Basketball: Start with the nerve knife

Chapter 10 Intrigue
"Okay, let's make an appointment first, and look forward to meeting then!"

Kupchak hung up the phone, feeling much more refreshed.

For him, this summer can be regarded as an "eventful autumn".

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

These two things are more troublesome than the other, and they have not been resolved yet, making him very busy.

He thought that today would be another day with a swollen head, but he didn't expect that he received a call from an endorsement after entering the office for half an hour.

The other party was a Huaxia merchant. Although the amount was not very large, only 100 million, this was the only good news he had heard recently.

More importantly... this endorsement came from the Huaxia market.

Old Bass chose Li Wan without hesitation for the sake of the Chinese market.Unexpectedly, the results came so quickly!

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

He immediately told Old Buss the news. The Lakers boss, who had always been moody and angry, smiled when he heard about it. 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 problem to Buss Sr.

This problem should have been resolved by Old Buss, but he was in a bad mood a few days ago, so Kupchak kept pressing it in his hands and did not explain the situation to Old Buss.

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

A standard American curse was transmitted from the microphone in Kupchak's hand.

Being able to make old Buss angry like this, Phil Jackson can be regarded as No. 1 in Lakers history.

He didn't pick it up, because he knew that Old Buss was just venting.

Phil Jackson was brought back by Kobe. He believed that without Phil, he would not be able to win the championship.Now that Kobe is making such a fuss, Old Buss can't move him, and his heart is filled with anger.

What Kupchak said just now was like igniting the flame of the fuse, which made him explode directly.

He just listened quietly, don't say it, he was quite happy to hear old Bass scolding Phil Jackson like that!

After a brief silence, Old Buss regained his composure and analyzed carefully: "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, which means that what he is not satisfied with is not Li, but... ..."

status?

Yes, it is status!

In 03, this guy wanted to support Shaq O'Neal to enter the management team, but he was on the wrong team and left with Shaq. This time, he must still try his best to get into the management team when he comes back this time.

This also explains why he must confront Kupchak...

After thinking about this, Old Bass said again: "Well, you can talk to Phil and say that it is not impossible for Huaxia rookies to trade, but you must give him a certain amount of time to show his performance, so that he can It has greater value! Anyway, it is the 19th pick in the first round. I can't exchange this pick for some cash back. People in the Bass family don't do business like this..."

"Ok?"

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

Half an hour later, he called Phil Jackson and relayed what Bass said. Phil Jackson had no attitude, just said "Got it", and hung up the phone.

"Damn it!"

I'm discussing with you, not reporting to you!

Listening to the busy tone from the microphone, Kupchak was very dissatisfied with his attitude of treating himself as the president, so he gritted his teeth and cursed.

"fxxk!"

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

On the surface, Old Bass compromised, saying that Li Wan would be traded when he showed his performance.

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

And in this way, he still had to give Li Wan playing time...

Originally, he wanted to use this draft pick to force Bass to admit that he is more important to the Lakers than general manager Kupchak.

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

Now that old Bass is making such a move, once Li Wan performs well, he will be labeled as "poor in understanding people" who has been asking for Li Wan to be traded.

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

Old thing, this trick of "advancing through retreat" is really good enough!
After closing his eyes and thinking for a while, Phil Jackson picked up the phone again and sent a text message to Phil Handy.

——Dude, sort out the report of the Chinese rookies in the summer league, and come to me as soon as you come back!

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

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

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

This is of course a very stupid trick.

In particular, doing so would definitely anger Old Bath. Although his idea of ​​joining the management team was already challenging Old Bath, he didn't want the two of them to completely turn against each other.

If he did that, he wouldn't be able to get into the management either.

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

Regarding the scouting report of Huaxia's rookies, he recently read it again. There are clear advantages and disadvantages. If he can improve some of these shortcomings, then the question of whether his vision is not bad will not matter. On the contrary, his ability to guide rookies will be in the outside world. caused a huge response.

This problem also became a booster for him to reach a higher level.

All roads lead to Rome……

Suddenly enlightened, Phil Jackson took out a bottle of Romanée-Conti from his small wine cabinet, and just watched the red wine wake up, his face became a little sullen.

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

No, this tone must be vented.

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

If you can't do that old guy, then fuck the old guy's daughter.

While the Lakers management was fighting with the head coach, Li Wan returned to Los Angeles with the team after two games in the Summer League playoffs.

夏季联赛6场比赛下来，他场均可以拿到21.5分3篮板2助攻1抢断6失误6犯规，投篮命中率43%左右。

Definitely exceeded all expectations.

Although the Lakers have 6 wins and 2 losses in 4 games, who cares about the record in the summer league!
Tai Lun came to the airport to pick up Li Wan. Today is the day they signed the contract with Yili's representative.

Before parting, Phil Handy called Li Wan and raised the information bag in his hand: "Li, here is your report for 6 games. You have a certain ball-handling ability and shooting ability, and are becoming more and more powerful." It's getting better and you're still developing your physicality, which will make you a better physical player..."

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

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

Li Wan smiled and nodded, expressing his understanding.

This is an outline for him!

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

There is a high probability that these aspects will become Phil Jackson's test after the start of the training camp.

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(End of this chapter)