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Chapter 200 If Rivers Says No, Just Don't Want It?

"The Heat look like they're not on the same level as the Timberwolves."

"They are the Big Three with James Wade Bosh. They lost two games in a row to a Timberwolves without a superstar. The performance of the Heat disappointed the fans."

Kenny Smith shook his head and commented.

"Although I felt that the Heat had a slight advantage before the game, I have to say that the Heat did not cause any trouble to the Timberwolves."

Johnson also said helplessly.

Before the game, there were those who were optimistic about the Heat, and there were also those who were optimistic about the Timberwolves.

When comparing the Timberwolves and the Spurs, the strength of the Timberwolves has also been seen by more people, but many people still think that the Timberwolves, a rebuilding team, will show their timidity in the finals.

But looking at it now, the Timberwolves' strength is simply not what the Heat can match.

The strength shown by the Heat now is much worse than when the Spurs played against the Timberwolves. At least when the Timberwolves won the game, the Spurs also brought a lot of trouble to the Timberwolves.

The existence of Duncan forced the Timberwolves to choose a more risky way to defend Duncan.

But James did not play the role of Duncan.

The members of the commentary team are professionals anyway, including Big Mouth Barkley who has also played in the finals.

"A coach like Su Chen is rare in the history of the league."

"Famous coaches in history usually make the team better, but Su Chen is different. Su Chen can directly make an ordinary team jump to the championship level."

"It's crazy."

After two seasons, O'Neal has already admired Su Chen.

"He is indeed very strong, the kind of historical level."

Even Barkley, who was displeased with Su Chen at first, is a little bit convinced by Su Chen now.

Of course, the Timberwolves haven't won the championship yet.

If the Timberwolves win the championship, Su Chen's strength no longer needs to be verified by them, leading two non-super teams to consecutive championships.

This is already the top coach in history.

Not even the top coaches in history have managed to lead a rebuilding team to a championship after leading a playoff team to a championship in the first season.

Although the finals have not yet been played, the scale of victory has begun to tilt towards the Timberwolves.

The news that the Timberwolves defeated the Heat in the finals by a big score again made hot news in every corner of the world.

Even ESPN, which was not optimistic about the Timberwolves all the way, changed its tune.

They feel that the Timberwolves are the winner of this finals.

You know, when ESPN played the Trail Blazers in the first round of the Timberwolves, they only gave the Timberwolves a [-]% chance of winning.

The Warriors have a [-]% chance of winning, and the Spurs have a [-]% chance of winning.

ESPN, which has always looked down on the Timberwolves, also changed its tune in the face after another, giving the Timberwolves a [-]% chance of winning.

This is also because ESPN doesn't want to lose face too much. In fact, after watching the first two games, professionals have already analyzed that the Heat's current strength cannot match the Timberwolves.

But it is already a big concession to make the stubborn ESPN change his mind.

Los Angeles.

In a luxury villa.

"This year's Timberwolves are really strong."

A mediterranean who was wearing a famous brand, sighed while sitting on the sofa.

This person is Steve Ballmer.

After the former Clippers owner was forced to sell the team by the league due to a scandal, Ballmer showed a strong interest in setting foot in the NBA, especially since the Clippers are still a big market.

Now the ownership of the team is basically clear.

The consortium of Grant Hill and others offered 12 billion, and the consortium of David Geffen and Oprah Winfrey offered 16 billion. Ballmer has learned that this is their highest price.

And after he directly bid 20 billion, other consortiums basically withdrew one after another and did not compete with him.

After Ballmer and Xiao Hua called, he basically confirmed that the Clippers are his team, and he will take over the Clippers this offseason so he can prepare for a big fight.

"Who do you think is better than Rivers or him?"

Ballmer looked at the professional basketball consultant invited by his side and asked.

After hearing this question, the basketball consultant froze for a moment and saw Su Chen on the screen.

"Mr. Ballmer, Rivers is an asset acquired by the Clippers in the first round. Although he has a contract, he currently intends to reach a multi-year contract with the team."

After the consultant heard Ballmer's words, he immediately realized what Ballmer was thinking.

Rivers was the first coach to be traded, and he was also brought by the Clippers with a first-round trade.

Obviously, Ballmer has become interested in Su Chen, and he must remind Ballmer of this issue.

"Of course I know, you just need to tell me, who is better, he or Rivers?"

Ballmer smiled indifferently and continued to talk about this question.

Ballmer's tone was very proud, but he didn't care about the price, and he could use whoever was stronger.

And although Ballmer is asking a consultant, in fact, Ballmer's expression has a clear tendency.

Advisors saw it too.

As for the answer to this question, there is actually no need to think much about it.

Rivers is a bit capable, and he is also a veteran coach. He has a good record in leading civilian teams before and can play in the first round of the playoffs.

But compared with Su Chen, Su Chen has even made it to the finals with a civilian team, and judging by the situation, he is still expected to win the championship.

This comparison is not level.

Even if Su Chen is just a rookie coach, the success of two consecutive seasons can already explain the problem when the team does not have a famous superstar.

"In terms of strength, Su Chen is stronger, but"

The advisor paused.

"but what?"

Ballmer asked directly.

"But Su Chen's joining requirements are very outrageous. He wants to concurrently serve as the general manager, and from the past seasons, Su Chen's position as the general manager is not just for the sake of convenience, he really wants to make trouble."

"The team's assets, such as the first round of the team's star players' high-quality contracts, are all targets for Su Chen to squander."

"The Clippers have superstar players like Paul Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan is gradually showing star-level strength. If he rashly agrees to Su Chen's request, the team's team will definitely be dismantled by Su Chen."

The consultant obviously knew Su Chen to a certain extent, and immediately persuaded Ballmer.

It's just like the Timberwolves, a small ball market that can't make it to the playoffs all the year round, it's the same for Su Chen to practice.

Ballmer spent 20 billion to buy the Clippers. If Su Chen randomly dismantled the market value, it would not be too much to drop by half.

Because 20 billion was originally a very high price with a bit of a premium, and if Su Chen hustled around, wouldn't the price drop?

He received Ballmer's money, so naturally he still has to be responsible to Ballmer.

How dare a big team play around with Su Chen.

"Hire Su Chen and agree to his request. Perhaps the Clippers will be like the current Timberwolves, but they may not be able to make it to the playoffs."

After thinking for a while, the consultant gave Ballmer an answer.

"I spent money to buy the Clippers, not just to watch the playoffs."

"Help me contact him after the finals."

Ballmer said with a laugh.

When the consultant heard Ballmer say this, he wanted to say something else, but seeing that Ballmer had already made a choice, he didn't continue.

I can only lament that Ballmer is rich.

A Rivers who was brought in in the first round, if you don't want it, you don't want it, just because Su Chen may be better than Rivers.

(End of this chapter)