"Wesley. Matthews runs away from India! The defending champion is under attack!? ”

"35 million in 5 years! Lose the draft and take the big contract! ”

"One of the most successful draft-losing picks in history, a championship quarterback is a success!"

For Wesley. Matthews' acceptance of the Trail Blazers' offer became a bombshell in the free agent market! No one thought that the Trail Blazers would be willing to offer a price tag like 5 years and 35 million for a draft loss.

5 years, on behalf of the Trail Blazers, believe Matthews will not be sluggish. And a contract like 35 million is unavoidable for an undrafted pick like Matthews.

Henson, of course, was interviewed about the matter, and people thought that Coach Henson would be furious about the matter and would feel betrayed. People originally thought that a bloody script of "turning against each other and turning into enemies" would be staged again. However, Henson's remarks surprised reporters.

"Wesley is a good player and I wish him the best of luck in Portland. As for the price of $35 million over five years...... Wesley deserves such a contract. The Portlanders are about to find out just how good their new signings are. ”

Henson's attitude was surprisingly calm.

On the other hand, Matthews seems to be at peace.

"I'm grateful to the Pacers, to Coach Henson, and to my teammates who have grown up with me. Playing for the Pacers is what made me who I am, and I'll never forget it. ”

The unexpected peace between the two parties has nothing to do with the so-called "betrayal" in the media. The Pacers' team atmosphere seems to have exceeded the media's expectations.

But even so, the media can still find the problem.

Wesley. With Matthews gone, who will the Pacers put on the bench next season? You know, after Hinrich has joined the Bulls, the Pacers' reserves on the guard line have begun to be a little stretched. Did Jean Jimmy. Butler on? Jimmy, who only made an occasional appearance last season. Butler didn't make much of an impression on the media.

Henson believed Jimmy. Butler has been able to make a lot of progress after a season of ups and downs, but that is not enough. Jimmy. Butler, like Leonard, is an outside line that is more defensive than offensive, and Butler alone can't fill the void of Matthews' 13.4 points per game.

So, Henson needs to find a veteran who can score, is willing to play on the bench and preferably has experience.

"Ray. Alan? Are you kidding Henson, we just beat the Celtics to advance, do you think Ray. Would someone of Aaron's personality be willing to join the enemy? When Bird heard Henson's advice, he couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

Thunder. Aaron, what kind of character is this? He is a member of the 96 Golden Generation, one of the league's greatest goalscorers, and one of the Green Army's Big Three! Bird couldn't believe the Pacers could put Ray. Allen was drawn into the formation. Find Ray. Allen to replace Matthews and find the best player in the league to replace the undrafted ...... This kind of thing sounds like too much luxury.

"Nothing is impossible, Ray. Aaron is no longer the Ray he was back then. Aaron too. He's 37 years old, a 37-year-old veteran, Bird. We can no longer look at him as a superstar. Aaron doesn't have a superstar aura. As for whether to surrender to the enemy or not...... Perhaps, the Celtics are Ray. What about Arun's enemies? Talking into the receiver, Henson smiled confidently.

About Ray. Rumours of a feud between Allen and Celtic have not been broken since last season. However, the conflict between the two sides appeared even before last season.

Before the mid-season trade deadline last season, the Celtics even had trade intentions with the Memphis Grizzlies. Aaron was one of the chips.

You know, Green Shirts general manager Danny. Anjike is a guy who doesn't care about human feelings. This guy will always look at things from the team's point of view. After Allen's form declined and he had a conflict with his teammates, Angie thought about sending Ray away as soon as possible. Alan.

At that time, Ray. Allen has been notified that he will be traded to the Grizzlies. He couldn't get along with his teammates in the team and was "betrayed" by the management. Aaron has a lot of fire in his heart.

It's just that in the end, the Celtics and Grizzlies trade was completely aborted, so Ray. Allen has only played another season with the Celtics. Of course, that season for Ray. For Aaron, it was torture. Both sides can be said to have torn their faces, but in the end they didn't make it, so it was even more embarrassing.

So now the Celtics are not necessarily and Ray . Aaron is on the one hand. Joining the Celtics, maybe for Ray. For Aaron, it is "surrendering to the enemy"!

"You're right, Henson, the Celtics don't have to be Ray right now. Aaron's friend. But as far as I know, the Celtics gave Ray . Aaron's offer of $12 million for two years was still rejected. Do you think it's wise for us to offer a 37-year-old veteran a price of more than 12 million for 2 years? While Stephen and Vivek are willing to spend money on the team, we can't afford to sign a premium contract without thinking about it. In this way, what will Green, who has just renewed his contract for more than 11 million in 3 years, think? What would Matthews, who just joined the Trail Blazers on a bigger contract, think? ”

"You have a point, Bird. So, it's impossible for us to sign Ray with 2 years and 12 million. Aaron, I think, we can even push the price below 10 million! ”

"What are you going to do? That's a $2 million difference! And that's not all, because it's possible for someone else to offer more! ”

"Arrange for me and Ray. Meet Aaron, Bird. It's July now, and we have to get involved now. Wait until August, Ray. A player like Allen has already found a home. Henson looked out the window and narrowed his eyes.

37-year-old Ray. Is Aaron worth 12 million? Who the are you fooling!

Thunder. Allen thought he might go to the West, thought he would go to a lot of places, and even thought about joining the Miami Heat, who have a big three! But he never imagined that he would be sitting here today, ready to meet with the Pacers.

The Indiana Pacers, the team that swept themselves out of the playoffs last season, two months ago, to be exact. Of course, Ray. Allen didn't think the Pacers were hateful in the slightest, after all, he didn't have a good feeling for the Celtics anymore. That's why he's willing to sit down and listen to the Pacers' offer.

"I still think we should go west so we don't have to meet the Celtics." Thunder. Next to Aaron, his manager, Jim. Tanner is still thinking about other teams.

"Why avoid them?" As everyone knows, Ray. Aaron's gaze was rather resolute.

"I just don't want you to think about that unsatisfactory past." Tanner shrugged his shoulders and didn't say anything more. Because at this time two men walked into the café, it was Henson and Bird!

"Ray, Jim, thank you so much for accepting this meeting. It's the first time I've been in a café to talk about business. Bird shook hands with the two very naturally, then changed Henson's handshake, but Henson didn't say anything.

"The café is quiet and the atmosphere is not too serious. What to drink? Tanner's conversation is also very natural, after all, his job is to deal with these big players in the basketball world, so naturally he is not nervous.

"The café had no other guests but us, and of course it was quiet. Is this your idea? Thunder. Bird turned his head to look around, and there was only the owner of the store except the four of them. Needless to say, it must have been thundered. Aaron has chartered the venue.

"That's right, my idea." Thunder. Allen nodded, unlike most black players who were born in the ghetto, Ray Brown. Alun came from a good family when he was a child, and even went to study in Germany and England, so he was very polite in his speech and demeanor, and he also preferred to be quiet.

Perhaps, this is also Ray. What is the reason why Allen and the rest of the Celts don't get along?

The waiter took two menus and handed them to Henson and Bird, who looked down and Bird just put the menu on the table.

"Let's talk about business first, we want to bring you to Indianapolis. You know, Wesley. Matthews' departure leaves us vacant in the No. 2 position......"

"It can't be less than 12 million in 2 years." Tanner interrupted Bird and snapped two fingers.

"You must have a lot of friends in the media world, Jim. Mr. Tanner. Just as Tanner was asking for a price, Henson, who had been silent, finally spoke.

"Really? Does Coach Henson need some experience in dealing with the media? To be honest, you don't have much experience in dealing with them, you just have to follow what they want to hear. Tanner spread his hands, he didn't think the lead in this negotiation would be Henson. Joe is the head coach, so he just has a word of nonsense with him.

"No, I don't like dealing with them," Henson shook his head with a smile, "otherwise life will be too boring, everyone will have a bit of a bad taste, and my bad taste is that I like to make them arrogant." I mean, Jim. Mr. Tanner can get so many media to help you set off smoke bombs, so there must be a lot of media friends. ”

Tanner's smile was no longer bright, "I don't understand what you mean. ”

"12 million in 2 years, all the media claim that it was the Celtics who gave Ray. Aaron's quote. On top of that, you refused. In this way, everyone knows that if you want to get close to Lei, the offer must be above 12 million. But without the media hype, without the premise of 12 million, what kind of offer do you think other teams will give Ray? Henson looked at Jim. Tanner, with a sharp gaze, raised the price by letting the media put smoke bombs, which was really beautiful, "So I think that aside from the hype factor, the price of 12 million in 2 years is not reasonable." What's more, what Ray wants now is not a big pension contract, but a ring, the second championship ring of his career! So, I think we still have to negotiate the price. After all, we can get Ray so close to the championship! ”

After Henson finished speaking, he saw Ray. Aaron frowned. Although the expression on his face quickly faded, it still did not escape Henson's eyes. This represents, Ray. Aaron was right! What he wants is not a big contract, but a team that has the ability to compete for a championship.

Jim's Adam's apple slid up and down, he didn't expect that it was not Bird who he was going to deal with today, but this Chinese coach! This coach seems to be able to see through everything, and he is more difficult to deal with than Bird.

At this time, Henson broke the silence with a slight smile, and he handed the menu to the waiter, "A cup of black coffee, thank you." ”

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