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Chapter 175 Contract Renewal Negotiation
Chapter 175 Contract Renewal Negotiation
As the league temporarily subsided, Bruce went to the arena with Wilkens after dealing with some things.
"Bruce, what price do you think Ben and Adonal will offer?" Wilkens asked Bruce beside him. He was very curious about the contract requirements proposed by the two.
Thinking of the agreement reached between Wallace and himself last season, Bruce smiled and said: "I have already settled Ben's contract, and the next step is to see what kind of contract Adonal wants. If it is too big, I think we have to be prepared to choose a spare tire!"
Looking at the relaxed Bruce, Wilkens couldn't help but become more and more curious!
Through the amazing performance of this season, it is very reasonable for Wallace to win an average annual contract of 450 million US dollars. Even with some additions, Wilkens believes that his price/performance ratio is very good.
But if Wallace received the same contract or even more money from another team, Wilkens didn't know what preparations Bruce and Wallace would make!
Now when he suddenly heard Bruce say that Wallace's contract had been settled, Wilkens couldn't help saying in surprise, "What time? Why haven't I heard from you?"
"Hey, this is a secret!" Bruce smiled mysteriously, and then fell into deep thought!
After the end of the season, Wallace expressed his desire to stay in the Warriors just like Bruce. With the verbal agreement of last season, there is basically no surprise in renewing the contract!
Compared to Wallace, Foyle's identity is somewhat special!
With Dampier and Wallace as direct competitors for the center position, Foyle was a little short on playing time. Although he didn't complain, everyone could see him and Wallace in training. The state of competition also made Bruce fall into hesitation!
Foyle is a defensive center player, but there are already two good defensive players in the center position, Dampier and Wallace, and it seems a bit monotonous in terms of team construction and lineup rationality, but this situation It's not very bad, at least there are Nowitzki, a high-post artillery inside, and the inside and outside shots of outside players to make up for this!
What makes Bruce hesitate the most is what kind of contract to keep Foyle.
Not long after, as Bruce's car slowly drove into the underground parking garage, another car also drove in!
"boom!!"
After a soft sound, the tall Foyle stepped out of his Ford Mustang!
Bruce looked at Wilkens beside him, nodded, put the car away, and the two walked down one after another!
"Hello, Adonal, how are you doing recently?" Bruce greeted Foyle with a smile, seeing the other party's good mood, he couldn't help but feel moved!
"You had a great time, thank you!" Foyle grinned at Bruce and Wilkens, and then walked over!
Fifteen minutes later, the three of Bruce walked into his office one after another.
"Adonal, what would you like to drink?" Bruce asked with a smile, and then walked to the small bar in the corner!
"Coffee, I like that bitter taste!"
Bruce nodded with a smile. After asking Wilkens, he poured coffee for the three of them and sat down slowly!
"Adonal, where is your agent? How long will he need?" Wilkens took the coffee and asked with some doubts.
"Sorry, sir, I've already fired that idiot!" Foyle muttered depressingly!
Because the agent failed to bring him enough benefits, after thinking for a long time, Foyle resolutely terminated the employment relationship with the agent who had worked with him for three years!
With the pressure from the league and the cooperation of the players' union, the influence of agents has gradually declined, and it is very rare for Xiang Falk to dominate the agent market back then!
"So?" Bruce looked at Foyle in astonishment. He never expected such a thing to happen when he was about to start the negotiation!
"Why don't I save that commission?" Foyle grinned, pretending to be strange.
"Hahaha!!" Seeing Foyle's strange expression, Bruce couldn't help laughing out loud!
Wilkens looked at the two with a smile, and he didn't say anything to affect them.
As the coach of a team, Wilkens is very clear about the distinction between primary and secondary, and his role is also very clear, which is to put forward his own correct suggestions when the two sides are in a stalemate!
"Okay, Adonal, can we start?" Bruce asked with a smile. In his opinion, it would be much more comfortable for him and Foyle without the presence of an agent. It will be much more relaxed when it comes to some sensitive matters!
"Of course, boss!!" Foyle's expression seemed to have already made a decision, he took a sip of coffee, thought for a while, and said simply: "I want to stay in this team, my The bottom line is $400 million and a three-year guarantee against being traded!!"
Bruce looked at the resolute Foyle in surprise, not to mention the salary he asked for, but only said that the guarantee of not being traded for three years was not something a blue-collar player like him could get!
"Sorry, Adonal, we can talk about the salary again, but I won't agree to the guarantee of the deal!" Bruce looked at Foyle seriously. When you are tempted, you will inevitably make a trading decision!
"Boss, I love this team that motivates me very much, and I don't want to leave here!!" Foyle said calmly with a trace of regret flashing across his face.
A bit of unbearableness flashed in Bruce's heart, but thinking about the layout and construction afterwards, he could not provide Foyle with such a transaction guarantee and terms that only a few superstars would get!
"Adonal, I understand what you think, but, forgive me, there's nothing I can do!" Bruce looked at Foyle regretfully, ready to be rejected!
"Okay, can you let me think about it for a while? I need to discuss it with my family!" Foyle slumped on the back of the sofa. Although he knew that his proposal might have such a situation, he didn't Still hoping for a miracle to happen.
However, the situation was as he thought, and Foyle had to think about his future.
Bruce sent Foyle out with regret, and after returning to the office, he looked at Wilkens with a wry smile: "Laney, will Adonal leave?"
Wilkens shrugged helplessly, thought for a while, and said, "Give him some time, we can also look for some possible candidates in the free agent market and other teams!"
The contract salary proposed by Foyle is reasonable in his data and tactics. Bruce and Wilkens recognized his defensive ability because of his defensive ability.
But the guarantee of the transaction will not be agreed by Bruce at all. In his philosophy, the transaction is an inevitable part of the team. Except for the cornerstone players of the team, other players, in his opinion, if there is a huge temptation to put In front of him, after the evaluation, he will definitely do it.
After the first negotiation, Bruce and Wilkens rushed to Denver, Colorado without stopping!
Outside Denver International Airport, Billups was standing in front of his car in casual attire. When he saw the familiar figures of Bruce and Wilkens, he couldn't help but smile happily on his face!
Bruce and Wilkens walked out of the airport hall one after another, looked at the watches on their wrists, and couldn't help but look around!
"Boss!! Lenny!!" Billups yelled before they approached the two.
Seeing Billups in casual attire, Bruce and Wilkens looked at each other and walked over with a smile!
"Welcome to beautiful Denver!" Billups said happily while taking Wilkens and Bruce's suitcases!
Denver is the largest city in Colorado, because it is close to the Rocky Mountains, the scenery here is very charming!
Because Billups has been moving back and forth between several teams in recent years, he did not choose to buy a house in a certain place, but still lived in his hometown!
The arrival of the two of Bruce made him feel a little apprehensive while being pleasantly surprised!
Although he performed well in the two seasons with the Warriors, Billups didn't think he would get a big contract.
If he'd known what Bruce might offer him, he'd be jumping for joy!
Three and 10 minutes later, Bruce and Wilkens couldn't help but feel very comfortable looking at the small European-style building in front of them, especially the large green space around the house!
"It's such a beautiful place!" Bruce looked at the looming mountains in the distance, thinking of the mountains and rivers in China, he couldn't help yearning for a while!
After a while of emotion, Bruce and Wilkens followed Billups and walked towards the house in front of them!
As soon as they entered the door, a golden retriever excitedly ran towards the three of them!
"Hi, buddy!" Bruce looked at the excited golden retriever with a smile, and greeted it in a good mood!
As if hearing Bruce's voice, the golden retriever ran towards him very quickly!
After playing around for a while, Bruce and Billups walked in!
The furnishings in the house were very simple, and Bruce and Wilkens walked into his study with Billups after a short rest!
"Excuse me, what do you need?" Billups brought the two of them to the reception sofa, and then asked them.
"Coffee and water!"
Billups smiled and looked at the two who spoke in unison, then turned and walked towards the corner!
"Chauncey, hasn't your agent arrived yet?" Thinking of Foyle's situation, Bruce couldn't help asking.
"She can come over anytime!" Billups said amusedly, holding the coffee and water they needed, thinking of his manager.
"Huh?" Bruce looked at Billups with a playful expression unexpectedly, wondering inexplicably in his heart.
"Piper, what are you waiting for??" Billups put down the cup, walked slowly to the door, and shouted with a smile!
Bruce and Wilkens looked at Billups suspiciously, waiting for the agent to appear!
The first update! ~
(End of this chapter)
As the league temporarily subsided, Bruce went to the arena with Wilkens after dealing with some things.
"Bruce, what price do you think Ben and Adonal will offer?" Wilkens asked Bruce beside him. He was very curious about the contract requirements proposed by the two.
Thinking of the agreement reached between Wallace and himself last season, Bruce smiled and said: "I have already settled Ben's contract, and the next step is to see what kind of contract Adonal wants. If it is too big, I think we have to be prepared to choose a spare tire!"
Looking at the relaxed Bruce, Wilkens couldn't help but become more and more curious!
Through the amazing performance of this season, it is very reasonable for Wallace to win an average annual contract of 450 million US dollars. Even with some additions, Wilkens believes that his price/performance ratio is very good.
But if Wallace received the same contract or even more money from another team, Wilkens didn't know what preparations Bruce and Wallace would make!
Now when he suddenly heard Bruce say that Wallace's contract had been settled, Wilkens couldn't help saying in surprise, "What time? Why haven't I heard from you?"
"Hey, this is a secret!" Bruce smiled mysteriously, and then fell into deep thought!
After the end of the season, Wallace expressed his desire to stay in the Warriors just like Bruce. With the verbal agreement of last season, there is basically no surprise in renewing the contract!
Compared to Wallace, Foyle's identity is somewhat special!
With Dampier and Wallace as direct competitors for the center position, Foyle was a little short on playing time. Although he didn't complain, everyone could see him and Wallace in training. The state of competition also made Bruce fall into hesitation!
Foyle is a defensive center player, but there are already two good defensive players in the center position, Dampier and Wallace, and it seems a bit monotonous in terms of team construction and lineup rationality, but this situation It's not very bad, at least there are Nowitzki, a high-post artillery inside, and the inside and outside shots of outside players to make up for this!
What makes Bruce hesitate the most is what kind of contract to keep Foyle.
Not long after, as Bruce's car slowly drove into the underground parking garage, another car also drove in!
"boom!!"
After a soft sound, the tall Foyle stepped out of his Ford Mustang!
Bruce looked at Wilkens beside him, nodded, put the car away, and the two walked down one after another!
"Hello, Adonal, how are you doing recently?" Bruce greeted Foyle with a smile, seeing the other party's good mood, he couldn't help but feel moved!
"You had a great time, thank you!" Foyle grinned at Bruce and Wilkens, and then walked over!
Fifteen minutes later, the three of Bruce walked into his office one after another.
"Adonal, what would you like to drink?" Bruce asked with a smile, and then walked to the small bar in the corner!
"Coffee, I like that bitter taste!"
Bruce nodded with a smile. After asking Wilkens, he poured coffee for the three of them and sat down slowly!
"Adonal, where is your agent? How long will he need?" Wilkens took the coffee and asked with some doubts.
"Sorry, sir, I've already fired that idiot!" Foyle muttered depressingly!
Because the agent failed to bring him enough benefits, after thinking for a long time, Foyle resolutely terminated the employment relationship with the agent who had worked with him for three years!
With the pressure from the league and the cooperation of the players' union, the influence of agents has gradually declined, and it is very rare for Xiang Falk to dominate the agent market back then!
"So?" Bruce looked at Foyle in astonishment. He never expected such a thing to happen when he was about to start the negotiation!
"Why don't I save that commission?" Foyle grinned, pretending to be strange.
"Hahaha!!" Seeing Foyle's strange expression, Bruce couldn't help laughing out loud!
Wilkens looked at the two with a smile, and he didn't say anything to affect them.
As the coach of a team, Wilkens is very clear about the distinction between primary and secondary, and his role is also very clear, which is to put forward his own correct suggestions when the two sides are in a stalemate!
"Okay, Adonal, can we start?" Bruce asked with a smile. In his opinion, it would be much more comfortable for him and Foyle without the presence of an agent. It will be much more relaxed when it comes to some sensitive matters!
"Of course, boss!!" Foyle's expression seemed to have already made a decision, he took a sip of coffee, thought for a while, and said simply: "I want to stay in this team, my The bottom line is $400 million and a three-year guarantee against being traded!!"
Bruce looked at the resolute Foyle in surprise, not to mention the salary he asked for, but only said that the guarantee of not being traded for three years was not something a blue-collar player like him could get!
"Sorry, Adonal, we can talk about the salary again, but I won't agree to the guarantee of the deal!" Bruce looked at Foyle seriously. When you are tempted, you will inevitably make a trading decision!
"Boss, I love this team that motivates me very much, and I don't want to leave here!!" Foyle said calmly with a trace of regret flashing across his face.
A bit of unbearableness flashed in Bruce's heart, but thinking about the layout and construction afterwards, he could not provide Foyle with such a transaction guarantee and terms that only a few superstars would get!
"Adonal, I understand what you think, but, forgive me, there's nothing I can do!" Bruce looked at Foyle regretfully, ready to be rejected!
"Okay, can you let me think about it for a while? I need to discuss it with my family!" Foyle slumped on the back of the sofa. Although he knew that his proposal might have such a situation, he didn't Still hoping for a miracle to happen.
However, the situation was as he thought, and Foyle had to think about his future.
Bruce sent Foyle out with regret, and after returning to the office, he looked at Wilkens with a wry smile: "Laney, will Adonal leave?"
Wilkens shrugged helplessly, thought for a while, and said, "Give him some time, we can also look for some possible candidates in the free agent market and other teams!"
The contract salary proposed by Foyle is reasonable in his data and tactics. Bruce and Wilkens recognized his defensive ability because of his defensive ability.
But the guarantee of the transaction will not be agreed by Bruce at all. In his philosophy, the transaction is an inevitable part of the team. Except for the cornerstone players of the team, other players, in his opinion, if there is a huge temptation to put In front of him, after the evaluation, he will definitely do it.
After the first negotiation, Bruce and Wilkens rushed to Denver, Colorado without stopping!
Outside Denver International Airport, Billups was standing in front of his car in casual attire. When he saw the familiar figures of Bruce and Wilkens, he couldn't help but smile happily on his face!
Bruce and Wilkens walked out of the airport hall one after another, looked at the watches on their wrists, and couldn't help but look around!
"Boss!! Lenny!!" Billups yelled before they approached the two.
Seeing Billups in casual attire, Bruce and Wilkens looked at each other and walked over with a smile!
"Welcome to beautiful Denver!" Billups said happily while taking Wilkens and Bruce's suitcases!
Denver is the largest city in Colorado, because it is close to the Rocky Mountains, the scenery here is very charming!
Because Billups has been moving back and forth between several teams in recent years, he did not choose to buy a house in a certain place, but still lived in his hometown!
The arrival of the two of Bruce made him feel a little apprehensive while being pleasantly surprised!
Although he performed well in the two seasons with the Warriors, Billups didn't think he would get a big contract.
If he'd known what Bruce might offer him, he'd be jumping for joy!
Three and 10 minutes later, Bruce and Wilkens couldn't help but feel very comfortable looking at the small European-style building in front of them, especially the large green space around the house!
"It's such a beautiful place!" Bruce looked at the looming mountains in the distance, thinking of the mountains and rivers in China, he couldn't help yearning for a while!
After a while of emotion, Bruce and Wilkens followed Billups and walked towards the house in front of them!
As soon as they entered the door, a golden retriever excitedly ran towards the three of them!
"Hi, buddy!" Bruce looked at the excited golden retriever with a smile, and greeted it in a good mood!
As if hearing Bruce's voice, the golden retriever ran towards him very quickly!
After playing around for a while, Bruce and Billups walked in!
The furnishings in the house were very simple, and Bruce and Wilkens walked into his study with Billups after a short rest!
"Excuse me, what do you need?" Billups brought the two of them to the reception sofa, and then asked them.
"Coffee and water!"
Billups smiled and looked at the two who spoke in unison, then turned and walked towards the corner!
"Chauncey, hasn't your agent arrived yet?" Thinking of Foyle's situation, Bruce couldn't help asking.
"She can come over anytime!" Billups said amusedly, holding the coffee and water they needed, thinking of his manager.
"Huh?" Bruce looked at Billups with a playful expression unexpectedly, wondering inexplicably in his heart.
"Piper, what are you waiting for??" Billups put down the cup, walked slowly to the door, and shouted with a smile!
Bruce and Wilkens looked at Billups suspiciously, waiting for the agent to appear!
The first update! ~
(End of this chapter)
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