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Chapter 518 The Lakers' Trading Direction

Li Shengli called Kobe to a meeting, and Kobe immediately changed his clothes. When the two walked to the conference room, they happened to meet Magic Johnson who rushed over together. This former Lakers legend is now a member of the management team.

"Li, do you know the situation?"

"I don't know, Harris just told me to trade, but I don't know who it is."

"I'll know in a while. If you have any requests, try to mention them. There is no one else today, they are all old buddies!" After the magician finished speaking, he nodded to Kobe on the side, "Kobe, you have performed well recently. The voice in the team I heard it too, but you don't care because it's not your fault."

"It's okay, I understand."

"Okay, we are all acquaintances, why are you polite?" Li Shengli pulled the magician and Kobe and walked forward, turned around and asked, "Johnson, you should know the goals of the management, right? Let me tell you something first." Me, so that I have a bottom line."

"I don't know the specifics."

"Even you don't know?"

"Is it strange? It is imperative to trade now, so there must be more than one trading plan. There are only four or five sets of alternative plans. How could I know all of them?"

"Is it that big of a move?"

"Of course, we have to rush to clear the deal before the deadline, and we don't have much time left, that's all, let's not talk for now, someone will talk to you later."

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Without saying a few words, the three of them walked to the meeting room, and after pushing the door to enter, many people inside were already present. West and his management team must be there. A vote of coaches led by Harris The group is also there. As for the players, Li Shengli and Kobe, the scale of the whole meeting is not too big.

In the conference room at this time, there was a long table in the middle, with people sitting on both sides, and Li Shengli was brought to the front by the magician. Bryant is next to Harris.

"Okay, everyone is here, Smith, you can start the meeting." West nodded with a serious face, signaling to the management team opposite him to start reporting on the plan that needs to be discussed this time, without delaying at all.

"Okay, everyone knows the current situation of the team..." The head of the management team was named Smith, and he started the game immediately, with the same vigorous style as West.

The opening remarks probably mean that the Lakers must seek a deal in order to clear a few players with negative attitudes and ensure the future of the Lakers.

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"Now it's the first trade plan, and the target is Robert Horry, who traded Ceballos for the Suns."

"The reason is simple... Giving up Ceballos is a unanimous nod, and the significance of Horry's power forward position lies in his shooting range and three-point ability."

"This point can be referred to last season's Mavericks. Although Horry can't reach Garnett's level, he can also participate in the tactics of playing more outside and playing less outside when we have an advantage inside. I think... Lee should be here The one with the most say."

After Smith finished speaking, Li Shengli didn't talk to him.

Horry used to be Olajuwon's champion partner, but compared with Garnett, what he can really get is his shooting range and rare three-point ability.

However, although Garnett's shooting range is not as good, his excellent jumping ability and shot height make his mid-range stable. This is not counting his top defense, and it is not comparable to Horry.

Of course, this is not to say that Huo Li can't do it, it can only be said that the positioning is similar, but not the same.

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"Okay, everyone should have read the information about Horry and the scouting report, so this plan can be voted on by a show of hands. If you have any objections, you can discuss it now. If not, I will continue to announce the next plan!"

When it was time to vote, Li Shengli also thought that the first plan would be unanimous approval.

It is obvious that Ceballos has been abandoned, and the following process is similar. Basically, it is a proposal first, and then a vote. A total of 6 people including Campbell, Kersey, and Knight were involved.

Campbell is still the biggest deal.

He was originally the candidate to play center forward, but after Li Shengli occupied the starting position, he went directly to the power forward position, but the effect was not ideal.

However, the Campbell deal has been put on hold for now.

The reason is very simple, because this transaction depends on whether Ceballos can succeed in replacing Horry. If it succeeds, there will be an overflow of personnel at the power forward position, so there is no need to keep Campbell. On the contrary...Campbell will still insist on the Lakers At the power forward position.

As for the backup small forward Kersey and backup center Knight.

Because the scope of options is not large, there is not much to say about the transaction between the two. The participants raised their hands and voted. The former was shelved and the latter agreed.

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Because each transaction takes more than ten minutes to advance, it took almost an hour before and after, and after everyone else adjourned, only West, Johnson, Harris, and Li Shengli were left in the conference room. and Kobe.

"Is there anything you want to say today?" West asked Li Shengli and Kobe.

"Ceballos for Horry, are you sure it can work?" Kobe didn't say, but Li Shengli asked, because Horry is indeed suitable, but there is no alternative, "There is no alternative plan for the power forward. Yet?"

"Yes, but not many, but don't worry. You can observe suitable candidates before the deadline. It is a bit difficult for first-line power forwards, but role players can still be chased." West smiled.

"Okay, we'll discuss it before the deadline. But tomorrow's game... This one is quite special, Lee, and Kobe, you two should cooperate well, the Washington Bullet shouldn't be too much trouble. Also, from now on, we need to observe suitable candidates.”

"The right candidate? You want me to choose among the bullets. How about Webb and Howard?" Li Shengli curled his lips and made a joke.

"Don't make trouble, these two have been wearing a pair of pants since the NCAA, and they won't take apart the bullets."

"Then what's the point of observation? Last season, there was Rasheed Wallace who could be selected. This season, they don't have any good candidates inside."

"Of course it's not easy to choose the main force, but you can still look at the substitutes."

West didn't know if he was joking, and then said: "We have seen it in advance, there is Wallace in the bullet, do you want it? It's a small deal anyway, it's fine if you like it, as long as you can give it to me." You can do whatever we want."

"In addition, I promise you a bonus. Well, in the current situation, it seems that you can only implement it according to the minimum standard. Of course, it is not impossible for you to work hard." West laughed, and the magician and Harris beside him also laughed. , It seems to have pinpointed Li Shengli's fate.

This makes me desperate?

Well, people can't do it for their lives, not even money!

The more Li Shengli looked at these three old tricksters, the angrier he became, "I can fight, but the problem is...how can I take care of the power forward when I meet the Rockets and Jazz in the playoffs? How can Malone and Barkley solve it? No, you guys I still have to find me a power forward who can defend, and Kobe can help me on the offensive end."

"Aren't we looking for it, you should push yourself first."

"That won't work. I'm very sad now. The Rockets and Jazz are harder than the Bulls. I can't even get out of the West. What should I use to play in the finals? I guess they will be swept out by them in the second round!"

"Okay, leave it to us, you two should prepare for tomorrow's game."

(End of this chapter)