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Chapter 40 the Battle for Players Begins! The Conditions of Each Team

As Jiang Chen followed his teammates out of the gym, three pairs of eyes locked onto him at the same time.

Everyone left Jiang Chen tacitly, looking like spectators watching a show.

This exciting battle for talent is rarely seen under normal circumstances.

Unfortunately, Phil didn't give them this opportunity. He shouted a few times, asked them to get on the bus, and then drove away.

Instead, he stayed and watched with great interest.

In addition to Phil, Kobe also stayed.

He is unwilling to let go of Jiang Chen, a strong teammate, and has expressed his desire to continue working with Jiang Chen many times in the interview just now.

Now seeing that both the Heat and the Rockets have made their moves, I can't help but feel anxious and curious about what choice Jiang Chen will make.

Riley, Morey, and Kupchak stood in front of Jiang Chen, looked at each other, and no one spoke.

Finally, it was Riley who spoke first: "Jiang Chen, I watched the Game 7 live. Your performance was amazing and it completely shocked me! So I want to talk to you and discuss the possibility of joining the Heat."

Since the intentions were the same, Riley didn't beat around the bush or hide his intentions, but stated his purpose directly.

As an excellent speaker, Riley's voice is very magnetic, giving people an inexplicable sense of peace and attraction.

Jiang Chen listened and couldn't help but admire.

This legendary figure who has been active in the NBA for half his life and won countless honors is extremely charismatic. Just standing here is enough to make people look up to him.

"Me too! Yao Ming and I both hope that you can join the Rockets and form a new team with Yao Ming and McGrady to compete for the championship together."

Morey said with a smile, his eyes rolling around, and every word he said had a deep meaning.

He first stated his purpose, then used Yao Ming to increase Jiang Chen's affinity for the Rockets, and then mentioned the words "Yao-McGrady combination" and "competing for the championship."

It's enough to make a player who has never seen the world excited.

"Man, you are the hero of the championship! We naturally want you to stay with the Lakers."

Kupchak spoke briefly and did not paint a rosy picture for Jiang Chen, because the Lakers were already the defending champions and Jiang Chen had also experienced the taste of winning the championship.

"Then let's go to the hotel and talk?"

Jiang Chen said somewhat helplessly.

It's a wonderful night, and maybe my teammates are already partying in the nightclub.

And he also had the opportunity to return to the hotel with a hot beauty and spend a wonderful night.

But now...the ones going back to the hotel with him are three old guys.

Jiang Chen glanced at Phil who was not far away.

Oh, no, it's four old men!

The group rushed back to the hotel in a mighty procession.

In line with the principle of respecting the old and loving the young, Jiang Chen gave the first negotiation opportunity to Riley.

Inside the luxurious presidential suite, in front of the round table.

Riley sat in front of Jiang Chen, smiled and took out five championship rings and placed them on the table.

???

Jiang Chen forced himself to hold back his smile.

Does this old man bring out these five championship rings when recruiting any star player?

He clearly remembered that when recruiting James in the summer of 2010, the New York Knicks gave a two-hour PPT presentation, but Riley just put five championship rings in front of James and got it done.

I have to say, these 5 rings are sparkling.

Unfortunately, Jiang Chen is not James. If he only focuses on the championship, his vision is too narrow.

"Sir, I already won a championship in my rookie season."

Jiang Chen said lightly.

Riley looked embarrassed, put away his five rings, and then said solemnly: "4 years, 80 million, I will give you a maximum salary contract extension, and at the same time give you the right to veto trades, and the team will build the team around you!"

Simple, direct and attractive!

!!!

Jiang Chen looked shocked.

It has to be said that the conditions offered by Riley are extremely attractive.

80 million for 4 years is already a super maximum salary, which averages out to 20 million US dollars a year, while Garnett, the highest paid player in the league, only makes 22 million US dollars.

Superstar Kobe's salary is only over 19 million US dollars.

And a four-year contract is the maximum term Riley can offer.

As an undrafted draft pick, he can only sign a 4-year contract at most. If he plays for a team for three full years, he can sign a 5-year contract.

The trade veto power is an even greater right for players, and only seven people in the entire NBA history have it.

And finally, the team will be built with him as the core, which means he will be the absolute core of the Heat, and the team's system and tactics will be designed around him.

Riley threw out a trump card at the beginning!

Each condition alone is very tempting, let alone all three of them combined!

Unfortunately... Jiang Chen was just shocked and not moved.

As a businessman, Riley is indeed very successful, his tactics are very ruthless, and his methods are even more ruthless.

But, it lacks a bit of human touch.

Jiang Chen felt very sorry for Wade. He wondered how Wade, who was standing at the door waiting, would feel when he knew that Riley had already put him second on the team.

What about having a trade veto?

Wade also has the right to veto trades, but Riley did not trade Wade a few years later. He just let Wade's contract expire and put him aside without renewing his contract.

This behavior angered Wade, which led to his transfer to the Bulls.

Anyway, Wade was tricked by Riley a lot...

Seeing Jiang Chen kept silent, Riley became more confident.

The conditions I offer are absolutely the best and cannot be refused.

Who doesn't want to be the boss of a team?

Especially after showing absolute talent and ability, everyone wants to become the absolute leader of a team.

Now he gives Jiang Chen this opportunity.

Besides, the salary I offered was also the highest salary.

As an undrafted player, being able to get a maximum salary in the second year of his career is unprecedented in the entire NBA history.

Of course, there has never been a player in NBA history who made more than 10 three-pointers in two consecutive games in the finals in his rookie season like Jiang Chen.

So this top salary is worth it.

That's Riley's point.

If you don't take action, it's fine. But once you take action, it will be as powerful as thunder and lightning.

That's his courage.

Of course he was also gambling, but signing players in the NBA is a gamble. There are many contracts with extremely high cost-effectiveness, but there are also many junk contracts.

He is willing to take a gamble of 80 million US dollars and 4 years of time!

"Senior, the conditions you offer are very tempting, but I still need to think about it. After all, the Rockets and the Lakers are still waiting outside."

Jiang Chen smiled politely, but he had already rejected Riley in his heart.

Always leave some room for others so that you can meet again in the future.

Jiang Chen was not stupid enough to reject Riley directly. He still had to give Riley some face. After all, Riley had wasted a lot of time talking.

If we refuse directly, I'm afraid that both parties will have a grudge against each other.

NBA is not only a league, but also a world.

When you are in the world, you have to understand the ways of the world.

"Of course, but I don't think they can afford to offer you the conditions I offer."

Riley smiled, turned and left the room.

The next person to walk in was Rockets general manager Daryl Morey.

"Hey man, I'm on the phone with Dayao, how about you talk to him?"

Morey said, handing over the phone.

???

Jiang Chen's expression turned cold instantly.

In this situation, I have no choice but to answer it!

He picked up the phone and heard Dayao's voice.

"Brother, I didn't expect to talk to you this way. I was planning to call you tomorrow to congratulate you, but I didn't expect to be forced to do so."

Dayao spoke in Chinese, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"It's okay