He was very grateful.
He was afraid the team would bench him, or worse, trade him away to some backwater team where he wouldn't get any playing time, ruining his entire career.
After talking with Millsap, Su Xi went to chat with James Dolan.
Dolan was furious. He had taken a punch to the face. He insisted they had to trade Millsap.
Su Xi tried to talk him down for a bit, but then agreed with Dolan's decision.
Dolan then went off to enjoy himself.
Su Xi discussed the trade details with Isaiah Thomas. He demanded that the Magic add another draft pick.
Otherwise, it would be a huge loss.
And it had to be this year's pick, since the entire basketball world was saying 2007 was a great draft year.
Isaiah Thomas asked, "Will they agree?"
"They will. They know Millsap's value, and they're looking to make a breakthrough."
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On the first night of All-Star Weekend, Su Xi went to the arena to watch the Rookie Challenge: the first-year players versus the second-year players.
