0692: [This is not in line with NBA mainstream values] +2
Chris Bosh was in a good manner, shaking Snoopy's handshake and telling him to watch the Bulls' playoff game while congratulating him on an away win in Los Angeles.
Snoopy also seriously said that he admired Chris Bosh's ability to be inside and out, and the two had a good conversation.
However, it was not Chris Bosh who actually entered the negotiations.
Rather, it was his agent, Henry Thomas.
Snoopy is no stranger to Henry Thomas, who has been in contact with him in Miami and even chatted about some collaborations at Dwyan's party. At that time, Henry Thomas wanted to represent part of Snoopy's business, but Snoopy did not agree. As a top student in business school, he knows how to plan his business partners.
This must have caused Henry Thomas's displeasure at the time. As Dwyane Wade's agent, he hopes to continue to expand his presence with the Heat, who actually has Heat captain Haslem under his umbrella. If it's done... Snoopy, a rising star, will further consolidate his power in Miami.
It didn't take long for that party to both Henry Thomas and LeBron James to be traded to New York.
In his final call with Pat Riley, Snoopy learned that he was leaving the team in part due to pressure from Wade's team.
Snoopy had his first professional and only active four-double in Denver and held up the Heat's record during Wade's injury. If Snoopy had been a player for Henry Thomas, he certainly wouldn't have pressed Pat Riley, but... Snoopy rejects him. There's no reason for him to keep a rookie who can take the ball away from Wade to stay with the team. Plus... Pat Riley was also worried about Snoopy's incompatibility with Wade, and the deal that made Miami sigh just happened.
Gary Foreman was unaware of Snoopy's relationship with Henry Thomas.
He was very enthusiastic about the famous Chicago-born agent, even using a lot of flattering tones, and he also tried to impress Henry Thomas with his 'hometown complex'.
But Henry Thomas just looked up, he stared at Snoopy with a nonchalant smile, and asked, "Hey, Mr. Du, what role do you think Chris Bosh can play in the team?" First Attacker? Or is it the inner core? ”
This question is faintly provocative.
Snoopy just looked at him calmly and replied frankly, "I have to be honest with Chris." In Mr. Tom Thibodeau's system, the number one attacker of our team in the new season will be Derrick Rose, the one who has unlimited firing rights is me, and the core of the interior defense is Joakinoah. Your positioning in the team will be an important scoring output. ”
This answer caused Henry Thomas to let out a disapproving laugh, and he raised his voice and said, "Mr. Du, you are more confident than before. But you have to know that standing in front of you is a five-time All-Star, the No. 1 forward in the East! ”
Snoopy didn't answer Henry Thomas, but went on to say to Chris Bosh: "You can get the most comfortable way to play here." Derrick will open up space for your mid-range shots, Joakina Noah will provide strong defense behind you, and I... It can give you the right pass. If you join us, your All-Star journey will continue and you will be one of the few power forwards in the league to prove themselves in the Finals. ”
Frankly, Chris Bosh was a little excited.
However, Henry Thomas stood up. He shook hands with Gary Foreman, then with Tom Thibodeau.
"We continue to keep in touch."
He said it tactfully, but everyone knew it... If there are no surprises, he won't be in agreement with the Chicago Bulls.
This made Foreman a little disappointed. Tom Thibodeau is quite calm, he agrees with Snoopy, and in his mind, all he needs is a significant scoring output from the No. 4 position. If Chris Bosh wants more tactical autonomy, he'd rather not have him join!
"I think you should think more seriously about joining Chicago, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Bosh." Gary Foreman said seriously when he saw the two out of the house: "We are a Finals team." ”
Hehe.
Henry smiled faintly, and then he deliberately glanced at Snoopy: "The NBA trading market is very changeable, and the switch between strength and weakness is also very fast. Maybe next season, the team that will represent the East in the Finals won't be Chicago? ”
"I'm sorry, but our plane to Miami is going to take off soon."
Henry Thomas waved at Foreman, then turned to leave.
Miami?
Snoopy furrowed.
At this time, Foreman walked in, and he complained with a mouthful of complaints: "This agent is so arrogant!! Did he think we wouldn't be able to strengthen without Chris Bosh? Curse us not to make it to the finals next season! Humph, Miami! Even if Miami gets Chris Bosh, it won't help! ”
Later, he added: "The main purpose of his coming here this time is not to talk about Chris Bosh joining at all. He wants us to bring in Dwyane Wade and then Chris Bosh to join. ”
This sentence stunned both Tom Thibodeau and Snoopy.
Dwyanwade is a native of Chicago, and before Snoopy joined, Chicago and he were eye-to-eye, hoping to be reconciled in the summer of 2010.
However, with the addition of Snoopy, Chicago's need for Dwyane Wade has quickly cooled.
Now, his agent brings up the matter.
There is only one possibility left, Dwyane Wade signs with the Heat first and then trades.
Henry Thomas's proposal even includes the Heat taking Eddie Curry's salary baggage.
But Gary Foreman wasn't Donnie Walsh, and he didn't want to do something stupid.
He knows how bad it can be to disrupt the team's existing chemistry, even if it is Dwyane Wade who gets the player. After all, there's no guarantee that Dwyane Wade will be compatible with Derrick Rose.
At this moment, Snoopy suddenly raised his head.
He asked, "Is it the latest news that Dwyane Wade is on vacation with LeBron James in Hawaii?" ”
Gary Foreman was a little unresponsive.
Snoopy has already made a positive judgment: "The reason why Henry Thomas is so arrogant is already obvious, and he will be a big factor in LeBron James joining the Miami Heat. If Miami has both Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, why wouldn't LeBron James join them? He's always wanted a championship ring. ”
"How is that possible?"
Tom Thibodeau and Gary Foreman expressed a negative attitude at the same time.
They all felt that it was impossible for James to go to Wade's team, although the composition of the Boston Big Three gave some stars a new shortcut to winning the championship. But after all, James is the league's No. 1 star, and he has just entered the peak of his career.
There's no reason why he shouldn't start his own business and run away to join someone else's team.
This is not in line with the mainstream values of the NBA.
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