Bishop: since 1998

Chapter 92 The alliance is so big, want to go out and see?
October 6, Los Angeles.

Li Mu came back from the draft, and after two days of rest, he immediately participated in the grand championship parade held by the Lakers.

The parade route starts from the Great Western Forum, ends at the University of Southern California Stadium, and shuttles through Hollywood in the middle, with a journey of more than 2 miles.

On the parade float, Li Mu and all the Lakers players greeted the fans on both sides of the street.

Behind, the double-decker open-air bus will follow, and the cheerleaders and staff will ride on it to interact with the fans.

On the streets of the city, nearly a million people wearing purple and gold jerseys emerged to celebrate and cheer with the passing parade.

ten years.

After a long absence, the championship has returned to the hands of the Lakers after a reincarnation.

Next, they look forward to establishing a dynasty and returning to the position where the Lakers should stay.

At this time, Li Mu, O'Neal, Kobe, Billups, Sly and other core players were in the first car, enjoying the cheers and support of the whole city like heroes triumphantly.

Bold girls, cheering and whistling, winking and blowing kisses at them, lifting their skirts too much.

It's a pity that there's still...

The USC football field was the end point of the parade, where a makeshift stage was set up for the recognition ceremony.

At this time, the stadium, which can accommodate more than 9 fans, is densely packed and crowded with people, which is called a sea of ​​people.

Next, the coaches and players will go to the stage, talk about their stories and feelings, and interact with the fans at the scene.

For example, accept a confession.

Hug, or kiss on the cheek, live conversation.

It's almost a poor version of Truth or Dare interaction.

In a word, it doesn't pass the line, but it doesn't feel that there is no temperature.

In the evening, there are shows.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss paid for the celebration party to continue in a private club.

Attendees can bring their family members, but Li Mu can only go alone.

Of course, you can also invite friends in the circle to get together.

At this time, the party was full of people, and many Hollywood stars, celebrities from all walks of life, and ladies of all colors and styles had already melted into the happy place here.

In order to liven up the atmosphere, the Lakers cheerleaders, if they wish, can also come here to act as hostesses, and they must be in bunny outfits.

Li Mu is full of curiosity and desire to explore everywhere. He has only seen this scene on TV.

O'Neill came with a petite female companion, and the two stood together, looking completely out of place.

Kobe came here alone, at the end of June 1999, it would take another 6 months before he could meet his soul mate.

Although Kobe is very cold, he has a lot of popularity with women. He accidentally meets his first love Brandy, a star who looks similar to him.

Bowen no longer had a paralyzed face, and actually chatted with the cheerleader who served the drink with a smile.

Although Billups is ugly, he is not a peaceful master. He hangs around the clubhouse, looking for targets to hunt and guard.

As a Lakers player, Fox is responsible for his appearance. When Kobe Bryant was not good-looking, he asked for 10. Well, anyway, he was surrounded by a group of women.

……

In the corner, general manager Jerry West and Li Mu were talking about contract renewal.

I saw that West frowned, and asked in confusion, "Li, why are you so disfavored about the Lakers?

Why are you only willing to renew your contract for one year instead of two? "

In West's view, the Lakers are young and strong with O'Neal, Kobe and Billups as the core. If Li Mu renews his contract for two years, he can just build a new Zijin Dynasty with the Lakers.

Whether it is for the Lakers or Li Mu, it is a win-win situation.

In the end, Li Mu was only willing to accept a one-year contract.

In other words, in terms of choosing a head coach, the Lakers tried to contact Phil Jackson, but they just hit a lot of snags.

Jackson directly asked for an annual salary of 600 million, which is still a five-year contract.

That's it, it's nothing, the Lakers owner Jerry Buss is willing to spend money for the championship.

Importantly, Jackson also put conditions on draft picks and trading rights.

If Jackson enters the Lakers, his general manager rights may be emptied.

Compared to Jackson, he hopes that Li Mu can renew his contract, preferably a long-term contract.

Li Mu looked West directly in the eyes, and said sincerely, "On the contrary, it is precisely because the Lakers are too strong that I chose to renew my contract for only one year, not two years."

"Wath?" West was stunned for a moment, unable to turn the corner.

Because the Lakers are too strong, they want to leave the Lakers instead.

What's the point of this?
Could it be that I heard wrong?

Li Mu took a sip of the wine in his hand, turned his head to look at the lights in the distance, and said calmly, "You heard me right.

The league is so big, I want to get around.

The current Lakers are too strong, so strong that they can ignore my existence.

I prefer to coach a more challenging team. "

In fact, to be honest, Li Mu chose to only dance the last dance with the Lakers.

Not because the Lakers are too strong, there is no challenge.

Instead, Li Mu thought about it seriously, and he found that if he wanted to go out and "start a business", after the end of the 99/00 season, there was the greatest room for maneuvering.

At the end of the 99/00 season, McGrady's rookie contract ended and he wanted to leave the Raptors.

Hill's contract ended, and the Pistons were unwilling to renew him.

This year, Duncan was the only one who thought about leaving the Spurs. The rookie contract ended and the Spurs had a problem with salary space.

Martial Saint Jackson has just finished training and returned to the NBA league to take on new challenges.

Kidd and the Suns are already showing signs of falling out, and it is not far away to be traded away.

O'Neal sat on the bench in the Trail Blazers and has not been taken away by the Pacers.

When they come out in a year, if they get two at random, they can take Li Mu to take off.

Coming out in two years, who else?
Jordan who just came back?
He's old, so he probably won't be able to carry it.

Therefore, after missing this year, it will be difficult for Li Mu to operate if he wants to start a business.

Moreover, Li Mu wanted to try it out, form a team and defeat the current mighty Lakers team, rather than wait for the OK combination to fall out and win without a fight.

"Coach Li Mu, I finally found you." Derek Harper walked over with a smile and interrupted the conversation between Li Mu and West.

He held up his glass and said to Li Mu, "I'm already 38 years old, and I can't move anymore.

I was very happy to be able to win the championship with the Lakers before I retired.

Thank you very much Coach Li Mu, let's have a drink, and I will retire in the future. "

Li Mu nodded, raised the wine glass in his hand, touched Derek Harper, wished him a new life, and then drank the wine in his hand.

It is indeed worth celebrating.

In this era, being crushed by Jordan, many superstars have never been crowned for life, and they have become part of the tragic superstars.

Harper is not a superstar, and being able to win the championship is also a beautiful thing.

Afterwards, Dell Curry also came over to join in the fun and had a drink with Li Mu.

He was able to come to the Lakers and win the championship. The first person to thank is Li Mu.

Because, he heard, it was Li Mu who proposed to the management to sign him.

After the two clinked glasses, Curry directly stated that he might not stay with the Lakers next season.

Moreover, it was also mentioned that the Raptors offered him a three-year, $700 million long-term contract.

This is the price offered by the Raptors after Curry won the championship. In Li Mu's previous life, Curry did not win the championship, and the Raptors still offered a three-year contract of 3 million yuan.

This is the last pension contract that the Lakers cannot offer, and he simply cannot refuse it.

After listening, Li Mu smiled brightly and said, "Then congratulations, Curry.

There should be enough money to support two little Curry. "

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　The transition is too difficult to write, maybe it should be written less.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)