ace marshal

Chapter 763 The gift in return

Under Lan Shengli's "psychological counseling", Harden regained some form. In the team's final preseason game, he scored a preseason-high 17 points, plus 4 rebounds and 6 assists. There has been a certain recovery from before.

That Arizona State "golden left" appears to be back.

"If this kind of performance can continue to the regular season, I will be satisfied. I really don't have high requirements, as long as I can contribute 15+5+5 per game~!!"

The general manager sighed.

It seems that the general manager is also a "data expert".

Speaking of the regular season, because the preseason is over, the regular season games are not far away.

But before the start of the regular season, there is still one big thing to deal with, and that is "layoffs."

The team now includes the injured Brand, there are 21 players on the roster, and 6 players need to be cut.

"General manager, this list is based on my summary. I think these players did not show enough immediate combat power and functionality, whether in the initial training camp or in the subsequent preseason games~, Perhaps we can continue to follow up on their performance, but for now, laying them off is the most correct choice~!!"

Here, Lan Shengli came to the general manager's office, holding the list of layoffs, and said.

"Okay, I will contact the basketball affairs department, your decision is basically the team's final decision~!!"

The general manager nodded and said.

"No, this is not my decision alone, it is the decision of our entire coaching staff~!!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Haha, okay~!! You're right~!!"

The general manager sighed with a smile.

"The next step is the real test. The regular season is not just a joke like the preseason. No matter how bad we are, we need to work hard every night to win~!"

The general manager said.

"I know, general manager, don't worry, in the remaining half a month, I will make the team's state to a higher level, and I will help the team to welcome the new season with the best posture and welcome the regular season. ~!!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Hmm~!! I believe in you, you will bring these young players well. In fact, I really don't care much about the outcome of the game. What I want to see most is that these young players can improve their strength. This is the most important thing. The ~!!"

The general manager continued.

"Just look at it, a group of outstanding young talents are about to set sail with our Clippers~!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"By the way, I have something to give you~!!"

As the general manager spoke, he suddenly took out an envelope from the drawer.

"Could it be Mr. Sterling's military order issued to me~?!"

Lan Shengli looked at the envelope with some concern and asked.

"Haha, no, you're thinking too much, Mr. Sterling doesn't have the time to write that stuff. These are the tickets for the regular season opener. There are five tickets in total. They are all luxurious front-row VIP seats. Even the Clippers Employee benefits~!!"

As the general manager said, he opened the envelope and took out five purple-gold tickets.

"I really didn't expect that in the opening game of the regular season, I will face the defending champion Lakers in the real sense of my coaching career. This is too exciting~"

Lan Shengli took the ticket, looked at the information on it, and sighed.

That's right, the Los Angeles Clippers' opening game of the new season is against their city brothers, the defending champion Lakers.

It's just that the Clippers are sitting in the "away game" of Staples.

"Oh, five tickets, and Dawei and Byron are not around, who should these tickets be for~?!"

Back home, Lan Shengli looked at the tickets on the coffee table and sighed.

Lan Shengli, who was in a daze, stared blankly at the doll Alaskan sled dog in front of him.

"By the way, maybe this ticket can be used as a gift in return~!"

Lan Shengli said with a sudden realization.

It seems that because of the Alaskan sled dog doll, Lan Shengli thinks of Mia.

Lan Shengli rolled his eyes, thought about his lines, quickly picked up his phone, and called Mia.

"Hey, Mia, if you are free tonight, come to my house, I,, I treat you to seafood~!"

Lan Shengli said in a nervous state.

"This is really the sun coming out from the west~!! You actually took the initiative to ask me out~!!, I thought that as the head coach of the Clippers, you would be so busy~!"

Mia responded.

"It was really busy during the preseason, and it should be even busier after the new season starts, so these days are relatively free~!! Come on, lobster, abalone, everything~!!"

Lan Shengli continued to invite very actively.

"You invited me so suddenly, it really made me feel a little uncomfortable~!! I always feel as if you have something to ask me~!!"

Mia was puzzled.

"You're overthinking, there's nothing wrong~!! I absolutely don't ask you for anything, I just want to treat you to dinner~!!"

Lan Shengli explained.

"Well, okay, anyway, I may have to go on business after a while, and I don't have much free time~, just wait for me~"

Mia responded, which means she accepted Lan Shengli's invitation.

"I haven't cooked seafood for a long time, I don't know if the craftsmanship is still there~"

Lan Shengli is already busy in the kitchen.

The big lobster, which was almost as long as an adult's forearm, was grilling in the oven, and Lan Shengli was picking up other seafood.

After working for about two hours, a table of seafood feast was ready.

Mia arrived soon too.

"Although I'm not very fond of things like seafood, but seeing how you cook it makes me quite appetizing~"

Mia shook the goblet and said.

"These were sent by the team before. I can't eat them by myself. Seafood is not fresh after a long time, so I have to get rid of it quickly~!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Come on, cheers, I hope we are all getting better~!!"

Lan Shengli raised his glass and said.

"The same wishes for you~!"

"Ding ~"

Mia said, the two clinked glasses and drank.

"By the way, before dinner, I have a gift, just as a gift in return for the plush toy gift you gave me~!!"

As Lan Shengli said, he took out the envelope containing the tickets.

"What is this~?!"

Mia asked, frowning.

"Open it and have a look~!!"

Lan Shengli handed it over and said.

"What is it~?! It looks like banknotes~!!"

Mia was puzzled and opened the envelope.

"Wow~!!! Tickets for the opening match~!! This~, is this really for me~?! My God~!"

Mia looked at the tickets and said in surprise.

(End of this chapter)