For the North Carolina Tanhualang, who was full of confidence and was preparing to show his strength in the NBA, in the past two years, Starkhouse has seen through the essence of this league.

In terms of competitive state, Starkhouse admits that he has indeed declined compared to that year.

But in the game, especially when playing for those so-called "promising future", most of the time, Starkhouse knew that the reason why he could not get more playing time was simply because he blocked the bright road leading to the future of these teams.

However, as the saying goes, if you ignore me today, you will be unable to stand up tomorrow.

In the NBA......

As we all know, when these powerful veterans who can still play are ushering in their contract year, those teams that are determined to compete for the championship will often pounce on them like a group of wolves and hungry tigers.

And Starkhouse is no exception.

In the 2005/06 season, Starkhouse, 32, averaged 24 minutes per game, averaged 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Although his overall shooting percentage is still less than 40% as always...

However, since most of Starkhouse's shots come from outside three-pointers, his real shooting percentage on the court will be higher than some outside players who don't like to shoot three-pointers.

So, these days, when Starkhouse learned from his agent that many teams are interested in them...

For a moment, Starkhouse, who recalled his experience in the past two years, simply acted like a man.

Alas ~

Didn’t you all think that my master was a salary burden, and he still kicked me around like a ball?

Oh.......

What does it mean, it’s not long before, and I have become a hot commodity in your eyes again?

All right!

Since that's the case, then you guys will listen to it!

Master, even if you starve to death or die of poverty today, you will not accept the offer you made!

You know, I am so noble North Carolina Tanhualang!

Haven’t you heard the saying “North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina are all superstars”?

"Hey, Jerry, what are you doing recently?"

On the morning of the 1st, just before Pierce announced his joining the Trail Blazers, Su Feng, who was preparing to go to the training ground to beat Kobe, did not forget his other important task this summer.

On the other end of the phone, when Starkhouse saw that it was Su Feng's call...

He was originally arrogant in front of his agent the previous second, and suddenly he seemed to have become a different person...

"Oh, my dear old guy, how did you think of calling me?" Starkhouse said with an excited look on the phone.

Hearing this, after smiling, Su Feng also said straight to the point: "Jerry, I don't have anything special to you today. I just want to ask you if you are interested in joining the Heat in the new season."

Starkhouse: "!!!"

"What? Do you already have a heart for you, Jerry?" Las Vegas asked Su Feng when he noticed that he had not replied to him for a long time.

"No, no! Listen to me, Su, how could I have other choices besides the Miami Heat?" Listening to Su Feng's questioning, Starkhouse hurriedly explained.

Now, at Starkhouse's home, Starkhouse's agent was also stunned by this guy for a moment.

"Okay, then I'm just waiting to fight with you again next season!" Las Vegas, before hanging up the phone, Su Feng said to Starkhouse.

"To be honest, Su, I may be more looking forward to fighting side by side with you than you!" On the other hand, Starkhouse, who was already eager to assist Feng Emperor again, also expressed his loyalty to Su Feng before hanging up the phone.

that is......

In the eyes of Starkhouse's agent, this is completely different from the script he imagined!

Because this summer, aren’t you so mean that you want to take this opportunity to put on airs? Even if you can’t raise the quotes from other teams to you, do you still want to let them know about your Starkhouse’s temper?

how.......

Su Feng just called you, and you are so delicious?

Jerry, I promised, what about your backbone?

"Jerry, I'll tell you first. I've studied the Heat's salary structure before. If you're sure you want to join the Heat, I can't guarantee you that you will get a contract that satisfies you."

At Starkhouse's home, looking at Starkhouse, who was already excitedly dancing at home, his agent hurriedly reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Starkhouse's expression immediately became serious.

"Look at what you said, man!

I, Jerry Starkhouse, is it a player like Scotty Pippen who will starve to death if he loses one or two million dollars?

And, do you know, this is the call Su personally called me!

Do you know what this means?” Starkhouse asked, looking at his agent.

"What does it mean?" asked Starkhouse's agent.

"It means Su has me in his heart!"

After pushing his agent away, Starkhouse immediately picked up two basketballs from the living room floor and prepared to go to the training ground.

"No...what are you doing?" Seeing this, Starkhouse's agent also asked in confusion.

“Of course, I will start my summer training immediately!

What an international joke!

I'm going to Miami, I have to assist Su!

If you don’t brag or not, just Shaq O’Neal’s group of people, are they worthy of being Su’s second in command?

Is it worth it?"

Turning to look at his agent, Starkhouse questioned again.

At this moment, looking at Starkhouse's various honey operations since receiving Su Feng's call...

Now...

Starkhouse's agent Jeff Schultz understands......

Why are there rumors in the world that stars from North Carolina are hard to serve?

Because in terms of personality...

Whether it's Jordan, Carter, or Starkhouse...

These North Carolina stars are all in line with each other.

...

On July 2, under pressure from Starkhouse to ask himself to settle the signing of the Heat as soon as possible, and even without bargaining, Schultz accepted a two-year offer proposed by Riley for the second year, with a total value of $10 million.

As for Starkhouse's current value, this contract is obviously less than what other teams have proposed to him.

"It's strange! These agents don't bargain during negotiations?"

And on this day, Riley, who was busy with various contract renewals this summer in the Heat's general manager's office, was also stunned.

You know, the reason why Riley offered this price in his first offer...

That's just because as the general manager, he knows very well that these NBA agents like to start prices.

So, Riley just wanted to start first, and first asked a quote that was slightly lower than the market price, and then waited for the other party to bargain.

but.......

Where could Riley think of...

Jeff Schultz and Jerry Starkhouse accepted the offer so straightforwardly?

In Riley's opinion, if he had known this, he would have reported Starkhouse a few more years instead of providing him with a "1+1" contract.

Because in Riley's eyes, Starkhouse, 32, is far from the time to sign a year.

However, in the NBA, after lowering the offer raised by the other party, giving the other party greater operating space over the contract period accordingly is a hidden rule when both parties discuss transactions.

In the future, many 2K players who like to play Dynasty mode should have experienced this unspoken rule in 2K.

As for Las Vegas, after knowing that Starkhouse accepted the offer issued by the Heat so decisively, Su Feng was also deeply moved for a moment.

"Jerry, why don't you let your agent pay back the price?"

On this day, Su Feng, who had made up his mind to send Starkhouse a top supercar in the new season, asked Starkhouse on the phone.

Upon hearing this, Starkhouse was anxious!

Because in Starkhouse's opinion, Brother Feng is doubting his quality as a "Feng Guard"!

"Su, you know, I used to mock Scotty Pippen's salary on the court.

but.......

Can't I, Jerry Starkhouse, fight with you once for your dream?" Starkhouse asked back on the phone.

“Maybe…Su, I mean maybe.

Maybe one day, people will forget the famous scenes that Jerry Starkhouse played in this league.

But they will never forget that in the summer of 1997, I hated Steve Cole.

And I...

I will never forget that you pulled me and told me with a confident look that Steve Cole would definitely receive the pass from Michael Jordan there." On the phone, after a pause, Starkhouse added.

1997.

In the final moments of the fourth playoffs first round with the Chicago Bulls.

In Starkhouse's view, if Su Feng had not had this reminder...

Then he would never have completed this block that was later called "Century Cover".

And this life...

Because of this hat, whether you want to admit it or not, Starkhouse knows that his name will definitely be recorded in history.
To be continued...