Chapter 53 The Unrejectable Short Check

Author: Lao Majia

Chapter 53 The Unrejectable Short Check

After the plane arrived in Toronto, Conbu called Old Thomas as soon as he got off the plane.

More than a week has passed since the last time I talked to Old Thomas on the phone.

Kong Bu thought that Ma Hong's transaction should have been completed long ago.

The phone number was not connected, and no one answered it after several times.

Conbu killed directly to the office of Old Thomas.

"You're back from visiting relatives?"

"Ahem, you should be tired, right? Go back early to rest."

Old Thomas looked embarrassed and couldn't stop coughing.

Looking at his expression, Kong Bu immediately guessed that Ma Hong's transaction had twists and turns.

"Not it? Ma Hong is an optional role in the Piston."

"Is it useless for you to show up?"

Kong Bu couldn't figure it out.

A 39-year-old player who averages 2 points and 3 rebounds per game has a trading value of almost zero.

Old Thomas is the super celebrity of the Pistons, so this shouldn't be impossible.

"I don't think it should be, but it just doesn't work for me to come forward."

"The piston has changed!"

Old Thomas raised his head and sighed, looking desperate, and told Kong Bu about the Piston's situation over the past few days.

Kong Bu was ashamed that he encountered such a bad thing?

As he remembered, the Pistons were indeed a major change in management this season. Doug Collins was cleared, but he didn't expect it to be this time.

“What should I do now?”

"Or why not forget this? We really don't need that guy Ma Hong anyway."

"To be honest, I feel a little scared every time I see Ma Hong."

Old Thomas said helplessly.

"Forget it? Of course I can't."

"I'll do this and give me Joe Dumas a phone call."

Kong Bu doesn't plan to give up Ma Hong just like that. Ma Hong must be in charge of his team.

Daben can't handle Oakley, it's not that he can't beat the Old Oak, but that he can't take action.

After all, he is his noble man and he has kindness.

The next time I meet an old ghost in New York, if there is Mahon, Oakley doesn't have to worry.

"You're here to operate? I can't even operate it, why do you operate it?"

"And what do you want Joe to do with a phone call? He is not management, he is just a player!"

Old Thomas was very upset and felt that Conbu looked down on him.

"It seems that you don't know your golden partner very much."

"You can't imagine his energy in the piston."

Kongbu's words almost made Old Thomas vomit blood. He didn't understand his partner who had fought side by side with him for more than ten years?

"I don't know? I know what styles and colors of shorts he likes to wear!"

"No one on this planet knows him better than me, and Dad Chuck is no exception!"

In a sense, Old Thomas is indeed correct.

The relationship between him and Dumas can really be described as life-threatening.

When the old Thomas was excluded from the Dream Team lineup by Jordan, Dumas made the first statement that as long as Thomas was not selected, he would not go.

That Dream Team was full of stars, and it was a great honor to be selected.

For his brother, Dumas said he would not go, so he would not go.

Later, Dumas's place was taken away by Stockton, one of the Utah double evil spirits. Thomas was so angry that he provoked Stockton in various matches against the Jazz.

The fans must have known the end result that Thomas almost sent Malone one elbow to see God, and had a full forty stitches on his head.

Dumas is willing to give up the Dream Team quota for Thomas, and Thomas is willing to test Dumas wildly under Malone's elbow. The friendship between the two is evident.

This is also the reason why Conbu said that he didn't know his old partner and Thomas was so crazy.

Conbu was not aimless. Although the two had a good relationship, Old Thomas always regarded Dumas as his little brother, and he underestimated Dumas' influence in the Pistons.

After retiring in 1999, Dumas directly served as vice president of team affairs. Then, a month later, he became familiar with player trading, salary cap and other matters, and immediately became president of the team.

The real team president, the one who can appoint the team's general manager and coach is not a half-baked president like Kong Bu.

Such a strange promotion speed is enough to prove that he has a strong influence in front of the Piston boss.

Even though he is just a player now, Kong Bu firmly believes that as long as he nods, Ma Hong's affairs can be handled.

After getting Dumas' phone number, Conbu returned to his office and called directly.

"Mr. Dumas, I am Conbu."

"Hmm? Kongbu?"

Dumas was obviously stunned.

Because of the relationship between Old Thomas and Dad Chuck praised Conbu a lot, Dumas had a good impression of Conbu.

"Kong, is there anything wrong?"

"If I remember correctly, you should still be suspended now, right?"

"Yes, it's indeed a ban. I want to ask Mr. Dumas for a favor."

"Is it about Ma Hong's deal? Kong, I'm just a player, I can't get involved in this kind of thing."

"In addition, Ma Hong has a special identity and is a veteran of our Pistons. If he doesn't want to go to Toronto, no one can force him."

Dumas replied with a smile. When he received a call from Conbu, he actually guessed Conbu’s intention.

And he also knew why Kongbu wanted Ma Hong.

As Ma Hong's old brother, he prefers to let Ma Hong retire in the Pistons rather than go to Toronto to act as a thug.

"Mr. Dumas, you are a man with great ambitions."

"In less than two years, you may retire and join the team's management."

"I can give you a guarantee and give you a newcomer who will make it to the All-Star in the future."

"Trust me, I have this ability."

In order to get Ma Hong, Kongbu wrote a blank check that no team can refuse.

Dumas on the other end of the phone was shocked.

Not only was he surprised by Kong Bu's confidence, or conceit, he wanted to give away an all-star newcomer when he opened his mouth.

He was even more surprised that Kong Bu knew his career plan, which he had never told anyone about.

Kong Bu's image in his heart immediately became unfathomable.

If someone opens his mouth and says he gives away an All-Star newcomer, Dumas will definitely think he has encountered a lunatic.

All-star newcomer is not a cabbage. Many teams may not have one for many years, let alone give it to others.

But Dumas had to believe Conbu said this.

Think about the Da Ben, Wu Sheng and Xiao Ao in the current lineup. They are all young people. Kong Bu got them at only a negligible price.

As long as Kong Bu is willing, he will definitely have the ability to help the Pistons find similar players.

"this……"

Dumas was in a mess.

When he takes up the management position, if he can really win an All-Star newcomer for nothing, he will undoubtedly greatly consolidate his position.

"I can try to talk to the boss."

"But in the end, Ma Hong himself agreed. If he doesn't agree, we can't force him to sell him."

After pondering for a moment, Dumas made up his mind to take a gamble on Conbu.

Ma Hong has little effect on the piston. If the checks written by Kongbu can be cashed, the deal will be profitable.

After Kong Bu asked for Ma Hong's call, he called without hesitation.

He had already thought about how to convince Ma Hong to join the Raptors.

Money can make the devil push the mill. As long as the benefits are sufficient, there will be no unsuccessful transactions.

Ma Hong is very famous. Whether it is in today's league or in NBA history, he is considered a celebrity.

Unfortunately, this celebrity's career salary is pitifully low.

This season, he only had an annual salary of 480,000 US dollars. His highest career has been in his year of only 1.33 million. He has played for 17 years and his total salary is about 8 million, with an average of 500,000 yuan a year.

If Conbu remembers correctly, Ma Hong will join the 76ers with an annual salary of one million next season to be a bodyguard for Iverson.

As long as the Raptors can give an annual salary of 2 million or even 1.5 million, Ma Hong will not refuse to join the Raptors.
Chapter completed!