.

"Well, he is no longer suitable for the current development of basketball. He traded mainly to sign other free agents for salary space. If no one really wants it, amnesty next year."

(Note: The special provisions of the new labor agreement only apply to players who signed the contract before July 1, 2011. Perkins and the Thunder renewed their contract early on March 1, 2011.)

Bernard heard Amnesty from Tang Tian, ​​knowing that Parkinster would definitely not stay with the Thunder for too long, so he nodded and no longer asked.

"Case, with the 57th pick up the middle of the second round, we still need to strengthen the inside."

"Understand." Jones nodded.

The previous plan for the Cavaliers, because of his departure, also led to the Thunder.

"Also, Mick, you don't have to contact the teams over there. If possible, we still have to trade up the first-round pick."

Bernard nodded.

"The next point is to discuss who we are on the 28th pick. I have a few candidates here, Draymond Green, Chris Middleton, Will Barton, Jay Crowder. Tell me about you. View it. "

"These drafts are currently in the second round." Chief scout Joseph said.

Tang Tian nodded.

"I think Perry Jones of Baylor University is good. He has excellent physical fitness. He was hailed as 'the new generation of McGrady' in high school, and his university performance is also very good." Bernard said.

"Jones has a serious knee injury. He hasn't been in the NBA for a long time. Tell me about the ones I just mentioned." Tang Tian waved his hand.

Although the meeting requires freedom and democracy, he is a traversal and a president after all. There is no need for such a scrutiny. All he needs now is some suggestions.

"I think Jay Crowder is more suitable. He is a forward **** who can be used as a backup for Kevin and as a talent reserve for the number 2." Joseph responded quickly, then said.

"I think there are still good role players in the free agent market this summer, such as Delfino, Pietrus, James Anderson, etc. We can consider choosing a potential player, just like this team has done in the past few years, So I think we can consider choosing Will Barton. "Bernard continued.

His proposal is also the usual practice of the Thunder for the past few years, and potential rookies.

Tang Tian finally looked at Jones.

"I personally think Middleton is more suitable than Claude ~ www.novelmtl.com ~ Although his defensive ability is not as good as Claude, but he has a longer wingspan, more efficient scoring, and accurate three-pointer, 2 The height of Mi 01 can be either the starting 2 or the 3 substitute. "Jones went on to say that because Tang Tian had already explained his draft picks, he would consider more in this regard. .

Three people, three different opinions, and each person's direction and perspective are different.

Tang Tian didn't make a decision immediately after hearing it, but he did have a basic direction.

The current Thunder team, as in previous lives, hoarding outstanding rookies for ball selection to maintain space will certainly not work, that is, combat power is the first consideration.

"What do you think of Draymond Green?" Tang Tian said.

Although no one mentioned, Green was still his first choice. After all, compared to the previous few, Green's growth was higher in the era of small balls.

Although the previous life began to shine in the third year of rookie Cole's arrival, but with reference to the Cavaliers' Jimmy Butler, no one knows whether Green will accelerate growth.