by thor16 on Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:42 pm
After the Pacers game, Herb Williams walks through the GM's door, sighing at the doorstep before giving it a few knocks..
Herb: ..Thor?
Thor: Yeah? Herb? Come in!
Herb sighs again, while taking a seat behind the other side of Thor's desk.
Thor: What is it?
Herb: It's about Amar'e.. I.. I'm afraid he isn't going to fit in.
Thor raises an eyebrow, before nodding - The reaction forces Herb to raise his eyebrows as well.
Thor: I know.. But listen
Thor: If we're going to trade him.. I need the permission from the board first.
Herb: I kn--..
Thor: If I get this permission, I want you to help me throughout this trade.
Herb: How?
Thor: I need you to find me a player or players to go for, it's your team now, Herb.. At least for this year.
Herb nods, standing up and walking out of the office without saying a word.
...The next day
Thor walks into the gym, during practice and shouts for Herb's name..
Thor: Herb! C'mon, it's time.
Herb converses with the assistants for a few more moments, before walking out of the gym with Thor.
Thor: I'm going in the meeting, in 20 minutes you'll have your answer about Stat.
Herb is patiently waiting outside the office door, as it creaks open, first one out is James Dolan, giving Herb a stare before starting to stomp towards his own office, next out of the door is Thor, who gives a slight nod to Herb before walking towards his office.
Thor: I expect your scouting to be done by tomorrow, 7am SHARP.
The next day, 6:54am
Herb is sitting outside on the waiting bench, as Thor pulls up to the complex in his BMW 750li
Herb: Nice car..
Thor smirks, focusing his eye on Herb's '86 LeBaron..
Thor: Yeah, you too..Heh.
Thor: C'mon, let's go.
The pair walks up to the 3rd floor, where Thor's office is located, they both grab a cup of coffee and sit behind the desk..
Thor: So?
Herb: Well, I only have one idea..
Thor: Yeah?
Herb: Suns. Nash and Hill.
Thor nearly spits out his coffee, before raising his voice.
Thor: WHAT?
Herb: Listen, they're not in their prime, I know.. But they both only have a year left on their contracts.. I need a point guard to run the show.
Herb: You said this is my team, you said you'll get any player I need.. Now c'mon.
Thor: ..Alright. Alright.. The fans ain't gonna like this though.
Herb smiles at Thor, before closing up the briefcase and standing up..
Herb: You let me worry about the fans, I'll make 'um like it.
A few days later, before the Knicks' 7 game road trip (Including the Suns), rumors start to surface around that the Knicks are dealing Amar'e for a point guard. Few hours after that, nba.com reports that the deal is done.
REPORT: Knicks deal for Suns' Nash and Hill for Stat!
The Knicks have pulled off another high profile move, as they move their Captain back to his former team for Steve Nash and Grant Hill.
According to the reports, Herb Williams requested a floor general to his team and looks like he has one of the best ever in his roster now.
Steve Nash was voted the MVP two years straight back in 2005 and 2006.
The 7 time all-star averaged 11.4 assists last season, with 14.7 points.
Grant Hill is another piece they're getting, he is thought to be brought in to provide cover for Carmelo Anthony.
Grant Hill was drafted 3rd overall back in 1994 by the Pistons.
The 7 time all-start averaged 4.2 rebounds last year, to go along with 13.2 points.
)
