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Chapter 705 The Best in Oklahoma History (Part [-])
"I still don't agree with deliberately losing and playing poorly for the sake of a high draft~"

Although Lan Shengli explained to team owner Sterling the benefits and advantages of a complete rebuild, the hardline Sterling still disagreed.

"It's just, I think judging from the current state of the team, it seems that they can't win at all. This seems to have become a natural thing~"

However, Sterling still has a turning point. Judging from this tone, his attitude is not so extremely tough.

"Mr. Sterling, you~, you agree~?!"

When Lan Shengli heard about it, he asked with a look of anticipation.

"15 minutes has come~~"

But at this most critical moment, Sterling used the time as an excuse to stop talking and communicating with Lan Shengli, which was a bit embarrassing.

After Sterling finished speaking, he got up and left.

Seeing this, Lan Shengli hesitated to speak, and just stood up.

"Goodbye, Mr. Sterling, thank you again for taking this precious 15 minutes to talk to me, I hope we will have the opportunity to talk again in the future ~!!"

Lan Shengli said.

Sterling didn't speak any more, just left directly.

"Although the tough boss didn't agree directly, at least he didn't express any objection. This is the best situation for me~!! Come on~!!, I hope I can really realize the dream of being the number one lottery~ !!"

Lan Shengli continued to sigh.

Soon, Lan Shengli told the general manager about the conversation with Boss Sterling.

"If Mr. Sterling didn't try his best to refute it, then this matter is very reliable. You are really amazing, you even convinced our boss, and it was within 15 minutes~!!"

After understanding the situation, the general manager praised him.

"Hi~, this is nothing, after all, I have already used my position as a guarantee. If no cornerstone player is selected, or if the team still does not improve in the next one to two years, I will automatically resign~ !!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Ah~?! Did you really tell Mr. Sterling that~?!"

When the general manager heard this, he immediately became suspicious.

"Yeah, that's what I said~"

Lan Shengli nodded and said.

"Oh, Bruce, you are too impulsive~!! How can rebuilding be so easy~!! You can't always joke about your future~!! You will inherit the position of the old coach Dunleavy in the future No two candidates, if the team still doesn't improve after two or three years, with Mr. Sterling's style of work, even if you are the head coach of the team, he will fire you~!!"

The general manager said anxiously.

"It's nothing. If the team is still in the same state after two or three years, even if Mr. Sterling doesn't fire me, I will resign voluntarily, because I haven't done my job~!!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"What's going on with the hottest rookies this year~?! Make you so confident~?! You weren't like this last year~!!"

The general manager continued to ask.

"The situation between last year and this year is very different. I joined the team halfway last year, so basically there is no room for development. This year, the team is walking step by step according to my reconstruction plan, so I am more confident that I can do well, and most importantly, these popular rookies this year are really cornerstone players~!!!”

As Lan Shengli spoke, his expression became excited.

"How good is it, can you tell me~?! Or is there any game video for me to watch~!!"

The general manager asked curiously.

"I have been observing their game performance by watching live broadcasts and other forms. I haven't been to the scene to watch it. After a while, I will take advantage of March Madness to inspect them and then make an inspection report for you. How about it~ ?!"

Lan Shengli said.

"That's fine, but this job can be done by scouts, you should take care of these young people in front of us with peace of mind~!!"

The general manager responded.

"I don't worry about other scouts. I only believe in my own judgment and analysis. While inspecting those popular rookies, I will continue to pay attention to the performance of young players such as Hill. Don't worry about that~ !!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Alright then~, thank you for your hard work~!"

The general manager nodded and said.

In this way, Lan Shengli started his rookie scouting trip and once again participated in the March Madness competition.

It's just that this time Lan Shengli no longer participates in person, but becomes an observer.

Lan Shengli chose the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma as the first stop of his inspection work.

"Every time I come to the scene of March Madness, I feel like this is not a basketball game~"

While speaking, Lan Shengli had already arrived at the game field. Sitting in the audience, Lan Shengli sighed, feeling the enthusiasm and agitation of the University of Oklahoma fans.

"Especially after returning to the college league after a year, this feeling is even more different~!"

Lan Shengli continued to sigh.

The University of Oklahoma, which plays at home, will face the University of Washington from DC in the first round.

The key target of Lan Shengli's inspection trip is Blake Griffin, a sophomore insider known as "the best basketball player in the history of the University of Oklahoma".

Speaking of the slightly short wingspan, some freckles on the face, Griffin, a white insider who looks exactly like Hanamichi Sakuragi, is ambiguous about his template.

Some people say that he is the second Rodman, because he is also a power forward, has an excellent sense of rebounding, and also spares no effort to grab rebounds in every game.

But obviously, Griffin's offensive ability is much stronger than Rodman's.

The freshman season averaged 14 points per game, and this season has reached nearly 23 points, which is the best proof.

Some people say that he is the next Admiral Robinson, but Griffin seldom has that kind of flexible movement. to solve the problem.

So in the end, Griffin has never had a more appropriate candidate to use as a template.

But both Rodman and Robinson can hear that Griffin is absolutely capable.

Maybe Griffin is a combination of these two people. If that's the case, he can definitely be called a cornerstone player.

"Griffin's athletic ability is amazing. He is a player who likes to crush opponents with his talent, so this also makes his market very good. He had the opportunity to participate in the draft last year, but in order to polish himself, coupled with injuries, It was also under the persuasion of the school that I gave up running for the election~”

(End of this chapter)