NBA: Started as Sakuragi Hanamichi

Chapter 248 I, Brother Gua, Don't Talk Ruthlessly In Society

"Oh... for no reason, why did Lin suddenly change his number?"

Kupchak expressed doubts.

Generally, the number of jerseys is changed after the end of the season, and then a press conference is held.

Inform the fans all over the world, as well as the teams, that they are going to change their jerseys.

Just like Kobe last year, before he changed his jersey number, he had already greeted the media.

Lin Feng changed the number suddenly, and it was a bit hasty, so it was normal for Kupchak to be confused.

"I don't know why Lin changed his number suddenly. He said it was implied. What kind of birth date do they have in Huaxia..."

As a black kid born in America and raised in Italy.

Kobe doesn't even know what is a birthday horoscope?

This thing is only available in China, and people in other countries don't understand it very well.

"Okay, okay, I see, let me think about it..."

Kupchak did not agree in person, nor did he directly refuse.

The first thing to think about is whether there is a player on the team who is wearing the number 5 jersey.

In addition, you have to discuss it with Jenny.

In the end, he didn't want to offend Lin Feng.

Lin Feng had just joined the Lakers, and Kupchak, like the general managers of many NBA teams, looked down on foreign players.

Thinking that foreign players are generally parallel imports, because of Kobe's face, he signed Lin Feng with a basic salary of 75 US dollars.

Who would have thought that Lin Feng would be an All-Star by name.

Kobe said to him back then, congratulations on signing a future Hall of Fame player with a basic salary of $75!

At that time, Kupchak also expressed dissatisfaction.

He thinks that Lin Feng can average 5.0 points and 3.0 assists per game, which is very good.

However in fact...

Kupchak was slapped in the face crazily, and China Lin, who is famous all over the United States, is rising!

After hanging up the phone, Kupchak scratched his head and called Jenny Buss.

Jenny is the daughter of Buss Sr. In 2007, she had already started to manage the team of the family business.

"Hi, Miss Jenny, sorry to disturb your rest."

"Ok?"

Jenny on the phone gave an 'hmm' and asked, "Old Ku, what do you want?"

"Oh, it's like this. Kobe called me just now, and he told me that China Lin wants to change his jersey number before the end of the season. Is it possible?"

"China Lin wants to change his jersey number? What number?"

Jenny frowned, the Lakers never had such a precedent.

Before the season is over, players are clamoring to change their jersey numbers.

"Now China Lin's jersey number is 10, and he wants to change to number 5."

"Oh...that's it." Jenny nodded, "Then, is there anyone in our team wearing the No. 5 jersey?"

"Maybe not…"

Kupchak answered truthfully.

"Since there is no one, then agree with China Lin. As you know, China Lin is our Lakers' most powerful championship contender this season!"

Jenny said seriously: "Without China Lin, our Lakers would not be able to win the championship this season. Even if we miss the championship for some reason, China Lin is still so young. He deserves our long-term investment!"

"Okay Miss Jenny, I understand what you mean..."

Kupchak hastily agreed.

Just like when the Lakers sent Shaquille O'Neal away and kept the younger Kobe.

As businessmen, the Bass family is quite good at making wishful thinking.

In 2004, Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal chose one. No matter which team, it will definitely choose Kobe who is younger and has more potential.

That's why old Bass sent Shaquille O'Neill to the south coast!
Today, Lin Feng is younger and has more potential than Kobe.

Long-term investment in Raymond Lin will only be beneficial to the Lakers, not the slightest disadvantage.

After hanging up the phone, Kupchak had a clue in his mind, Jenny's meaning represented the old Buss' meaning, long-term investment in Lin Feng.

In the future for the Lakers, not only Kobe is the head star, Lin Feng is also a banner.

"Hey! Kobe, I just spoke to Miss Jenny on the phone."

After connecting, Kupchak said bluntly.

"Oh?" Kobe became interested and asked, "What did Jenny say?"

"Jenny agreed. He told me that he wanted to invest in China Lin for a long time, so he agreed with China Lin to change his jersey number."

"Haha, Jenny made a very correct decision."

Kobe smiled.

If he were the owner of the Lakers, he would definitely invest in Lin Feng for a long time.

Lin Feng's various performances this season have already beaten a group of rookies.

"Okay, old Ku, thank you for your help, I will tell China Lin the result."

"Okay, see you later."

The two ended the call, and Lin Feng laughed beside him.

Just looking at Kobe's relaxed expression, he knew that things were stable.

"Did the Bass family agree with me changing the jersey number?"

Lin Feng asked.

"Yes Lin, Jenny, she agreed and told that old Ku guy that the Lakers will invest in you for a long time."

Lin Feng didn't say anything after hearing the words.

As expected...

As long as the Bass family is not a fool, they will definitely invest in him for a long time.

"Okay, tomorrow night against the Denver Nuggets, you can wear a new jersey."

Kobe patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, and was surprised to find that Lin Feng seemed to have grown taller?

"Shit, Lin, you guys are growing taller again, aren't you?"

Kobe is a professional basketball player who is very sensitive to height.

Looking at Lin Feng's slender figure, he suddenly felt that Lin Feng was taller than before.

"Without Kobe, I just wore shoes with inner heightening today. I am now playing shooting guard. My height is 189cm, which feels too short."

"It turns out that..."

Kobe nodded slightly, and then kindly reminded: "Lin, you should try not to wear shoes with heightened height during the game, because it is easy to sprain and hurt your feet."

"Ok."

Lin Feng agreed, but he didn't take it seriously.

After practicing with Kobe in the official training hall, the two went to the weight room for a while, and then went home separately.

Tomorrow night, they will fly to Denver to challenge the Nuggets away.

……

Nine o'clock next night.

The entire Lakers team took a special plane and arrived at the Denver Nuggets' Pepsi Center players.

In the 06-07 season, the Denver Nuggets had Carmelo Anthony, the offensive kaleidoscope, with a variety of scoring methods, which caused headaches for defensive players.

Melon Anthony this year is at his absolute peak!

Contributed 28.2 points per game, which is the norm.

On the All-Star stage in Las Vegas, Lin Feng had already met Melo Anthony.

It's a pity that this guy didn't go to gangsters and came to play.

There is a good saying in the NBA: I am Gua Ge in society, and people don't talk too much.

On the court, few people dare to provoke Melon.

Before traveling to the 2016 Brazil Olympic Games, Melon followed the reporter to the most chaotic place in Brazil, Rio.

Then I was still in the slums of Rio, sitting on a chair, and took a photo with carelessness.

The Olympic Organizing Committee has clearly informed every athlete not to go to the slums in Rio, the place is very chaotic.

however.

The social melon brother did not believe in evil, and ran into the slums of Rio with a few reporter boys.

Not to mention, Lin Feng had seen that photo of Brother Gua, and it can be said that he was not angry.

This is Gua Ge, Gua Ge who no one dares to mess with.

Tonight's away game against the Denver Nuggets, Lin Feng felt quite interesting to meet the social melon, who is known as the league's offensive kaleidoscope.

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(End of this chapter)