Chapter 70: The One-Year Agreement.
"I can't promise you right away, but I think it should be possible."
Ferry's response left Han Sen stunned.
He couldn't help but wonder what kind of instructions Ferry had received from James.
"Han, can we have a conversation that we'll forget as soon as we step outside this door?" Ferry continued.
He nodded; perhaps the answer to his question lay in the words that would follow.
"What do you think the chances are that LeBron will leave if he can't win a championship in Cleveland this year?"
Even though Han had mentally prepared himself, Ferry's question still caught him off guard.
"100%," Hansen replied bluntly. Since it was a "forget-it-once-we-leave" conversation, he had no need to hold back.
"Yes, I think so too, though this is just my personal opinion," Ferry added cautiously. "From my perspective, I believe he's done enough for this team, having fought for seven years. He's already given everything to this team and the fans of this city."
It was clear that Ferry and James had more than just a professional relationship as GM and player.
Of course, what Hansen didn't know was that Ferry had arrived at the Cavaliers the same year as James, and they had weathered the ups and downs of the team together.