Chapter 570 NBA Free Market in 2008(1/2)
Sun Hao only found out after receiving a call from Paul Fu before the transaction was officially announced.
When he heard the news, his first reaction was shock.
Because after saying that when communicating with Bus Jr., he felt that the Lakers were basically impossible to trade O'Neal.
And in two more seasons, O'Neal's contract will expire.
Sun Hao also knows O'Neal very well. If he returns and the Lakers have no salary space, O'Neal's personality may retire early.
After all, O'Neal is now in the hands of 6 championships, which is twice as many as Kobe's three championships, and his age and desire are already very low.
It is really unreasonable and unreasonable to trade O'Neal at this time.
Let’s talk about this transaction.
The Lakers sent O'Neal and Antoine Walker, and got Marion and Boris Dior of the Suns.
From the analysis of the transaction itself, the Lakers make money.
O'Neal was in average last season, and was already 36 years old and no longer at his peak.
Marion, who was exchanged for the return, was 30 years old and was still at its peak.
Not to mention adding to the fact that Dior is much stronger than Walker now.
But doing so will destroy the Lakers' signature!
Not to mention others, just Sun Hao himself must consider it when he comes back.
The next day, guests came to Sun Hao's house.
Phil Jackson, and Jenny Buss.
Sun Hao had exchanged with the management before, both Kupchek and Bass, and this was the first time he had met Aunt Jenny.
The tender skin is very well maintained.
The arrival of this pair shows that O'Neal's deal was made by them.
"If you come back next season, Shaq's contract has not expired, and it will be difficult for us to clear the space at that time, but Sean Marion's contract will expire at the end of next season, and we have plenty of salary space at that time."
"We have also discussed with Vince. In your first season of your comeback, we will try our best to sign ups, and then in the summer of 10, he will jump out of the contract, and we will strive for Yao at that time."
"We are also in touch with Yao. As long as we succeed, we can form your lineup, Yao and Vince. This is the purpose of Mickey's previous signing and trading. We have the chance to do another shot."
Another shot means another dynasty.
After Jenny came in, she showed her characteristics as a strong woman and told Sun Hao everything.
And at this point in time, she also knew that trading O'Neal might cause Sun Hao's disgust, so she explained in advance.
Sun Hao didn't say anything.
The Lakers' layout is actually no problem.
And as Jenny said, the Lakers have been making plans since signing a four-year contract with Carter with options.
He, Yao Ming, Carter, as long as the lineup is well adjusted, the Dynasty has a good chance.
This layout should have been made by Buss Jr. and Kupchek. Now Jackson and Jenny have made some adjustments based on the previous basis to ensure the success rate of this game.
"We just told you not to think too much, we have already communicated with Shaq."
Seeing that Sun Hao didn't say anything, Jenny continued.
"If I had known this, I would have thought that it would have been better to trade Shaq for Kevin Garnett."
Sun Hao spoke.
Jenny was stunned for a moment, then laughed awkwardly.
First of all, Sun Hao disagreed with the transaction at the beginning.
Secondly, think about it, if that deal was made, Sun Hao and Garnett would not have been the case now.
Third, he could also hear that Sun Hao was talking slander.
Under several emotions, she didn't seem to know how to respond except for her awkward smile.
The scene was a bit awkward, and Jenny changed the subject and talked about Scarlett and the child.
After chatting for a while, the two of them put down the gift and prepared to leave.
Jenny went downstairs first, and Phil Jackson chatted with Sun Hao alone before leaving.
"I talked to Shaq, and he wanted to play for another two years. Phoenix is also the place he wants to go, and the medical team there is great."
"I see."
Sun Hao didn't say anything.
O'Neal was busy filming, and only after a few days did Sun Hao have the opportunity to sit down and chat with O'Neal.
Los Angeles is already very hot in July, and the two of them went to the beach and chatted while enjoying the cool air.
"Phil told me that he had talked to you, do you really want to go to Phoenix?"
Sun Hao took a sip of the iced drink and turned to O'Neal and asked.
"Of course I want to stay in Los Angeles and retire."
O'Neal's answer made Sun Hao stunned for a moment.
Did Phil Jackson fool him before?
"Haha, just kidding, it's good to go to Phoenix for retirement, isn't it?"
O'Neal said with a smile.
Sun Hao nodded with a smile.
But he is not stupid, and you can hear that O'Neal should still want to stay in Los Angeles.
After all, his home is in Los Angeles and his hobbies are also in Los Angeles.
It is the end of your career, and some people choose, who would want to run away from home?
"Don't think too much, Steve's pass is better than you, I'll play easier."
O'Neal noticed Sun Hao's emotions and then said.
"You're really not polite."
Sun Hao laughed so much that he was amused by O'Neal.
In history, O'Neal has also been to the Suns, and his partner with Nash is not very effective.
Because O'Neal was too slow during this period, if it were a young shark, they would definitely be very aligned with the two of them.
"You fight well in Los Angeles. If I can fight in two years, I will come back then and get you a ring, I will be more than that guy Michael."
O'Neal said with a smile.
Sun Hao nodded.
Just like I lost my first child before, everything in life cannot be perfect.
Compared to having to retire after returning O'Neal, the result is already good.
However, although I knew it was like this, this incident still had some impact on Sun Hao.
At least what he said at the beginning was fulfilled: If the old Shaq could be traded, what about the old me?
Before, he felt that he would definitely return to the Lakers just like Jordan.
But now there must be no more words. When it comes to his true comeback, he will have to think about it carefully.
O'Neal's deal only opened the free market this year.
After that, some news broke out one after another.
Let’s talk about the largest fish in the free market first.
Yao Ming... hasn't made a decision yet.
Arenas renewed the Magic for 110 million yuan in 6 years.
The Magic's salary pressure will suddenly become huge in the future.
But there is nothing we can do about it.
The team just rushed to the finals last season and they couldn't let Arenas go.
The good news is that Arenas has not suffered serious injuries as in history, and the Magic will remain very competitive in the next few years.
A similar situation also happened to Iverson.
Iverson jumped out of his last year's contract of 19.73 million and renewed a three-year, 36 million contract with the Nuggets.
For Iverson, who is now 33 years old, this contract basically means that he is going to die in Denver.
Garnett and Duncan have also announced their contract extensions to stay.
Garnett has 51 million in three years, which is the same as in history.
To be continued...