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Chapter 141 When the noise fades away (6000 words chapter, begging for monthly subscription!)
On the night of their championship victory, the Warriors did not stay in Cleveland, the city of failure.

After all, C City is not really suitable for hosting celebration parties.

According to the plan before departure, the team's championship party will be held the day after returning to Oakland.

This luxurious party was organized by Qin Yue's personal butler Evans and was divided into the first and second half.

Warriors players who already have families will only participate in the first half, while the second half belongs to single aristocrats headed by Qin Yue.

At dawn.

Auckland.

When Qin Yue returned triumphantly with the O'Brien Cup and FMVP trophy for two consecutive years, thousands of Warriors fans were shouting his name.

"He brought the dream back to the promised land." - Many years later, San Francisco Chronicle reporter Anthony Lester recalled the 07 triumphant ceremony.

Artest, imitating Pippen's example, deliberately showed the number "3" to the crowd, which immediately drew cheers.

In 1992, when the Chicago Bulls held their championship celebration in Grant Park, they were already a quasi-dynasty team. It was the "3" made by Pippen that started their quest for a three-peat.

For Artest, who has always claimed to be the king's right hand
He is recreating the classic at this moment, which is not only a tribute to the Bulls of that year, but also a hint to people that he is the Scottie Pippen of this Golden State Warriors.

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At the triumphal ceremony, Artest reproduced another classic, imitating O'Neal's "counting money" gesture to Warriors owner Chris Cohen.
Cohan's expression was obviously not very good at that time.

As early as this year's finals, Cohan had learned that the league would officially introduce the "Messiah Clause" this summer.

How to describe this latest clause that is about to be introduced?
Simply put, this latest clause, which is similar to the "Rose Clause" in Qin Yue's memory, is a completely enhanced version aimed at the Warriors.

Although last summer, the Warriors completed contract extensions with Richardson and Dunleavy Jr.

But in terms of salary framework, they are still a team with a healthy salary structure.

Because Qin Yue, the absolute core of their team, is currently receiving "child labor wages".

The cheap contract extension that Artest signed with the Pacers in the summer of 03 means that even in the next season, he will only take up $740 million of the team's salary space.

That’s right, the child labor leader and the cost-effective second-in-command are the key for the Warriors to put together a luxurious lineup at the current time point.

After all, how many NBA teams can afford high-paid substitutes like Dunleavy Jr. and Murphy in this era?

However.
Once the Messianic terms are implemented, all the good things of the past will be gone.

Because according to the Messiah Clause, there is an additional clause tailored specifically for Qin Yue - as long as a player can be elected NBA Finals MVP at least twice during his rookie contract, he can ignore the NBA's maximum salary clause's combat years limit after the end of his rookie contract and receive a super maximum salary of 35% of the team's salary cap.

Qin Yue's current rookie contract is already halfway through, and once his third season is over, the Warriors will be able to renew his contract with him in advance.

Cohan knew very well that the Warriors' market value had soared now entirely because of Qin Yue's relationship.

So no matter how much he hates the new league rules, he will offer Qin Yue the super maximum salary as soon as possible.

But since Qin Yue is going to be given this super maximum salary, in order to ensure that the Warriors' salary space remains healthy, the Warriors naturally have to make choices about their lineup.

In Cohan's opinion.
The introduction of the Messiah Clause is almost equivalent to setting a rebuilding date for the Warriors.

——The 07/08 season will be the last dance of this Golden State Warriors team.

"I remember Ron's contract will expire together with Messiah's rookie contract, right?" Cohan turned to look at Rowell and asked.

"Yes, his agent has been hinting to me recently that Ron wants to get a maximum salary contract that matches his contributions after this contract ends," Rowell replied.

"Maximum salary contract?" Cohan smacked his lips with disdain. "We have to leave enough slack to offer Messiah a super-max salary, and we also have to ensure that most of the championship players remain. How can we have extra salary space to offer him a maximum salary?"

Rowell nodded, "Not just Ron. Our most difficult problem right now is that Baron's contract will expire after next season."

"Baron also wants a maximum salary?"

"Baron's agent said that he had shed blood and made contributions to the Warriors' championship. He believed that Oakland was the last stop God had led him to, so he hoped to be paid a decent maximum salary."

Hearing this, Cohan interrupted Rowell with a wave of his hand and said, "These damn vampires, why doesn't he think about the fact that he has received nearly 3000 million US dollars in salary in the past two seasons?

If he really regards the Warriors as his last stop in his career, he shouldn't ask for a lot of money from the Lions at this time! "

After a pause, Cohan asked, "I remember that Kwame, Jarrett and Messiah have the best relationship in the team?"

"Kwame's contract will also expire after the end of next season, but we have his team option and can choose to keep him for another year or re-sign him with a contract extension."

"I heard that Kwame has changed his agent to Jeff Schwartz?"

Rowell replied: "Jeff has always maintained a good cooperative relationship with us. I have asked him about Kwame's request. We should be able to keep Kwame with a contract that matches the market price in the future."

"What about Jarrett?"

"Jarrett is still our own rookie. If nothing unexpected happens, a mid-level contract of around four or five million dollars will be enough to satisfy his appetite."

Cohan sighed and said, "Our own children are more reliable. They are not like those mercenaries who threaten the team at every turn."

Then, Cohan talked about the team's general manager Mullin.

"Chris is good in every way, except that he is too naive. Once the Messiah clause is released, we will definitely give priority to renewing the contract with the Messiah. How can we possibly keep all the championship players?" Lowell said.

"Chris is too sentimental, so I don't feel comfortable handing all the power to him." After looking at Lowell meaningfully, Cohan said, "The Warriors' market value is likely to surpass the Lakers in the new season and be second only to the Knicks. I'm not reluctant to spend money, but we must ensure that the money we spend is worth it."

At this moment, no words are needed.

President Lowell, who was wholeheartedly serving Cohan, understood Cohan's meaning in an instant.

At the triumphal ceremony, Qin Yue was very curious about the enthusiastic crowd.
When the 29-year-old Michael Jordan won the championship for the Bulls for two consecutive years, how did he feel?
But no matter what Jordan's mood was at the time, Qin Yue just wanted to have a good sleep at this moment.

The game lasted until June for two consecutive years - after the hustle and bustle, every Warriors player felt how tired their bodies were.

And
Some physical fatigue is destined to be unable to be relieved by short-term rest.

……

After releasing all his energy in the finals and freeing himself from that crazy state, the exhausted Qin Yue didn't wake up from his sleep until the next afternoon.

That night, at the team's championship party, Mullin, the only "drunkard" from the Warriors uniform team who was qualified to attend the party, took the initiative to find Qin Yue and talked to him about the upcoming draft.

"Mike has communicated with me. He believes that the team is in urgent need of an inside player who can rotate with Troy and has the ability to assist and outside shooting range."

Given that the Warriors' salary cap is no longer as good as it was when Qin Yue was first selected, the Warriors are in desperate need of a high-quality "child labor contract" to supplement the team's current lineup.

So, Qin Yue took over the Warriors draft list from Mullin.

then
He found that in addition to Marc Gasol and Josh McRoberts,
There is also Sun Yue’s name.

Historically, Sun Yue was selected by the Lakers in the second round in 2007, a big year for the draft, not just because of the Chinese market.

Qin Yue was very clear about how good Sun Yue's physical test data was.

Especially his four-point movement performance within the three-second zone. If Qin Yue remembered correctly, Sun Dasheng's performance could even rank among the top five players of the same class.

The Lakers believe that Sun Yue's model and lateral mobility have the potential to become an excellent perimeter defensive player, so they used a second-round draft pick to recruit him.

However, the Warriors uniform team included Sun Yue in the candidate list.
The main purpose is to please Qin Yue.

In this regard, Qin Yue, who was not sure he could convince Sun Yue to focus entirely on basketball, did not want to open this back door for Sun Dasheng.

Qin Yue is well aware of how much Kobe Bryant took care of Sun Yue in history. Even after the Lakers win the championship in the future, Kobe said this about Sun Yue, who won the championship without any effort, "I don't think any player in our team is redundant. Sun's full defense against me in every training session is helping the team."

In Qin Yue's opinion, if even Kobe Bryant cannot train Sun Yue, then how can he guarantee that Sun Yue can grow better in the greenhouse of Oakland?
After learning that Qin Yue had no intention of giving Sun Wukong a back door, Mu Lin was slightly relieved.

This year, the Warriors only have one first-round draft pick, the 30th overall pick.

According to previous draft prediction simulations, Sun Yue will probably be selected in the early second round.

Since 2007 was a big year for the draft, it was destined to be difficult for the Warriors to purchase a draft pick that could select Sun Yue through a cash transaction.

Therefore, if Qin Yue really wants Sun Yue, the Warriors will most likely have to bite the bullet and use their first-round draft pick to recruit Sun Yue.

Now, knowing Qin Yue's thoughts, Mullin, who was completely relieved, said to Qin Yue: "Our scouts in Europe believe that Marc Gasol's actual draft pick is likely to be underestimated.

Although he is a little overweight now, he is indeed an inside player that meets our tactical requirements.

Josh McRoberts is a forward with a comprehensive range of skills, especially his shooting, and I think he has great potential to be tapped in this area.”

2007 Draft
In Qin Yue's memory, there are indeed only two players who have both the ability to assist and the shooting range.

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As the best defensive supporting center in the future NBA in Qin Yue's memory, after Pau Gasol was traded to the Lakers in advance, Qin Yue was very clear that the Lakers scouts who had been paying attention to Marc Gasol for a long time would most likely suggest that the Lakers use a higher draft pick to select Gasol.

therefore
"If we want to take Marc Gasol, we probably need a higher first-round pick."

Hearing this, Mu Lin immediately showed a difficult expression. This was not because he thought what Qin Yue said was unreasonable.

But as a draft year
What bargaining chips can the Warriors use to trade up for a first-round draft pick?
Unless the Warriors send out high-quality substitutes like Jack and Barnes.

Otherwise, it would be difficult for Mullin to convince general managers of other teams with cash alone.

Moreover, the Warriors must take risks by using a higher first-round draft pick to select Gasol.

Because just as Qin Yue remembered, Xiao Jia could not enter the NBA immediately.

In this regard, Qin Yue did not choose to embarrass Mu Lin after thinking it through.

after all
The Warriors were willing to use the 30th pick in the first round to select Gasol, who was ranked in the early second round in the mock draft predictions, which showed that they had a keen eye.

If the Lakers really use a higher first-round pick in the draft to select Gasol, the Warriors will have no choice but to accept their fate.

Qin Yue knew that after the Warriors won two championships in a row, they had now become the target of public criticism.

In addition, considering that Murphy is still in the prime of his career
The Warriors, who just need a rotation player to share playing time with them, will not choose to break up the team's existing championship team for a player who cannot enter the NBA immediately.

Qin Yue vaguely remembered that during the peak of his career, McRoberts was a high-quality role player who could get a middle-class contract just by assisting players.

Therefore, as long as the Warriors can select one between Gasol and McRoberts, the draft will be considered a success.

This summer, since there is no national team mission, Qin Yue will focus his training on coaching Kwame Brown.

Qin Yue plans to start the "God's Chosen Training Camp" again after the holiday.

Then
In addition to Brown, Qin Yue also plans to send invitations to Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue who will participate in the draft this year.

Although Qin Yue was not prepared to give Sun Dasheng a backdoor, considering his intention to completely destroy the redemption dream of American basketball at home in 08,
Therefore, in Qin Yue's eyes, special training for Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue must be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Qin Yue didn't know which NBA team would select Al-Jazeera in this life.

But it must be stated that
No matter how unreliable Yi Jianlian's agent Dan Feigen is, the fact that he asked Yi Jianlian to use a chair to perform a non-confrontational demonstration during the tryout was by no means a "trap" to Yi Jianlian as later marketing accounts said.

Because considering Yi Jianlian's physical confrontation ability at that time, if he encountered too strong confrontation in the tryout, his core playing style in the CBA would be exposed.

As early as last summer, Qin Yue tested Yi Jianlian's confrontation ability.

In short, UAE's potential is worthy of recognition.

But many times.
People really underestimated that Yao Ming could become a super center in the NBA because he has the physical talent to adapt to the fierce confrontation in the NBA.

In Qin Yue's previous life, when Yi Jianlian played for the Nets, he did receive strong support from the team.

Just want to survive in the NBA
Yi Jianlian must change his many bad habits and accept the position of being a defensive space four.

In Qin Yue's opinion, Yi Jianlian's talent is not enough to support him to continue to display his core playing style in the NBA.

Because in the NBA where superheroes gather
If you want to be a core, your talent must be the best among the best.

……

On the 23th.

The Warriors held a grand championship parade.

This year's championship float route is basically the same as last year.

The fans who interacted closely with the players spent an extremely enjoyable day with their heroes.

Amid the enthusiastic cheers of the fans, the championship players of the Warriors also received the best rewards.

The Warriors uniform team, led by Mullin and Rowell, won wide acclaim among Warriors fans through their perfect team building that year.

The only one who is never trusted by the fans is the team owner Chris Cohan.

On the day of the championship parade, Cohan couldn't understand why he was so unpopular with the fans even though he had always been spending money on the Warriors.

“This is obviously my team!”

In the NBA, Lakers owner Jerry Buss once had a famous saying.

"You can't be a business owner who wears a suit and makes money and expect everyone to like you.

It doesn’t matter whether the fans recognize me or not, as long as the Lakers can make money for me, I will be the most successful owner in the NBA.”

Obviously, Warriors owner Cohan is not as clear-headed as old Buss.

This also made Cohan make up his mind.

He plans to sell the team once its market value increases further.

Since two consecutive championships cannot win him the recognition of the fans, why should he continue to hold on to this team?
On the night of the championship parade, the team held a party again at Qin Yue’s East Bay mansion.

At the party, Baron Davis found Qin Yue with a worried look on his face.

"You mean, after winning the championship, your agent talked to the team management about contract extension, but you were not satisfied with the response from the team management?" Looking at Davis, who was killing all obstacles in the playoffs this year, Qin Yue asked curiously, "Baran, can you tell me first, in your eyes, what kind of contract can be called a decent retirement contract?"

Davis expressed his feelings to Qin Yue: "These two championships have made me fall in love with this city. I want to dedicate the rest of my career here. But now, they are not even willing to give me a retirement contract with a starting salary of $900 million."

Starting salary of $900 million?
Qin Yue could see that Davis really wanted to spend the rest of his life with the Warriors.

Because with Davis' current market price, his contract will expire next season, so why can't he just get a big contract with an annual salary of over 10 million?
Although Qin Yue had decided early on that he would never play meritorious basketball in the future.
But considering that Davis can at least burn enough fuel for several seasons, Qin Yue believes that the retirement contract Davis wants is not expensive.

Moreover, if the Warriors are not willing to give Davis such a retirement contract, how can Qin Yue believe it?
Do the Warriors have the desire to continue competing with other teams in the future?
So, after patting Davis on the shoulder, Qin Yue said: "The next time you negotiate, you can convey my attitude to the team management. You are an indispensable member of the Warriors in my mind."

Hearing this, Davis, who was supported by Qin Yue, was overjoyed and said, "In terms of contribution to the team, I know you are second and no one dares to say you are first, but I know that you will definitely not ignore my sacrifice and dedication to the team."

Then, Artest also found Qin Yue at the party.

"My current contract will expire together with your rookie contract." Artest said to Qin Yue.

Qin Yue said, “So?”

Artest pondered and said, "I have something to say. In the past two seasons, I have made great contributions to the Warriors' championship. I don't dare to expect to get a maximum salary like you, but after my contract expires, the Warriors should at least give me a little bit of my current salary."

"How much do you want to mean?"

"I want a new contract with a starting salary of at least $800 million."

800 million US dollars.

Artest can swing between the three and four positions, and his defensive ability to provide the team even if God takes away his offensive talent in the future.
This is also a pension contract that is not expensive.

"Have you contacted the team management about this matter?" Qin Yue asked.

"I did, and they said your contract renewal is the top priority. But I clearly just wanted a promise. I didn't expect that they would not even give me a verbal promise." Artest said with a depressed look on his face.

Qin Yue knew very well that the Warriors uniform group was not entirely decided by Mullin.

However, he still couldn't understand why the Warriors management was so cold when it came to the contract renewal issues of Davis and Artest.

You know, Mulin had told me before that if necessary,
Cohan is willing to pay a certain amount of luxury tax for the team.

Now comes the problem.

Was it that Mullin was lying before, or did Cohan never think about paying the luxury tax for the team?

"Don't worry, I will definitely stand by you in the future. You can enjoy your vacation with peace of mind first." Qin Yue said this after patting Artest on the shoulder.

After the championship parade, Warriors president Rowell, who had rejected Davis' contract extension request and Artest's verbal commitment, immediately plunged into his busy work.

Unlike General Manager Mu Lin, who is only dedicated to serving Qin Yue.

Lowell always knew where he stood.

Since the team owner Cohan has the idea of selling the team, what Lowell needs to think about is naturally how to save as much money as possible for Cohan while keeping Qin Yue for the Warriors.

Therefore, Lowell took advantage of the information gap between him and other Warriors players to turn Davis and Artest into vampires who only wanted big contracts.

Rowell is very clear that the Warriors will still be the Warriors in the 07/08 season.

But with the Messiah Clause about to be released, the Warriors' reconstruction must be put on the agenda.

Mullin is a person who places too much emphasis on feelings. In Lowell's opinion, as long as the Warriors can keep the Messiah, the team will definitely be sold for a good price in the future.

As for those mercenaries?
When Chris Cohan sells the team, what do those mercenaries have to do with him, Lowell?
……

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