After dinner with Vera Lin, Snoopy picks up a phone call from Isaiah Thomas.

He had feelings for Thomas, and he thought that Thomas had a good understanding of him. At the beginning, he withstood huge pressure from public opinion, traded himself from Miami to New York with three future first-round picks, and gave himself 100% room to grow, which can be said to be the most important Bole for his transformation from a blue-collar player to a core player.

In fact, a large part of the reason why he didn't say no in public was Thomas.

Isaiah Thomas didn't go straight to his topic when the call was answered, but instead told the story of how he traded Snoopy from Pat Riley for three first-round picks.

He said with emotion: "I knew from the beginning that you would achieve great things, so I was willing to bear all the infamy, and I was willing to bear the unwarranted humiliation." Because, I really think you're going to be like LeBron James, and you've done that in just one year, and you're even better than I thought you would. I've cleaned the stigma of the stupidest general manager in history because of your arrival. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I think you will reach even greater heights in the future, and I will receive more praise. ”

"Donnie Walsh was ugly in this trade, but he doesn't represent the entire Knicks uniform, at least I'm adamantly against him. I hope you'll stay and we'll start a New York dynasty together! ”

Isaiah Thomas was serious.

Dugg on the other end of the line fell silent. Isaiah Thomas undoubtedly played the right card, Snoopy is a man who values affection and gratitude.

Eventually, he thought about it again and again, and finally said, "If you're the president of the team, we'll talk about it again." ”

He gave Isaiah Thomas a face, even if it would put him in a position where he didn't talk for anything.

This sentence shook Isaiah Thomas's spirit, and he immediately said that he would immediately go and consult with James Dolan. He believed that with the current buzz of the New York media, and Snoopy's promise, he would be able to bring down Donnie Walsh's stupid pig.

So, he drove to James Dolan's house almost overnight.

When he arrived, Donnie Walsh and McDean Anthony were already sitting on the living room couch, and James Dolan was throwing a tantrum in an angry rage, and he almost tore the sports section of the New York Times and threw it in Donnie Walsh's face.

Everyone could see the boss's displeasure at this time, but Donnie Walsh and D'Antoni both showed unexpected calm.

By the time James Dolan pauses to vent his anger, Isaiah Thomas is about to speak.

Donnie Walsh actually took the initiative to speak, he stood up, and his posture seemed flat: "But boss, did I really do something wrong?" ”

"Should we choose between Snoopy Du and LeBron James?"

"Should we tell Snoopy about our whole plans? But then he won't get used to going crazy? Everyone knows that he is not a gentle Snoopy. He is a tiger in the jungle, and with the slightest hint of excitement, he will show a huge smell of blood, and then launch a crazy attack! ”

"He's coming for me right now, and he's trying to use the power of public opinion to make those stupid, nasty, swaying media and fans attack me. You're going to fire me right away, and then he'll have his ultimate goal of taking control of the entire team! ”

"He's almost on the verge of success. Fans who thought LeBron James was completely away from us because of the Cavaliers' successful trade reinforcement caused panic in his statement, thinking that we would be left with nothing. This is the genius of UCLA Business School's president's award, and he is good at hunting people's hearts. ”

"Let's not forget that before the Bulls game, more than half of the fans were secretly celebrating the arrival of LeBron James, and those media were also stirring up trouble."

"There's no such thing as loyalty in New York, and all fans value immediate benefits. They could call Stephen Marbury the son of New York, then call him a New York disgrace two years later, and now... He's become New York pride again. ”

"When Snoopy first arrived, no one welcomed him. Now there are so many die-hard fans out of thin air...... It's hilarious. I can guarantee that if the Cavaliers hadn't traded and the news of joining the Knicks had been released, those people would have rejoiced and not focused their guns on me. ”

The aging Donnie Walsh calmed the scene with a barrage of heart-pounding speeches, and James Dolan was brought into the mood by him.

Indeed, he was in favor of the plan at the time. He also believes that LeBron James is far better than Snubiddou, and if His Majesty the King comes, there is really no need to stick to a duke who does not know if he can grow into a superstar.

Isaiah Thomas saw that James Dolan's expression was softening, and he hurried to speak. But at this time, Donnie Walsh once again said loudly: "Now let's go back and see, did my plan really fail?" ”

He pulled out his phone: "This is a message from LeBron James' best friend and his business partner, Rich Paul. He made it clear to me that even if Cleveland wins a championship this season, LeBron James will decide to leave Cleveland. He's trying to achieve more in business, and if New York can clear enough salary space to sign two or even three superstars, there's no reason why LeBron shouldn't join the Knicks! ”

When the text message was taken out, James Dolan's expression finally relaxed.

Isaiah Thomas sighed slightly, he knew he didn't have much to say;

And at this point, McD Anthony added a conclusive sentence: "Snoopy is a player with huge ambitions. He easily got Zach Randolph in the dressing room, and then easily took out my authority as head coach. Now his hunting net is sprinkled on Donnie Walsh. ”

"But what's next for him?"

"He has done a lot of unbelievable operations in the capital market. If one day he doesn't like you, will he use his capital to buy the Knicks? ”

McDe's Anthony's tone was calm, but it gave James Dolan a blow to the heart.

D'Antoni has been waiting for an opportunity to expel Snoopy since he was ousted from the head coach position.

Now, like a lynx hiding in the shadows, he finally showed his fangs.

"I can get Amarestadmeier's contract. In fact, the power forward that LeBron wants to work with the most is him! If we get Stoudemire, there's a more than 80 percent chance that LeBron James will join! ”

D'Antoni said confidently.

Immediately, Donnie Walsh added: "At the moment, Zach Randolph is being pursued by many teams, and his contract will be easily sold. And Snoopy is jumping out now, and he will bring us great benefits. We could use him to destroy the contracts of Jeffries, Eddie Curry, and even Jerome James. That way, we'll have the salary space to eat up three max contracts next season. ”

"And our payroll statements will be in the healthiest state since the new century."

James Dolan was finally convinced, he nodded, and the big stone in his heart quietly landed.

At this time, he finally noticed the existence of Isaiah Thomas. So, he asked, "Hey, Thomas." Can I help you? Can you share your opinion? ”

Isaiah Thomas shrugged his shoulders, he smiled with relief, and said, "I don't have any opinion, their plan is very great and impeccable. ”

The words made Donnie Walsh and McDean Anthony raise their eyebrows at the same time, and their faces were full of victorious gestures.

"Actually, I'm here to resign. I suddenly realized that my team management skills were useless, and I thought that becoming a basketball commentator would be a better fit for me. ”

He earnestly pleaded with James Dolan.

James Dolan deliberately exaggerated his gesture, which he said was incredulous, but in the end he agreed to Isaiah Thomas's resignation. And said that he will pay Isaiah's salary until the end of the season.

Thomas smiled and thanked him, and then he left James Dolan's luxurious estate on the pretext that he had just taken cephalosporins and couldn't drink alcohol while the three of them opened their wine bottles to toast to their future plans.

The moment he walked out of the door, he clearly heard the laughter behind him, smug, mocking, full of the glory of the victor.

Thomas stopped inexplicably, lifted his hand to loosen the oppressive red tie around his neck, and glanced at the hour hand on his left wrist: February 5, 2010, at 9:21 p.m.

This is a moment that Knicks fans must remember, and they will fall into hell from this moment!

And at 9:22, Snoopy, who was staying in the presidential suite at the Hilton Hotel, received a call from Dereck Rose. They exchanged phone numbers for training camp in Orlando before the 2008 draft, but the two have never been in close contact. As Derrick Rose said, he is not a man of words.

But tonight, he called and told Snoopy, "I've stopped my regular season game, I've just landed at JFK International Airport, and I'd like to have a serious chat with you." ”

This opening statement is very sincere.

So, Snoopy nodded, "Please continue." ”

Derek Rose was silent for a moment and asked, "Have you ever watched a Japanese anime?" Slam Dunk! ”

“……”

Dugg was stunned for nearly 20 seconds, he was a little surprised, Derrick Rose actually discussed slam dunk with me?

......

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