As long as they can make a profit, no team will refuse the deal.

Now the Trail Blazers simply don't need O'Neal plus Bunch, so they are trading for a quasi-All-Star post player like Raheem who averages 22 points per game. This is a piece of pie in the sky for them.

Son.

A player like Raheem may not be suitable to be the absolute core of the team, but for him to be the second boss of a second-rate team or the third boss of a super wealthy team, it is definitely more than enough. As long as the price is not too outrageous, there is definitely a chance.

Countless teams want to get it.

…

That evening, two hours before the start of the game, Stewart brought good news to Jiang Dongbing. After he contacted the Trail Blazers, they were extremely interested in the deal.

Jiang Dongbing laughed. It was strange that he was not interested. If he were not a time traveler, he would definitely agree to such a beautiful thing.

"In addition to those two players, we should try to get as many draft picks as possible, especially second-round picks. Try to get as many as possible." Jiang Dongbing suggested.

Because next year's 1999 draft is also a big draft year, and there are legacy players like Ginobili in the second round, as well as emotional players like Dazhi, Jiang Dongbing is naturally not willing to miss it.

The more draft picks he has, the better Jiang Dongbing can select his favorite players.

"Don't worry, we will definitely maximize Sharif's value." Stewart replied.

Stewart and McCaw Jr.'s current price for Raheem is Oga Bunch Jr., plus at least two decent draft picks.

Draft picks are worth money or not. After all, no one knows what kind of player they will pick. Even if it is a top-three pick, it is possible to pick a parallel import.

…

"Stephen, come with me." Jiang Dongbing said to Jackson in the locker room.

Jiang Dongbing no longer needs to worry about Rahim's transaction. With Stewart taking care of it, there will definitely not be any big problems. These smart people will definitely not suffer losses in the transaction.

Now Jiang Dongbing has to solve another matter.

"Coach, where are you going?" Jackson asked curiously.

"Go to the visiting team's locker room!"

Jackson looked overjoyed, "Let's go, let's go, I haven't seen David for a long time. Let's go see him first."

Since the last draft, Jackson, like Jiang Dongbing, has not seen David for more than half a year.

However, Jackson is not a fool. He knows very well that when Jiang Dongbing went to the dressing room at this time, it was definitely not just to meet David.

Jiang Dongbing did not just want to see David. His real purpose was to see if there were any factors in the Clippers locker room that affected David's condition.

David is like his own child. Now that the child may be bullied, Jiang Dongbing has to find out.

"Gang, why are you here?" Clippers coach Ford asked in surprise at the door of the visiting team's locker room.

Jiang Dongbing waved his hand, "Come and see David. I haven't seen him for more than half a year."

Ford sighed. Now David has become his worry. If other newcomers don't show up, he definitely doesn't care much. There are so many newcomers entering the league every year. It's normal for them not to show up. But David is different.

He is a super center that everyone has high hopes for, he is the second O'Neal, but now he is like this.

If the team really wants to make people angry, it is quite possible that the team will use Ford as the head coach to sacrifice it.

"Yes, Jiang, you have a good chat with David. After all, you have been his coach for two years and you may know David better than I do."

"His current situation is very dangerous. I won't talk about contributing to the team. If he continues like this, his career will be ruined." Ford said with a sad face.

There is something Ford didn't say. If this continues, Ford's career may be ruined...

"Okay, I will have a good talk with David." After that, Jiang Dongbing led Jackson and pushed the door open and walked into the visiting team's locker room.

As soon as he entered the door, Jiang Dongbing only heard all kinds of noises, as if he had entered a vegetable market.

Jackson had a look of disgust on his face, because Jiang Dongbing doesn't like players being too noisy, and Grizzlies boss Raheem is also an honest man, so the Grizzlies locker room has always been relatively quiet.

Jiang Dongbing and Jackson searched the locker room with their eyes, and finally saw David sitting in the corner with his head bowed.

Jackson couldn't wait to rush forward and gave David a fierce hug.

"David, long time no see!" Jackson laughed.

David raised his head in surprise. He didn't expect to see Jiang Dongbing and Jackson in his team's locker room.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you in such bad shape after entering the NBA?"

"Tell us, is there someone on the team bullying you? Let's take it out on you!" the grumpy Jackson opened his mouth.

David looked embarrassed and shook his head, "No."

"No? Then why are you in such bad shape? Even if your strength is only at the level of the NCAA, you won't only have that kind of data." Jackson asked in confusion.

David blushed, lowered his head and remained silent.

Jiang Dongbing patted Jackson on the shoulder and signaled Jackson to stop saying a few words. It was strange that David could speak in such a chattering and noisy manner.

"Coach, I have a gift for you." David did not answer Jackson's question, but instead fumbled around in his bag.

"Gift?" Jiang Dongbing became curious.

David took out an extremely beautifully packaged box from his bag, giving Jiang Dongbing a feeling that the gold thread on the box might really be pure gold.

"Suit..." David whispered.

Jiang Dongbing patted his head. It seemed that David still hadn't forgotten the suit he gave him as a gift, and now he actually bought a suit for himself.

Jiang Dongbing took it from David solemnly. The portion was really heavy, and the packaging box alone felt priceless.

"Ah? David, do you only give gifts to the coach? No gifts for me?" Jackson yelled dissatisfied from the side.

David shook his head shyly, "The salary is not enough, it's just enough to buy a gift."

Jackson and Jiang Dongbing were dumbfounded. David's salary was only enough to buy this gift? How much is this suit worth?!

David's salary for his rookie season was US$2.7 million. Of course, David will definitely not be able to get that much money now. In order to limit players' lavish spending, the NBA has certain restrictions on salary payments.

Generally speaking, player wages for each team are paid once every half month. During the six months of the season, wages will be paid a total of twelve times.

Moreover, this annual salary of 2.7 million must deduct 40% of the tax. In addition, California has a separate state tax of 10%, plus the custody fee that needs to be paid to the league, which means that David can only get 130 in the end.

Annual salary of about $100,000.

If 1.3 million U.S. dollars is divided into 12 times, each time is probably just over 100,000 U.S. dollars.

"Wang Defa! This suit cost you 100,000 US dollars?!" Jackson's eyes almost popped out. He was considered rich now, but this 100,000 US dollars suit was still far beyond his imagination.
Chapter completed!