the rest, only noise

Chapter 1210 Born to lose
"The Lakers have a glorious team history, and I hope my arrival can make it even greater!"

Like the previous team changes, Barkley boldly showed his love to the Lakers and fans.

At this time, Barkley was playing for the Dream Team [-], but for this matter, he asked for leave and flew to Los Angeles.

After Barkley came to Los Angeles, he emphasized to the media that this is his fourth team, and considering his age, this is likely to be his last team.

"The achievements of my career so far are not worth mentioning. When I came to the Lakers, I have only one goal, which is to win the championship. This is not only the curse of the Lakers, but also my curse. Let us break it together!"

Forum Vice President Office

Jerry West watched Barkley join the Lakers press conference on television with a sombre face.

He declined on the grounds of physical discomfort, in order to show that he did not welcome Barkley's attitude.

Louis signed Barkley and did not discuss it with other colleagues. In his view, this is a matter that does not need to be discussed.

And the timing was rare. Barkley was on top at the time, and it was a good time to take him down in one go. If it was delayed, he might wake up, and then he wanted to get a super contract to retire.

West doesn't like the decision to introduce Barkley. In his opinion, all of this is just a gimmick, which is not good for the Lakers' championship competitiveness.

Barkley has spent most of his career proving that he is not a winner.

He went straight down the drain with Barkley when the great Kevin McHale was paired with him.

After stupid Jerry Krause sent McHale to New York for a dead man, he became the MVP again.

Barkley is a contemptible verbal actor, and the way he realizes his dreams is always through his mouth, not specific actions.

In Portland, Riley just wanted him to stay in shape and respect his career like a pro, and he ended up quitting after only two years.

In the Clippers, he worked hard for a few months, but soon, he lost his enthusiasm for the highest honor and stuck to the wall like a lump of mud.

Such a population keeps saying that they want to help the Lakers break the curse. Can West dare to believe him?

Let's be honest, if someone else had made this decision instead of Louie, West would probably have used all of his power to protest.

"What makes Louis believe that Charles can help us win?" West said coldly.

Mitch Kupchak laughed: "Who knows? Maybe there's something about Charles that we don't see."

"His only advantage is that he has announced through his size that a team with him cannot win the championship!" West said angrily, "If his defense was not too bad, how could Benjamin score 1993 points in the 66 finals? He is the reason why the 93 Trail Blazers lost the finals!"

Kupchak knew very well that West wanted to hear what he had to say.

"Yeah, even if you don't mention Charles' terrible defense in Game [-], it seems immature and stupid for him to give Coach Road a bottle of Coke before the second half of Game [-] to celebrate the victory."

However, West did not bring his negative emotions to Louis.

West forced a stiff smile on his face when Louie brought Barkley to the forum.

"Jerry, you don't look very happy."

"How come, I am very happy, Charles Barkley is a very good player."

Louis asked with a smile: "Do you think he can take David's place?"

West's smile is still there, but if that expression can be regarded as a smile, then Kayako, who climbed down the stairs and opened his bloody mouth, can also be regarded as a flowery smile.

"I'm afraid not." West said cautiously, "David's defense is better, and Charles is the four."

Louis said: "But Charles' offensive ability is also difficult for David?"

"Charles' offense is slightly better, but..." Wester paused, "David's defense also has irreplaceable value."

"So, we've got to figure out a way for Charles to find his place on the team."

Just like Barkley, can he integrate into the team well?
"I hope, I will pray for you."

"Pray? Jerry, what do you mean?" Louis stared at the LOGO man, "Don't you like Chuck?"

West said tactfully: "I still like him quite a bit."

"It's useless if you don't like it, it's done."

At one time, satirizing Ewing was an integral part of Louie's life.

Now that Ewing is no longer around, fortunately, Louie has found new fun.

That is PUA Jerry West.

He wondered where the limits of the loyal old guy of the Lakers were.

No matter how to tease him, he will completely lose his temper once.

Louie took Barkley around the forum.

When he came to the Forum Club, he asked lewdly, "Is Erwin infected with HIV here?"

Louis said with a smile: "If you have a chance, you can ask him yourself."

Finally, Louie took Buckley to the president's office.

"Coach Lu, your layout here is surprisingly simple. I like it. The rest of the forum is too deliberate. Mr. Bass wants to make everyone who comes here feel like they have entered the Garden of Eden." Buckley said in a deep voice, "However, only Madison Garden can be called the Garden of Eden."

Louis was not interested in listening to his flattery, so he asked directly, "Chuck, what is your current weight?"

"Well I haven't weighed in a while. I usually put on a little weight in the summer."

Louis asked patiently: "How much will it usually increase?"

"It's only twenty or thirty pounds."

Louis asked kindly: "That is to say, you are at least 282 pounds (127KG) now?"

"I don't know, absolutely not, uh, I didn't weigh it."

Barkley has registered at 90 pounds (252KG) every season since the 114s, but everyone who has played against him claims that he is at least ten or twenty pounds heavier than the official weight.

"I said, I won't treat you like Coach Riley, but you can't go too far." Louis said lightly, "Well, I won't embarrass you. Since 1994, your weight has been stable at 252 pounds. So, as long as your weight does not exceed 260 pounds, I will let you eat donuts."

Barkley looked troubled.

"Have trouble?"

"A little bit."

"tell me the story."

Barkley said embarrassedly; "Coach, you know me. The heavier I am, the greater the offensive threat. In order to confuse opponents, my official weight is generally lighter than my real weight."

Louis asked with a smile: "Then what is your real weight during the season?"

"2270 lbs (122KG)."

"Wasn't your weight stats unreal when you played for Coach Riley?"

"No, it's absolutely true. Since I achieved donut freedom, the only time I managed to keep my weight under 255 pounds was the first two years I played for Portland!" Barkley still had the face to complain. "I always felt that my underweight in those two years was the key reason why the Blazers lost consecutive tie-breakers. It's all because of Pat Riley, that son of a bitch. He made my aggressiveness drop a few notches."

Louis waved him to shut up.

"Okay, Chuck, I'm not an unreasonable person, coach. I understand your situation. How about it? When the new season starts, I need you to keep your weight within 270 pounds. Is that okay?"

Barkley swallowed hard.

Louis smiled like a spring breeze and asked again: "Is there any problem?"

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Barkley assured, "I will do anything to win the championship!"

"Okay, remember your words, Chuck, this is your last chance. It doesn't mean anything that MJ can't take you to the championship, because he has never won." Louis changed his tone, "But, if even me and Benj can't take you to the championship, then you will be the only natural loser in the history of professional basketball."

Barkley yelled: "Let's leave the title of born loser to Michael, I'm here to win the championship!"~"

"Very well, that's what I want from you."

It's fun to think about making the all-time best in the past life the most indefensible natural loser in the history of professional basketball in this life, right?
(End of this chapter)