sbdcsierra Chapter 638 Toronto's Letting Go [Subscribe]
Chapter 638 Toronto's Letting Go [Subscribe]
So, when Dawson's call came to Toronto, the two sides quickly reached a deal!
Toronto is rushing to find the right helper for Carter!
In the offseason last year, their behavior of letting McGrady away made Carter very angry. Toronto was worried that the first real superstar in their team's history would choose to leave because of a bad lineup, so they almost always Every moment is looking for an opportunity to strengthen!
In today's Toronto Raptors, they got rid of the 'mombling squirrel' Damon Stoudamire who didn't get along with Carter, and found an obedient and sensible champion guard Aaron Bryant, and they found a bodyguard type Inside Charles Oakley, they also poached muscle stud Antonio Davis from the Pacers!
But now the Raptors have everything ready, except for Carter, the second attacking point that can score stably and create opportunities by his own strength!
So when the Rockets called to sell Antoine Walker to them, Colangelo almost happily agreed, but as the general manager of the team, he was hesitant to say that he wanted more 'Old Cat' Mobley!
So Dawson and Colangelo started a long negotiation and bargaining, all kinds of chips were constantly put out and taken back, and different personnel kept crossing and arranging.
The talks between the two people collapsed several times, and they restarted the negotiations several times.
Especially when Dawson wanted to exchange Walker for Carter, Colangelo directly swears, saying that he wants to exchange Oakley for Francis.
This time, both of them almost picked up guns and rushed to each other's office to give each other a good time!
But a day later, the deal talks were restarted again!
Because they really can't find a more suitable trading partner.
It is precisely because of the constant wrangling and disputes between the two that although Dawson and Colangelo got in touch very early, they have never been able to reach an agreement.
And it wasn't until a few hours before the trade deadline that the two of them finally made up their minds and gave their final offer. Agreed! Reported the deal to the league, another big and final deal before this trade deadline!
The Houston Rockets traded Antoine Walker and Hakeem Olajuwon for the Toronto Raptors' first-round picks this year and the year after, Corris Williams, Michael Stewart, and Alvin Williams , and a 15 million trade exception.
After this big deal, the Raptors sent a lot of powerful players and two draft picks, but they got an All-Star striker Antoine Walker who averaged 25 points and 8 rebounds per game! Walker The combination with Carter is enough to make the whole Toronto excited!
Not to mention that they also got the soul of the Rockets. Although they are old, they can still serve as the starter and contribute to Olajuwon!
The whole of Toronto is boiling! They are extremely satisfied with the reinforcement of the team!
I'm also very hopeful for this year's playoffs!
After the trade, the Raptors will be able to put out a lineup of Olajuwon, Oakley, Walker, Carter and Aaron. Let the whole of Toronto have huge competitiveness!
Not to mention that they also have Antonio Davis on the bench, a fast-improving insider who has averaged 14 points and 13 rebounds this season! He is on the bench and can provide very important fire support to the team!
On the contrary to Toronto's universal celebration of everyone's satisfaction, it is the fans of the Houston Rockets!
All Houstonians were outraged to learn that the team had sold their hero of the past 20 years, Olajuwon!
They spontaneously formed a parade and expressed their dissatisfaction on the street!
That is the team spirit that brought two championships and countless glory to the team!
That was the best center of the 90s, Olajuwon!
That is the 'big dream' we paid for everything!
As a result, it is now at the end of its career, and the team is just like sweeping the garbage, sweeping the big dream out of the door?
This is something that all fans cannot accept!
After all, even fans who have only a little research on player value and trading principles, as long as they look at the Raptors' chips, they can immediately find that Olajuwon was simply sent away as a garbage contract and negative assets!
The actions of the Rockets are really too heartbreaking and too chilling for the fans!
There is nothing wrong with pursuing interests, but there must be a bottom line!
The roar of the fans did not affect Dawson and the boss Alexander, and even Alexander praised Dawson very much! This kind of old guy who has no value and will only occupy the salary space, swept out the door directly, is the most perfect ending!
Of course, the look still has to be done!
Alexander rarely took the initiative to appear in front of the fans. Together with the fans, he angrily denounced Dawson's cold-bloodedness, accused him of not informing himself before the trade, and scolded him for daring to trade Olajuwon. Accept the fact!
Then, when all the fans were expecting Alexander to say: "Dawson, you're out of class! Houston doesn't have a place for you", Alexander suddenly changed things.
Stop mentioning this matter, but shout to Olajuwon from the air: "Hakim, I will always be your fan, you will always be my best friend! I will not forget you, nor will I forget Everything you do!"
"If you can, I hope you can come back, as long as you are on the Rockets, as long as you want, the starting center position will always be yours, whether you are 30 or 50! We will never forget our heroes!
I'll have a statue for you outside of Houston! Your jersey will never be worn by anyone, and your dedicated parking space and court location will always be yours!
Alexander's acting has won the understanding of many fans.
They put all the blame on Dawson, and Alexander gave Dawson a huge bonus, and Dawson naturally kept silent and happily carried the pot!
This deal, after all, is the best of both worlds!
And after this deal was done, it also announced that the Houston Rockets officially gave up this season, and they were going to start to lose and fight for a better draft!