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Chapter 1401 Cole and Harper, Joint Order (Part [-])
After finishing his Olympic mission, Lan Shengli was about to take a good rest when two unexpected guests came.

To put it simply, it was Lan Shengli's former colleague.

Specifically, the Clippers general manager and chief assistants, Cole and Harper.

"This time, Cole and I came to London. Firstly, we came to inspect potential overseas newcomers. Secondly, we came to inspect you~!"

The two were joking first, saying that Harper had succeeded as the head coach of the Clippers, and then revealed the real purpose of the trip.

After that, Kerr praised Lan Shengli's performance in Olympic coaching.

"Actually, this is all within my responsibility. The gap between Chinese basketball and the world's top teams is too great. There are some gaps that cannot be bridged by the coach's formation~"

Lan Shengli shook his head and sighed.

"But at least with you, the Chinese team seems to be able to wrestle with any team. Returning to the Asian arena in this state, I believe that the Chinese team will continue to become the hegemony of Asia~!"

Cole continued to speak in a positive tone.

"Maybe~, I hope so~"

Lan Shengli nodded and said.

"Your performance has not only been recognized by the two of us, Mr. Ballmer, I am also very satisfied with your performance~"

Harper immediately followed suit.

"Really~?!"

When Lan Shengli heard this, his eyes widened immediately and he asked.

"Of course, I can still lie to you~?! In fact, you became the head coach of the Chinese team this time, which gave you the best chance to prove yourself. You made Mr. Ballmer realize that as a young coach , you are the most suitable head coach candidate for the Clippers today~!!"

Harper responded immediately.

"Although Mr. Ballmer has not stated that he wants to renew your contract directly, you have won an opportunity for this. I just received a call from Mr. Ballmer yesterday, and he has agreed to a new round of contract with you. Job interview~!!!”

Cole immediately said with a smile.

"Interview,, job,,,"

Lan Shengli was a little taken aback.

Perhaps Lan Shengli believes that in the case of contract renewal, there seems to be no need for interview work.

"That's right, to tell you the truth, this time Harper and I came to London, which is actually Mr. Ballmer's intention, and he also hopes to take this opportunity to take a good look~!!"

Cole said.

"And, before this, the team has interviewed several candidates for the head coach, but because of you, the team is not in a hurry to make the final preparations, so, in my general manager's opinion, you still There is a very big opportunity~!! Be sure to grasp it~!!!”

Cole said earnestly.

"Hearing what you said, I'm really flattered. I thought my career with the Clippers was over when I didn't renew my contract at first, but what you said now makes me feel bad about returning to the Clippers. The team has gained some confidence~~”

Lan Shengli thought and sighed.

"Although you haven't accepted the interview yet, in my heart, you are already the best~!!"

Here Harper followed suit.

"Haha~, my chief teaching assistant is the one who supports me the most~!!, thank you~"

Lan Shengli responded with a smile.

"Although your performance in the Olympics was very good, I still want to remind you that when you return to Los Angeles for the interview, you must be cautious in your words and deeds~!!"

Cole spoke seriously again.

"Mr. Ballmer actually has something in common with the former boss Sterling, that is, he has a very tough attitude towards the management of the team. If you try your best to show that you don't care about the Clippers owner during the interview Ballmer may not be happy about the status of the coaching work, or if he seems to be ambiguous about the invitations of other teams as before~”

Cole continued to speak seriously.

"What Cole said is exactly what I want to say. Maybe you may have the opportunity to coach other teams, but no matter which team you go to, you may not be more comfortable in the Clippers. After all, you have been coaching here for three seasons. You know the team and the players. Similarly, the team has left your mark, and the players have adapted to your style of play. If you change to a different style of coach , it is equivalent to rebuilding, not to mention the delay in the development of these players, the team will definitely stagnate, maybe after that period of running-in, it will naturally get better, but once you can't integrate, for you, It hurts both sides of the team.”

Harper is also going to say.

"Unexpectedly, you guys, you care so much about my affairs, it really flatters me again. To be honest, I certainly hope to cooperate with the Clippers again, return to the post of head coach, and lead those who are still growing. The young people in China continue to make history, but some things are really out of your control, I hope the next interview will be successful~!!"

Lan Shengli nodded and said.

"You have such an idea. Even if this trip to London by Harper and I is not in vain, the Chinese team's game is over. You will have more personal time in the future. Prepare for the interview. I believe that the Clippers The position of head coach will be yours after all~!!"

Cole nodded and continued.

"Well~, if I return to the Clippers and continue to be the head coach, are you willing to come back and continue to be my chief assistant~?!"

Lan Shengli turned to look at Harper and asked.

"Hahaha~!!, if you Bru come back to be the head coach, then I can only let Xian~!!"

Harper responded half-jokingly.

"Hahaha~!!, good brother~!!"

Lan Shengli stood up and patted Harper, laughing.

"But before I leave, I have a few things to ask you~"

Cole's expression became serious again.

"What's wrong~?!"

Seeing this, Lan Shengli also asked with a frown.

"During the interview, some details of the contract will definitely be discussed, such as the number of years of the contract, additional clauses, etc. I know that you, Bruce, are a person who likes to control some things, but when it is time to make concessions, it is best to give in. , Only in this way can we achieve greater success~!!"

Cole said more cryptically.

"I understand that I have also dealt with Ballmer for a year, and I am quite familiar with his style of doing things. If he is sincerely willing to continue to hire me, he will definitely come up with a more sincere new contract. If not Sincerity, maybe even if I beg for nothing, I won’t be able to get it, so I’d better do my own thing well, and the rest, it’s all up to God~!!, thank you~!!”

Lan Shengli responded.

(End of this chapter)