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Facing reporters' questions, Yang Rui talked about the team and players, and by the way, he advertised for Facebook website and Minions software.

"Our working atmosphere is pleasant. We interact frequently even at home, playing games to steal food, writing diaries and paying attention to each other's lives. We also discuss tactics at any time in the Minion chat group, and everyone can leave messages if they have any good ideas. The Internet is really a good thing, and everyone has their own fan base. I want to thank the fans here, and sometimes they can also make some good suggestions."

Media conferences in many countries around the world broadcast the press conference live. This advertisement is so worthwhile that it is difficult to achieve this effect even if it is endorsed by celebrities. In the field of online social networking, Facebook is destined to become a global hegemon.

Carter expressed his thoughts: "I will definitely be so excited that I can't sleep tonight. This is the happiest day in my life."

When reporters compared him with Jordan, Carter laughed and said: "It's incomparable. Michael has too many personal honors, 10 scoring titles, five championship rings, and many MVPs. I am far behind."

Reporters asked Raptors players whether they would stay with the team in the summer. McGrady, Christie, Cato and others all gave ambiguous answers.

Detrev and Hornacek made it clear that they will retire in the summer and spend more time with their families.

Only Billups expressed his attitude. "I hope to stay with this great team and I enjoy my time here."

Anyone who wants to sign a big contract will not speak his mind easily. Billups doesn't care much about money. In Yang Rui's previous life, he received low salaries for many years in the Timberwolves and Pistons. Even if he became the Finals MVP with the Pistons, he actually only had a middle-class contract and did not start earning tens of millions of annual salary until the 2007-08 season.

After the interview, everyone attended the party together. Owner Richard Peddy, manager Glenn Gruwald, scout Gary Voss and others had made arrangements and were waiting at the venue.

They had already prepared to party and did not plan to return to Toronto immediately after winning the championship.

Yang Rui has friends in Los Angeles,

Jennifer Aniston and bestie Kristen Hahn attended the party. Jennifer said that she is a Lakers fan, obviously not a die-hard, and happily took photos with Carter, Tracy McGrady, O'Neal and others.

Brad Pitt didn't come. It was said that he was preparing for the wedding. Yang Rui could feel that this big-cheeked guy actually didn't like him.

Pete attends the Raptors championship party and will be upstaged among a group of stars. Yang Rui wished that this person didn't come, and he didn't know what to say to him when he came. If it weren't for Jennifer's face, he wouldn't want to attend their wedding. When the time comes, he and Thomas will attend, and they will also be considered relatives and friends of the woman.

Everyone drank, chatted, sang and danced like crazy.

Yang Rui sang a blues song, which suddenly turned into a rap. It was so off-key that it ran out of the galaxy, causing the whole audience to laugh.

After two hours of commotion, Yang Rui was a little tired and went to the corner to chat with manager Glenn Gruward.

"Glenn, I just saw you and your boss chatting with Tracy. You didn't look very good. It's not easy to renew the contract, right?" Yang Rui asked with a smile.

Glenn wanted to wait until the championship parade was over before talking to Yang Rui about this, for fear of disturbing his interest, but he didn't expect him to mention it first, and with a smile on his face.

"Tracy has made it clear that he wants to go to a big city, which is really difficult to do. With a championship ring and a record-breaking record, other teams must be poaching people with the maximum salary." Glenn said with a wry smile.

Yang Rui nodded. Why didn't he use the Raptors as a springboard?

If McGrady stays, he is sure to establish a dynasty, but a team must not only defeat external opponents, but also solve internal problems. This is why only three teams in NBA history have won three consecutive championships. It's the Celtics, Lakers, Bulls.

Glenn asked: "Who do you think must stay? I'm trying to negotiate a contract extension."

Yang Rui had already thought about these issues and said sternly: "If Tracy wants to go to a big city, let him go. Billups, Christie, and Cato should stay as much as possible. If they leave, it will affect the team's defense." system."

Glenn smiled bitterly and said: "One thing needs to be explained. It is difficult for us to sign and trade Tracy with other teams. If we do that, we will have to pay luxury tax next season, and it will also affect Carter's future renewal, unless there is a ball." The team is willing to give up three rounds of draft picks as leverage, otherwise we will have to give him up for nothing."

"I understand this, so be it."

In Yang Rui's impression, in the future, only the Nuggets will send three rounds of draft picks to the Nets when poaching Kenyon Martin in order to achieve results. McGrady will definitely choose a team that is rebuilding and can make a core. Rebuilding teams hoard draft picks and don't give them away.

The Raptors renewed their contracts with O'Neal Jr., Miller, and Billups last year. The management is also facing pressure to renew Cato and Christie. If other teams replace mid-level players, the Raptors will not be able to afford it. The total salary directly exceeded 40 million.

One of the more depressing aspects of the NBA labor agreement is that the salaries of retired players are also included in the salary cap. Even if Detrev stops playing, his annual salary is still 6 million. In this era, the salary cap is only 35 million. If two second-rate stars are renewed and a superstar is added, the luxury tax may be paid.

"You can say who you want in the draft, and in the summer the team will also introduce role players according to your ideas." Glenn threw out the benefits, and now Yang Rui can have full decision-making power.

Yang Rui thought for a while and smiled: "I won't go to the draft this time. The quality of the rookies is average. There is only one person, and you have to choose it for me."

"who is it?"

"Tracy is gone, and we need someone to supplement the swingman position. We will choose Michael Reed at the end of the round. It would be best if we can choose Eduardo Najera in the second round. If not, then choose Brian Cardinal." Er. If you don't pick both, it doesn't matter, the second-round pick can be traded to other teams."

The 2000 draft is called the worst in history. The strongest player came from the second round, and that was Reid!

Reed has the potential to become a top swingman and can shoot accurately. The difference between him and traditional pitchers is that he is equally good in physical fitness and low-post singles, and he also works hard defensively. In Yang Rui's previous life, in order to let Reid take over, the Bucks management sent away Ray Allen, who had conflicts with his teammates.

Reid's weakness is that he has poor shot selection when attacking with the ball, and often shoots hard against defenders. Even so, his career field goal percentage is 44.7, and his three-point field goal percentage is 38. If he doesn't play randomly, his shooting percentage will definitely be amazing. .

In Yang Rui's previous life, Reed was reimbursed for two seasons due to torn knee ligaments, and his peak period was very short. But he was selected for an All-Star Game and represented the Dream Team in the Beijing Olympics and won a gold medal.

Najera, a white forward who is 2o3cm tall, is also very famous and can play the 3rd and 4th positions. He has good explosive power, excellent rebounding ability, and a fearless drive. He often defends the opponent's most aggressive inside players. As a blue-collar coolie, he excels in defense and his offense mainly relies on picking up misses at the basket.

He played 12 seasons on defense and eventually retired with the Bobcats.

Cardinal is also a short power forward, only 2o3cm tall and has shooting ability. In the 03-04 season, he averaged 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game with the Warriors and was a strong contender for the Most Improved Award; in 2011, he won the championship with the Mavericks.

Glenn agreed without hesitation. "Don't worry, leave it to me."

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