Chapter 664: Three Animals That Lost Contact

-- Late night June 10, Cleveland.

Since the Finals ended with a sweep by the Clippers, the small city of Cleveland is not destined to be calm. In the coming month, there will be many touching stories happening here.

Sure enough, the day after the Cavaliers lost the Finals, they fired the head coach and changed the manager, but James still didn't answer the phone or return text messages. After James left the press conference that day, the Cavaliers lost touch with the city's hopes.

Back in June 7, the fourth halftime break of the Finals, outside the home team's locker room, three key members of James' team were talking to you. They are William, a well-known NBA powerhouse. Wesley, James' agent Leon. Ross and James' company, LRMR, CEO Mavrick. Carter.

The trio were denouncing then-Cavaliers coach Mike. Brown, who is less than an hour away from the Cavaliers losing the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Few people know that after the Cavaliers lost to Boston a year ago, James asked the team to take Mike Brown. Brown drove away. That season, Brown led the Cavaliers to a 62-20 regular season record that was second in the league. In the knight boss Dan. Gilbert in front of General Manager Danny Gilbert. Ferry supports Mike. Brown, who ultimately kept his position in charge. But Ferry knew that the same thing was unlikely to happen again in 2010, because all decisions on this team had to go through James, at least in consultation with the latter.

This time, Cavaliers owner Gilbert firmly believes that if they want to re-sign James, the Cavaliers must fire Mike. Brown.

On June 8, when Coach Brown got out of class. James' name was deliberately mentioned in a statement. He knows it. James had waited a long time to get him away. Brown also understands that there is no need for him to pretend to like and respect James anymore.

Just as Brown was leaving class, Cavaliers general manager Ferry warned Gilbert that there was no better manager on the market right now. In the end, Ferry himself lost his job. Gilbert wanted to have more control at this point, leaving James, and Ferry's stubbornness and persistence became an obstacle.

As a result, the Cavaliers had a "coup", and Gilbert personally stepped in. And he and his subordinates did everything they could, hoping to impress James with this. Unfortunately, they never got feedback from James.

Gilbert called these days, but he didn't answer; Emails and texts were sent to the past, but he didn't reply. Gilbert offered Michigan coach Izzo a five-year, $30 million contract in the hope of using Izzo to persuade James to stay, but James also did not return Izzo's call.

Before the Cavaliers contacted Izzo, the latter turned down the Bulls' offer. Soon after, when James could not be reached, he turned Gilbert back.

Gilbert didn't know. Just before Izzo declines the Knights' invitation, he speaks on the phone with two of James' close friends in the league. The two told Izzo not to expect to coach James in Cleveland. On the other hand, Gilbert's leverage to attract Izzo is precisely "coaching James," but the Michigan coach believes that there is simply no one in the Cavaliers' management who has a really close relationship with James.

The Heat are different, Wade has long felt that James is likely to leave Cleveland, and when the Celtics eliminated the Cavaliers 4-3 last season, he thought James would basically leave. I still remember that during the Beijing Olympics, on the bus of the American men's basketball team, everyone could always see three people occupying the back seat of the carriage and whispering.

The trio were James, Wade and Bosh, and their whispers were tied to the crazy summer of 2010, as they wanted to seize the opportunity of a lifetime to win a championship together.

Now, they're about to join forces, Knight Boss Dan. It's time for Gilbert to have an epiphany, too. Previously, Gilbert had to ask himself every day, "How can I keep LeBron. James? How can I make him happy? But then he found out that there was no answer to that question.

At this time, the alliance is covered by dark clouds, and the wind and rain are coming.

On June 12, the league officially announced the 2010-11 NBA season of all important events schedule, the following are the details-

June 24 - 2010 NBA Draft.

July 1 - Free Agent Market Open Negotiation Day

July 6 - The official start date of the free agent signing

July 10-19 - Las Vegas Summer League Camp

September 10 - NBA Hall of Fame Ceremony

September 28 - Report on the return of all players

September 29 - The NBA preseason season officially begins

October 23 - The NBA preseason season ends

Oct. 26 - The official roster of NBA players is announced

October 27 - The new season begins.

The league has a strict schedule that requires no team to come into contact with other players, or face heavy penalties. But this rule can't trap those guys who really have energy, just when James blocked Cleveland's calls, texts, and emails, Pat was far away in Miami. Riley was secretly rejoicing.

No one in the league today has the same insight into what is going on between James and the Cavaliers, with his eyes and spies everywhere, including his star Wade. Wade has been telling Riley for the past two years that the Heat are more than capable of pulling James to Miami, and that you'll have to wait for good news.

Of course, this alliance is not only Riley alone has energy, but not everyone has their eyes on the little emperor, and there are too many stories that can happen in this crazy summer.

On June 15, the official website of the New Jersey Nets announced that they fired the team's former general manager and head coach, and then officially hired Phil. Jackson is the team's head coach for the new season and also serves as the team's manager, with a two-year term as a Zen master.

On June 16, the Nets held a press conference for the event, but did not disclose the specific salary of the Zen master.

"The Zen Master" has long been known as a superstar, leading the Bulls to two triple-winning championships, as well as a three-in-a-row with the Lakers. His stellar coaching career has also made him one of the greatest coaches in NBA history.

But it's just in the role of head coach. Apparently failed to satisfy the "Zen master". He imagined Pat. Riley, too, has a great ability to change a team, which is why he wants to take on a role like general manager in the team.

However, many teams have a superstitious worship of the "Zen master" coaching ability, but they did not dare to take the lead in trying his operational ability, but the Nets were the first to introduce the "Zen master" into the management.

A topic of general concern to the outside world now may be, what is the salary of a "Zen master"?

Last season, the annual salary of the Zen master with the Lakers was $10 million, ranking first on the league's coach salary list. However, according to the New York Daily News, the annual salary of the "Zen Master" in the Nets may not exceed $10 million. He doesn't get paid as much as everyone thinks.

The Nets are willing to let the Zen master fully control the team, the price may be a relatively low salary, everyone has to make a choice, and in the choice of power and money, the "Zen master" who has just been swept away by the Lakers has chosen the right, and how he will use his ability to change the fate of this team remains to be proved in practice.

Emma, who has long since died. Roberts, who briefly attended the Zen Master's press conference, said: "I'm by no means an expert in basketball, I'm just a fan of my fiancé, and the decisions I've made over the past half season have been based on advice from consulting firms and other things. Therefore. Once a decision is made, it is always out of step with the actual situation of the team. I don't want to interfere too much with the team. But as the chairman of the company, I have an obligation to intervene. Now, Mr. Phil will use his wisdom to help me make a decision, and I just need to support them to win the championship. ”

Many reporters slandered in their hearts, you little puppet, hurry up and call your giant panda out, we have many questions to ask him.

They did want to meet the animal brothers, and the two guys were back in Los Angeles for the Clippers' third championship celebration, and after a parade in the streets, they lost contact and the media couldn't find the two again. After James lost contact, the giant panda and the little fox also lost contact, and the alliance disappeared three of its most precious animals at once.

Emma. Roberts, the little puppet, was still carrying the manuscript at the moment, and said very formally: "Phil has full authorization, and if he wants to, he can even let Panda go." It's his decision, and I just have to agree to it. ”

Little Radish accidentally said that it was not time for players to trade, and the Nets committed the taboo of privately contacting players from other teams, but only the Nets in the entire league are not afraid of violating this rule, and the reason is well known.

The reporters below burst into laughter, Phil. Jackson couldn't help laughing, this little proprietress may be a cute and silent Zen master, this time she rarely raised the microphone and said softly: "I don't dare to let Panda go." As soon as the words fell, there was a burst of laughter at the press conference.

Major media reported the news that the "Zen Master" joined the Nets, which is no less than a bombshell in the league!

Since Phil. After Jackson announced that he would not renew his contract with the Lakers, everyone has been speculating whether the Zen master will choose to retire and where will his next stop be? Unexpectedly, he chose the giant panda in a blink of an eye.

The news that the Nets have hired Zen Master as management is shocking enough, but it's no secret that the dynasty coach has long wanted to be the team's general manager.

In Phil. Jackson announced and Jenny. After Buss got engaged, his most desirable and ideal job at the time was to be the chief operating officer of the Lakers' basketball division. But sadly, this position has always been for Jenny's brother, Jim. Buzz dominates, and Bass Jr. is reluctant to give way to Xian.

For the current Lakers, the vast majority of people believe that the Zen master is the one who can lead this team to unite and get back on its feet. But since Buss Sr. became ill, the Lakers have lost a spiritual mentor. And it is foreseeable that if any organization, whether it is financial, political, or sports, has constant management disputes, there will only be one outcome, and that is failure.

After Buss Sr. stepped out of Lakers management and recuperated at home, Jenny was in charge of the team's commercial part and Jim was in charge of specific basketball matters, but nothing could be worse than the management of the two of them. In fact, when old Bass was in good health, the brother and sister rarely spoke, and the relationship between the two was as cold as ice. Although they tried to mend the relationship, the result was that one could not tolerate two masters, one stayed, and the other had to leave.

Magic Johnson fired after the Zen master left the Lakers: "Kobe Bryant is the face of the Lakers, so who is the face of the Lakers management?" A Zen master is undoubtedly the best candidate. However, little Bas did not listen to the magician's advice, just as he had constant disagreements with his sister, he was just stubborn.

On June 23, the night before the 2010 NBA Draft, Miami's Pat Brown. Riley dialed Thunder general manager Sam. Plesty's call, the two sides then agreed that guard Daquinn, who played for the Heat last season. Cook was traded to the Thunder.

Miami has freed up more salary space as they prepare for the arrival of James, Wade and Bosh as they get closer to the new Big Three.

On the same day, no one knew that the newly appointed Zen master was once again in a-for-tat confrontation with his old enemy. Jackson dialed Dunleavy Sr. and informed the Clippers that it was time to release him.

The Clippers don't want to get a call from the Nets, even though they know it's time to come sooner or later.

After the finals, Ballmer and Dunleavy Sr. invited the two brothers out to sea, and they tried to keep the pandas for three days, but the latter was reluctant to talk about it in depth, and cleverly bypassed the topic each time. After the two tried a few times, they knew that Ji Guoqiu had made up their minds, so they had no choice but to give up lobbying.

Some things can't be forced after all, at least the giant pandas are willing to answer their calls and won't lose contact with them.

Old Dunleavy received a call from the Zen master at this moment, and although the latter's tone was very polite, he knew that the other party was informing him that it was time to release him.

The Clippers announced on the day of the draft that they would not exercise Ji's fourth-year team option, which means that after July 1, any team in the league can make an offer to Ji, and the Clippers have the right of first matching. However, they ran the fourth year option of Ji Guoyi, who will finish his fourth year with the Clippers.

"The two brothers are officially separated"!

As soon as this news came out, it naturally occupied a headline on the pages of major media, although this matter is no longer a secret, but it really happened, and it still made major media scramble to report.

The reaction of Clippers fans was the most intense, they dispatched thousands of people that day, and they went to the door of Ji Guoqiu's house to carry out retention activities, and many fans also brought tents, obviously planning to fight for a long time at Ji Guoqiu's home.

The team's top brass can see this, but the fans are emotional and headstrong, they don't want the animal group to separate, they want the two brothers to stay with the Clippers and create an eight-game championship for the team like the Celtics...... Nine consecutive championships...... Even ten consecutive championships...... (To be continued......)