Chapter 1259 I Want to Go to the Sun

But the management has decided to deal with a group of veteran contracts, so these picks need to be handled carefully and try to select a few useful rookies.

Among several veterans, Nash, Ginobili, Ray Allen, and Carter all still have contracts. These players can still play, but they may not be retained and can be traded. Their trade value is still good.

In addition, after McGrady won the championship, he informed the team that he would officially retire.

David Griffin has talked with Hill. As an important player in the second dynasty, the Suns will keep him.

But Hill refused. This time he defended the dynasty. He was very satisfied with his career. In addition to being injured again, he decided to retire.

David Griffin respects Hill's choice, but he also wants to trade Carter.

Why Carter was traded was because Vince Carter had playing time requirements.

And he plans to keep Ginobili and Ray Allen. In their current state, these two can start for 20 minutes, but it is best to play as a substitute. He also needs to talk to them whether they can accept the status of substitute. .

As for Nash, he will be the Suns' starting point guard until the Suns' lineup is determined.

There are two parallel imports that also need to be traded.

On the morning of the 14th, McGrady and Hill announced their retirement.

As one of the top four shooting guards, McGrady has received honors including two scoring titles, an All-Star Most Valuable Player, and a championship.

As Jordan's successor, Grant Hill had better luck. At the end of his career, he completed the dynasty defense with the Suns and was once the team's main player, which was much more valuable than Tracy McGrady's championship. .

At noon on the 14th, David Griffin called Gao Yuanyuan and wanted to make an appointment.

The two made an appointment on the 20th, because Gao Yuanyuan was not in the United States, but in China.

The senbei trading company established by Gao Yuanyuan in China that specializes in selling wine is now starting to grow. Last year, domestic sales reached 1.8 billion yuan, and it has entered the ranks of first-class wine sellers.

The level of this seller is based on the country.

The largest importing country of domestic imported wine is Australia. Last year’s export volume to China was 2.8 billion yuan, which was only more than 100 million US dollars more than Senbei Trading Company.

This sales volume of senbei has also increased the sales of wine exported from the United States to China from 2.2 billion yuan in 2009 to 4 billion yuan in one fell swoop, surpassing Australia and becoming the largest exporter of Chinese wine.

According to the analysis of Gao Yuanyuan's investment team, with the growth of the domestic middle class, the wine market is far from reaching the scale it should be, and now is the best opportunity for expansion.

Her team gave her data. According to the current growth rate of the domestic middle class, the size of the wine market in ten years will be 20 to 30 times that of today, with annual sales reaching tens of billions.

So in the past few months, she didn't even care about the NBA. She was busy with this matter in China, trying to take advantage of the opportunity to expand her domestic share.

In business, channels are king. If you master the channels, you will control the share and the right to speak, including pricing power. At present, Senbei Trading has completed the establishment of channels. This is Gao Yuanyuan's achievements this year.

Of course, this achievement is based on Liba's huge influence in the country. Dealers from many regions come here because of its reputation.

Moreover, the 2004 Senbei fine wine has now become one of the most famous red wines in the world. The quality of Senbei wine has also given these dealers great confidence.

But Gao Yuanyuan and David Griffin still had a brief chat on the phone.

"Gao, I want to confirm the Hammer's attitude, is that okay?" Griffin asked very carefully.

"His attitude is very clear. He will not express his position before the labor agreement is completed." Gao Yuanyuan said.

"OK, then I understand."

Although Griffin cannot be said to be very satisfied with this attitude, it is quite good to have this attitude, and he is also very happy.

And according to the situation learned from boss Chen Sarver, the Hammers should not leave Phoenix voluntarily, which is very good.

"So, Gao Yi's contract has been completed, what do you mean?" Then he asked about Arab League.

UAE has exercised his player option for the last year and is now a restricted free agent. The Suns would like to renew his contract.

"There are many teams that want to sign him, including teams like the Heat, Celtics, and the Lakers and Mavericks. Let's meet on the 20th and talk about it. But no matter what, his contract must be after the labor agreement. Signed.”

Gao Yuanyuan said.

"OK." David Griffin said.

It is expected that Arab League may leave the Suns. He is mentally prepared, but the Suns are not without a chance to stay.

There may be many rookies next season and the contracts will not be big. He believes that the team should have room to keep Yi.

The contract he gave Yi was positioned at a quasi-first-class star level, worth $60 million over five years. The bottom line was that it could not exceed $70 million over five years.

Gao Yuanyuan, after hanging up the phone, thought about it and called Li Ba again.

"Tulu, are you sure you don't want to leave the Suns? From yesterday to now, I have received calls from the general managers of all teams. If you go to any team, you will be the absolute boss."

"There's nothing good about wandering around. I'm used to this place, so just proceed as discussed before." Li Ba said with a smile.

"Okay, let's meet and talk again in a few days." Gao Yuanyuan said.

While the two were talking on the phone, Duncan and Garnett were sitting together in a coffee shop in Los Angeles and chatting.

Both of them looked depressed.

They were deceived by the same investment consultant and suffered heavy losses. Several peak seasons were in vain. Today they met together to formally sue that guy.

"Tim, are you still staying with the Lakers?" Garnett asked.

"The Lakers are negotiating a new contract with their agent. What about you?" Duncan said.

Garnett showed a hesitant look on his face. After a long time, he said: "The Suns still won the championship this season. In the finals, there was no one to rotate. They still beat the Heat. Tim, do you think other teams have a chance?"

Duncan smiled bitterly and said: "I don't know, the Hammer is too good!"

Garnett sighed and said in silence for a moment: "I want to go to the Suns."

Duncan was stunned. He knew that Garnett and the Hammer were not on good terms because of Marbury. Now Garnett actually wanted to go to the Suns?

In fact, he just didn't consider the problem from the other side's perspective. He has three rings, but Garnett has none. Their pursuit of the championship is completely different.

"But, Kevin, the Hammer may not execute the last year of his contract and choose to enter the free market. What if he leaves the Suns?"

Duncan said.