"How did Qiqi choose Jefferson!" Stern hasn’t finished yet, and Miner can’t help shouting, "He gave up Josh. Oh, my God, it’s amazing to be drafted tonight!"
Anthony smiled and said nothing, which was what he expected.
The nba draft went on and did not appear, which surprised Anthony. In the second round, the Nuggets held the ninth pick in the second round and picked Chris? Du Hong picked Tevor in the 13th overall position? Ariza came here and the Nuggets draft was completed.
In the end, Vandewich finally adopted Anthony’s opinion and picked Jefferson to fill the team’s backup power forward and Du Hong to make up for the team’s point guard Roger, who proved that he was not a very good player last season, but if the No.2 backup went to defend the top, there would still be some necessary adjustments.
Ariza, on the other hand, is their new talent, and by the way, they will be promoted to the bench strength. Although the Nuggets have coval and Dior as substitutes, if one of them is injured and can’t play, their bench will be very stretched. The arrival of Ariza is also Anthony’s hope to solve this problem.
After the draft is over, the free agent market will be officially launched in a few days. After this day, the team can negotiate with the players and reach an agreement orally, and after July 14, the team can sign with the players.
This time, the free agent market is destined to be no ordinary one to be continued.
Chapter two hundred and forty-two Free agent market
July 1, 2004 is an ordinary day for most people, but it is a very different day for every team in the nba, because on this day, many general managers have been waiting for a long time, and the door of the free agent market has finally opened, and many teams can contact their long-cherished players.
However, many people know that on the first day, many teams were still in a wait-and-see state, and all of them were still quiet. Occasionally, there were several news reports that the market was still running.
However, it is not without news on this day. For example, the Lakers signed a 100-million-yuan contract with Kobe Ginobili and renewed the Spurs’ contract for five years. These foundations have confirmed that the team made a commitment with the parent team before the free market started.
And this day Anthony visited Nash alone.
At the moment, Anthony and Nash are sitting on the sofa, and they are planning the season.
Anthony is full of confidence at the moment. After he got in touch with Nash last season, both of them maintained a very good attitude, and all their efforts will bear fruit in this offseason. He already has many reasons for Nash in his heart.
"Hey Steve, I won’t beat around the bush. What do you think about yourself?" Anthony took a sip of coffee and said
"Melo" Nash didn’t expect Anthony to be so direct. He said, "We are already friends, and I won’t hide it from you. In fact, I still hope to stay in Dallas, where I have my good friend Deke Finley and my mentor coach Nelson."
Listen to Nash’s words, Anthony knows that this is his heart, but he also knows that this is Nash’s wishful thinking. He then said, "Steve, I know that’s what you think. I’m afraid everyone in the Mavericks wants you to stay, but why do you stay for a year?" Will you sign such a contract? I know that Cuban is ready to sign Dampier to strengthen the team line. "
After listening to Anthony, Nash first looked at him and then sighed for a long time and said, "Well, it seems that we can’t hide it from you. The team needs different players and there is nothing we can do."
"So what are you going to do?" Anthony took the words continued
Nash hesitated for a while and then said, "In fact, I am hesitating now. After all, the free agent market has just started, and my agent has not received enough offers, so I need to think about it for a while."
"Come on, Steve, we are friends, so don’t hide it." Anthony saw Nash playing all the time, and he just said, "I heard that you and Richardson have an appointment to go back to Phoenix together."
Nash looked at Anthony with surprise. He did have this decision with Richardson, and it was in his heart that he didn’t expect Anthony to say it at this time.
Anthony ignored Nash’s eyes and went on to say, "Steve, do you remember the time when we met in Miami and I asked you about the free agent market?" When I asked you this question, I hoped that one day we could play in a team together. Now the opportunity has come, and we hope to compete for the golden trophy that belongs to the highest honor of the players! "
Nash looked at Anthony and did not speak.
Anthony went on to say, "Steve, I know you are a player who is eager to win. When I was in the Mavericks, I could feel that you are definitely a person who won’t give up easily. How can you turn a blind eye to such a good opportunity before you?"
"Look at the Nuggets Brand coming back from injury this season. He’s a very tough guy. He can run and attack, and he can defend. This is a really tough guy. And Bell, they are all players who will try their best to fight hard on the court!"
"I know what your advantage is. Your ball is in the league. I tell you the truth. In my eyes, your ball is the best. The Nuggets have a lot of scorers. coval’s three-pointers will not wave your ball. And Dior, that guy, is a guy who likes to share the ball very much. He will definitely be your favorite player."
Anthony just said that Nash smiled and said, "Melo, you said that I am too good. I am not that good."
Anthony paused, then looked at Nash and shook his head and said, "No, Steve, you haven’t realized how good you are. You will be a first-class ball master."
Nash took a surprised look at Anthony’s eyes, but soon he smiled. Although Anthony said it was sincere, there were still many compliments in it. Maybe Anthony was trying to persuade him.
When Anthony saw Nash in this state, he knew that he didn’t believe in himself. He went on to say, "Steve, I need your ball, and I need you to come out at the crucial moment. I share the pressure, and you know that we have reached the Western Conference finals last season. Our main players are still here this season. If you join us, you will have a chance to successfully climb to the top of the championship."
Nash has hesitation in his eyes, but he still seems to be worried.
Anthony saw this and went on to say, "Steve, let’s not talk about things that are so far away. Let’s say that it is the best for your team. You are brought out by Nelson. I know that you like and are good at running and bombing tactics. Now there are only three teams in the league, the Mavericks and the Suns. I think you should do your best to be sure that these three teams are the same. Now the Mavericks are unlikely to keep you. I know that your previous choice is the Suns because it is your career place, but the Suns have proved that they are lacking a lot in running and bombing this season."
Anthony stared at Nash and said, "This is the coach’s obvious difference. De Anthony has a very good understanding of running and shooting. He can give full play to the essence of running and shooting tactics. Should these be the clearest when you were in the hands of old Nelson for so long?"
"Melo, I know what you’re thinking, but …" Nash looked embarrassed when Anthony said everything. "Can I think about it for a while?"
Anthony saw Nash’s difficulty, and the character knew that there were some places that he didn’t consider. After finally nodding his head and saying goodbye to Anthony, he communicated with Vandewich about the meeting with Nash.
Because the law determines that Nash can join Vandewich, it is necessary to start the team plan B, and this plan is naturally that Anthony will not participate in the so-called plan B, which is actually equivalent to a spare tire. If Nash does not come to the Nuggets, then the Nuggets will have to choose the right person in the free market.
Among these players, the most likely target for Plan B is the Nets Kenyon. Martin either split the team’s salary and signed it like Crawford Brent? Barry has the strength to send players to strengthen the team.
Everything is quietly going on, and the free market comes with some news from time to time, and the general managers of the team are constantly working hard in private.
After finalizing Nash’s contract, the Nuggets took the lead in completing a contract. They reached an oral agreement with Pistons center Aucour, and the contract was also middle-class. The Nuggets line became very deep on the bench depth. The center position Mutombo Aucour Bater power forward position Brand Jefferson, this may become a happy worry for head coach D’ Antoni.