Pick Westbrook

Chapter 425 The Door to the Trading Market Opens
In view of the fact that Li Lai, the actual manager of the Pelicans, selected Westbrook, Curry, Dragic, George Hill, Danny Green, Jeremy Lin, Jimmy Butler, Len Nader, Anthony Davis and many other potential rookies.

These rookies have proven their ability and potential in the future.

So those fans and commentators who were the most scolding before, after learning that the Pelicans actually used this No. [-] pick to take Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo, they decisively shut up .

After all, Li Lai has always been known for his vicious vision. The management of the Kings even broke the news about their draft picks about James Harden and Paul George, and Li Lai is behind it.

But even so, most people are still not optimistic about Giannis Cina Hugo Antetokounmpo.

On the latest Barkley show, Big Mouth Barkley even said bluntly, "This player whose name is so unreadable, let's call him Antetokounmpo."

"I don't even think he's eligible to play, just wait and see in the new season."

"If Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo can score 20 points and 10 rebounds in a game, I will do a handstand."

The signing and life of Giannis Cina-Hugo Antetokounmpo is being handled by Hammond.

Because Li Lai was worried about this poor kid, he finally put down all his work and returned to New Orleans to meet him.

The list of gods in my mind suddenly vibrated.

[It is detected that potential players with a potential value of more than 85 enter the Fengshen training? 】

"Yes!"

[Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo, cultivated by God]

All-Star MVP, regular season rebounding leader, best defensive player DPOY, regular season MVP, best rookie, single-season double-double, championship, FMVP, rookie challenge MVP.

Complete 4 items to become a god. 】

[Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo]

【Height 211cm, Weight 95kg, Armspan 224cm】

【Speed ​​75 Strength 56 Layup 70】

[Short shot 75, medium shot 60, long shot 50]

[Dunk 70, Pass 60, Control 65]

[Defense 62 rebounds 50 blocks 60]

[ability value 66, potential value 97]

"This ability value is really eye-catching."

After seeing the ability value of Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo, Li Lai held his forehead and complained of a headache.

Those fans and commentators are not talking nonsense, just Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo's current ability value may be higher than his second-round pick.

However, the potential value on the other side made Li Lai very satisfied and even satisfied.

"Potential value 97!"

"This should be the player with the highest potential value among the players I have coached, and the future is limitless."

For this reason, Li Lai also made up his mind to train the other party to become a talent as soon as possible, and Li Lai, the strongest candidate to train him, had already made a decision in his heart.

Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo was just a young man at this time. Today Hammond ordered him to come to the team to meet, but Li Lai saw him on the way to the arena.

Antetokounmpo consciously wore training clothes and sneakers and ran on the road.

Li Lai didn't know where the other party started from, nor how long he ran, but he saw that the collar of the other party's neck was completely wet with sweat.

"Hey, would you like to get in my car, I can take you for a ride."

Li Lai drove the car to Antetokounmpo's side, rolled down the window and said at the same speed as the other party.

Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo had never met Li Lai, nor did he know the identity of the other party. At this time, he looked at Li Lai very vigilantly and did not speak, but continued to run forward.

He thought to himself: My mother told me that there are many bad people in the outside world, and unless my agent and the general manager of the team are here, I will not talk to anyone.

Li took a look at Antetokounmpo, who was very wary, and turned his head helplessly to leave. At this time, the other party said aloud instead.

"Well, how can I get to the New Orleans Arena?"

puff.

Li Lai couldn't help laughing helplessly. He stopped the car and opened the door for the other party, saying, "You are a rookie selected by the Pelicans, right?"

"I'm a huge fan of this team, get in the car and I'll take you there."

"Also, the New Orleans Arena is a competition arena, and the Pelicans' training facility is not there. If you really go there, you won't find the person you're looking for."

Hearing this, Antetokounmpo felt even more flustered. He looked back and forth to find a public phone booth, but he couldn't find it. In the end, he could only look at Li Lai helplessly.

"You won't lie to me, will you?"

Li Lai laughed again, and gave the other party the phone in his hand to indicate that he could call his manager to confirm.

Antetokounmpo felt relieved.

Pelicans practice facility.

After arriving at the court, Antetokounmpo sat obediently on a chair beside him, waiting quietly.

Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo's extremely conscious and cautious mood made Li Lai feel a little distressed, and the mutual contact in the car also made him further understand this big man.

The opponent is not playing for himself, but for the whole family.

Li Lai came to the court and waved to Antetokounmpo on the bench.

Antetokounmpo was stunned, wondering why the other party was still here. He wanted to find Hammond's figure, but he couldn't find it.

Giannis Sina-Hugo Antetokounmpo got up anyway and walked over.

Li Lai picked up the basketball on the basketball hoop and passed it vigorously.

Giannis Sina-Hugo Antetokounmpo catches the ball firmly, takes a look at Lee, and releases a shot.

Duang!

Basketball hit the iron without accident.

Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo frowned a little dissatisfied, and he raised his hand to signal Lee to pass the ball again.

Li Lai was not dissatisfied or ridiculed when he saw Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo, who was able to make such an open shot, he continued to pass the ball for the opponent with a smile .

For the first time, Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo felt that the person in front of him was quite warm. Not only did he send him to the arena, he also practiced with him, and the other person seemed not much older than himself.

He took the initiative to say, "Hey, are you the caddy here? The one responsible for picking up the ball, you should be called the caddy, right?"

"When I was in the Greek League, the balls were picked up by caddies who volunteered to come to the arena, and they wanted to get in touch with the stars."

"But they never ask me for an autograph. My name is Giannis Cina Hugo Antetokounmpo. What about you?"

Li Lai didn't answer the other party's question, but smiled and said, "Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo? This name is so long. I heard that Barkley gave you an easy-to-call name called Brother Antetokounmpo."

Giannis Sina Hugo Antetokounmpo nodded and said: "I heard Manager Hammond talk about this, and he also scolded Barkley and O'Neal, two idiots who like to call others nicknames. .”

"But I don't mind people calling me a nickname, and my teammates can call me that too."

Li Lai looked at the cautious Brother Antetokounmpo and said, "But you still like your name, right?"

Antetokounmpo nodded and admitted, "It's not surprising that members of my tribe all have such names. It's only when we get here that everyone feels different."

Li said: "Antetokounmpo, in Greek and English, has no clear meaning, because this surname comes from an ancient tribe."

Hearing this, Brother Antetokounmpo became energetic. Even his parents didn't know what his surname meant, but the young man in front of him knew it.

Of course, his parents haven't read many books, so Antetokounmpo naively thinks that Li Lai really knows.

"What ancient tribe?"

Li Lai continued: "This tribe is called the Yoruba. In fact, you are not the first person to come out of this tribe and play in the NBA."

"Before that, there was a player named Dameng Olajuwon, who came from this tribe."

"Adetokunbo, in fact, should be called Adetokunbo in Yoruba, which means: king, returning from overseas."

"The surname comes from the oldest noble family of the Yoruba tribe."

Hearing this, Antetokounmpo's eyes were full of hope.

He is from Greece, but is an African immigrant from Nigeria. Yoruba, Igbo and Hausaflani are the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria.

His father named him Giannis, which is the most commonly used name in Greece. This is to hope that Antetokounmpo can integrate into this country as soon as possible and not suffer from racial discrimination like him.

But in fact, Antetokounmpo still encountered unfair treatment in this country.

In order to help solve the family burden, Antetokounmpo took to the streets under the leadership of his two elder brothers since he was three years old. They sold oranges, small handmade goods, set up street stalls, washed cars stopped passing by, and sold pirated CDs , watches, sun umbrellas
Because they are illegal immigrants, they are often beaten on the street by local children who do the same job, and they have to do their work out of the sight of street law enforcement.

Otherwise, their whole family will be hungry tonight.

Antetokounmpo is often hungry, and he is used to being hungry, but his parents and two older brothers always save part of the food to secretly give to Antetokounmpo, because he is the most spoiled child in the family.

Antetokounmpo often cries and eats those secretly saved things, for which he has a very precious quality - gratitude.

This is the first time that Brother Antetokounmpo has heard that his name comes from a nobleman, and a person like him actually comes from a nobleman.

At this time Hammond came over and saw Li Lai and Antetokounmpo who were chatting vigorously. He said, "Boss, Antetokounmpo asked us to pay his first month's salary in advance."

"You know, even if there is a precedent for paying in advance, it has never been paid before the start of the new season."

After hearing the familiar voice, Antetokounmpo turned his head and looked at General Manager Hammond respectfully, and then suddenly realized that something was wrong.

"Wait! You're the owner of the Pelicans?"

Li Lai patted Brother Antetokounmpo on the shoulder, nodded and said, "Yes, I am still your future head coach. I had a good chat with you today, and I am very satisfied with you."

Antetokounmpo did not expect the owner of the Pelicans to be so approachable. He said: "I also know that advance salary advances are not in line with the team's rules."

"However, my parents, older brothers and younger brothers are still living in dire straits in Greece. This salary can let them bid farewell to the life of eating but not eating."

"Coach, I need this salary, and I also hope to bring them to the United States as soon as possible."

Knowing Li Lai's sexuality, Hammond knew what he would choose without the other party saying much, so he spoke directly.

"Antetokounmpo's No. 4 pick contract is 2400 years and 450 million US dollars, the first year is [-] million."

"The 1st and 15th of each month of the team are the salary payment days, and 24 installments are paid in a calendar year, which means that Antetokounmpo can pay in advance the $18.75 in the first salary payment of the first month."

"After deducting 37% federal tax, 5% state tax and other taxes, he would get about 56%, or $10.5."

After hearing the astronomical figure of 10.5 US dollars, Antetokounmpo almost held his head and said that it was an astronomical figure.

Li Lai suddenly looked at Brother Antetokounmpo and said, "Giannis, you won't spend money indiscriminately, right?"

Antetokounmpo nodded again and again and said: "Of course, I know that many NBA players come from poor backgrounds. They will squander the money as soon as they have money, but I will not."

"I know what I want and what to do, my parents have always taught me that."

Li Lai believed in Antetokounmpo very much, so he said to Hammond: "Pay the first year's salary to Giannis in advance. I will approve this matter."

"At the same time, help him find a house, settle down, and live. I know you are very good at this kind of thing."

Hammond, who had been looking for a house for Li Lai, looked helplessly at the guy who gave him extra work, and then he was a little shocked.

Even Anthony Davis, who is known as the top pick [-] times, has not received such treatment from Li Lai, but this long and thin Antetokounmpo has received such a courtesy.

"Could it be that he really has some extraordinary talent?"

Li Lai immediately told Antetokounmpo that he would arrange for his family to emigrate to the United States as soon as possible. As long as he settled down, the matter would be accelerated, and their family would be able to reunite by then.

Of course, Li Lai had to ask Garcia to do this.

Garcia, who was far away in Milwaukee, greeted all eighteen generations of Li Lai's ancestors after learning about the incident. The last time it was the two old Taoists, this time they came again.

Li Lai's actions made Brother Antetokounmpo suddenly have a sore nose, and he couldn't help sobbing softly. The tears fell on his big toe, and his sneakers were so rotten that he could see his toes.

Li Lai then told Brother Antetokounmpo that the American company Li Ning had decided to sign him as the spokesperson of sneakers, with a price of 5 million US dollars in five years. In the future, Li Ning and his family's sneakers would all be covered by Li Ning.

Hearing this, Antetokounmpo suddenly cried even more desperately.

7 month 1 day.

The door to the trading market is open.

Li Lai is reviewing the list of free agents for this season.

"Ronnie Brewer, Derek Fisher, DeQuian Jones, Beno Udrih, Andrew Bynum, Royal Ivey, Charles Jenkins, Damien Weir Kings, Dorell Wright, Devin Harris, Andre Iguodala"

"Andre Iguodala?!"

"This is a good player, a very precious piece of the championship puzzle."

“可惜以安德烈-伊戈达拉上赛季场均14分5篮板5助攻2抢断1盖帽的数据，并且帮助掘金队成为了常规赛最大黑马，以西部第三的身份闯进了季后赛。”

"He will definitely be favored by many teams in this year's free market, and his annual salary is estimated to be around 1000 million U.S. dollars."

"The Pelicans don't have that much cap space to sign each other."

"It's Devin Harris who can get in touch. He should be a good fit for the Pelicans."

(End of this chapter)