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Chapter 121 Powerless!
Chapter 121 Powerless!
After handing over the finale question of the All-Stars to Cole, Bruce gradually became busy with this grand banquet that crossed the century!
"Bang bang bang!"
Bruce, who was sitting behind the office chair, was suffering from a large amount of paperwork and materials on the desk, when he heard a knock on the door, he frowned and said slowly, "Please come in!"
Taylor carefully pushed the door of the office open, first glanced at Bruce, who looked a little tired, and then walked anxiously and said, "Sir, there are some things you must know!"
Bruce looked at the anxious Taylor with some doubts, and couldn't help but feel puzzled!
"What's the matter?"
Taylor took two quick steps, stood still in front of the desk, and said, "Sir, today is the penultimate day of December!"
"What do you mean?" Bruce looked at the increasingly anxious Taylor in surprise, wondering what a special day this day is!
"Sir, have you forgotten that we don't have a draft pick for next year?" Taylor looked at his boss in disbelief. This question was almost as urgent as death. Now it seems that Bruce obviously forgot about it!
"God!" Bruce thought about it for a while, and said hastily, "Damn, how could I make such a low-level mistake!"
According to the rules of the league, no team can trade its draft picks for two consecutive years. If any team has such a situation, it will definitely be sanctioned by the league!
Because of Bruce's trade last season, he traded all his draft picks for this year and last season when he was not interested in the 2000 rookie, which made him a little anxious and panicked!
At that time, the Cavaliers took advantage of this loophole in the league to trade their draft picks for several consecutive years. Because his approach caused a lot of losses to the league and threatened other bosses, after the meeting of the board of directors, after voting The decision made the boss sell the team under great pressure!
Bruce doesn't want to be like the boss who changed a rule back then. Although there may not be such a severe punishment now, he still doesn't want to lose the price of draft picks for many years to come!
Seeing Taylor leave, Bruce suddenly felt a great sense of crisis. This was also the most anxious moment since he came to this era!
Elgin Baylor sat in the office with an ugly face, he was already very powerless against this team!
Since the start of this season, the Clippers are seeing that the season is about to pass halfway. Their record is very miserable and they have become the bottom one in the league.
The choice of Olavokandi last season was ridiculed by many managers and local fans. Although the No. Mr. Zhuangyuan's positioning of himself does not match the position given by the team, and he even had some disagreements with the management!
This season, although the Clippers failed to win the No. [-] pick by virtue of last season's depravity, the performance of Lamar Odom they chose really surprised them!
But as the season progressed, although Odom gave them great hope, their miserable record still made the management and Sterling feel ashamed!
"Damn it, why do I feel like an out-and-out fool?" Baylor hammered his head bitterly.He regretted trading his 01 first-round pick to the Warriors.
Originally, both he and Sterling thought that Olavokandi with the title of "Dream II" would be their hope and future, but after one and a half seasons, they suddenly discovered that the No. Like the big guy that the media and managers were optimistic about before the draft, coupled with the team's extensive injury problems, this team has always maintained his fate of being at the bottom!
"No, judging from this record, we will definitely have a chance to win the No. [-] lottery!" This is not because Baylor is arrogant, only from the current record of the Clippers and the owner's stinginess towards the team, he can definitely see the future Where will the Clippers go!
Although there is still nearly a year and a half away from 2001, Baylor has to plan ahead for this very likely reality!
Bruce flipped through the phone book in his mobile phone a little anxiously, he was already very impatient with the possible punishment of the league.
This feeling made him feel very uncomfortable and powerless. In only two days, he wanted to make a deal, which simply pushed him to the edge of a cliff!
In addition, there is no news from the league that other teams currently have the intention to sell draft picks, which makes Bruce very passive!
After looking through it for a while, Bruce looked helplessly at the name displayed on the screen, hesitated for a moment and finally dialed out!
"Donnie, how are you feeling recently?"
Nelson answered the phone with some doubts. He was very surprised by Bruce's sudden call!
"Aha, don't you think I'm pretty good now?"
When Bruce heard Nelson's words, a trace of helplessness flashed across his face. Thinking of the good results achieved by the Mavericks, he said reluctantly, "Donnie, are you interested in selling your second-round pick?"
When Nelson heard Bruce's words, a strange expression appeared on his face, and he moved in his heart, and asked tentatively: "We don't have the idea of trading draft picks, do you really need it now? Don't you already have a few good rookies? "
"Old fox!" Bruce cursed secretly. The other party obviously knew the embarrassing position he was in now. He couldn't believe that Nelson, who had just completed a deal with him last season, didn't know his current situation!
"Okay, Donnie, I really need a draft right now!" Bruce gritted his teeth, and was ready to be severely raised by the other party!
"Aha, I'm sorry, Bruce, we are not interested in selling draft picks!" Nelson suddenly showed a clear smile on his face, and Bruce's words further confirmed his thoughts!
"Who do you want?" Bruce was completely depressed. Even though he knew that the other party was changing the direction of the price increase, there was really nothing he could do about it!
"Jason Caffey!!" Nelson thought of Jamison's stop-and-go problem, and offered his chips without thinking!
"God, do you think Jason is only worth a second-round pick??" Bruce said to Nelson on the other end of the phone in disbelief. If he didn't have a good personal relationship with Nelson, he would definitely say hello to this old fox's lion Open your mouth and curse!
Hearing Bruce's reaction, Nelson heyed twice in embarrassment. He also felt that this kind of transaction proposal was somewhat impossible to complete!
Although Kafei's injury problem will be a bit depressing, but this forward who followed Jordan to win the championship, his ability has not been affected at all. This is one of the reasons why Nelson proposed his name without thinking!
Furthermore, Kafei's contract and ability are placed on the salary increase year by year, which obviously makes him very excited!
Thinking of the factors involved, Nelson looked at the players that the Warriors might trade, and said helplessly, "Bruce, maybe I can't help you!"
Hearing what Nelson said earlier, Bruce had already lost his plan to make a deal with him, and now hearing what the other party said, he could only end the call with some displeasure!
Just hanging up the phone with Nelson, Bruce, who was about to go out to get some air, was suddenly attracted by the sound of the phone ringing. He needs a trade proposal from a certain team too much now!
"Hi, I'm Bruce Young!"
Baylor sat on the office chair with some embarrassment. Hearing the voice from the microphone, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Hi, Bruce. I'm Elgin Baylor! Regarding our draft pick deal last season, you Is it possible to return to the Clippers?"
Hearing Baylor's straightforward question, Bruce was a little dumbfounded.
Although he knows that the Clippers will come up with this idea sooner or later, but now he is depressed by the possible punishment. How can he have time to argue with Baylor!
"Sorry, Elgin, I don't have any idea of trading draft picks yet. If I intend to trade, I will be the first to notify you!" Bruce said a little depressed, and suddenly heard the embarrassing situation he was in, no When Baylor replied, he hurriedly said, "Mr. Elgin, do you have any intention of trading the 2000 draft pick?"
Baylor listened to Bruce's words in the microphone in astonishment, and couldn't help showing a strange look on his face, "Don't he know that we can't trade draft picks at all?"
"Uh... I'm very sorry, you also know our current record, so..." Baylor said hesitantly, and he did exactly what he said to Bruce that he would never trade the draft pick. Now However, he needs a lot of draft picks to complete the team's reconstruction and needs in some transactions!
Bruce was completely helpless, and he understood Baylor's words very well, and then the two of them hung up the phone after a few polite words!
There are so many friendships with Bruce in the league. Except for Elgin Baylor who was cheated by him and Nelson who just finished the call, Bruce and the managers and owners of other teams are basically in a state of "do not know"!
Although there are still two days to complete the transaction, the lack of contacts still makes Bruce feel the difficulty!
For a moment, this deep helplessness completely occupied Bruce's heart. A small second-round pick, even a late pick, forced Bruce to this point!
"This fucking is driving me to death!" Bruce, who hadn't sweared for a long time, thought of the urgent situation, pushed down the office chair and cursed loudly!
The first!
(End of this chapter)
After handing over the finale question of the All-Stars to Cole, Bruce gradually became busy with this grand banquet that crossed the century!
"Bang bang bang!"
Bruce, who was sitting behind the office chair, was suffering from a large amount of paperwork and materials on the desk, when he heard a knock on the door, he frowned and said slowly, "Please come in!"
Taylor carefully pushed the door of the office open, first glanced at Bruce, who looked a little tired, and then walked anxiously and said, "Sir, there are some things you must know!"
Bruce looked at the anxious Taylor with some doubts, and couldn't help but feel puzzled!
"What's the matter?"
Taylor took two quick steps, stood still in front of the desk, and said, "Sir, today is the penultimate day of December!"
"What do you mean?" Bruce looked at the increasingly anxious Taylor in surprise, wondering what a special day this day is!
"Sir, have you forgotten that we don't have a draft pick for next year?" Taylor looked at his boss in disbelief. This question was almost as urgent as death. Now it seems that Bruce obviously forgot about it!
"God!" Bruce thought about it for a while, and said hastily, "Damn, how could I make such a low-level mistake!"
According to the rules of the league, no team can trade its draft picks for two consecutive years. If any team has such a situation, it will definitely be sanctioned by the league!
Because of Bruce's trade last season, he traded all his draft picks for this year and last season when he was not interested in the 2000 rookie, which made him a little anxious and panicked!
At that time, the Cavaliers took advantage of this loophole in the league to trade their draft picks for several consecutive years. Because his approach caused a lot of losses to the league and threatened other bosses, after the meeting of the board of directors, after voting The decision made the boss sell the team under great pressure!
Bruce doesn't want to be like the boss who changed a rule back then. Although there may not be such a severe punishment now, he still doesn't want to lose the price of draft picks for many years to come!
Seeing Taylor leave, Bruce suddenly felt a great sense of crisis. This was also the most anxious moment since he came to this era!
Elgin Baylor sat in the office with an ugly face, he was already very powerless against this team!
Since the start of this season, the Clippers are seeing that the season is about to pass halfway. Their record is very miserable and they have become the bottom one in the league.
The choice of Olavokandi last season was ridiculed by many managers and local fans. Although the No. Mr. Zhuangyuan's positioning of himself does not match the position given by the team, and he even had some disagreements with the management!
This season, although the Clippers failed to win the No. [-] pick by virtue of last season's depravity, the performance of Lamar Odom they chose really surprised them!
But as the season progressed, although Odom gave them great hope, their miserable record still made the management and Sterling feel ashamed!
"Damn it, why do I feel like an out-and-out fool?" Baylor hammered his head bitterly.He regretted trading his 01 first-round pick to the Warriors.
Originally, both he and Sterling thought that Olavokandi with the title of "Dream II" would be their hope and future, but after one and a half seasons, they suddenly discovered that the No. Like the big guy that the media and managers were optimistic about before the draft, coupled with the team's extensive injury problems, this team has always maintained his fate of being at the bottom!
"No, judging from this record, we will definitely have a chance to win the No. [-] lottery!" This is not because Baylor is arrogant, only from the current record of the Clippers and the owner's stinginess towards the team, he can definitely see the future Where will the Clippers go!
Although there is still nearly a year and a half away from 2001, Baylor has to plan ahead for this very likely reality!
Bruce flipped through the phone book in his mobile phone a little anxiously, he was already very impatient with the possible punishment of the league.
This feeling made him feel very uncomfortable and powerless. In only two days, he wanted to make a deal, which simply pushed him to the edge of a cliff!
In addition, there is no news from the league that other teams currently have the intention to sell draft picks, which makes Bruce very passive!
After looking through it for a while, Bruce looked helplessly at the name displayed on the screen, hesitated for a moment and finally dialed out!
"Donnie, how are you feeling recently?"
Nelson answered the phone with some doubts. He was very surprised by Bruce's sudden call!
"Aha, don't you think I'm pretty good now?"
When Bruce heard Nelson's words, a trace of helplessness flashed across his face. Thinking of the good results achieved by the Mavericks, he said reluctantly, "Donnie, are you interested in selling your second-round pick?"
When Nelson heard Bruce's words, a strange expression appeared on his face, and he moved in his heart, and asked tentatively: "We don't have the idea of trading draft picks, do you really need it now? Don't you already have a few good rookies? "
"Old fox!" Bruce cursed secretly. The other party obviously knew the embarrassing position he was in now. He couldn't believe that Nelson, who had just completed a deal with him last season, didn't know his current situation!
"Okay, Donnie, I really need a draft right now!" Bruce gritted his teeth, and was ready to be severely raised by the other party!
"Aha, I'm sorry, Bruce, we are not interested in selling draft picks!" Nelson suddenly showed a clear smile on his face, and Bruce's words further confirmed his thoughts!
"Who do you want?" Bruce was completely depressed. Even though he knew that the other party was changing the direction of the price increase, there was really nothing he could do about it!
"Jason Caffey!!" Nelson thought of Jamison's stop-and-go problem, and offered his chips without thinking!
"God, do you think Jason is only worth a second-round pick??" Bruce said to Nelson on the other end of the phone in disbelief. If he didn't have a good personal relationship with Nelson, he would definitely say hello to this old fox's lion Open your mouth and curse!
Hearing Bruce's reaction, Nelson heyed twice in embarrassment. He also felt that this kind of transaction proposal was somewhat impossible to complete!
Although Kafei's injury problem will be a bit depressing, but this forward who followed Jordan to win the championship, his ability has not been affected at all. This is one of the reasons why Nelson proposed his name without thinking!
Furthermore, Kafei's contract and ability are placed on the salary increase year by year, which obviously makes him very excited!
Thinking of the factors involved, Nelson looked at the players that the Warriors might trade, and said helplessly, "Bruce, maybe I can't help you!"
Hearing what Nelson said earlier, Bruce had already lost his plan to make a deal with him, and now hearing what the other party said, he could only end the call with some displeasure!
Just hanging up the phone with Nelson, Bruce, who was about to go out to get some air, was suddenly attracted by the sound of the phone ringing. He needs a trade proposal from a certain team too much now!
"Hi, I'm Bruce Young!"
Baylor sat on the office chair with some embarrassment. Hearing the voice from the microphone, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Hi, Bruce. I'm Elgin Baylor! Regarding our draft pick deal last season, you Is it possible to return to the Clippers?"
Hearing Baylor's straightforward question, Bruce was a little dumbfounded.
Although he knows that the Clippers will come up with this idea sooner or later, but now he is depressed by the possible punishment. How can he have time to argue with Baylor!
"Sorry, Elgin, I don't have any idea of trading draft picks yet. If I intend to trade, I will be the first to notify you!" Bruce said a little depressed, and suddenly heard the embarrassing situation he was in, no When Baylor replied, he hurriedly said, "Mr. Elgin, do you have any intention of trading the 2000 draft pick?"
Baylor listened to Bruce's words in the microphone in astonishment, and couldn't help showing a strange look on his face, "Don't he know that we can't trade draft picks at all?"
"Uh... I'm very sorry, you also know our current record, so..." Baylor said hesitantly, and he did exactly what he said to Bruce that he would never trade the draft pick. Now However, he needs a lot of draft picks to complete the team's reconstruction and needs in some transactions!
Bruce was completely helpless, and he understood Baylor's words very well, and then the two of them hung up the phone after a few polite words!
There are so many friendships with Bruce in the league. Except for Elgin Baylor who was cheated by him and Nelson who just finished the call, Bruce and the managers and owners of other teams are basically in a state of "do not know"!
Although there are still two days to complete the transaction, the lack of contacts still makes Bruce feel the difficulty!
For a moment, this deep helplessness completely occupied Bruce's heart. A small second-round pick, even a late pick, forced Bruce to this point!
"This fucking is driving me to death!" Bruce, who hadn't sweared for a long time, thought of the urgent situation, pushed down the office chair and cursed loudly!
The first!
(End of this chapter)
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