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0439 Wholesale Defensive Player of the Year

The second round draft will be held immediately.

The Kings contacted Robert Covington at the same time, and the other party will go to the draft in the future and negotiated on the phone for a while. At first, Covington was confident that he would not lose the election, and then emphasized that he had contact with the Rockets and was worried that it would not be good to release the pigeons.

Su Yang didn't talk much nonsense and asked directly about the three-year contract, including the first two years of guarantee, and whether he was interested.

The undraft usually signs 11 contracts, of which the second year is basically insured, and the Kings have two years of guarantee, which is quite generous.

Covington agreed on the spot, and Robert Covington, who was originally a 55th overall pick, had no team choice and was defeated.

After finishing Covington, Su Yang asked his assistant to contact Seth Curry, Ian Clark, and Van der Bru, and invited three to join the Kings Summer League, preparing to form a strong team, win a Summer League championship first, make news and facilitate ticket sales.

In just half an hour, all three of the three draft picks accepted the invitation.

Among them, Seth Curry also deliberately refused the Lakers' Xia Lian invitation and did not go to his brother Curry, saying that he wanted to prove independently.

According to the plan, Su Yang flew to Los Angeles overnight. When he woke up at noon, he saw the Celtics reaching a super deal with the Nets.

The Celtics used Garnett, Pierce, Terry to trade from the Nets to get Gerald Wallace, Chris Humphries, Chris Joseph, Keith Bogans, and Marshan Brooks, and the first-round pick in 14/16/18.

Comments on transactions, Twitter and other social networks exploded, and almost everyone said that the Nets suffered a big loss because Garnett and Pierce were no longer oily and had a very high risk of injury. The Nets seemed to form the Big Five, but in fact it was difficult to enter the Eastern Conference Finals.

Su Yang was not surprised. The Russian boss of the Nets wanted to take the land near Barclays Center and gain a reputation.

As the Celtics and Nets trades broke out, other potential signings and deals surfaced one after another, and woj reported crazy.

"The Pistons try to introduce Brandon Jennings and Josh Smith at the same time, and sign Billups again to strive to return to the Eastern Conference Finals within two years. That is the last struggle of their president Joe Dumas. If it fails, they will inevitably leave..."

"Including the Lakers, many teams have tried to pursue Howard in the free market, and the latter has no intention of staying with the Warriors. According to sources, the Rockets are the Rockets who are most likely to be favored by Howard, and James Harden is the factor he values ​​the most."

"It is revealed that the Warriors are trying to make a four-year maximum salary offer, Stephen Curry, and they also tend to compete in free markets next year."

"Chris Paul tends to stay in Los Angeles. They will target small forwards such as Jared Dudley in the free market, plus Matt Barnes, and Reggie Brock in the draft. The Clippers' weak forward problem will be solved."

While various revelations were carried out, the King contacted Millsap, who was on vacation in Los Angeles and had time to meet.

Su Yang did not delay any delay and drove directly to Malibu Beach to meet with Millsap and his agent. As for the regulations on not being able to recruit players in advance, he ignored it at all. After chatting for a few words to warm up the field, he went straight to the main body to discuss the franchise.

"You will be the starting power forward. Our offensive system requires your mid-range shooting ability, and your rich tactical running ability. Our goal next season is to make the playoffs, and then seek All-Star guards in the free market to strive for the championship..."

Su Yang directly revealed the team building plan. Mirsap nodded calmly and asked, "What should I do if there is no All-Star?"

“We have Plan A and Plan B…”

Su Yang has imagined the possibility of failing to successfully obtain Curry in the summer of 2014. He can pursue LeBron and Anthony at that time. Even if the big names are not obtained, he can still pursue low-paying and high-energy players such as Gasol, Lowry, and even McRoberts.

You can also make deals, give out draft picks, etc.

Anyway, the core foundation is Antetokounmpo Cousins ​​and Thomas Jr., so there is no need to even consider Jokic, who has not yet been selected.

"To be honest, your team building plan is very clear and comprehensive, but I still have one question..." Mir Sapu said, "If I sign a two-year contract, then a better choice will appear in the free market. What do you plan to deal with it?"

Millsap's problem is directly at the core. If you want to figure out whether to treat him as overworking or put him in a long-term team building plan, it is very likely that it will affect the final choice. After all, there must be other teams in the free market that plan to pursue him.

You cannot hesitate about this kind of problem.

Su Yang immediately replied: "I can promise you that if you sign a two-year contract, your personal data within two seasons will definitely not be lower than your time in the Jazz. You can even sign an 11 contract and take the initiative with the player option.

I can also assure you that the salary cap will rise sharply in the next few years, and signing a long-term contract now is not the best decision.”

Su Yang has no long-term consideration for Millsap's future in the Kings. His first idea is to play for two seasons first.

Because if Jokic chooses, and when Jokic officially logs into the NBA in the 15-16 season, Cousins ​​will be transferred to the power forward position. Unless Millsap is willing to accept the substitute status, he will inevitably be sent away or let go. There is no need to lie.

In short, trade sincerity for sincerity.

"I understand what you mean..." Millsap nodded.

The two talked about some tactical topics, then ended the talks, and made an appointment to make a decision as soon as possible after the free market opened.

Su Yang rushed back to Sacramento directly, and Hinki told Tyrek Evans that the deal had also been negotiated: the Pelicans pulled the Trail Blazers to conduct a three-party trade, and the Kings got Wazquez and a second-round draft pick from the Trail Blazers, which was considered a sloppy.

The deal negotiations against Richard Jefferson and Rudy Guy have also started. According to Hinki, if Richardson Jefferson wants to have two more junk contracts, there will be a first-round draft pick, but the other party will not accept players such as Patterson.

The main reason is that Patterson and others are all protecting the contract. The other party is trying to make room for salary. If they accept it, it is equivalent to not changing it.

Guy is relatively simple. He has a scattered contract due to expire large amounts, and neither party pays an additional price.

The Raptors tried to trade, mainly because Guy did meet their expectations, averaging as many as 18.6 shots per game, ranking third among all small forwards, second only to Durant and Anthony, and more than LeBron. However, the shooting percentage was only a pitiful 38.8%, setting a career low, and the Rer efficiency value ranked 16 among all small forwards, not as good as the singles King Nick Yang.

Su Yang is completely confident to lead Guy, even if he only thinks it's too much for a year, it's an excellent option. Anyway, he won't lose the draft pick.

By contrast, Hinki decisively instructed him to give up the trade of Richard Jefferson and instead focus on Guy, striving to try to get as soon as possible.

At 10 o'clock the next morning, the king held a media meeting for Antetokounmpo, Gobert and others, and there were only a dozen media outlets.

Su Yang accompanied him to attend. He heard the reporter ask about his hopes for Antetokounmpo's future and smiled: "You know, I introduced Durant, Westbrook, James Harden, Stephen Curry before, and all predicted that they would be MVP..."

The reporter at the scene was stunned. Could it be that he wanted to predict that Antetokounmpo is MVP and that he is really crazy about production like an assembly line?

"I'm here to officially explain today that Giannis is not the next Kevin Durant, Giannis is Giannis. He will be the future MVP player and the best defensive player. Everyone will soon see him shocking the entire league."

As the words fell, the reporters became stunned and cheered.

The big news is here. This time it will not only be MVP, but also be the best defensive player, which is even more exaggerated than the previous predictions.

"Take the absurd to disrupt the interview order..." ESPN sent to Sacramento, the beautiful reporter Lindsey, who was responsible for reporting Kings News with the team, suddenly raised his hand and interrupted, "Coach Su Yang, can you ask you about your hopes for Rudy Gobert in advance?"

Su Yang saw that he was an old acquaintance and smiled and said, "Of course, Rudy Gobert will also be the best defensive player..."

The meeting was frying directly.
Chapter completed!
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