In early July, Benjamin Wilson and Dennis Rodman announced a trial of the free market.

This is a big deal.

Wilson played for the Knicks for eight years and was the absolute core of the team's seven consecutive championships. Without him, the Knicks Dynasty would be incomplete.

"We will do our best to keep Benjamin in New York."

Elgin Baylor emphasized in an interview with the New York Times.

Strangely, few people ask if Rodman will stay.

Because Rodman has become a problem player.

Even when Louis was coaching, he would suddenly disappear for several days, not attending training classes on time, or even absent from the competition for no reason.

For Tom Janovic, there is too much uncertainty in Rodman.

If even Louis can't let him play ball with peace of mind, then who can tame him?

So, Tomjanovic made a bold decision.

That's to let Rodman go.

Louis, who also had an expiration of the contract, was much more low-key.

Because he is not a player, there is no need to declare himself free with great fanfare.

The whole league's eyes are in New York.

During this period, personnel changes in the league teams occurred very frequently.

The Celtics hired team celebrity M.L. Carr as the new team operations director.

Some people speculate that Carl will become Dave Garvet's front-end talker, just as Baylor is to Louis.

But why isn't this position from Bird?

Everyone was puzzled, but since Garvet took over Boston, the operation of the Celtics has become strange.

Therefore, this situation that no one can understand is the norm.

Then, Chief Assistant Greg Popovich, who was very optimistic by Don Nelson, ended his career as an assistant coach in Golden State, heading to San Antonio as vice president and general manager of basketball operations.

From being promoted to assistant coach to second-in-command of the team and top-in of the team, it can be seen how much the Spurs recognize Popovich's ability.

Pat Riley was promoted to general manager of the Trail Blazers, and at the same time, he removed his coaching position. He seemed to have lost confidence in coaching, but it was generally believed that this was a signal flare that Barkley was about to be traded.

The conflict between Barkley and Riley is unresolved. If Riley wants to continue to implement his high-pressure policy, someone must leave.

Jerry West stepped down as Lakers general manager and was promoted to vice president of basketball operations.

Elvin Johnson (tragedy) was hired as vice president of the Lakers (vice president without any real power) and obtained part of the Lakers.

Sports writers who can't stand the loneliness can't help but ask: "Leade

What is Lu’s next plan?”

Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced that they plan to renew their contract with Lead

Lu, and, the group has extremely strong determination and belief.

In this way, Louis's contract renewal negotiations officially began.

His last contract was 12 million for 6 years.

This time, MSG's negotiator started at 18 million in four years, and then gradually increased to 24 million.

You know, the annual salary of professional basketball coaches has just entered the million-dollar era.

In other words, being able to sign a coach of $1 million a year is all top figures in the industry.

However, MSG's top price of $6 million in one year cannot be exchanged for Louis' affirmation.

"Coach Road, if you are not satisfied with the numbers, we can raise the price."

The negotiator of MSG was helpless, and Louis seemed absent-minded.

"The numbers are pretty good, and if I add the price, I will feel uneasy." Louis said modestly, "I'm not worth so much."

The negotiator asked carefully: "So, isn't a digital issue?"

"Of course not." Louis said, "I heard that the MSG equity transaction is almost completed?"

The negotiator nodded and said, "Yes, CVC (Cablevi privately

Systems

Corporation/Dolland's company acquired 50% of its equity for $1.5 billion above the market price."

Louis asked with a smile: "It's definitely not going to pay a high price for no reason, right?"

The negotiator seemed to understand something.

“Yes, Mr. Dolan will directly manage MSG.” The representative understood, “Are you just worried about this?”

Louis laughed and said, "You are really smart."

From this day on, the negotiations between Louis and MSG stopped.

News of the unfavorable negotiations for Louis renewal also spread, so those teams that were eyeing Louis were ordering New York air tickets to come and have been preparing to have an interview with Louis.

The teams that sent negotiators for this include the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, and Washington Bullets. If this continues, most teams will be mentioned. Why not just talk about those teams that have not been sent.

Only the New Jersey Nets, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors were not interested in Louis.

Someone wants to ask, are the Minnesota Timberwolves interested in Louis?

Yes, although Louis and Klaus are stalemates, this does not prevent the Timberwolves' boss from seeing Louis as the team's savior.

For them, as long as Louis Kan joins, even if the condition is to kick Klaus out, they will do whatever they want.

From this point of view, Jerry Klaus's career was actually in the hands of Louis.

The first person Louis met was Lewis Shafire, the godfather of the Heat.

He suspected that Shafire was here to eat and drink because there were no vacancies in the Heat's management and coaching staff.

"Lewis, I want to know what you are doing." Louis said dissatisfiedly. "You are the president of the Heat, and Billy is your coach. What do you want me to do to you and clean up?"

Shafiel laughed: "Our general manager is still empty, but there is no way to coach you, a very smart genius!"

"Do you want me to leave the president of New York and go to Miami to work for you?" Louis seemed to have a knife in his smile.

"Coach Lu, actually I just miss you, come and see you." Shafire instantly left the topic just now, "Besides, I haven't seen you for so long, don't you miss me? Coach Lu, you are my best friend in the league!"

Louis was angry and laughed, and he began to believe that the rumors about Shafire were true.

This person can switch back and forth between serious negotiations and gags.

"Tell me, what are you asking me for?" Louis didn't believe that Shafire came to New York because of the so-called missing of his friends.

He shouldn't be that idle.

"Oh, the wise man doesn't say secret words, Coach Lu, what do you think is the biggest gap between Miami and New York?"

"What do you think?"

"I think it's because we don't have a real superstar, and New York has Patrick and Benjamin, which is really unfair!"

"Actually, Patrick can only be considered half a superstar, and Benj is about to leave New York, so you can compete fairly with New York next time."

Shafir's eyes lit up.

"Actually, I came to New York this time just to just by the way, see, uh, can I sign Benjamin."

Louis knew that this guy wouldn't come to New York for no reason.

It's a joke that I miss him.

Louis looked at him jokingly, "Don't you think I'll convince Benj for you, right?"

"How could it be? Coach Lu, you are almost busy with your own business. You must have no time to care about my business. Don't worry, I will handle this."

Shafir looked at him hesitant, as if something was going to happen.

Louis asked vigilantly: "Do you have anything else to say?"

"Can I say it?"

"Don't you want to say it?"

"Then I said it?"

"I'll give you three seconds."

Shafir immediately said: "Do you think Ralph Sampson might leave Boston?"

I'm a carp!

It would be fine if he had the idea of ​​hitting Wilson, but he had the idea of ​​hitting Sampson?

Moreover, Louis thinks the Heat really have a chance.

Miami's lineup is strong, but she lacks a backbone that can calm the scene. Although Sampson is no longer in his heyday, she can still be regarded as a superstar.
To be continued...