LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.

Having returned from visiting relatives at Yuquan Mountain in the western suburbs of Beijing, it was already late June.

Inside a hillside villa in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA.

The bright California sun shines on the azure blue outdoor infinity pool.

Su Yang lay comfortably on the recliner, enjoying the long vacation that belonged to the champion boss.

Beside him, Dilraba and Gulnazar, both dressed in sexy bikinis, were nestled on either side of him.

Dilraba obediently peeled the chilled grapes for him, while Gulnazar gently massaged his shoulders.

Just as Su Yang closed his eyes and enjoyed himself.

"Ding-dong—"

The doorbell rang, and then Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant, carrying a thick stack of documents, hurried in, led by the butler.

"Boss, I'm sorry to disturb your vacation."

Grant wiped the sweat from his brow and placed several scouting reports in front of Su Yang. "The 2013 NBA Draft is the day after tomorrow, and I must report to you on our current awkward situation."

Su Yang patted Dilraba's pert buttocks, gesturing for the two girls to go play by the pool first.

"Awkward? How awkward?"

Grant gave a wry smile and began to analyze the situation:

"Boss, we don't have any first-round picks this year!"

"This year's draft is so bad, I don't even qualify to go in and join the fun!"

"If you can't get in, you can't get in. What's there to regret?"

Su Yang sneered, "This year's draft is a weak one. All those so-called geniuses who are predicted to be high up look like flops!"

Su Yang, who possesses memories from his past life, knows all too well about the 2013 rookie class.

This year's number one draft pick is none other than the infamous worst number one draft pick, Anthony Bennett!

"But boss, we just won the championship, and we need to add fresh blood to the roster to keep it active..." Grant was still somewhat unwilling.

"Who said I'm not going to vote?"

Su Yang pulled out a scouting report from a pile of scrap paper and tapped on the photos on it.

The photo shows a young Black man who is as thin as a bamboo pole.

"I want this guy. Giannis Antetokounmpo."

Grant leaned closer for a look, nearly stammering, "Yan... Giannis... Giannis? Boss, he's a player from the Greek second division! He's as skinny as a stick, and his shooting technique is so rough it's unbearable! He's completely incompatible with our three-point system!"

Whether or not they are compatible is something the coaching staff will have to worry about in the future.

Su Yang secretly made plans in his mind.

Giannis's skills were indeed rough, and he was not worthy of starting alongside the Splash Brothers in the early stages.

But this is the Greek Freak who could win two consecutive MVP awards in the future!

Even if you put him on the bench as a defensive anchor in fast breaks, or use him as a valuable trade asset in the future, you absolutely cannot let him go and give him to the enemy!

more importantly……

"This kid's talent isn't just in running and jumping."

Su Yang touched his chin, his eyes turning somewhat cunning.

In its previous life, this Greek monster, besides charging into battle, was also known for its unintentional foot-stepping technique, which struck fear into the hearts of countless football stars.

The decision to sideline Kyrie Irving in 2021 changed the entire championship race in the league!

"If we encounter a 'prodigy' that the league is heavily promoting in a high-level playoff game."

"My starting lineup includes Zaza Pachulia, a clumsy center who can destabilize the opponent's center of gravity; on the bench, there's Patrick Beverley, a mad dog ready to bite at any moment; and up front, there's Giannis, who might lose his footing at any time..."

Thinking about this, Su Yang even felt a little regretful.

"What a pity, that white center Kelly Olynyk was projected to be drafted too high this year. Otherwise, if I brought him over to help pull other guys' arms, my villainous squad would be complete."

However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zaza Pachulia, and Patrick Beverley, the team's dark side is enough to support them.

"Grant, listen up."

Su Yang gathered his scattered thoughts and gave the order:

"Let's make an upward trade now! Put Danny Green in the trade package! Plus our own 2016 first-round pick, and two second-round picks from the next two years!"

"Take this as leverage and negotiate with teams that are around the 10th pick in the first round!"

"Trade Danny Greena, a first-round pick, for a skinny guy from the Greek second division?!" Grant thought his boss had gone mad again.

"Enough talk! Do as I say! I want to see this Greek kid's name on the board in Cleveland at the draft!" Su Yang shouted coldly.

"Yes...yes! Boss!" Grant wiped away a cold sweat and scrambled out of the villa to make a phone call to mediate.

……

Meanwhile, in Miami, inside a private suite at a top-tier private club.

The lights were dim, and cigar smoke swirled in the air.

LeBron James, who was swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the Cavaliers with a historic 35-point average per game just a few months ago, sat on the sofa with a gloomy face.

After Su Yang exposed his true intention to escape, James was extremely uneasy during this period.

He did want to leave, but he knew better that he still had a year left on his contract. If he requested a trade, he would become public enemy number one in the US, and even if he succeeded in leaving, Pat Riley would drain the assets of his new team.

"LeBron, your decision is wise. Patience is our best weapon right now."

Sitting next to him, his agent Rich Paul spoke confidently, "Play one last season in Miami for the 13-14 season! Then in the summer of 2014, you can opt out of your contract and become a free agent!"

On the luxurious leather sofa opposite them sat two Nike headquarters executives in suits and a portly white man.

Steve Ballmer, former president of Microsoft and a multi-billion dollar billionaire!

"LeBron, if you're willing to come to Los Angeles in the summer of 2014, I assure you, it will be the greatest decision of your career!"

"I've raised over $20 billion in cash! Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is currently embroiled in a racial discrimination scandal, and the league will soon force him to sell the team! And I will be the new owner of the Clippers!"

"Los Angeles is the world's biggest market! If you come, I'll pay the luxury tax however I want! Whatever kind of deputy you want, I'll buy you one! And in terms of commercial endorsements and Hollywood resources, I'll give you an irresistible compensation package!"

Nike executives chimed in, adding fuel to the fire: "LeBron, Su Yang's Anta brand has been too arrogant lately. Not only have they won championships, but they're also eroding our market share in Asia. Nike will not allow this to continue!"

"We need you to assemble an unprecedented super team in a megacity to destroy Cleveland's three-point shooting system!"

As James listened to Ballmer's grand vision, his ambition burned uncontrollably once again.

The big markets in Los Angeles are dominated by owners who pay unlimited luxury taxes!

This is practically the perfect dynasty base tailor-made for him!

"Steve, I appreciate your invitation." James stroked his chin, a calculating glint in his eyes.

"However, Cleveland's current roster is indeed very strong. Curry and Davis are difficult to deal with. If I went to Los Angeles, the Clippers' current roster would clearly not be enough."

"If we're going to build a galactic super team, I need a true superstar in his absolute prime, capable of tearing apart any defense in a one-on-one situation, to be my second-in-command!"

Upon hearing James's request, the Nike executive and Rich Paul exchanged a knowing smile.

"LeBron, don't worry. We've already found the perfect candidate for you."

A Nike executive presented James with a document stating, "As one of Nike's top stars, he's currently in Oklahoma, but he's very unhappy."

The first page of the document prominently features a photo of Oklahoma City Thunder's star player, Kevin Durant!

……

A few days later, there were less than 48 hours left until the 2013 NBA Draft.

Major sports media outlets across the United States, ESPN's Twitter account, and TNT's rolling news channel all simultaneously broadcast a breaking news story!

This news quickly stole the spotlight from the Cavaliers' championship parade, bringing forward the major upheaval of the NBA offseason!

[Woj Breaking News: Oklahoma City Thunder's star player and one of the league's top scorers, Kevin Durant, has officially requested a trade from the team's management! He has specified a destination in a major city with a supermarket!]

[It is reported that Durant is extremely disappointed with the Thunder's management for trading James Harden to avoid tax, and his conflict with Russell Westbrook over ball distribution has become completely irreconcilable!]