45 million in 3 years. To be honest, this price is higher than Link expected.

At the beginning, Link fantasized that he would have an estimated 12 million a year. After all, this was 2011, the labor-management negotiations were not over yet, the new sky-high live broadcast contract had not been signed, and the alliance's salary cap had not soared.

Link just remembers very clearly that when the Warriors signed first and then exchanged for Iguodala in 2013, the contract was 48 million for four years. In summary, Iguodala at that time also had 12 million a year.

Although Iguodala is not a superstar, the "No. 1" at that time was definitely a leader-level player. In the season before the transfer to the Warriors, Iguodala averaged 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and a terrible 2.0 steals in the playoffs! The data is even better than Link.

Moreover, Iguodala was only 29 years old at that time, and was in his year of fighting. But Link was younger than Iguodala at that time and had more room for improvement than he was at that time, so it is probably okay to get 12 million with a small data situation.

Who knew that the Grizzlies actually directly reported a three-year contract of 45 million, which was a small surprise.

"Originally, Chris Wallace wanted to sign a four-year contract with you, but I didn't agree. Because after the labor-management negotiations are over, no one knows what will happen. If the salary cap soars, you will definitely suffer a lot when signing for four years now. Therefore, in order to show sincerity, I am willing to sign a contract with the Grizzlies for 3 years. After 3 years, if everything goes well, I think they should have to come to see you with the maximum salary."

"Maximum salary" Link licked his lips. What a dreamy word. Now he is only three years away from himself.

"I believe your strength, just like at the beginning, I decided to only let you sign with the Grizzlies for one year. What's the result? Now a year later, your value has increased tenfold! Some people say that long-term contracts are safer, even if the players are in poor condition, they can get a full salary. If the players are in poor condition, they will immediately drop in price. But your performance makes me confident, Link. Look at what you did this summer? It almost collapsed the championship Dallas Mavericks. I believe that in three years, you will not lose your job or fall in price. Apart from the maximum salary, we can refuse any team invitation!" Austin is already outlining Link's bright future with himself. When he chose to be Link's manager, he was already fantasizing about these things.

However, the actual situation was smoother than Jeff Austin imagined!

"At that time, they may come to see me in an armored car." After Link finished speaking, he suddenly shut up.

The last person who said this has never seen a team give him a maximum salary in his life. It's bad luck, bad luck

"Of course, all this is just a preliminary plan. For details, we have to wait for the labor-management negotiations before we talk. I have done it as you ask, Link. Set the Grizzlies as the first signing goal, and it can also allow you to continue to play with the Grizzlies for three years. With me here, you don't have to worry about anything. The only thing you need to do is play well! You played well this year, and I believe that in the future, the Grizzlies and you will have a better future!"

"Thank you for your care, Mr. Jeff Austin." Link suddenly felt very heartwarming. Sure enough, a good manager can make a player's career achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"By the way Link, you just said you have a research list of 2011 drafts? Why? Are you interested in the next future star too?"

"Well, just take a look. By the way, Mr. Austin, have you heard of Jimmy Butler?" Link suddenly had a bad taste, wanting to hear how people nowadays evaluate the superstars in the future.

"Jimmy Butler? Too bad, why are you and Chris Wallace paying attention to this kid."

"What did you say?" Link suddenly opened his mouth wide.

"Hell."

"Next sentence!"

"I said, your lovely general manager, Mr. Chris Wallace, mentioned to me the guy named Jimmy Butler last time." Austin spread his hands with a confused look on his face.

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The NBA matches in the 10-11 season are all over, but Chris Wallace knows that the war about the team's general managers has just begun.

This year, labor-management negotiations are going very badly, and the NBA may usher in the fifth suspension in league history. There is no doubt that this has had a great impact on the recruitment work of each team.

But one thing is that it will never be affected by labor-management negotiations, that is, the draft!

This year, the Grizzlies were able to reach the Western Conference Finals, which surprised Chris Wallace. When he signed with Link, he really wanted to add to the team's third-place substitute. Unexpectedly, Link actually played extremely incredible potential. Moreover, the progress of Randolph, Gasol Jr., Conley and others is also very obvious this season.

The Grizzlies reached the Western Conference Finals and almost beat the championship, which made Chris Wallace unable to sit idly by. They have the possibility of going further now. If Wallace does nothing, he feels that he will owe the team very much.

In the middle of this season, rumors about O.J. Mayo and Rudy Guy have not stopped, and many teams have indeed inquired about Wallace. But Wallace did not let any transaction happen for safety reasons.

But now, when the team reached the Western Conference Finals and when Link and Randolph had a great chemistry, Chris Wallace felt that the shackles tied to him seemed to have disappeared instantly.

In April this year, the Grizzlies had renewed their contract with Randolph in advance. A few days ago, Wallace also reached a verbal agreement to renew Link with Jeff Austin. In other words, the Grizzlies' core lineup has been established, and they have finally found a clear direction of development from so many years of chaos.

Since the direction has been clear, the rest of things to do is urgent! Sign ups and strengthen the Grizzlies to go further and strive to win the Western Conference championship or even the championship!

Wallace knew it sounded crazy, and wanted to win the championship with a bunch of "despised" players?

But it turns out that the Grizzlies can indeed make things crazy. A year ago, who would have thought that the Grizzlies, who could not even enter the playoffs, could play in the Western Conference Finals?

The free agent market is not open for the time being, so Wallace decided to start strengthening the game from the draft.

This year, the Grizzlies only hold a second-round pick. Among all second-round picks, Wallace has a fancy to a senior rookie named Jimmy Butler.

The scout report clearly stated: Jimmy Butler is a player full of energy and willing to defend, but his scoring ability is inappropriate and lacks explosive power.

Wallace has watched many videos of Jimmy Butler's game during his college years and sent scouts to observe for a while. He believes that Jimmy Butler is completely possible to be trained to become the next Tony Allen!

So, he decided to use the second round pick at hand to win Jimmy. But in the past few days, Jimmy Butler's draft market suddenly rose from 56th to 33rd place, which made Wallace extremely nervous.

The opportunity to strengthen through the draft is only once, if you miss it, you will have to wait for the second year. So, Chris Wallace decided to trade a first-round draft pick.

Don’t need to be too high, just use the first round end!

As for chips Chris Wallace believes that O.J. Mayo's trading rumors are time to be ended
Chapter completed!