lakers championship

Chapter 119 Free Agent Recruitment
The media at the scene simply loved Tianyang to death. In the past, the Lakers rookies all spoke in official ways at the meeting. They were nothing more than talking about their ideals and expressing that they would train hard. Is it just a few words over and over again? .

It's like Tianyang bluntly said to lead the team to the playoffs. With such a simple sentence, the media can start writing 20 articles.

After the interview, Tianyang, led by the staff, came to an office on the second floor.

After a few minutes, the door was pushed open and a person came in.

"Tianyang, hello, I'm John Black, the head of public relations for the Lakers."

After the two shook hands, Tianyang asked suspiciously: "Did I just say something that shouldn't be said?"

"No, not at all." Blake waved his hand again and again, "The Lakers management and fans welcome players to express their opinions freely. You said just now that you will lead the team to the playoffs. We are very happy, and the fans will be very happy to hear that too."

"That's good……"

"We called you because we found that you have outstanding eloquence, are better at organizing words than other rookies, and can also keenly grasp the key points of conversation. Therefore, the team wants to ask you to help recruit free agents. Would you like it?"

On July 7st, the NBA free market opened. The Lakers have nearly 1 million, the highest salary space in the league. Recruiting a superstar or two stars is one of the most important tasks this summer.

As the No. [-] pick and the core of the team in the future, it is very necessary for Tianyang to participate in this process.

Good eloquence is probably Blake's excuse.

Tianyang didn't care too much, and asked, "Who is our target? Durant? LeBron?"

There is no doubt that Durant and LeBron are the two biggest fish in the free market in 16.

Considering that LeBron has just brought the Cavaliers the first championship in team history, the probability of leaving Cleveland is basically zero. The main goal of each team is naturally placed on Durant, the top small forward.

No wonder Ingram was not called together. If Durant is recruited, his playing time will definitely be greatly reduced.

Black replied blankly: "Later, Jim and Mitch will have a detailed discussion with you, I'm here to tell you first, don't publish the information about the entire recruitment process on the Internet, and it's not easy to disclose it to your friends .”

"Don't worry, as a professional player, I can do this." Tianyang nodded in agreement, but he also realized that most of the team executives would complain about his big mouth at the meeting.

After the two chatted, Tianyang left Black's office and went to the president's office to wait.

About half an hour later, Jim, Kupchak, and Jenny walked in together.

Jim patted him on the shoulder, "I've kept you waiting, we'll start right away, okay?"

"No problem, may I put forward my own opinion first?" Tianyang was not polite, anyway, the three of Jim only listened to his suggestions, and they would definitely adopt his suggestions.

"You said" Jim handed over a glass of water.

"Our target is of course Durant..."

Before the voice fell, Jim interrupted with a wave of his hand: "Durant is useless. He gave the Thunder, Warriors, Spurs, Celtics, Heat, and Clippers a chance to meet, but they directly rejected us. None of the requests were answered.”

"Is it so social?" Tianyang complained subconsciously: "The airs are so big, so forget it. I originally wanted to say that the first recruitment failed and I just gave up, but now it seems unnecessary."

"Do you have a look at these two candidates?" Kupchak handed over a document.

Tianyang took a look and saw that one was Luhr Deng and the other was Timofey Mozgov.

"They both had good numbers last season, what do you think?" Jim asked.

"I don't think so..." Tianyang was a little speechless.

"Oh? Why?" Jim seemed interested.

"Ruhr-Deng's performance in the Heat last season, he was barely able to serve as a starter, but he obviously lacked self-discipline and his body fat rate increased greatly, which could not help us reach the playoffs."

When Tianyang said this, the other three people in the office were stunned.

Jim asked in astonishment: "Are you serious about leading the team to the playoffs in the meeting?"

"Otherwise? Could it be a joke?" Tianyang was also stunned.

Jenny asked: "So, you have already thought about free agent recruitment in your mind?"

"Of course" Tianyang sat upright, "After you gave me the draft promise, I have already started to think about this issue, and checked a lot of relevant information, Luer Deng and Mozkov, directly pass."

After finishing speaking, Tianyang saw the three of Jim looking at each other, realized that the tone might be too domineering, and quickly added: "But these are all my personal thoughts, for reference only."

Jenny didn't comment, she continued to ask: "Then tell me about the candidate in your mind?"

This time, Tianyang didn't answer right away. He thought for a while before saying: "I think this matter needs to be communicated with Coach Wharton first. I don't know his tactical system yet."

Hearing this, Jim took out his phone and notified Wharton to the president's office.

Three minutes later, Walton opened the door.

Jim didn't exchange pleasantries, and asked directly: "Tianyang wants to understand the team's tactical system, is it convenient for you to explain it now?".

Wharton didn't hold back, and sat directly next to Tianyang: "According to the technical characteristics of you, Ingram, Randall, and Clarkson, I will create a mobile offensive tactical system that combines running and bombing with UCLA's air defense. Cut two major tactical features, do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood, it's similar to what I thought, highlighting the high mobility." Tianyang nodded, then turned to Jim and said, "So I just suggested to pass Luer Deng and Mozkov directly, and the mobility of both of them is too poor."

What Tianyang said was equivalent to saying that the management did not understand the coach's thinking, and both Jim and Kupchak were embarrassed.

The Lakers management has done a lot to assign the wrong person to the coach.

When Mike Brown left, the Lakers invited D'Antoni, a coach known for his 'running and bombing'. As a result, the management recruited Howard to form the twin towers. The players on the court moved slower one by one. How could D'Antoni play?

Then the Lakers invited Byron Scott, a coach who focused on inside offense and pick-and-rolls. As a result, the management hired Jeremy Lin.
Now that Wharton is invited, Tianyang doesn't want to see the Lakers' management bring in a bunch of offensive guys.

In order to hide his embarrassment, Jim quickly asked: "Now you can talk about the right player in your heart."

Tianyang was not too polite, and directly picked up a pen and drew four circles on the material, namely Andre Drummond, Rajon Rondo, Al Horford, Sean Livingston, and then turned his head Looking at Wharton, he asked, "What do you think?"

Wharton nodded, "It's all okay, but Rondo may not have much hope. He is also a Celtic legend, and he has his own unique ideas on what tactics to play. In addition, you are also a master of tactics, so I'm afraid it will be messed up." .”

"It's always right to try."

　Tell me who you want to be on the team.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)