206. Team building plan: the whole team changes blood (1)
"Coach Yang, you're here. The boss has already told me before, so I will support your work unconditionally."
"Even if you want to sell John, I will help you with it as soon as possible." In the office, looking at Yang Fan who had just walked into the door, Wizards General Manager Ernie Grenfeld stood up and smiled immediately.
In fact, although Grenfeld is the general manager of the Wizards, he is not easy to do when sitting in this position.
At least the team does not produce results, he and the head coach must have half of the score each time.
It is no exaggeration to say that at this time, there are probably countless pairs of eyes staring at Grenfeld's position in other positions on the Wizards.
I just hope he makes some mistakes and get out so that other people can have the opportunity to replace him.
Therefore, Yang Fan's arrival undoubtedly became Grenfeld's life-saving straw, which also made Grenfeld feel excited from the bottom of his heart.
Not to mention the team's boss Leon Sis told him immediately that he must cooperate with head coach Yang Fan's work.
In fact, given Grenfeld's current situation, even without the boss's instructions, he would still offer Yang Fan.
After all, Yang Fan's abilities and means are no longer a secret in the league, and at this time, Grenfeld's view, Yang Fan's face is really more intimate than his father.
"Sorry, Mr. Ernie, I'm late. I just didn't expect Washington to be so stuck. I will try my best to make the time next time." As the saying goes, let's not hit the smiley person, seeing Grenfeld's passionate look, Yang Fan also expressed his apology.
Although Yang Fan was indeed a little late for the agreed time, Yang Fan could not be blamed for this matter.
In the three years since entering the NBA, Yang Fan has been living in the city of Oscar, and Yang Fan has never been stuck in the car in Oscar in recent years.
After arriving in Washington, Yang Fan realized what it means to rush hour morning, and he felt like he suddenly entered the city from a township.
"It's not too late, it's not too late, I've just arrived yet." Grenfeld waved his hand quickly, "Coach Yang, do you think I need to call the player back now and let you meet again."
Since the Wizards' record is really bad, the players naturally went home to fish very early when they missed the playoffs.
Maybe at this time the Wizards players have already lived a life of luxury, but for players with contract constraints, if the team has something to call back, the players still have to return to the stadium unconditionally.
"No need for now. There is no need to worry about meeting things. The draft is about to begin. I do have some things to contact you."
"Because this will affect the team's competitiveness next season, and it can even be said to be very important." After taking the cigarette handed to him by Grenfeld, Yang Fan replied while looking at the luxurious office environment around him.
"Very important?! It doesn't matter, Coach Yang, you said, I will try my best to accomplish what you explained." Grenfeld wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and instantly felt a lot of pressure.
"Don't be nervous, Mr. Ernie, I just hope to promote a few transactions. Don't worry, since I can tell you the transaction plan, I'm sure."
"But I hope the team will announce it later about my joining the Wizards, otherwise it will be known to other management teams, and the difficulty of us in trading will definitely become huge."
"In the end, these transactions may put you under a lot of public pressure, because from the current point of view, we must be the one who suffers, and may even be called an idiot by Washington fans."
"But please rest assured. From a long-term perspective, if these transactions are made, it will definitely not be difficult for you to get the best manager." Yang Fan said confidently with his fingers gently tapping the desktop.
"Don't worry, Coach Yang, I must have no problem here. I have been used to the pressure."
"As for the announcement of your joining the team, I think it's better to be later."
"Because the league is likely to be suspended, so after the draft, I don't know how long it will take to start the game." Grenfeld squatted out the cigarette in his hand, then picked up the notebook from the table beside him, and it seemed that he was planning to record Yang Fan's next explanation.
"Okay, the draft is getting closer and closer, and we don't have much time left, so I'll try to make a long story short."
"We have three draft picks in our hands this year, but that's not enough, so I hope you can get in touch with the Sixers management to try to trade their first round picks."
"As for chips, we can take out Jordan Crawford's fourth pick in the second round, and I believe the 76ers will be moved."
"After all, their first round pick was outside the lotto, so there was no reason to refuse."
"Even if we seem to be at a disadvantage now, believe me, this will definitely be a big shortcut for the team to succeed." Looking at the corner of Grenfeld's mouth that couldn't help but twitch in front of him, Yang Fan felt that he still had to give him some confidence.
As a first-year rookie, Jordan Crawford averaged 16 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists per game with the Wizards last season.
Judging from personal data, it can be said to be promising. After all, this is just the first season of Jordan Crawford's career.
So in Grenfeld's opinion, it is somewhat abnormal to use Jordan Crawford to exchange for the first round pick for the 76ers.
If the 76ers' first round pick is a lottery show, then Grenfeld can comfort himself, but it is too exciting now.
However, it is impossible to understand, but Grenfeld is very clear about his positioning, which is to assist Yang Fan in the transaction.
Although Yang Fan's proposal sounds unreasonable, even if Yang Fan said to exchange John Wall for a second round pick next year, Grenfeld would definitely do it.
Putting aside everything else, just having a salary of $15 million per year will definitely make it expensive...
"Okay, Coach Yang, if nothing unexpected happens, no! There is definitely no accident. I believe this transaction will be very smooth." Grenfeld swallowed and said, "After writing down this plan in his notebook.
"Then I also bothered Mr. Ernie to get in touch with the Pacers. This deal is very important to the team, and it can even be said to be successful."
"I know they also hold a first-round pick in their hands, but if it didn't look like I expected, the Pacers would definitely not trade."
"Or it might be that no one else except John Wall can let the Pacers hand over this first round."
"So we settle for the second best. We can exchange Nick Andre for their newcomer Paul George plus the second round pick. Even though this looks very idiotic, it can directly change the team's upper limit for next season." Yang Fan sat upright and said with a serious face.
Chapter completed!