Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 8 Gong Luming's Call
"This... Ms. Wang, to tell you the truth, the Lakers still have to spend huge sums of money to sign Shaquille O'Neal, leaving little salary space. I hope you can understand."

West looked at Wang Hui in embarrassment, and said slowly.

"I don't care about this. I can only consider it for the benefit of my employer. Sorry, we still have something to do, so we have to go first."

After finishing speaking, Wang Hui took Zhou Yu's hand and walked out without looking back.

Back at the rental house, Wang Hui took off her high heels, put down her shoulder bag, looked at Zhou Yu with burning eyes and said:
"Big Zhi, you won't blame Sister Wang for rejecting the contract proposed by the Lakers for you, right?"

"Sister Wang, look at what you said, how can I blame you, I just think that the Lakers have a glorious history, and it's a pity not to join."

Zhou Yu said with a smile.

"Big Zhi, you have to understand that from a certain perspective, a player's salary represents a player's strength and status.

The contract offered by the Lakers is not only a basic salary, but also buys you out for three years. For you, a rookie with great potential, it is simply too uneconomical. "

Wang Hui explained methodically.

Zhou Yu nodded subconsciously. After all, Wang Hui had more experience than him, so her words must have some truth.

"In the current NBA, although there are many insiders, they are also expensive, leaving many small teams in the dust, so you don't have to worry about not having a market. I will contact other team managers tomorrow."

Wang Hui has a well-thought-out plan.

"Then there will be Miss Lao."

Zhou Yu nodded gratefully. Ever since Wang Hui was hired as an agent, not only did he not pay him a penny, but he also let him run around, and he felt really sorry.

The two were chatting when Wang Hui's cell phone rang suddenly. It was actually a call from Lakers general manager Jerry West.

Wang Hui made a silent gesture to Zhou Yu, and then connected the phone.

The content of West's call is only one, and he wants to ask Wang Hui and Zhou Yu to go to the coffee shop tomorrow to discuss the contract.

Wang Hui and Zhou Yu exchanged glances, then nodded in agreement.

"How big is it? Let me tell you. You are more than this price. The Lakers are originally a team that mainly focuses on the inside. Naturally, they are not willing to let go of high-quality big players easily."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Hui glanced at Zhou Yu and said with a confident smile.

Zhou Yu also breathed a sigh of relief. If he can successfully sign a contract with the Lakers, he can avoid the risk of losing the draft. After all, this draft is dominated by the 96 golden generation.

The next day, Wang Hui and Zhou Yu came to a coffee shop with an elegant environment as scheduled, and West, who was in a suit and leather shoes, sat opposite them.

"After discussions with the Lakers management, we are going to offer Wang Zhizhi a three-year, 3 million contract. I wonder if you are satisfied?"

West cleared his throat and got to the point.

3 million in 300 years, only 50 less than Kobe. Zhou Yu was quite satisfied when he heard the offer, but he didn't dare to make a decision, so he subconsciously glanced at Wang Hui beside him.

"It's still a little less, so let's do it, we can barely accept an annual salary of 100 million, but we can only sign a one-year contract."

Wang Hui took a sip of her coffee and said calmly.

"Only for one year?"

West was a little surprised.

"Yeah, a big player like Wang Zhizhi, who can play inside and outside, is estimated to double his value after playing in the NBA for a year. Why should we hang himself on a tree for the Lakers?"

Wang Hui spread her hands and said with a confident smile.

As soon as the voice fell, her mobile phone rang suddenly. After answering the call, she switched to the external sound.

What came over there was the voice of Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs:
"Ms. Wang, hello, I just received Wang Zhizhi's physical test report from you this morning. I hope he has time to come to the Spurs. We want to know his specific situation."

Wang Hui glanced at West whose complexion suddenly changed, smiled at the microphone and said:
"Okay, Coach Popo, we will contact you later."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Hui smiled meaningfully at West and said:

"General Manager Wei, you have also heard that the Lakers are not the only team interested in Wang Zhizhi. A team like the Spurs already has 'Admiral' David Robinson,
With the joining of Wang Zhizhi, I think it will be even more powerful, and may become the Lakers' strong opponent in the West in the future. "

West bit his lip, blushed and said:
"2 years and 240 million, this is the last offer of our Lakers."

"Okay, then let's make it harder."

Wang Hui finally nodded in satisfaction.

Zhou Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and had to admire Wang Hui's negotiating ability, and he also asked for a part of the salary in advance, and West agreed.

Holding the check of 50 dollars advanced by the Lakers, Zhou Yu was going to pay Wang Hui 20 yuan as a manager's fee first, but Wang Hui only wanted 10, saying that he would ask for more when he really became a superstar.

The news of Wang Zhizhi's signing with the Lakers spread like wildfire, attracting attacks from various media outlets. After all, Wang Zhizhi was the first Chinese player, even an Asian player, to land in the NBA. The sensational effect is self-evident.

Among them, a reporter asked Zhou Yu a harsh question:
"Wang Zhizhi, I heard that you were expelled from the Bayi team for violating team rules. We want to know the specific reason."

Zhou Yu was taken aback. It was obvious that this was a sensitive question, and if he didn't answer it well, he would be doomed.

After careful consideration, he cleared his throat and said slowly:

"The thing is like this, I was not expelled from the team for violating the team rules, but to come to the NBA as soon as possible to develop, and I terminated the contract with the Bayi team in advance. Some domestic media did not know the truth, so they misrepresented .”

"Wang Zhizhi, I heard that due to the restrictions of some basketball systems in your country, many outstanding players are unable to develop in high-level leagues. Is this true?"

The reporter was still relentless.

Zhou Yu's heart sank. This is another extremely sensitive question, so he thought over and over again:
"This is another false report. As far as I know, our country does not explicitly prohibit domestic players from going abroad. It is just because some players are too old.
In addition, I don't know much about the NBA, which led to missing the best age to play in the NBA, so I didn't come here to develop. "

Zhou Yu's wonderful answer won warm applause from journalists from all over the United States, and Wang Hui who was on the side also raised her thumb with a smile on her face.

The next day, major newspapers in the United States reported one after another about Wang Zhizhi.

"Chinese teenagers landing in the NBA will create a whirlwind in Asia!"

"Today's Wang Zhizhi, future Larry Bird!"

"Ushering in the Chinese version of 'Jabbar', the Lakers will reshape the Zijin dynasty!"

"..."

Zhou Yu, who read the newspaper, only felt his hands trembling slightly. Americans love to exaggerate too much. He is just a white guy in the NBA, and he hasn't even played a regular season.

"Big Zhi, Americans have a very flamboyant personality, and it's normal to exaggerate to you. Don't pay too much attention to those news reports, as long as you concentrate on playing well."

Wang Hui chuckled.

Zhou Yu originally wanted to ask whether Popovich’s phone call was true, but then he thought, since he has signed with the Lakers, there is no need to worry about the Spurs, not to mention that the Spurs will welcome super power forward Tim Duncan next year .

Just as he was about to go to the bathroom to wash up, his cell phone rang suddenly, and the caller ID turned out to be Gong Luming, head coach of the Chinese Men's Basketball Team.

Zhou Yu calmed down his nervousness, and slowly pressed the connect button.

"Big Zhi, how is your life in America? First of all, congratulations on your successful signing with the Los Angeles Lakers."

Gong Luming said enthusiastically.

"I'm fine here, thank you Coach Gong for your concern."

Zhou Yu laughed a few times, wondering what kind of medicine he sold in the gourd.

"Big Zhi, I called you this time because I hope you can return to the national team to participate in the training camp as soon as possible to prepare for the Atlanta Olympics."

Gong Luming cut to the point.

Zhou Yu's heart sank. Representing the national team to participate in the Olympic Games is indeed an extremely glorious thing, but now he needs to adapt to the rhythm of the NBA game as soon as possible through team training and preseason games.

But if he refuses the invitation of the national team, the consequences will be more serious than leaving the Bayi team. At this moment, he finally understands Wang Zhizhi's difficulties.

Thinking carefully about the national team's lineup at this time, it is obvious that there are too many forwards and few centers. There are only Shan Tao and Battelle in the center positions, and Yao Ming is still immature, so Wang Zhizhi has become an indispensable part.

"Coach Gong, can I discuss it with the Lakers management and then give you an answer?"

Zhou Yu asked cautiously.

"Yes, yes, after all, have you signed with the Lakers? You should discuss such a big matter with them. However, I can only give you two days to negotiate, because there is not much time left for us to train."

After Gong Luming finished speaking, he hung up the phone hastily.

(End of this chapter)