"Pacers and Nets!" Duffy did not hide it and immediately spoke out the two teams.

"Pacers!" Chi Liang showed a surprised look when he heard the Pacers.

In last season, the Pacers ranked second in the regular season, with a record of equal to the Heat, and even entered the Eastern Conference finals in the playoffs, finally losing to the "Black Eight" Knicks.

Although the Pacers core Miller is old, his condition is always good. In addition, Jaylen Ross at his peak, no matter how he looks at it, the Pacers don’t seem to have to trade.

What's more, with Chi Liang's value, if you really want Chi Liang, the Pacers' lineup will inevitably be broken.

"I don't understand, but Larry Bird values ​​you very much, and he will come to you this time!"

Duffy is also very strange. With the strength of the Pacers, as long as the lineup is maintained, the results of the next season will definitely not be bad. They are still a strong team with all their best in the league. It seems that there is no need to break up the lineup in order to get Chi Liang.

Larry Bird came to find him, which surprised Chi Liang. He originally thought that the Pacers manager would be, but Larry Bird did not take advantage of the offseason to come to find him, which made Chi Liang admire him.

Whether it is his player age or coaching career, Larry Bird can be described as a legend.

Bird started as the Indiana Pacers coach in 1997. That season was the closest Pacers to the championship. The Pacers, with Reggie Miller as the main firepower point, fought seven games with Jordan leading the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, and finally lost.

It was also this season that Larry Bird won the NBA Coach of the Year Award.

Chi Liang, who is familiar with the future, knows that Larry Bird will be the only person in NBA history to reach the Grand Slam of the regular season VP, finals VP, coach of the year and general manager of the year awards.

Chi Liang changed his mind and quickly figured out the reason why Larry Bird came to find him, perhaps to observe his own status, perhaps to reach an agreement with him, and then reach a deal at a smaller price.

If you act like you have to go to the Pacers, other teams may give up, and at least it will put the negotiations in a stalemate.

Unfortunately, Chi Liang would not do such things. On the one hand, it would be unfavorable to his reputation, and on the other hand, with his bad relationship with the team boss Clooney, it might have a negative effect.

"Forget it, don't think about things you don't understand. You'll know when they come here!"

Chi Liang didn't think much about it, and after talking to Duffy, he hung up the phone.

Unexpectedly, Duffy called Chi Liang early the next morning and said that he would go to the airport to pick up Larry Bird and ask Chi Liang to prepare for it.

"So fast?"

Chi Liang was full of surprise. Duffy had just told him about this yesterday, but Bird rushed over today. The impatient movement inevitably made him a little flattered.

"I didn't expect that I just gave the Pacers a reply last night. However, Bird booked a plane to Houston on the spot. It seems that he values ​​you very much! I won't say anything, I'll pick him up now!"

After saying that, Duffy hung up the phone.

Chi Liang had not put down his phone for a long time, and he couldn't help but feel respect for Bird. Although Indianapolis was a little smaller, he would not resist if he was really traded to the Pacers.

After Duffy welcomed Bird, Chi Liang did not go to Dameng Training Camp, but sat in a cafe next to the training camp, waiting quietly for Bird's arrival.

About half an hour later, Duffy finally arrived, next to him was the middle-aged Larry Bird.

Chi Liang quickly stood up, welcomed Bird into the cafe, and said, "Coach Larry, I didn't expect you to arrive so early. Your arrival really shocked me!"

"There is no way. So many teams want you, so I naturally have to start as soon as possible, so as not to have no chance!"

While talking, Bird pulled the stool and sat down, ordered a casual coffee, and said straight to the point, "I won't go around you anymore. I really like you and sincerely hope that you can go to the Pacers to play. In addition, I just want to confirm your status. After all, your transaction value is too great and you cannot allow any mistakes!"

"I understand very well. I have been staying in Damn Training Camp recently. You can ask Hakim about this. Of course, you can also check my training myself!"

Bird has only retired for a few years and must still retain a certain level, especially since he is one of the representatives of skilled players.

"Just that's the point, let's go now!"

After saying that, Bird couldn't wait to stand up. Chi Liang was a little helpless and had to take Bird to Dameng Training Camp.

"Hakim, long time no see, I didn't expect me to come!"

"So it's Larry, what a long time ago, we met two months ago."

At the Big Dream Training Camp, Olajuwon and Bird hugged him, so Bird didn’t deal with Jordan, and his relationship with Olajuwon was quite good.

In addition, there was a saying in the NBA at that time, that footsteps were passed down by Olajuwon, and that of the trash talks were passed down by the Big Bird.

"Larry, you are here this time, I'm afraid you want to get Chi Liang. I tell you that he is stronger now than last season. No matter how much the price, as long as you get him, the Pacers don't have to worry about reconstruction within ten years, and will be a powerful attacker for the championship. This is definitely a very cost-effective deal!"

On the way to the training ground, Olajuwon did not hide it and sincerely praised Chi Liang.

During this period, Chi Liang has been staying in the Dameng Training Camp. I don’t know if it’s because of its excellent talent or its physical fitness similar to Olajuwang. In short, under the guidance of Olajuwang, Chi Liang’s low-level footsteps have improved very quickly.

According to Olajuwon, his low-level footsteps have become more and more successful. There is nothing to teach in this regard. The rest can only be determined by personal efforts.

Bird was a little surprised. He knew that with Olajuwon's personality, it was impossible to deceive him in this regard. However, he was still preparing to go on stage in person and wanted to test Chi Liang's quality.

Just as Bird was warming up, two more "guests" were welcomed in the Big Dream Training Camp. They were representatives of the Nets. Like Bird, after receiving the reply, they came to Houston as quickly as possible.

"Hey, why is Bird here too?" When he went to the training ground, Nets general manager Ed Stefanski saw Bird who was still warming up and couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

"I didn't expect that the Pacers were also playing Chi Liang's idea. Ed, we have to make a decision as soon as possible. Now, let's see if his strength is worth it and let us do that!"

The person who spoke was an old man. After he finished speaking, he stood on the edge of the training ground with the Nets general manager to watch Chi Liang and Bird's one-on-one challenge.
Chapter completed!