Chapter 279 Full of Temptation
"Is there something you want to talk to me about?" Yang Mo asked with some confusion. He felt that he and this guy had nothing in common.
"I want to invite you to join the New York Knicks." Thomas took out a small notebook from his clothes and said very seriously: "I have analyzed the data of each of your recent games. You are not happy playing. You should be a ball-handling player, and the Heat cannot satisfy you in this regard. However, New York can satisfy you, and New York can also meet all your needs in business operations. This is the largest city in the world."
"Let me join New York?" Yang Mo frowned and laughed dumbly: "If I remember correctly, you seem to have been fired by New York. And all the fans in the Big Apple hate you very much. They think you haven't done anything well as the general manager , except for submitting your resignation."
"So, I need you to help me change my image. When we two take over the Knicks together, I will tailor the operation of the entire team for you. You will get the most relaxed season schedule and the most comfortable way to play. I can satisfy you with all these."
Isaiah Thomas's words were full of nonsense, but Yang Mo was not moved at all. After Thomas finished speaking, he said rudely: "Why should I believe what you said? Why should I believe you? You are a street rat in New York now, why should I make a private contract with you?"
"Because of you. As long as you are willing to join New York, I can immediately regain the position of general manager. The boss still has confidence in me, as long as you join."
Hearing Isaiah Thomas say this, Yang Mo became even more unhappy. Isn't this just a free-for-nothing move? He immediately said unhappily, "So, I'm just a stepping stone for you to return to the Knicks?"
"Of course not. You are my biggest bet to change the rest of my life." Isaiah Thomas stared at Yang Mo with deep affection and concentration: "If we reach a cooperation, it will definitely be a win-win outcome."
Yang Mo got goosebumps from him and quickly moved aside: "You look so disgusting. I really don't have time to gamble with you."
As he said that, he took the ball and started practicing shooting...Swish!
The basketball went into the net. Isaiah Thomas, who was wearing a suit, quickly ran over to pick up the basketball. He ran over very attentively and said in a slightly flattering tone, "Super Yang, I found that you still have problems with dribbling and passing. These are my strengths. I can teach you everything I have learned throughout my life."
When Isaiah Thomas said this, Yang Mo looked at him twice, and then said firmly: "Even if you teach me, I will not bet on your pirate ship."
"We are cooperating. Do you understand? Cooperation! As long as you reach a preliminary intention with me, I can go to the boss to negotiate, and he will immediately appoint as the general manager. At that time, what's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine. The entire Knicks' lineup structure is built by you, and the head coach is also appointed by you. Isn't that good? There is absolutely no other team in the league that can give you this treatment." Isaiah Thomas kept writing blank checks to Yang Mo.
His words were indeed a great temptation to Yang Mo, but he still felt that Isaiah Thomas was too unreliable. Now his greater intention was to grab this life-saving straw and re-enter the New York Knicks to complete the myth of word-of-mouth counterattack.
"What are you still hesitating about? This is New York. You can definitely earn more here than in Miami." Isaiah Thomas seduced Yang Mo with highly inspiring words.
Yang Mo took the ball and shot another empty three-pointer, saying casually: "Miami is exempt from state tax, can you do that here?"
Isaiah Thomas quickly picked up the basketball and said, "We can give you a raise. As long as the rules allow, I can give you the highest salary in the history of the league. I can also help you set up a charitable foundation. In New York, setting up a charitable foundation is fully tax-free."
Yang Mo smiled slightly when he heard this, took the ball from Thomas, and shot another empty three-pointer, then joked with a smile: "I believe in your ability to offer salaries. You can offer a contract of more than 30 million to a guy like Jerome, so you have to offer me 300 million US dollars."
"No problem!" Yang Mo said jokingly, but Isaiah Thomas agreed readily: "As long as you can come and as long as the rules allow, money is definitely not a problem. Our boss is not short of money. Moreover, with your market appeal, an annual salary of 30 million is reasonable."
Yang Mo laughed and pointed at the basketball in front of him: "Help me pick up the ball first."
"Hey!" Isaiah Thomas responded and quickly ran over to pick up the ball, more skillfully than a caddy. Yang Mo took the ball and said slowly, "The conditions you offer are indeed very tempting. But, first, you are not a powerful figure in the Knicks yet, and everything you say is just an empty promise. Second, people all over the world now know that New York is playing badly and preparing for LeBron James in 2010. Finally, I am very clear about my current ability. I am just an idol player. I can't pull the Knicks out of the quagmire alone."
"First, as long as you can reach a preliminary agreement with me, I can immediately become the Knicks' de facto manager. Secondly, everything I said is not an empty promise and can be written into our private contract. Finally, you are definitely not an idol player. Your progress in this year has surpassed any player from ancient times to the present. Through data analysis, I found that you have not only improved in terms of technology, but also in terms of physical fitness. This shows that your previous training was not scientific and systematic enough, but also shows that you have unlimited potential. I will hire the best personal coach for you, and I will definitely make you the best player in the league..."
Before Isaiah Thomas finished his long speech, Yang Mo stopped him and asked very seriously: "What do you want me to be?"
"The best player in the league!" Isaiah Thomas repeated in confusion.
"Do you think I can become the number one in the league?" Yang Mo asked again.
"Of course." Isaiah Thomas nodded very seriously, then opened his little notebook and analyzed very carefully: "Your combination of speed and strength is the strongest in the league today, stronger than LeBron. Moreover, your jumping ability is also very impressive, and on the defensive end you can defend from position one to position five. Although your offensive skills are a bit lacking in all aspects, once you go crazy with three-pointers, you will definitely be the best in the league. In addition, your ability to break through with the ball needs to be improved, and your passing ability also needs to be improved. However, your shortcomings are not a problem for me. I have rich experience against Michael Jordan, and I am the only star who has defeated him. I know him better than anyone, so I can definitely make you as good as him. Becoming the best player in the league today is definitely not an exaggeration." Isaiah Thomas said very seriously.
Thomas's words made a lot of sense. Yang Mo closed his eyes and thought about it, then stretched out his hand and asked, "Can I see your notebook?"
Seeing this, Thomas quickly handed it over. When Yang Mo saw it, she was really shocked.
The notebook is filled with analysis of Yang Mo's physical qualities and shooting angles and areas. It is extremely detailed, so detailed that even the seconds are calculated to the extreme.
Previously, Yang Mo thought that Isaiah Thomas was joking with her and wanted to use her as a springboard. But after watching this, she suddenly felt that this guy might really regard himself as the last deadly weapon to save the defeat.
Wanna take a gamble?
Yang Mo said silently in his heart.
