Chapter 8, The Wealthy and Bold Pioneer

Thinking of this, Liu Xiu felt that the Trail Blazers still had their charming aspects

Bill Duffy took the contract handed to him by the other party's lawyer, without first showing it to his own lawyer, and instead opened it to look at the salary section

Just now, when getting off the car, the driver had a hard time hanging the items on himself, and now he is putting them down...! ... It will take a while to take them down one by one, how troublesome!

Fortunately, during the past season, Bill Duffy observed Anthony while also keeping an eye on Liu Xiu, who emerged strongly in the latter half of the season. He discovered that although Liu Xiu had a background in campus gangs, he never caused trouble; he simply was not afraid of it and was quite tough.

Qing'er had an expression that seemed to say, "Hurry and coax me, or I will ignore you."

The members of the Trail Blazers seemed to arrive in a hurry, and Liu Xiu noticed that the process was moving particularly quickly, with almost no communication with him. It was that intimidating-looking head coach who informed him to gather in Orlando on July 5

At 2:00 PM, Bill Duffy had already taken Anthony to finalize the contract with the Denver Nuggets. Now, he is off to celebrate with friends and family, holding a check for 30% of his salary that was withdrawn in advance

Liu Xiu is currently very conflicted about whether to put things down to take out the key or to make one more effort

Looking at the check for 30% of the salary for the rookie season that I received in advance... Each team brings a check when signing a rookie they value, and naturally, a rookie in the lottery zone is considered a valued rookie

Whether in memory or through personal experiences over the past few months, Liu Xiu has felt a deep sense of familial affection in a foreign land

But who would willingly send their players there without reason

Jesse, I want to say that we can make the application for the trade, and you don't necessarily have to go to the Trail Blazers.

After Liu Xiu let out a shout, he looked at the large and small packages on both sides, as well as those that had been thrown against the wall and bounced into the courtyard, and suddenly felt a bit impressed with himself

The aspect of valuing loyalty is somewhat similar to Anthony, which is why they are able to associate with each other

At the moment the door was opened, Liu Xiu scattered items everywhere like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, and a little girl flew in, which Liu Xiu skillfully caught.

But he has just now remembered that the Trail Blazers do not care at all about this 20% salary

Liu Xiu is currently in front of the villa, carrying a large number of bags. It is difficult to put them down, yet it is also cumbersome to retrieve the keys without doing so

And Liu Xiu knew that this was just the beginning

Most NBA players were quite poor before entering the NBA, with some even facing the situation of not being able to afford food if they were not drafted

We are now NBA players! We have money!

Alright, I will definitely take you next time we go out. Hurry down and help me bring the things inside

The selected rookies are easy to manage. Within two days, Beal and Duffy arranged for the three selected rookies. However, the busiest period is yet to come, as there are still seven or eight undrafted players who have not been arranged. It is not the case that every year, signing around 10 players guarantees that they will all make it to the NBA. In most cases, those who ultimately make it to the NBA are the ones who were selected.

Therefore, Bill Duffy is prepared to insist on a salary of 120%; if not granted, he will apply for a trade

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The Portland Trail Blazers view this transaction as a loss. During the 2001-2002 season, Bonzi Wells averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 steals, and he is only 27 years old now

At noon, the NBA official website announced the trade between the Trail Blazers and the Grizzlies

After a year of fighting side by side both on and off the court, when the two decided to leave university and enter the NBA, they contemplated what the scene of their parting would be like

Anthony's situation is progressing very smoothly, as the Nuggets have offered him a maximum salary of 120%. According to the regulations, teams can provide a 20% increase on the fixed contract for rookies.

Bill Duffy arrived at the restaurant he had arranged with the Trail Blazers, accompanied by Liu Xiu and a lawyer. After a brief discussion, at 6:00 PM, several members of the Trail Blazers arrived at the restaurant

Why does this sound like it doesn't come from a good person

In fact, the Trail Blazers initially wanted another player, but later they were overshadowed by the logo guy

Although not many teams are willing to lower their standards when offering rookie contracts, it is also true that not every team is willing to increase salaries.

In the past two years, regardless of whether the actions taken by the Trail Blazers were good or bad, the ultimate outcome has been criticism.

In the early 1990s, I married an American girl who came to China for tourism. I obtained a green card and worked in the United States, while also taking care of my sister's son. During Liu Xiu's time in high school, I busily helped Liu Xiu complete the admission process for Syracuse University, and afterwards, I even let Liu Xiu stay with me for three years

Let him do it again, he really doesn't feel that he has replicated this rain falling from the sky...! ... Isn't it dispersed too evenly!

Uh ... ? ... loyalty. ? The tension for Bill-Duffy has decreased significantly

Liu Xiu and Anthony share a bond of loyalty, unlike the camaraderie with the group from the Trail Blazers

At first, this kid reacted to the name of the Trail Blazers as if he had eaten something unpleasant, but now he is actually eager to give it a try

The Grizzlies traded their first-round pick, the thirteenth overall selection Liu Xiu, and veteran Wesley Person to acquire Bonzi Wells from the Trail Blazers

Like other affluent cities in the United States, residents with a bit of wealth tend to move from the urban neighborhoods to the suburbs

Ultimately, it naturally evolved into a poor operation that was subjected to attack

Syracuse, a city in central New York, also known as Salt City, was once a major center for the salt industry in the United States. Although the salt industry has declined, the cultural, educational, and tourism sectors are highly developed. The core industry, the education sector, is represented by Syracuse University, a world-class institution. The university's public administration program ranks first in the nation, while several other programs, including architecture, tourism, and law, are among the top ten in the country.

Liu Xiu heard that the salary of the Washington Wizards' first-round tenth overall pick, Jarvis Hayes, did not increase, remaining at 1.79 million dollars, which is only 10,000 dollars higher than his own. The salaries of Michael Pietrus from the Warriors and Nick Collison from the SuperSonics increased by 10 percent, both of which are lower than his.

Although Bill Duffy's concerns about Liu Xiu joining the Trail Blazers have diminished somewhat

At this moment, the sound of "dong dong dong dong" echoed.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, we will proceed directly to the main topic

Having resolved matters on Liu Xiu's side, Bill Duffy has begun to busy himself again

The next morning, Bill Duffy took Liu Xiu to the VIP room of the bank to carry out the operations that had been conducted with Anthony the day before

Bill Duffy wondered if it was because he was afraid that you would not abide by the law once you got there

In fact, there are two other teams that have spent as much as the Knicks, one being the Mavericks and the other being the Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers have been the kings of luxury tax in recent years since the introduction of the luxury tax

The sound of running... is not good!

Bill, there is no need to apply for a transaction; I don't even have a contract, so how can I apply for a transaction? Is it a threat to not sign? What if their boss decides not to proceed with the transaction? What will we do then? Will we have to beg to sign later? I don't want to lose face... Rest assured, I am a law-abiding foreigner

However, when it truly comes to parting, there is not so much sentimentality; rather, there is more of a blessing for each other and an expectation for oneself

Immediately following the burst of the internet bubble

Check cashing, commission, recommending stable funds, informing about the salary payment schedule and method for the new season

Liu Xiu naturally chose to withdraw when asked by the other party

Brother is so stingy! He went to New York by himself and didn't take me with him

Only... Liu Xiu supported his unfortunate sister's back. Just now, he was so careful, taking down a few items and placing them on the ground, that he found it troublesome to pick them up. Now, the ground is covered with them, making it even more troublesome, how frustrating!

Bill Duffy is very reluctant to let his players go to the Trail Blazers, but given the circumstances, he can only accept the situation. No agent wants their players to go to the Trail Blazers, yet there are always a dozen or so players who have to go.

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I do not want it

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As expected, the actions of the Trail Blazers have once again been criticized

Your nephew returns home in glory... No, that's not right, he passed the imperial examination... No, that's not it either... Is there really no one to welcome your wealthy nephew back home?

Liu Xiu remembers that he had called his aunt

However, this familial bond feels somewhat burdensome now... "If I had known, I wouldn't have bought so many things."

Last year, after Bill Duffy's extensive efforts, the Rockets were only willing to offer Yao Ming a 20% salary increase, initially only willing to provide a 10% raise

Your sister ... ... No, this is my sister ... ...

A few years ago, the entire United States was buying stocks, and countless individuals sold their properties and fixed assets to invest in the stock market, leading to a sharp decline in housing prices

Liu Xiu looked at the house in front of him, where he had lived for several months, and considering his original memories, had stayed for a total of three years... "My cheap uncle is really lucky!"

In the past two years, the vast majority of people have been unable to move, even if they have earned what they originally thought was enough money. After the internet bubble crisis, a significant amount of capital shifted from the stock market to the real estate market, and in the last two years, housing prices have skyrocketed.

Do good people repeatedly emphasize that they are good people

The entire basketball community is aware that the Knicks are financially affluent, but it is precisely because the Knicks spend a lot of money yet have poor performance that they are more renowned

This time, a proper lesson must be taught

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This is a legitimate reason, much more useful than using the refusal to sign a contract as leverage

There are always ways, such as nitpicking about the salary

Send a branch

Alright, I will handle it myself. Fortunately, I did not purchase those bottles and jars...

At noon, Liu Xiu had a meal alone with Anthony, who had been having fun for two days. Following this, Liu Xiu will return to Snow City, while Anthony will head back to Baltimore to spend time with family and friends, and soon embark on a brand new life

His frugal uncle also bought stocks, but after earning enough money, which was enough to buy a house, he sold the stocks and purchased a house

When Liu Xiu first heard about this matter, he sighed that standing at the forefront of opportunity, even an ordinary person with little ambition could earn enough money for half a lifetime in just a few months

Since he has come, Bill Duffy can only advise Liu Xiu for a while on what to say and what not to say when meeting with the Trail Blazers

In the summer of 2002, the Trail Blazers acquired two high-quality point guards, Jeff McInnis and Antonio Daniels. Considering the strength of the team at the time of the trade, it seemed that the Trail Blazers had made a profitable deal. However, both players became lost within the team, and their performances fell far short of the assets they were traded for. Despite the core lineup still being in its prime, the intended strengthening of the team resulted in a decline in overall strength.

The Trail Blazers are financially robust, offering a starting salary of $1.49 million, with a 20% increase, bringing the starting salary to $1.78 million. The rookie contract includes a 5% increase in the second and third years, resulting in $1.87 million in the second year and $1.97 million in the third year. In the fourth year, the salary will increase by 26.1% based on the third year's salary, totaling $2.48 million

Rest assured, I am a law-abiding foreigner

Liu Xiu nowadays, influenced by the lack of training, has become increasingly lazy. It is not that he does not want to do anything, but rather that when he undertakes tasks, he is always thinking about the optimal solution. If he cannot think of one, he will not force himself.

My suggestion is that every time you receive your salary, you should calculate a sum of money based on the highest tax rate to invest in stable funds, with an agreement to redeem it before the tax payment date next year... Regardless of the circumstances, Jess, remember to set aside enough money for taxes!