Before he could go to Salt Lake City, the future head coach of the Jazz came to join Ke Yan!

Quin Snyder, a guy who looks exactly like the killer villain in the movie and is also the son-in-law of NBA coach Larry Brown (real relationship), encountered the biggest setback in his life when he was coaching the NCAA University of Missouri.

The NCAA came down to investigate recruiting violations. Snyder was accused of illegally providing financial assistance to a player named Richie Clemons. This accusation actually came from the player's active whistleblower.

The cause of the incident was that Clemons was suspected of murder by choking his girlfriend. He was sentenced to two years of probation. However, he had another accident during the probation period and was directly imprisoned.

While in prison, he exposed many school basketball teams' illegal recruitment and provided him with financial assistance, which aroused the alarm of NCAA officials. After all, "college basketball is not linked to money." This is a rule on the surface. Although secretly

Everyone is taking care of things in violation of regulations, but as long as it is not exposed, it will be fine. Once exposed, the judicial department will intervene.

The school leaders blamed Snyder for the sake of the school's reputation and asked him to constantly accept subpoenas from the judicial department. But the fact is that Snyder just called Clemons home for dinner at Christmas and gave him a few sets.

Sportswear and shoes…

This is nonsense. The NBA also has clear regulations. Bosses cannot give money to players in violation of regulations. After winning the Christmas game, Bass even gave the players luxury watches! Why don't you check him out?

The charges were dropped, but Snyder's personal reputation was greatly affected, and his relationship with the school also had a crack. After resigning, he thought about trying the NBA. It happened that the Eagles were recruiting people, Snyder

Come and try it.

Only people with this kind of "bad reputation" are willing to come to Ke Yan!

Like Key Yan, Snyder is also a typical academic head coach. Unlike Key Yan who is "crazy" in his heart, if we want to put a label on Snyder, maybe it is "balanced".

Having different philosophies does not mean that we cannot learn from each other's strengths. For example, although Ke Yan wants to play run-and-gun, he does not care about offense and not defense. After a brief discussion on basketball tactics, Ke Yan was very satisfied with Snyder's level and immediately

He made a recommendation to Larry Sander and brought Snyder closer to his team.

"Quinn also has his own method for training. You can communicate more when the time comes." Ke Yan said to Hamblen.

"Yeah! He's really awesome!"

Snyder's joining did not affect Key Yan's trip to Salt Lake City. The next day, Ke Yan came to Salt Lake City, called Hornacek, and came to his home.

When friends came from afar, Hornacek and his wife warmly welcomed Keyan into the house. Salt Lake City is a quiet small city, and everyone’s life is very peaceful. There are no nightclubs, no bars, and there are no parties even at night.

Apart from a few regular friends, visiting from outsiders is a very special thing.

"Kimi, I didn't expect you to make a special trip. I watched the game between the Lakers and Spurs this year, and you almost led the team to overthrow the Spurs." Hornacek praised sincerely.

Ke Yan said sternly: "That's because you rejected me in the middle of the season. If you were here, I think you can provide me with some new ideas. I am really not convinced about losing this round of the series!"

"Why do you think I can help you?" Hornacek smiled.

"Because you have spent many years under the pick-and-roll system that Jerry Sloan has studied for decades. Being influenced by a famous coach is a very high starting point. Although I often say that I am a disciple of Nelson, he

He brought a lot of influence to me, but in fact, apart from praising me in the media, he never taught me anything. I studied it on my own." Ke Yan smiled bitterly, and then said, "In my

In small ball science, 'blocking' and 'breaking' are also very in-depth courses, and I hope you will come and study with me."

Hornacek pointed at the doll-like little Loli in his arms and smiled: "But I promised my family to stay in Salt Lake City before she goes to college. You see, she is only 10 years old and still in elementary school.

, I want to stay with her here and hold parent-teacher conferences for her and so on."

The little Loli looked at Keyan curiously in her father's arms, blinking her big eyes. There were no Chinese in Salt Lake City, and Keyan looked different from the people she had seen.

"If you think about Abby, you should consider leaving Salt Lake City." Ke Yan has studied Hornacek for a long time and knows that he cares about his daughter the most, so he starts with his daughter!

"With all due respect, the interpersonal relationships in Salt Lake City are a bit too cold. It is completely different from other places in the United States." Ke Yan said, "Abby can go to elementary school and middle school in Salt Lake City, and she will still be in Salt Lake City.

Will she go to college? Will she stay and work in Salt Lake City after graduation? One day, she will have to adapt to other cities in the United States."

"In fact, you don't plan to stay in Salt Lake City for the rest of your life and let Abby become religious, right?"

Hornacek was a little moved. Just because Abby was born in Salt Lake City and is now more accustomed to life in Salt Lake City, does she have to stay in Salt Lake City?

It's just that Atlanta, the capital of the South...it still takes some courage to go from a white city to a black capital.

"I need to discuss it with my family before making a decision."

Hornacek's heart has been shaken. The most important thing is that Ke Yan has shattered the biggest obsession in his mind. To be a good father, the way to grow up with your daughter is not only to accompany and protect her, but also to let her get in touch with the world.

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"I'm waiting for your news, call me!"

Key Yan and Hornacek shook hands vigorously, and then Abby also extended her hand to Key Yan.

"Haha~" Ke Yan shook hands with the little Lolita and touched her head, "Abby, see you in Atlanta~"

...

Hornacek's side is sure of success, and with Quin Snyder, Ke Yan's right-hand man has taken shape. Sander's side also brought good news to Ke Yan, and there is progress on Joe Johnson's side.

Although the backcourt partnership of Joe Johnson and Nash is quite invincible on the offensive end, the Suns are under too much salary pressure and cannot afford to renew Joe Johnson's contract.

Marion and Nash both have contracts worth over 10 million, and Stoudemire will renew his contract this offseason, which must be the maximum salary. If the team gives Joe Johnson another big contract, the next salary will be off the charts! Boss

Robert Sarver is only willing to offer Joe Johnson a five-year contract worth 45 million. At this price, there is no way Joe Johnson can agree to it.

Coupled with the conflict between Stoudemire and Joe Johnson in the Western Conference Finals, Joe Johnson has made up his mind to leave the team. His principle is that the highest bidder wins.

In this year's free agent market, the most watched shooting guard is Ray Allen, who was at the peak of his career last season. Behind him are Reid, Larry Hughes, etc. Joe Johnson is probably ranked fourth, mainly because

His data last season was only 17 points per game, and he only got it under the Suns' run-and-gun system.

The Hawks skipped the top three picks and directly pursued Joe Johnson, offering an offer of 52 million over four years. Joe Johnson demanded 75 million over five years. Not only did he want a high salary, but he also forced the Hawks to sign a trade with the Suns.

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"A five-year contract can be given, and Joe Johnson is definitely not a contract-year player. I can call Michael to discuss the signing and exchange. But in terms of price, you have to push down. His market is not that good!" Ke Yan emphasized.

Larry Sander originally wanted to offer a four-year contract, which would cover Paul's rookie contract and avoid the team's salary pressure on the back line. But since Ke Yan has ensured that this person will not be a loser, then

Give me a 5-year contract.

After a lot of wrangling, the two sides reached an agreement on a five-year, 69 million, fully guaranteed contract. Joe Johnson was relieved, and the Hawks were about to form the strongest backcourt combination in the league.

(I won’t write the agent’s role in detail, it’s purely a word count)

After getting Joe Johnson himself, the next step is to reach a sign-and-trade agreement with the Suns. The Hawks need to give some chips to the Suns.

This is not because Joe Johnson left something for his old club. It is simply that only by signing and exchanging can Joe Johnson get a five-year contract.

"Hi, hello, Mike, how are you doing?" Ke Yan started with a greeting as soon as the call came through.

"Hello, Kimi! There's a lot of buzz in the Hawks!" There are no secrets in this circle. Hornacek is an assistant coach that many teams are interested in, and everyone knows about Snyder's work in the NCAA.

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"You're still laughing at me! When I recruit an assistant coach, I have to visit him in person. How different is it from you, who just waved his hand and I went for the interview!" Ke Yan also joked with D'Antoni.

"Haha, I'll recruit you again now, will you still come?" D'Antoni retorted, then changed the subject, "If you have anything to do with me, just tell me."

"It's about Joe Johnson. What do you think? We need to make a signing. What do you think?"

"..." D'Antoni was silent for a moment, obviously unhappy with this topic, "Should the general manager discuss this matter?"

Ke Yan clicked his tongue: "You don't need to play this game between you and me, right? Let me make it clear, I have to keep these two people, Boris Diaw and Josh Smith, and everyone else can talk."

"The lineup I finally built up is all gone, bastard." D'Antoni angrily swore.

It's not aimed at Ke Yan. Joe Johnson gives it to everyone. The Hawks are at least in the East and don't have the strength to break out of the East in the short term. It's better than staying in the West.

"Aren't most teams like this?" Those who can afford to pay the luxury tax are the Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks and Trail Blazers. If the team has hope of competing for the championship, the owner

He will be more willing to spend money, while other teams are more stingy.

...

At 7 o'clock in the evening on June 28, the 2005 draft officially began at Madison Square Garden. President Stern stood on the front desk of the draft and said the unchanging opening remarks.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2005 NBA Draft."

"This is going to be a star-studded draft, and these young guys have a chance to be the future of the league just like the NBA legends on the screen behind me."

“….”

"I now declare that the 2005 draft has officially begun!"

As Stern finished speaking, the players and their families at the scene burst into warm applause.

Learned literature and martial arts, and became an emperor. I have practiced hard for so many years just to join the NBA one day and make a lot of money!

Bucks boss Reid was the first to take the stage and submit their selection.

"With the 1st overall pick in the 2005 NBA first round draft, the Milwaukee Bucks selected Andrew Bodog! He is from Australia and plays for the University of Utah!"

When he finished speaking, there was a neat but not enthusiastic round of applause. This was an expected result.

Bodog hugged his relatives and friends one by one, went on stage to shake hands with David Stern and took a photo, and then put on the Bucks cuckold.

"With the second overall pick in the 2005 NBA first round draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Chris Paul! He is from North Carolina and plays for Wake Forest University!"

"orge on!" Paul shouted excitedly.

Before the draft, he had received a commitment from the Hawks to join the Hawks. But his dream of joining the NBA became a reality, and Paul couldn't help but be excited.

Considering that Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and Charlotte are all small cities behind, it is really not bad for Paul to come to the Hawks as the second pick.

Although the Eagles are weak, don't high-ranking rookies always go to weak teams when they enter the league? He has long been mentally prepared!

The Hawks took away Paul, and the Jazz also breathed a sigh of relief. They did not hesitate to get the third overall pick, but it was not for the "second generation Malone" Marvin Williams. Deron from the University of Illinois
To be continued...