Back in the office, Feng Yu called the coach of the L.A. Wind and Rain team. "George, it's me."
"Boss, we made it to the finals again!" George Karl could not suppress his excitement.
"I know. You did well. I'm relieved to leave the team to you. I'm in New York. When the finals start, I'll be with everyone. "
George was overjoyed. With a boss around, the team's morale would be boosted.
"Don't worry, boss. I'll definitely win in New York and then win two games in a row when I return to L.A. We have a lot of hope this year!"
"George, let me finish. I signed a five-year contract with you last time. I feel that you have contributed a lot to the team, so I want to extend your contract for another five years. Name your price. "
George Karl's contract will expire this year, and Feng Yu had not talked to him about renewing his contract. George Karl thought Feng Yu was unhappy with his results over the past two years. In fact, he had his own difficulties. If Carter had not been traded to the Nets, the team would have won the Western Conference championship.
Now that Feng Yu finally wanted to extend his contract with him, he was very happy. Although he could also find a good job with a good salary in other teams, this was L.A. He felt that the new lineup of the Wind and Rain team was very promising. They had a chance to become the champions for at least three years. He did not want to miss this opportunity.
George Karl thought for a while. "Boss, is an average of five million dollars a year okay?"
Other teams offered him a salary of more than four million, but this was L.A. and Feng Yu was so generous. He felt that he could earn more.
"Sure. We'll sign another five-year contract."
"Thank you, boss!" George Karl was overjoyed. The boss was indeed generous. His salary was one of the highest among the coaches.
"I have something to tell you. Keep it to yourself. Don't even tell the team manager." Feng Yu's tone suddenly became serious.
George Karl heard this. Does the boss want me to be the team manager? That's even better. Even if I don't increase my salary, I'll have more power and more bonuses.
George Karl drove the others out of the office and said respectfully to the phone, "Boss, there's no one around me now. Tell me, I'm listening."
"I want you to lose the first two matches in New York!"
What?!
George Karl was shocked. What did the boss mean? Was the boss gambling? If this was discovered, it would be a huge scandal!
"Boss, I don't know what you mean."
"Don't think too much. I don't have any intention of betting. I personally don't like to gamble. I am good friends with the owner of the Nets, Kirilenko. That's why we agreed on the seventh match. One match to determine the winner. In all the previous matches, whoever is on home ground will win. Do you understand? "
George Karl opened his mouth wide. Could a game be arranged in private? Is this a rock-paper-scissors decision?
However, it was a good thing for both teams that the game had reached Game 7. They could sell more tickets, and they could get more playoff bonuses.
However, this would be a burden for Olajuwon, who was so old.
Olajuwon had decided to work hard this year to get a ring and retire. If the game reaches Game 7, Olajuwon's stamina might not be enough, and his efficiency will drop.
Although the team has Yao Ming, he is still young, and his stamina is a problem. A match can only last about 30 minutes, and they cannot last longer than that. Olajuwon is a reserve, and he can be considered a super reserve even though he is very old.
Especially the Nets' Gasol. His playing style is similar to Yao Ming's, and George Karl had planned to let Olajuwon fight one match to defeat Gasol.
This way, Yao Ming can easily control the players inside the three-point line. With Yao Ming's soft hands, he can get at least 30 points!
This way, the team's chances of winning will be higher. Now, the Nets' advantage will become a disadvantage. Although the Nets also have an old Center, he does not play much, and his usefulness cannot be compared to Olajuwon!
"Boss, it's not good for us to drag it to the seventh match. Our substitutes are all old," George Karl said bitterly.
Feng Yu replied casually. "The few of them? Aren't they injured and can't play in the first few matches?"
George Karl suddenly realized what Feng Yu said. That's right. Since they are fixing the first few games, they can let Olajuwon and the rest rest rest. This way, the Nets will be able to wait for the seventh game, and their chances of winning will increase!
"Remember, the main players cannot be injured, and it cannot be too fake. In the away games, you can practice some new tactics. Just treat it as a tactical failure. You are getting a high salary, and when the team loses, you must bear the responsibility. "
"Don't worry, Boss. I guarantee that everyone will feel that it's normal whether we win or lose. No one will be able to tell that we are fixing the match!"
"Ok. I will not talk about other things. You know how to play the games. But if you can win the seventh match, I know you are not the head coach of the US national team during the 2008 Olympics, and I can let you be the head coach of the Chinese national team. You are familiar with the Chinese players, and you will get the same salary! "
Feng Yu promised Karl again. Anyway, Hua Xia's head coach is only average, and many of Hua Xia's players train in Los Angeles every summer. They are very respectful to Karl.
Being able to lead an Olympic team is very attractive to George Karl. The US National Basketball Team did not even give him an assistant coach position. He wants to let those people know that they are blind!
The NBA's status in the US had increased a lot in the past two years, and this year, it will be a showdown between Los Angeles and New York. Both teams will have a balanced offense and defense, and the ratings will reach new highs!
The games have not started, and all sorts of media outlets are warming up for the finals. The public relations of the two teams, and the NBA's public relations.
Last year, the Nets versus the Lakers was a hot topic. The Nets had won the lottery. This year, the Nets moved to New York, and the New Yorkers will get a taste of the finals again. This is very exciting.
Last year, the Nets defeated Los Angeles, and this year, the Nets will play against another team. Can they win again? Or will the Wind and Rain team with the NBA's best center win?
Yao Ming gave up the No. 1 draft pick position and joined the Wind and Rain team, and the NBA officials almost died of anger. Luckily, Yao Ming had made a name for himself, and they did not waste their efforts in praising him.
Many people realized that this time, it will be a showdown between two NBA teams with foreign owners, and it will be more exciting!
In the anticipation of all the fans, the first match of the finals began.
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