msmithbooks Chapter 229 Being put on the shelf
Chapter 229 Being put on the shelf
Chapter 229 Being put on the shelf
"Oh, why?" Geoff Petri looked surprised, but also felt that it seemed possible.
"Is there no room for change at all?" Xie Kai asked.
"Uh... the team has decided!" Geoff Petri said.
"Then it's the same for me. I won't make any concessions. As for the reason, I can tell you sir, although I am a rookie at the end of the first round and a yellow-skinned Chinese, I don't want to assist someone who is not as good as me." !” Xie Kai said word by word.He had thought about it a long time ago, but he didn't say it at the time!
Geoff Petri was at a loss for words for a moment, he didn't expect that Xie Kai's reason for his refusal was this.Of course he knows that it is not easy for Xie Kai to accept the role of a supporting role. He must know that as the player with the highest scoring average in the team, he is so young. The team can only reluctantly give up, abandon the car to protect the coach.
"Sir, is it Tyrek's request?" Xie Kai asked suddenly.
Geoff Petri didn't know how to answer, but he couldn't admit it, so he denied it: "No, this is the team's decision."
Xie laughed and said, "I'm not arguing with you, I'm just expressing my thoughts. I can accept the position given to me by the team this season. If the team introduces superstars during the offseason, I'm willing to give up the ball. power, even the starting position, but if some people want me to sacrifice or compromise for their own self-interest, then I will not agree!"
After a call with general manager Geoff Petri, Xie Kai felt much better.He doesn't care about staying with the Kings at all now.No matter whether you agree to my request or not, I can take it calmly, even if you trade me, I can accept it.It's gold that shines wherever it goes, instead of being aggrieved and sent under the fence here, maybe it will be a relief immediately!
Trees move to death, people move to live, capable players can make a difference wherever they go!Xie Kai didn't believe that he could average 22 points per game in the Kings, and he could only score 10 points or less when he was traded to another team with the same ball possession.
Xie Kai knows that he clearly rejects the team's proposal to let him assist Evans, and the team has two ways to deal with him.First, the team will dispose of themselves and refrigerate themselves, because there are still two years left on their rookie contract, and two years are team options.In this case, the team can all choose to implement the team option, and then freeze themselves, not giving themselves enough opportunities to perform, and punish themselves; there is also a possibility that the team will choose to trade themselves.As a second-year student, I can contribute 2+22+6 per game. He is active in defense, low-key, and has two years of "child labor contract". The transaction value is not low.
Xie Kai felt that as long as the team's management did not lose their minds, they would definitely not choose the first option.This method is not good for the team or him personally, and it can be regarded as "seven injuries".And the team didn't have any irreconcilable conflicts with him. The relationship had been very good before, and it was because of Evans that the team was forced to give up.
Therefore, Xie Kai feels that if Evans does not change his doctrine and he does not compromise, the possibility of being traded by the team in the end is very high.
Now think about why Evans chose to force the team's management before the draft. He can be regarded as "foresight".He probably also guessed that Xie Kai would not agree to such an unreasonable request and would choose to refuse. In this way, the team will have enough time to trade with the team that is interested in Xie Kai. If everything goes well, it may even be possible Negotiate the deal before the draft, just wait for the free market to open and announce the deal.
Evans guessed that the team would choose him between him and Xie Kai, so he was so confident.And no matter whether Xie Kai accepts it or not, he is the one who benefits the most.
A day later, Xie Kai received a call from agent Thaddeus Fucher: "Sir, the Kings have put you on the shelf!"
Although Xie Kai knew that this day would come sooner or later, but when he really heard it with his own ears, he was somewhat uncomfortable: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, please continue to follow up and understand, and let me know as soon as you have news!"
"I see, sir!" Thaddeus Faucher was like a robot, and his words seemed to be completely emotionless.
Xie Kai lamented the quick action of the Kings management, but on the other hand, he was a little confused about his future.
"Where is my next stop?" Xie Kai asked himself in his heart, but he couldn't find the answer.
As soon as Xie Kai was put on the shelves, he immediately aroused the interest of many teams.Although he is a yellow race, he has maintained full attendance for two consecutive seasons, which is not at all like the outside world thinks that yellow races are prone to injuries.A second-year rookie under the age of 22, averaging 2+22+6 per game, good at off-ball, not slowing down his defense, has a vast Chinese market, and works hard to keep a low profile. Such a player is naturally a hot commodity in the market.
The Kings did a good job of keeping secrets. They didn't let the outside world know that Xie Kai was put on the shelf because Evans forced him into the palace, but others are not fools. The conflict between the two before was known to the whole world.This time it was Xie Kai who was put on the shelf instead of Evans. Many people speculated that the reason why Xie Kai was put on the shelf was because he and Evans were incompatible. The team could only choose one side to trade for internal unity.
Moreover, it was Xie Kai who was put on the shelf, which meant that Xie Kai lost in this battle for the core.
Although there is no accurate news, there is a lot of discussion about this matter on the Internet, newspapers and magazines. Many people are complaining about Xie Kai. They think that the Kings will actually trade a future Hall of Famer, and they will regret it at that time.
There are many teams that want to get Xie Kai, but the asking price of the Kings is not low.It is well known that they want to get All-Star players, but the problem is that those All-Star players who are in their prime are the treasures of each team. Who will give their All-Star players to you? Trade a potential stock.Even if your potential stocks are really good, you haven't become an All-Star yet!
The offer of the Kings is: first, trade All-Star players; second, at least two unprotected first-round picks; third, potential new stars + first-round picks; fourth, potential new stars + n second-round picks.
In the case that the big fish in the free market this summer have not yet officially determined their next home, most teams with space are unwilling to hand over their chips easily.Xie Kai is good, but it has not yet reached the level that can affect a team, so many teams are waiting and watching, and have not made any substantive moves.
(End of this chapter)