basketball court controller

Chapter 108

Tim Duncan, the most attractive all-star insider in the free market, stayed with the Spurs for 4 years and 4600 million US dollars. Many people should have expected this result.

However, Zhang Chen, the two-time finals MVP, was revealed to have spent 5 million US dollars in 6600 years to the Golden State Warriors, a bad team in the Western Conference, which shocked countless people.

As a starter, this contract is obviously higher than the normal maximum salary. The official explanation is that due to his outstanding performance, David Stern authorized him to increase his starting salary by 5%. Zhang Chen knew a little bit about the inside story. In order to promote the NBA in the world, the old man specially borrowed this to give him a sweetness for this player with a double-layer body.

With this development, not only may the Arenas clause be introduced ahead of schedule, but the Ross clause may also be greatly advanced.

In fact, when the Warriors made an offer, Pat Riley formally protested to the league angrily, because Zhang Chen is a second-round pick and is still a restricted free agent. The Heat are not willing to give him this salary, but they cannot match it.

Of course, it is also the reason why the Heat's previous operations did not make up their minds to clear the salary space.

The protest is the protest, anyway, this contract has come into effect, and it is none of Zhang Chen's business whether similar contracts will come into effect in the future.

Zhang Chen now gives people the feeling that he is getting into Qian's eyes, and he is still impatient.

Choosing to go to a strong team is also understandable compared to going to the Magic for a giant combination. Going to a bad team like the Warriors is nothing, not thinking about money and going crazy.

Especially the fans in Miami, that's sad. Even if Zhang Chen doesn't go out, he doesn't dare to stay in Miami. On the contrary, the fans of the Warriors are extremely excited. They have had enough of the days of losing. Chen may not be able to change much in the past, but he is obviously the kind of player worth looking forward to.

Especially the Chinese over there were extremely excited. The Warriors' package ticket was almost sold out shortly after Zhang Chen's joining was announced. This is definitely a miracle for the Warriors with a rotten record in the past few years.

This is the most direct reaction after the announcement of the news. Perhaps many players also support this decision in their hearts. Isn’t it stupid not to take the contract with the most money after winning the championship, but these players dare not blatantly say come out.

In fact, they all misunderstood Zhang Chen. Although the Warriors have a bad record, the staffing is not too bad. He also wanted to experience the feeling of the Wild West when he went to the West. It would be so exciting to fight there.

Negotiations with Nike were still unsuccessful in the end. The other party obviously had no confidence in him joining the Warriors, but the two sides did not say anything to death. Nike waited another year. If Zhang Chen showed this ability, they would not mind offering more benefits. favorable conditions.

Heat teammates, it's time to say goodbye.

Some people just send a text message, but some teammate Zhang Chen still plans to meet up and say goodbye formally. Even if he is not a teammate, he can still be friends, right?

It can be said that since he joined the Heat, Mourning has been good to him. Tim Hardaway, who was training with him, also taught him dribbling skills.

"To be honest, I'm really angry. You missed an opportunity to build a dynasty together. I still can't understand it." At the meeting place, Mourning said mercilessly.

Facing this, Zhang Chen could only smile apologetically, "Alonzo, I actually explained the situation to the coach a year ago, but the coach didn't tell me until not long ago that I should wait another year. How should I say it? I can't even describe the feeling..."

"Actually, it's understandable. Who doesn't want to earn more, especially young people who have already succeeded." Now that Hardaway has won the championship, he has his wish, and he is getting older, so he can talk about it.

Mourning snorted coldly and said, "You should be the most aware of the situation of the Warriors in the past few years. If they sink down, it will be difficult to ignite their fighting spirit."

"I'm not used to failure. The two bosses should understand me."

"Well, when we meet at that time, we will not show mercy."

When Mourning brought this up, Zhang Chen bit the bullet and said, "You must be going to the Olympics. I really hope you have a good physical examination, especially your kidneys... Don't get angry. Actually, I know some Chinese medicine. That I can see that there is something wrong with your complexion, our sports body is the capital, it is right to pay more attention."

For this matter, Zhang Chen made it up. He doesn’t understand Chinese medicine, but the things in his memory can’t go wrong. When a man talks about kidneys, it’s a sensitive topic, and Hardaway just wanted to laugh.

Mourning said depressedly: "How many times have you told me? I know you mean well, but I really don't have any problems. We have all had physical examinations during the training camp."

Zhang Chen is also quite strange, if it's not because of his appearance, Mourning's health will not have any problems, or if it is acute, it will be even more elusive.

In fact, it is not uncommon for NBA players to switch teams. As players, they will not be as extreme as fans, and they are just more regretful.

Once you're done with one side, it's time to start the other side.

There is no rush for other things. He is not a rookie who has just entered the league. Others on the new team are also on vacation. There is only one thing that needs to be revealed early, and that is the press conference of the new club.

Zhang Chen, who changed teams, made his debut in front of the media for the first time. This press conference is very attractive to the media. What attracts the most attention during the offseason is not the direction of the players.

Duncan stayed behind, so the news value was a bit worse. Tracy McGrady and Hill entered the Magic hand in hand. Everyone expected this. After all, the Magic is so high-profile this summer. Although it is also very gimmick, it is still a little worse than Zhang Chen. .

Two-time championship MVP, just this status alone, the gimmick can kill everything in seconds, and from the east to the west, from a strong team to a bad team, because of contract issues and entanglements with the Heat, after the 98 labor agreement stipulated rookie contracts In less than two years, as a second-round pick, he got such a big contract. No matter what it is, he can consume a lot of saliva in this circle.

So the reporters from various media wanted to ask Zhang Chen a full stomach of questions, how did they finally get the chance, it was inevitable to be popular.

"Zhang Chen, why did you decide to join the Warriors? As far as I know, several teams have sent invitations to you. Could you talk about it specifically for the strange maximum salary?"

Compared with some other stars, Zhang Chen didn't express any attitude towards the next player before, so the sudden signing of the Warriors really surprises you.

Zhang Chen is also ready to talk about it today. These things must be explained clearly anyway, so as to save the media from guessing wildly all day long.

"The sincerity of the Warriors is part of it. As for the final choice, it's all about feeling. In fact, I'm an emotional person... Another reason is that I want to go to the West to avoid direct competition with the Heat. , It’s a pity that the western teams are not very interested in me, but the Warriors recognized my ability.”

The reporter didn't believe his answer at all. He deliberately came to the fiercely competitive West and joined a team that was almost at the bottom of the league. It wasn't for money and the status of the team, but because he wanted to be abused.

"I heard that you had conflicts with the head coach of the Heat, Pat Riley, and fought with Mourning for the boss. Is it true?"

"Joke, do you think a team with such a big problem will win the championship? It's too insulting to other teams in the league to ask such a question. Even a team with internal strife can't win. How is it possible... …The Heat have always been very united. Although I left them, coach Pat Riley and the teammates who struggled with him are still important people in my life. I wish them better and better."

Seeing Zhang Chen talking, many reporters felt that it would be embarrassing not to ask some hot questions. This is the hottest thing in the industry right now. Zhang Chen is also a big talker, so he must not end it so hastily. .

"Zhang Chen, you chose the fiercely competitive Western Conference and the Warriors with poor results. Do you want to get a stronger challenge, lead a team that is in the quagmire to achieve good results, hit the playoffs, and even achieve good results in the playoffs? The results of..."

Almost all the reporters in the audience looked over, who is this guy? Is there such a flattering person? His purpose is completely different from theirs. Could it be that he set up a language trap? He really is brilliant.

Looking at the same complexion of the reporter on the stage, Zhang Chen thought to himself that he was indeed one of his own, which just happened to make him handsome.

"I didn't think too much about it. There are many reasons for this choice, and it was also impulsive. But helping the Warriors improve their record is what I must and will definitely do."

The reporter sat down satisfied, and made up many exciting scenes in his brain, but the others were not satisfied with this attitude of simulating ambiguity to answer questions.

"Zhang, I remember you said that your basketball is for the pursuit of victory, and you came to the Warriors for the pursuit of victory?"

This guy’s tone was sarcasm, which meant that he would not give up winning and chasing money. Zhang Chen smiled lightly, “Of course, my pursuit of winning will never change. Leaving the arena..."

"I know that you think the Warriors' performance is not good enough and they can't win more victories, but I want to tell you here, can a team's record never change, and then there is no need to play games? One thing is, the Warriors are a team with great potential. There are a lot of talented young players. Not to mention others, the two guys who are in the same class as me are not as talented as me. There are also veteran players with rich experience leading them. The Warriors The rise of China starts now."

Hearing that Zhang Chen raised the decibel, the reporters were secretly happy, taking advantage of this strength to push again, and they had what they wanted.

"You said that you are a championship player and your team is a championship team. Do you still think so? Will the Warriors be a championship contender in the next season?"

"Of course, is there any problem? My team will always be a contender for the championship. Anyone who is dissatisfied can see it on the court."

(End of this chapter)