NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 46 [Zen Master's Plan]

After listening to Kobe's words, Zen Master smiled slightly, "Kobe, I have my own arrangements for this matter, but these are all trivial matters. I have something to talk to you about signings."

Kobe was taken aback, "Signing in?"

"Yes," Master Zen said, "I have watched the two days of team training and the preseason game. What do you think of our team's strength this year?"

Before Kobe could speak, Zen master said, "I don't think there is any difference from last year, especially the first and fifth positions. With the current quality of these players, they want to go further in the playoffs and even win the championship. Basically impossible."

Kobe sighed, "That's why I came to you. I want to play on land. This kid has some potential. Maybe he will be the answer to our No. [-] position."

"No matter how much potential there is, it is impossible to become a champion jigsaw puzzle right away. After all, he is just a rookie." Master Zen directly denied.

"I admit that this kid has good physical fitness, has the potential of an excellent point guard, and is quite imaginative in passing vision. If he is cultivated, he may be able to become an excellent guard. At least, he will be better than our current starters. The point guard needs to be strong."

Hearing Zen Master's affirmation of himself, Lu Yusheng still felt very relieved.

This old man still knows how to play.

"Temporarily put him on the bench, just to curb his temper. I know there is nothing wrong with what he did that day. On the court, if someone maliciously violates you and you don't lose your temper, it will only make others think that you You are a softie, anyone can bully you in the future, it will only get worse."

"But it's also bad to have an explosive temper. In some critical periods, if you can't bear the impulse, it may cause great losses to the team."

Lu Yusheng actually fully understands Zen Master's worry.

Not to mention anything else, France actually had a good chance of winning the World Cup finals that year, but because of Zidane's side, France finally missed the Hercules Cup.

Such things on the basketball court are actually too numerous to enumerate. At critical moments, because of my impulsiveness, I couldn’t play in the end, causing the team to lose key games. That year’s Dream Chaser Green was an example.

"So, you're going to let him play, right?" Bryant asked.

"Of course, he will be able to play as soon as the regular season starts." Zen Master said, "And, I will gradually arrange to give him and Farmar more playing time."

When Lu Yusheng heard this, he couldn't help but become even happier!

This old man obviously doesn't say anything, but his heart is like a mirror.

"What is your relationship with Lu?" Zen master asked.

"It doesn't matter," Bryant said. "He's got some talent and he works hard enough, so I don't want him to be put off by this little thing."

Zen Master nodded.

"Kobe, you have to think about yourself now. The golden period of an athlete is only a few years. Even an athlete of your level will not grow too long. You know that when Michael passed his golden age In the future, it will actually be more, and it will only rely on experience."

He came over and patted Kobe on the shoulder, and continued,
"I once again agree to become the Lakers. The goal is the same as yours, which is the championship. This is the basis for the two of us to reach a reconciliation. But with the current configuration of the team, it is still far from our goal."

"I have been talking with Kobchak about the possibility of signings for the past two days. But we don't have a good bargaining chip at the moment. We have draft picks in our hands next year. If we train these rookies well this year, I believe Me, Bynum, Farmar, and Lu, they have good talents, as long as they are well cultivated, coupled with their rookie contracts, next year, they will also become good bargaining chips in our hands."

"Maybe, next year, we can trade you for a center that suits you."

"As for the point guard, I have talked to Fisher privately, and he is also willing to return to Los Angeles. In this way, we can immediately form a team with the strength to win the championship."

Good guy, when Lu Yusheng heard this, he felt a good guy in his heart!

The old man said that he should be cultivated well, but it turned out that he wanted to make him a bargaining chip for next year's deal!
Although he knew that the final script of the Lakers was indeed according to Zen Master's plan. In the next season, they first welcomed back the old fisher Fisher, and in February they traded the center Gasol from the Grizzlies to form a team. Their last piece of the championship puzzle.

In the following three years, they reached the finals three times and won the championship twice.

But when Lu Yusheng heard that he would be traded as a bargaining chip, he still felt a little sad.

Although he knew that as the head coach, Master Zen was considering the overall situation, which was normal, and he also knew that professional sports are so cruel.

But when he heard all this, he still felt a little sad in his heart. Most of the players who were traded probably felt this way.

After all, in his previous life, he was a big fan of the Lakers and the Rockets. In this life, he has the opportunity to step into the NBA. Of course he still wants to play for the Lakers.

Naturally, Kobe didn't say anything, after all, he knew the strength of the current Lakers team best, and Zen Master was indeed thinking about him.

After Lu Yusheng returned to the apartment somewhat disappointed, Avril Lavigne had already prepared dinner.

But Avril herself is not in a good mood. She has been looking for a job for a while, but she has not found a suitable company.

This frustrates her a bit.

After dinner, Avril Lavigne suggested going out for a stroll, and Lu Yusheng went to training as usual after dinner every day.

But today, he seemed to have lost his motivation, agreed to Avril Lavigne's proposal, and followed her into the street.

On the brightly lit streets of Los Angeles, two people walked silently arm in arm.

Avril suddenly said, "Lu, I want to try it in Hollywood, what do you think?"

Lu Yusheng didn't know how to answer for a moment. When they met for the first time, Lu Yusheng felt that with Avril Lavigne's level of beauty, she should belong to Hollywood.

But now, when she became his girlfriend, he didn't want her to go to Hollywood.

After all, it is a Vanity Fair, it is too easy to get lost...

"Anyway, I can't find any suitable jobs now. I want to give it a try, even if I start out as an outsider."

Seeing that Lu Yusheng was silent, Avril said, "Lu, don't you want me to go? If you don't want to, I won't go and continue to work hard to find a job."

"It's okay, you don't need to worry about finding a job, I can support you." Lu Yusheng said.

Avril smiled sweetly, kissed Lu Yusheng, held his arm, and the two continued walking.

As he walked, he fell silent again.

Deep down in their hearts, they are still worried about their own future...

On the way back, Lu Yusheng still figured it out.

No matter what the future holds, he must play well. Since he has the opportunity to play, he must work hard to make a name for himself.

As long as they are good enough, the Lakers should consider keeping themselves.

(End of this chapter)