Pick Westbrook

Chapter 199 Hello, I'm Undrafted
Li Lai was startled, a little admiring Cuban's keen sense of business.

Naturally, he didn't just want to build the top logistics in the United States.

In the future, e-commerce platforms will be popular. In addition to Amazon’s dominance, there are countless e-commerce platforms such as eBay, EBay, Wish, Jet founded by Wal-Mart, etc., firmly occupying the entire e-commerce market.

So Li Lai also wants to get a share of the Internet economic storm sweeping the world.

And building a top logistics company in the world is the confidence for him to set foot in this industry in the future and be able to gain a firm foundation.

Of course, at this time, Li Lai will not strictly explain all this to Cuban. In terms of business, the cooperation between the two has not yet reached the level of intimacy.

Cuban saw Li Lai's thoughts, and this was the second time he appreciated Li Lai's sharp thinking ability in business operations.

He said: "After the establishment of logistics this time, I hope we can carry out more cooperation in the future."

Li Lai nodded and reached an agreement with Cuban shaking hands.

He also very much needs the other party's extremely efficient and accurate think tank and company executives to jointly complete the future business layout.

The logistics company of the two was formally established at this moment, and named after each of the two names.

- Kulai.

Cuban and Li Lai each hold 50% of the company's shares, and the two have allocated 1000 million to complete this matter, while the company's operation and handling of large and small affairs are fully entrusted to the management under Cuban.

In this way, the savings in Li Lai's hands became another 1 million US dollars.

At this time, Li Lai also stopped all business operations. He is confident that with the addition of Kulai Logistics Company, he can pay off the 1 million debt at least one to two months in advance.

"Back then, Herb Cole didn't intend to sell the Bucks even if he died. I will keep this team no matter what."

"This is my thanks to you two father and son."

7 month 20 day.

The summer league ended with the Bucks winning 6 of 3 games.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​played well, averaging 20 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.

"However, the rookie Cousins ​​really likes to play with the ball on the outside. Of course, it's not that he is so bad at playing. On the contrary, he can still have an average shooting rate of 46% in the attack with the ball from the outside."

"That's a better percentage than most linebackers in summer league this year, so he's a very nuanced and solid big man."

"Cultivate him well, maybe he can grow into an All-Star in the future."

Tyronn Lue's evaluation of Cousins ​​​​is very objective and extremely high.

In his opinion, Cousins' technical ability and physical talent have the potential to become an All-Star.

But in Li's view, this is the biggest problem in Cousins' entire career.

He was too keen on attacking from the outside, but gave up his natural advantage inside.

You know, Cousins ​​is a super center embryo who can play like Shaquille O'Neal, but throughout his career, he has been showing dribbling, shooting, and three-pointers from the outside. This is simply a waste of his talent.

46% shooting from the outside with the ball This is of course very good. In fact, Cousins ​​​​has shot 47% from the outside with the ball throughout his career.

He is an inside man who is better at attacking with the ball than outside linebackers.

But the center is a center after all, you can occasionally hold the ball or shoot a three-pointer from the outside, which can expand the team's tactical system, but you can't always attack like this.

Because this will weaken the role of the center player on the court.

"Garnett's career offensive shooting rate is 49%, Nowitzki's career shooting rate is 49%, Stoudemire's 53%, Yao Ming's 53%, and O'Neal's 58%."

"Compared with outside players, Cousins' shooting percentage may be enough, but he is an inside player after all."

"His shooting percentage throughout his career is too different from that of the league's top centers."

"Cousins ​​should also rule the penalty area like O'Neal. This is the most lethal way for a center player to play on the court."

From the moment Li Lai selected Cousins, he has been firmly telling himself to get rid of some of Cousins' bad habits since his rookie period, just like he solved Westbrook's problem.

One of the biggest problems is that he has too many rounds with the ball.

Tyronn Lue can say with certainty that if Cousins ​​can play like O'Neal and form dominance at the basket, his future achievements will definitely be stronger than the current style of play.

"But is it possible for him to change his style of play?"

Marshall on the side said at the right time.

At this time, Marshall also informed Li Lai of everything that happened in the summer league.

Before the first game of the summer league, DeMarcus Cousins ​​first had friction with the team's summer league coach Tyronn Lue in training, and was warned by both Tyronn Lue and Marshall at the same time.

Since then, in the first game between the Bucks and the Warriors, Cousins ​​made an inappropriate gesture after scoring a dunk and was directly expelled by the referee on duty.

Immediately afterwards, Cousins ​​insulted his teammates during a team training, and was banned from training by Tyronn Lue, fined, and then put on the bench to play as a substitute.

Then there was another preseason game against the Clippers. Cousins ​​dragged the opposing player to the ground on the court and was whistled for a technical offender.

There were a total of 6 games in the summer league, and Cousins ​​has already been called 3 technical offenders!
During the summer league, Tyronn Lue and Marshall used countless methods to punish Cousins. They wanted to use these methods to change his bad habits and bad temper, but none of them worked.

This player is just a bully, he doesn't accept anyone, and his temper is like a powder keg, anyone who touches it will explode.

"Cousins ​​is a very serious problem player, and a little mishandling may bring a big crisis to our locker room."

Tylen Lu reminded.

Li Lai heaved a long sigh, Cousins ​​did not disappoint him in terms of temper.

The regular season has not yet been played, and the summer league alone has brought so much trouble to the team.

Li Lai had a hunch that if Cousins' style of play and temper problems could not be resolved, then his stubborn selection of the opponent might be a huge failure.

Of course, there is still some time before the team practice together, and Li Lai has enough time to think about how to solve this matter.

Tyronn Lue turned to another matter.

"This summer league, there was an undrafted pick who played 5 games for the Dallas Mavericks."

“场均出场时间18分钟，能够得到10分3篮板2助攻1抢断的数据，并且以55%的两分球投篮命中率排名全队第一位。”

"It's just because he is an offensive guard, not a traditional guard who is good at organizing offense, so even though he has played such an excellent performance, there is still no one in the free agent market."

Marshall also remembered that player, agreeing: "I heard that the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors, and some Eastern Conference teams are considering making contract offers for him."

"He's also had really good side numbers in the draft, especially at 16.66 mph on the all-court run."

"That's faster than Rose's 16.6 miles and Wall's 16.48 miles this year!"

Faster than Wall?

Li Lai was very aware of Wall's running speed and the first step to break through. He could be called the first-class defender among the defenders. A player who could be faster than him naturally made Li Lai more curious about this player.

It stands to reason that no matter how bad his physical talent is, he should be picked up by some teams in the second round of the draft, not to mention that he still has good offensive ability.

There's something wrong with being an undrafted pick.

Tyronn Lue continued: "Originally, Marshall and I hoped that the team could select him. Although we already have sufficient reserves on the back line, he is really likable."

"But his Asian identity made us stop thinking about it. After all, Asians are obviously inferior in explosive power. They want to gain a foothold in the NBA unless they are big men like Yao Ming or Yi Jianlian."

"This should also be the reason why this Asian kid was undrafted."

Li Lai nodded and finally understood.

It's no wonder that anyone who is worse than Wall in terms of overall speed will lose the election. After all, they are not as explosive as Wall and Rose, so the opponent is still slightly inferior in the fastest breakthrough speed.

"Coupled with the fact that Asians have always been at a slight disadvantage in the confrontation, even if that player is selected by other teams, it must be difficult for him to survive in the NBA."

Tyronn Lue continued.

Li Lai did not continue to linger on this matter, but began to think about how to solve Cousins' problem.

8 month 10 day.

The Bucks' first batch of unnamed rings was finally delivered to the team, and Li Lai felt extremely happy physically and mentally watching these championship rings.

This is the glory of the team's desperate efforts in the playoffs last season.

At the same time, Westbrook found Hammond as soon as he learned that these rings had reached the team. He hoped to apply for an unnamed ring.

Hammond didn't ask the opponent why he wanted this ring. Fortunately, the Bucks prepared a few more copies, so they gave the opponent one.

Los Angeles.

Inglewood.

An elderly woman is arranging the flowers and plants in the yard.

She has lived alone in this place since his son died 6 years ago.

Because it's all about her son's memories, from childhood to elementary school to middle school.
In May 2004, high school senior Kelsey Bales III died of a heart attack.

Bang, bang.

The door outside the courtyard was knocked lightly, and the woman knew who was coming without even thinking about it.

"Russell, my son, are you coming to see me again?"

Westbrook opened the door of the yard and walked in. After seeing that the woman was still radiant as usual, he showed two rows of teeth and smiled like a child.

Since Westbrook was selected by the Bucks to enter the NBA, he has been taking care of the woman's life. He is like the other's child, and he also calls her mother.

Westbrook solemnly placed the box in his hand in front of the woman.

The old man watched the box being opened, revealing a very beautiful ring, which she knew was the championship ring of the Bucks.

At this time, the woman finally couldn't help her eyes reddened, remembering her son's dream.

The dream of Kelsey Barrs III is to surpass the god of basketball and become No.1 in NBA history.

This dream caused him to compete with Westbrook, his best friend since he was a child.

The two vowed to jointly compete for the No.1 title in NBA history.

Later, when Kelsey Barrs III passed away unexpectedly, Westbrook held the woman's hand tightly and said.

I decided to take away the dream left by my friend and fulfill his unfulfilled wish. I will definitely fulfill our mutual agreement and become NBA No.1!
After I achieve this step, his name will be heard in heaven, and the dead Kelsey Bals III will know that I have successfully fulfilled the agreement between the two, and also fulfilled the dream of the two.

Westbrook put the ring solemnly in the woman's hand and said: "Mom, I have completed the first step. I will continue to work hard with the dream of Kelsey Balls III and become the No. 1 in NBA history. [-]."

San Francisco, California, USA.

The Asian undrafted pick was very hesitant looking at the 2-year 100 million contract offered by the Warriors.

This is a completely non-guaranteed role player contract, and the Warriors can choose to cut him at any time without worrying about salary.

"Mr. Larry Riley, will the Warriors develop me?"

Larry Riley, general manager of the Warriors, looked at the young player in front of him asking such a ridiculous question, and couldn't help being extremely speechless.

Who will develop an undrafted pick?

Warriors in the upcoming 2010-11 season, has been identified defenders Monta - Ellis, Axi - Law, Charlie - Bell, Coby - Carr, CJ Watson and Anthony - Morrow.

A full six-man backline player reserve is enough for the Warriors to deal with all the unexpected problems in the new season.

The reason why Larry Riley still chooses to give this Asian player a chance is entirely because he wants the opponent to conduct joint training during the next training camp to prepare for the new season.

The undrafted player's style of play is extremely aggressive, making him a meaningful matchup.

Larry Riley originally wanted to cut the opponent at some point in the regular season after the training camp, or send him to the Reno Bighorns in the NBDL.

In short, not only did the Warriors not have the idea of ​​​​cultivating him, but there was not even a position for this stunned young man in the team.

Seeing Larry Riley's contemptuous expression and unremitting attitude, the undrafted Asian pick took a deep breath at this time, and then made a very surprising decision.

"Sorry, Mr. Larry Riley, I may not accept this signing because I want to play where I am needed."

Larry Riley was very angry looking at this slightly proud undrafted pick and said: "You have to think about it carefully. If you leave here, there is a good chance that no team will be willing to sign you."

"This may be your only chance to stay in the NBA."

The loser smiled very calmly.

"Even if I sleep in someone else's living room, I will not give up my dream of chasing the NBA. I want to play, and I want to go to a place that values ​​me and can train me to play."

"It's as simple as that."

8 month 28 day.

The Men's Basketball World Cup is officially underway.

The Chinese team played against the Greek team for the first time and won the first game 89:81.

易键联和姚名这两位中国双塔发挥出色，姚名砍下了18分12篮板2盖帽的两双数据，易键联17分7篮板5助攻。

The two almost blocked the sky and the sun on the inside, defeating the entire Greek team.

You must know that in the 06 Men's Basketball World Cup, the Greek team was the runner-up!
The victory of this game gave the Chinese men's basketball team great confidence. They firmly believe that under the leadership of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, the Chinese men's basketball team will create miracles in this World Cup.

Li Lai paid close attention to the situation of the Men's Basketball World Cup, and at the same time discussed with Hammond the precautions for the new season.

At this time, Holloway came in from outside the office. She still held an envelope in her hand and said, "This is already the fifth letter he has written to you, one every day without exception."

"If it weren't for the fact that he was an undrafted pick, I would suspect that this is a love letter to you."

Hammond looked at the signature on the envelope, it was still the player named Jeremy Lin, and he couldn't help persuading Li Lai.

"Although we have ample reserves of players on the back line, why not give this undrafted pick a chance to show himself?"

"After all, anyone's dreams are worthy of respect."

(End of this chapter)