The world's best combo guard

Chapter 32 [About signing the contract]

"Old Gu, since you agreed, you should sort out the relationship with Li-Ning Sports as soon as possible and get used to your new role. If I'm not wrong, you must have a new sneaker contract with you when you come here this time. About me Regarding the cooperation with Li-Ning Sports, my attitude is very clear, that is, we will wait until the contract expires next year. Given my current situation, I think it is difficult for us to reach an agreement. You can pass on my attitude to high level"

Regarding the sneaker contract with Li Ning Sports, Li Hao reached an agreement with Yao Zhijun a few days ago, that is, it is best to reach an agreement now, and wait until next year to decide if it is not achieved, but he did not expect to be selected by the Lakers, so, Li Hao felt that it would be better to wait until the contract expires before discussing it.

"Hi, Lee, we meet again, this time, I think we should all be full of joy"

Just at this time, Laughlin appeared, her facial expression looked a little tired, but the feeling of relief seemed to be stronger.

"Miss Laughlin, I have to admit, you guys gave me a big surprise." Li Hao shrugged.

"Li, as I said, I will definitely make you a member of the Los Angeles Lakers." Laughlin seemed to have guessed Li Hao's reaction long ago.

"So, can we have dinner together tonight?" Laughlin invited.

Li Hao nodded. He knew that there must be other things for the Lakers tonight's dinner, not just eating.

Then they left with Laughlin, their parents didn't go with Li Hao, they didn't plan to go to this dinner, because they also knew that this dinner was not just a meal, so they went to another dinner they rented from the hotel they were staying at before. a car.

A Michelin restaurant on Lincoln Road. When Li Hao saw Kupchak and a middle-aged foreigner waiting there, he understood that dinner tonight was really not that simple.

"Li, we can meet again, in the words of you Chinese, it's thanks to fate." Kupchak strode up and gave Li Hao a hug.

"Mr. Kupchak, in addition to fate, I also thank you for your hard work and sincerity," Li Hao said.

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Haha, Li, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Jim Bass, the vice president of the team." Kupchak pointed to the middle-aged man beside him and introduced.

"Mr. Jim Buss, it's an honor to meet you." Li Hao looked at Jim Buss in surprise. Bath has a great relationship.

"Lee, welcome to the Los Angeles Lakers, we should have met earlier"

When Li Hao was observing Jim Buss, the latter was also watching him. Jim Buss was a little surprised. The young man in front of him really looked different, because he was calm and calm far beyond his age.

Laughlin, Kupchak, Jim Buss, Li Hao, Yao Zhijun, and Gu Zhengwen, there are six people in total, so Laughlin prepared a box.

Although he was a bit hungry, looking at the food in front of him, Li Hao didn't have much appetite because he didn't like western food.

Regarding this point, Li Hao is also trying to adapt during this time, but it obviously takes time.

Of course, Li Hao now has a question that urgently needs to be answered by Laughlin and the others, which is also one of the reasons that affects his appetite.

"Mr. Jim Buss, to be honest, I really want to know why you decided to choose me at the last moment? As far as I know, this is not an easy task." Li Hao raised the question in his heart.

"About this issue, I think it should be the result of sincerity and luck. First of all, we are really optimistic about you. I can tell you clearly that we still have not given up until the start of the draft. We are still conceiving various possibilities. Plan and contact these teams, hoping to get a higher draft pick, and secondly, we were lucky, the Memphis Grizzlies lost their target, so this gave us a chance, let us have a chance to get the 13th pick in the first round So, as a result, you saw that we chose you without hesitation." Jim Bass' explanation made Li Hao suddenly realize, and he had to admit that this was really the result of sincerity and luck.

"So, Li, it's up to you, we've done what we can, and now it's time to prove that our choice is correct, and this depends on you," Kupchak said bluntly .

"Of course, three, I will prove to everyone in the shortest possible time how wise your choices are." Li Hao smiled confidently.

"Haha, I hope God can bless, each of us wants to see you shine in the NBA, of course, before that, we must first talk about signing things"

Sure enough, when Kupchak mentioned the signing, Li Hao felt like a mirror in his heart.

"Lee, first of all you have to understand that for a team, signing a player is never an easy task. In other words, we must consider all aspects of the player's situation to decide whether to sign. , we don't need to worry about your ability, but before giving a specific contract, we must have a comprehensive understanding of your body, so, I mean, after one month, if you think the time is ok, please go to The Toyota Center accepts a comprehensive physical examination by our medical team, and then we negotiate specific contract details and other issues," Kupchak continued.

"Comprehensive physical examination?" Li Hao frowned. Signing an NBA player is really troublesome, but this seems to be a more professional approach.

"One month later, the time is fine, and I will show up at the Toyota Center by then," Li Hao replied.

"Mr. Jim Buss, about Li Hao's position with the Lakers in the new season, such as playing time, can you give an answer now?" Yao Zhijun on the side asked.

"About this, I'm sorry, we can't give you a specific answer now. After all, you know that these matters are more often decided by the head coach. Of course, I can guarantee that the Lakers will need Lee to make contributions in the backcourt in the new season."

Li Hao saw the dodge in Jim Bass' eyes, and his heart skipped a beat, maybe things didn't go as smoothly as he imagined.

The formation of a team is mostly decided by the head coach, which is true, but from what Kupchak said just now, it can be known that signing himself with the 13th overall pick in the first round is more of an immediate decision. The decision, that is to say, Kupchak and the others have not communicated with the current Phil Jackson of the Lakers.

Then, his position in the Lakers in the new season will depend more on the attitude of that Phil Jackson who has not met yet.

Li Hao doesn't think Phil Jackson will give him a chance easily, because the whole world knows what the Lakers' most important task in the new season is.

(End of this chapter)