Chapter 367: Heavy signings

In this summer, the teams have also been patched up, introduced, sold, and renewed. Many teams have made some new changes.
The Indiana Pacers, while maintaining the original lineup, introduced free agents Witherspoon and Coleman, who are the winning members of the 76ers.
The media also joked: Larry Bird just likes to pick up Larry Brown's leftovers.
However, they are the championship team, even if it is leftovers, it is delicious.
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The Magic Anfenni Hardaway left Orlando and went to the Phoenix Suns to join Kidd.
The Hawks exchanged their leading scorers with the Trail Blazers. The Eagles get Isaiah Ryder and the Trail Blazers get Steve Smith;
The Kings were signed to leave Orlando guard Nick Anderson;
The Bucks introduced Tim Thomas, who was the 7th overall pick in 1997;
The Pistons introduced free agent power forward Terry Mills;
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In addition to these, the others are small deals.
In the free agency market, there is still a big fish that has not been caught ashore.
He is free agent Scott Pippen.
The Rockets barely made the playoffs last season. Although the Black Eight defeated the Mavericks, they were then mercilessly hit by the Blazers. The Rockets are old, Olajuwon is old, and Barkley can't lose weight. There is no hope for the Rockets.
Many teams hope to get Scott Pippen.
The most promising is the Portland Trail Blazers! They think the 34-year-old veteran gave a big contract of $65 million for four years.
However, Scott Pippen just did not give any movement.
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Time flies quickly, and the training camp for the new season is about to begin.
All teams are preparing for the opening of the training camp and the next preseason.
And at this time, a blockbuster news of signings suddenly appeared: Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent Scott Pippen for 4 years and 50 million!
In a news interview, Pippen also said: "I don't care about the money, I prefer to play in an environment that I like. In fact, I have always liked the Philadelphia 76ers team. The fans here are very enthusiastic. The basketball atmosphere here is particularly good. I believe that I will be very happy playing here."
The media also reported:
"The Big Three in the 76ers Group will point to the championship of the new season!"
"Boss Snyder is generous! Build the king's teacher by himself!"
"Scott Pippen rejected the Blazers' 4-year 65 million contract and decided to choose the 76ers!"
"In front of the championship and the big contract, Scott chose the championship!"
Of course, some fans are not satisfied.
"Voting to the enemy! Scott Pippen chose to cast the enemy to the Bulls!"
"Superstars group! David Stern should stop this signing!"
"If the other teams are doing this, then the game will not be exciting."
Many people agree with this deal, and many people are not ashamed of Pippen’s surrender, right and wrong, no one can say bad...
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Before the start of the new season, a ranking of the team's winning odds for the new season was revealed.
1. Philadelphia 76ers lose 4
2. Los Angeles Lakers lose 5 to 1
3. Indiana Pacers lose 6 to 1
4. Miami Heat 2 to 13
5. Portland Trail Blazers lose 15 to 2
6. Dallas Mavericks lose 10 to 1
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29. Los Angeles Clippers lose 2000 to 1
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In early October, Li Nan returned to Philadelphia.
Stepping into the Wachovia Center Arena again, Li Nan felt a little strange.
Although it is a familiar place and a familiar taste, people have changed.
Uncle Security has retired, and now is a young man on duty.
"Li, welcome back."
"Well, thank you."
The same greetings, but Li Nan always feels something is missing.
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"Ah! It's Lee!"
"Lee, it's nice to meet you."
"Lee, I am your fan, can you sign for me?"
"Li, you are coming back just in time!"
"Lee,..."
Li Nan walked all the way to the boss's office, and all the people he met were smiling. These smiles made people feel refreshed, but they were rare to get close.
At this time, it was not Justin who followed Li Nan, but the new assistant George.
George felt very proud at the moment, and his chin was raised higher unconsciously when he walked.
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Knocking~
"In!"
Pushing open the door of the general manager's office, there are two old men sitting inside, General Manager Greenberg, and the other old man should be the boss Ed Snyder.
The two old men were red-faced, smiling, looking very kind.
"Li, welcome back!"
Greenberg took the initiative to hug him.
"Thank you. Nice to meet you."
After everyone greeted each other, the boss Ed Snyder spoke straightforwardly.
"Lee, we introduced Scott this season. Do you think we can win this season?"
Li Nan didn't know why he asked this, but he answered casually.
"Of course! We saved the best team, and with the addition of experienced veterans like Scott, we are confident to defeat any opponent."
"Okay!" After saying the word "OK", Snyder also suddenly turned to ~EbookFREE.me~ So, look, how about this contract? "
Greenberg at the side suddenly handed over a contract, saying, "Li, this is a big contract, worth 5 years and 80 million!"
"Lee, don't hesitate, sign it. You can't get so many other teams."
"Li, do you know? The boss is for you and doesn't even care about the luxury tax."
Greenberg didn't seem to notice Li Nan's frowning at all, and he just persuaded himself and kindly persuaded him.
Li Nan didn't understand.
Didn’t you say it well at the beginning of this year? Why is it here again?
Is this guy stupid? Or is he on purpose?
Seeing Li Nan's calmness, the boss Ed Snyder said, "Li, do you still insist on leaving? Can't you really stay to assist Allen?"
Ed Snyder's voice was a little hoarse, but not a little bit kind, it was full of the majesty of the superior.
"Stay" and "Assist Allen", Ed Snyder's words also told Li Nan something.
"No!" Li Nan shook his head faintly, his expression unhappy or sad.
Ed Snyder continued to say affectionately, "Lee, Allen is your best brother, I hope you can help Allen more this season, I,"
Li Nan didn't let him finish, so he raised his hand directly, "This doesn't need to be said so much. We will take care of things on the court."
Ed Snyder didn't mean to continue, "Well, let's do it, I believe you know how to do it."
An unpleasant conversation is over, and the new NBA season is about to begin...