NBA Old Age Star System

Chapter 225 New Team!Xintiandi!
On June 6, at the Barclays Center, the 23 NBA Draft was in full swing.

The numbers just took Markelle Fultz with the No. [-] pick.

Next is the Lakers' second pick.

The Lakers have just undergone a wave of blood changes. Kupchak was fired and Magic Johnson came on stage.

The team appointed "Magic" Johnson as the new president of basketball operations, former team general manager Mitch Kupchak has been fired, and Jim Buss will no longer serve as the vice president of basketball operations.

This also means that Jim Buss was successfully removed from power by Jenny Buss.

At this time in the Lakers lounge, Johnson was looking at the scouting report in his hand.

"So choose him."

"Of course, this is something that has been settled long ago. What are you hesitating about?"

"Ok."

At this point, the joke hits the stage and begins to open the envelope.

"The Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball from UCLA with the second pick in the first round."

Immediately afterwards, the Celtics took Jayson Tatum with the third overall pick.

The Suns took Josh Jackson with the fourth pick.

The Kings took De'Aaron Fox with the fifth overall pick.

The rest of the well-known draft is Markkanen with the seventh overall pick.

Zach Collins with the 10th pick, Monk with the 11th pick, Kennard with the 12th pick, and Mitchell with the 13th pick.

Adebayor with the 14th pick, Jarrett Allen with the 22nd pick, Anunoby with the 23rd pick, Kuzma with the 27th pick, and Josh Hart with the 30th pick.

In the second round, there was only one Tob and one Dillon.

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At this time, Su Tian was at home listening to Bill Duffy's report on the team he had recently contacted.

"Su, these teams are willing to give the team status and big contracts, you can take a look first."

Su Tian took the information from Bill Duffy and flipped through it.

There are mainly these teams, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies.

"There are still some teams that are in contact, including the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, and they have expressed some interest."

"But we can't just pin our hopes on these big teams, we have to have a plan b."

Su Tian nodded while looking at the team information.

"Bill, go get in touch first, don't worry, the offseason is still long."

"Alright Sue, but are there any teams you want to go to?" Bill Duffy asked.

"Not yet. Dallas and Boston are not where I want to go. The Raptors have Lowry and DeRozan. When I go, I will have three guards. The striker is flawed."

"So, the only ones that can be discussed next among these teams are the Hawks and the Grizzlies."

"There are still too few choices, Bill, let's get in touch with some teams. There are not many choices."

"Okay, Sue."

Bill Duffy has always agreed with Su Tian's choice, including choosing a new team this time. Bill Duffy also thinks that these teams are not very suitable choices.

Either the strength of the team is too poor, or the market is too small.

The only suitable ones were the Boston Celtics, but Su Tian didn't want to go to Boston, so that was naturally ruled out.

"Bill, have the commercial arrangements for the offseason and the Huaguo trip been arranged?"

"It's all arranged. We have reached an agreement with Anta. The itinerary will be sent to you soon."

"By the way, Sue, David Griffin has been contacting me during this time, and he hinted to me that Irving might be leaving." Bill Duffy said suddenly.

"Kyrie's departure was within my expectation. It's nothing surprising. He wanted a team of his own. However, no matter whether Kyrie left or not, we would definitely not be able to stay."

Bill Duffy nodded in agreement.

"By the way, Bill, help me contact the trainer and the arena. I feel that my injury is better."

"Ah, so soon? Do you want to see a doctor again? Are you too anxious?" Bill Duffy was surprised. The finals have only been over for more than a week, and the injury is actually good.

"Don't worry Bill, I know my body best, and I won't make fun of my body."

"Okay then, but I still suggest to take your time first, and it's better to do some non-confrontation training first."

"Of course, I also need time to adapt."

After finishing the conversation with Bill Duffy, it didn't take long for Bill to send some schedules for the offseason.

These itineraries are still based in Huaguo, and most of the business contracts are also in Huaguo.

After all, Huaguo is Su Tian's base, Laomei only has a few simple commercial endorsement contracts, and it takes a few days to shoot an advertisement.

Two days later, Su Tian temporarily completed the business affairs in the United States and opened the Huaguo Tour.

This time the duration is not long, Su Tian will stay in China until mid-July before returning.

After I come back, I will start the signing of the new team.

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On July 7, the free agent market officially opened.

虽然7月1日中午自由市场已经开启，但直到7月6日中午12点，球队才能同球员正式签约。

The 7 days between July 1 and July 7 are called the "freeze period". During this period, no team can sign players, but the team can verbally reach an agreement with the player and provide the player with a contract. This is to help the league more accurately calculate the salary cap and luxury tax.

The freeze period will last until 7 noon on July 6, when the team can officially sign players.

Since the league signed a nine-year, $2015 billion TV contract before the start of the 9 season, the league's total salary cap has increased significantly since last season.

2017-18赛季的工资帽预计将在9900万美金左右，但这要比今年4月时估计的1.01亿美元要少200万美元。

On the first day of the opening of the free market on July 7 alone, there was a lot of news.

Bogdanovic signed with the Kings for $3 million in three years, and Jrue Holiday signed with the Pelicans for $3600 million in five years.

Griffin signed with the Clippers for 5 million in 1.73 years, and Curry signed with the Warriors for 5 million in 2.01 years.

Livingston signed with the Warriors for $3 million in three years, and Cristiano Felicio signed with the Bulls for $2400 million in four years.

Jeff Teague signed with the Timberwolves for $3 million in three years, and Justin Holiday signed with the Bulls for $5700 million in two years.

Tony Snell signed with the Bucks for 4 million in 4600 years.

Immediately after July 7, the Cavaliers also began to shoot.

Jose Calderon signed with the Cavaliers with a minimum salary of one year.

Iguodala signed with the Golden State Warriors for $3 million in three years, and Taj Gibson signed with the Timberwolves for $4800 million in two years.

McAway signed with the Hornets for $1 million in one year, and Joe Ingles signed with the Jazz for $270 million in four years.

The Numbers also picked up JJ Redick and Amir Johnson on the same day.

The free market is surging, but it has nothing to do with Su Tian, ​​because Su Tian is still in China at this time,
Everything is still unclear now, and to be honest, Su Tian doesn't know where he will go.

However, Su Tian did have a place he wanted to go to, but there was no news about that place.

It wasn't until mid-July that Su Tiancai ended all business activities in China and went home for a few days.

By the way, I took this opportunity to buy some houses in some "to be demolished" places in China.

This is not a "buy", this is an "investment".

In this way, even if the NBA cannot continue in the future, he can return to China and become a charterer.

At least I have no worries about food and clothing.

After a short rest, Su Tian returned to America.

It's just that Su Tian didn't return to Cleveland, but went to Los Angeles.

Bill Duffy was there to connect with the trainer team and the arena.

"Su, these are the other teams I have come into contact with during this time."

Just as Su Tian put down his luggage at the hotel and took a shower, Bill Duffy brought a bunch of materials.

Su Tian, ​​as the second head of the Cavaliers for two consecutive championships, his strength should not be underestimated, not only young but also of great commercial value.

In the first game of this year's finals, everyone agreed with Su Tian's strength, and his personal data and influence on the team were obvious.

If it weren't for Su Tian's injury and retirement, this year's champion is still unknown, which is also the opinion of many basketball players.

Su Tian took a brief look at the teams brought over again, except for the Eagles and Grizzlies that were left before.

And the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls.

"The salary space of these teams is not bad. Since Kobe retired, the Los Angeles Lakers have been working hard to turn around by relying on draft picks. They have won the second pick for two consecutive years. The team has A group of young players with potential, the most important thing is...they have money, they can fully afford the maximum salary offer you need, and as the most popular basketball club in the NBA, the Lakers also have the highest exposure rate."

"The Los Angeles Clippers are also a good place to go. They are also in Los Angeles. Although they can't compete with the Lakers, the team has begun to rebuild after the end of this season. They just traded the team's core point guard Chris Paul to the Rockets a few days ago. It is estimated that Griffin and Jordan will be traded to leave the team in the future, and when you arrive at the Clippers, you will definitely be built around the core of the team.”

The rest of these teams all have their own strengths and weaknesses. The New York Bears have had a bad record for more than ten years, and the only factor to consider is the advantage of being the largest metropolis in the United States.

The Chicago Bulls formed the Big Three of Wade, Butler and Rondo last season, but the results proved not to be very good, barely entering the playoffs as the eighth in the Eastern Conference.

After the end of the season, the Bulls decided to push all the existing lineup to rebuild. Rondo was waived a few days ago, and Jimmy Butler was taken by the Bulls earlier this year along with the No.16 pick in the first round. Signed and traded to the Timberwolves in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and this year's seventh overall pick in the first round.

Now there is only Wade left in the Big Three, and Wade's buyout work is also being negotiated. As long as the two parties can negotiate a suitable price, Wade's contract will be bought out and completely overturned and rebuilt.

So these teams will not be in Su Tian's consideration.

During the past few days during Su Tianhua's trip to the country, all kinds of information emerged one after another.

Durant also signed a two-year $2 million contract with the Warriors, a salary cut of nearly $5300 million compared to last year.

"Su, you have to make a choice as soon as possible now. Although we are indeed more sought-after, the longer the time, the less salary space we will have."

Su Tian nodded, this matter is indeed to be settled.

At this time, the outside media were also paying attention to Su Tian's whereabouts.

It was revealed before that both the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics were interested in Su Tian, ​​but there is no movement now.

"Where is Su Tian going?"

The outside media and fans are talking about it. After all, time has passed, and the news should be released.

And Su Tian didn't make everyone wait too long.

On July 7, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that Su Tian and the Lakers had reached an agreement that Su Tian would sign with the Lakers on a four-year 12 million contract, with a player option for the fourth year.

For the next four years, Su Tian will wear the No. 6 jersey and purple and gold jersey to play for the Los Angeles Lakers!

As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar in the alliance.

"Su Tian actually went to the Lakers! No, Su Tian really came to the Lakers hahaha!"

"Brothers, it's time to shout that sentence, the Lakers champion!!"

"Ten-year-old fan of the Lakers, come here uninvited!"

"Su Tian's ten-year old fan, come here uninvited!"

The last time the Lakers had great glory was in the 09-10 season, when Kobe was still at his peak and at his peak.

Later, the Lakers f4 was formed, but unfortunately, the luxurious battleship collapsed before it set sail.

From then on, the Lakers began to slump and gradually entered a trough, and even the team's traffic began to decline.

Until this time when Su Tian announced his joining, the Lakers finally appeared in front of the public again.

Last season was Kobe's first season after retiring, but the Lakers not only had a broken record, but were also deeply involved in various scandals.

After Su Tian made the decision, the Lakers also immediately announced the signing ceremony with Su Tian.

At the ceremony, not only Jenny Buss and Magic Johnson were present at the same time, but Kobe Bryant also appeared together.

In fact, in Su Tian's second season, Kobe had recruited Su Tian.

But at that time, Su Tian was still relatively weak, and the Lakers were also in deep quagmire. Su Tian could not move these people with his own strength.

But it's different now, not only Su Tian has grown up, but the Lakers are also more energetic and energetic than before.

Not to mention the championship, at least Su Tian has the confidence to lead the Lakers into the playoffs next season.

At the signing ceremony, Su Tian also wrote his name on the 4-year 1.18 million contract.

"I did try to recruit Su Tian, ​​but he rejected me at that time. I didn't expect him to come here again a year later. I believe he will lead the Lakers to become better." Kobe said with a smile.

"That's right, Sue is the core of our team, the only core, this is indisputable." Magic Johnson said firmly. "Su's offense, passing, and defense are all what our current Lakers team needs."

Facing the reporter's question, Su Tian also began to say, "There are many reasons for choosing the Lakers, but I can't think of any reason for rejecting the Lakers, so here I am."

"The Lakers are a new challenge for me. Without LeBron and Kyrie, the game may become more difficult for me, but I like this kind of challenge."

In fact, there are other reasons why Su Tian chose the Lakers, but he didn't say it, that is, there are not only newcomers but also acquaintances here, so it's easy to decide.

(End of this chapter)