MTL - Basketball: Start with the Neuroknife-Chapter 10 intrigue

"Okay, let's make an agreement first, and look forward to meeting you at that time!"

Kupchak hung up the phone and felt much refreshed.

This summer is an "eventful autumn" for him.

First, because of the selection problem, he stood on the opposite side of Phil Jackson, and then after the free market opened in July, Kobe was clamoring for a transfer.

These two things, one is more troublesome than the other, and they have not been resolved, so he is very busy.

He thought that he was going to spend another day with a head-scratching day, but he didn't expect to enter the office for half an hour when he received an endorsement call.

The other party is Huaxia Shang, although the amount is not very large, only 1 million, but this is the only good news he has heard recently.

More importantly... this endorsement comes from the Chinese market.

Old Bass chose Li Wan without hesitation because of the Chinese market. I didn't expect the results to come so quickly!

Before the summer league was over, they received the first endorsement contract from the Chinese market.

He immediately told the old Buss the news. The big boss of the Lakers, who had always been overjoyed, smiled when he heard about this. Kupchak could feel his happiness through the microphone.

"Phil's side... has been calling me."

Taking advantage of this joy, Kupchak reflected Phil Jackson's problems to the old Bass.

This problem should have been solved by the old Bass, but Kupchak kept pressing it in his hands a few days ago when he was in a bad mood and did not explain the situation to the old Bass.

"If he's not satisfied, let him die! fxxk, ￥#%@...￥￥%!"

A standard American scolding came from the microphone in Kupchak's hand.

Phil Jackson can be regarded as the first person in Lakers history to be able to anger old Buss like this.

He didn't continue, because he knew that old Bass was just venting.

Phil Jackson was brought back by Kobe. He believed that without Phil, he would not be able to win the championship. Right now Kobe is making such a fuss, and old Buss can't move him, and his heart is full of fire.

Kupchak's words just now were like the flames that ignited the lead, causing him to explode directly.

He just listened so quietly, don't say, listening to old Buss scolding Phil Jackson like this, he was quite cool!

After a brief silence, Old Bass regained his composure and carefully analyzed: "I don't believe he doesn't know about Li's performance and progress in the summer league, and he keeps putting pressure on you, showing that it's not Li who is dissatisfied with him, but... "

status?

Yes, it's status!

This guy wanted to get into the management team by supporting Shaq O'Neal in 2003, but he got out with Shaq after he was on the wrong team. This time he came back, he must still try his best to get into the management team.

This also explains why he must fight against Kupchak...

After realizing this, Old Buss spoke again: "Well, you can talk to Phil, and say that the Chinese newcomer can't be traded, but he must be given a certain amount of time to show his performance, so that he can It has greater value! After all, it is a 19th overall pick in the first round. I can't exchange this lot for some cash back. The Bass family doesn't do business like this..."

"Um?"

Kupchak didn't want to understand at first, but he quickly understood what Old Bass meant.

Half an hour later, he called Phil Jackson and conveyed what Old Buss said. Phil Jackson had no attitude, just said "got it" and hung up the phone.

"damnit!"

I am discussing with you, not reporting work to you!

Listening to the busy tone in the microphone, Kupchak was very dissatisfied with his attitude of treating himself as the president, and scolded through gritted teeth.

"fxxk!"

Phil Jackson hung up the phone and couldn't help but burst out.

On the surface, the old Bass compromised, saying that he would trade Li Wan when he showed his performance.

But in fact, when he is out, the Lakers will trade him?

And as a result, he has to give Li Wan playing time...

Originally, he wanted to force the old Buss to admit that he was more important to the Lakers than general manager Kupchak through this draft.

When he has more say in team building, he can go further in the future.

Now the old Bass comes with such a trick. Once Li Wan shows a good performance, he will be labeled as "poor ability to know people", who has been asking to trade Li Wan.

Such a person is obviously not suitable for management...

Old thing, this trick is really good enough to "retreat to advance"!

After closing his eyes and thinking for a while, Phil Jackson picked up the phone again and sent Phil Handy a text message.

—Man, sort out the reports of the Chinese newcomers in the summer league, and come back to me as soon as possible!

The news came quickly, and the simple answer was: OK.

Since it has been determined that it is impossible to trade Li Wan, there are only two paths that Phil Jackson can take.

The first one is to hide him and let him be abolished on the bench.

This is of course a stupid trick.

You Qi will definitely anger old Bass. Although he wants to enter the management team, he is already challenging old Bass, but he does not want the two of them to completely turn their faces.

In doing so, he also won't get into management.

Then all he can do is to train Li Wan well.

Regarding the scouting report of Huaxia rookies, he recently read it again. The advantages and disadvantages are clear. If he can improve some of them, then the issue of his vision is not important. On the contrary, his ability to guide the rookies will be revealed to the outside world. caused a huge response.

This problem has also become his booster to a higher level.

All roads lead to Rome…

The suddenly enlightened Phil Jackson took out a bottle of Romanée Conti from his small wine cabinet, just watching the red wine wake up, his face became a little more sullen. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

Old Buss played so ruthlessly as soon as he made a move, and the way he was thinking now was only passive defense. Can't dig a hole for old Buss, Phil Jackson always feels stuffy in his chest.

No, this breath must be vented out.

Thinking of this, he took out his mobile phone and dialed: "Jenny, come to my place tonight..."

Can't do that old guy, then *this old guy's daughter.

While the Lakers management team was intrigued with the head coach, Li Wan returned to Los Angeles with the team after finishing two games in the summer league playoffs.

After 6 games in the summer league, he averaged 21.5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 6 turnovers and 6 fouls, and his shooting percentage was about 43%.

Absolutely exceeded all expectations.

Although the Lakers have 2 wins and 4 losses in 6 games, who cares about the record in the summer league!

Tai Lun came to pick up Li Wan at the airport. Today is the day they signed the contract with the representative of Yili.

Before leaving, Phil Handy stopped Li Wan and raised the information bag in his hand: "Li, here is your 6-game report, you have a certain ability to hold the ball and shoot, and you are becoming It's getting better and better and your fitness is still developing, which will make you a better physical player..."

"Man, these are the things that I will report. I hope training camp starts, and you don't make me a liar."

"Coach Phil, you are the best coach, without a doubt!"

Li Wan nodded with a smile, indicating that he understood.

This is the outline for him!

Remind him of what he needs to focus on for the rest of the summer.

These aspects are likely to be Phil Jackson's test for him after training camp starts.