NBA: I am the card dealer

While I was thinking this, my cell phone suddenly rang.

Upon seeing it, Xue Liancheng was stunned.

If you really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be there.

The caller was none other than Kupchak.

Xue Liancheng recovered his thoughts and pressed the answer button: "Hello! Hello!"

Kupchak smiled and said, "Xue, did you watch the draft? What do you think of our operations today?"

Xue Liancheng responded calmly: "It's okay."

Kupchak: "Xue, when will you come back? I think we should really talk in person."

Xue Liancheng hasn't answered yet.

Kupchak continued, "How about...I can fly to your place."

Hear this.

Xue Liancheng smiled slightly. It seemed that Kupchak was really anxious!

Obviously.

The Lakers' infighting has reached a fever pitch, and Kupchak is eager to make results to show off his achievements.

But Xue Liancheng said, "Don't worry, I haven't thought about it yet."

Since Kobe didn't tell Kupchak the result of their bet, he obviously didn't want to make Kupchak feel secure and use this to manipulate him.

Kobe still considered this very carefully.

In this way, he can take the initiative in the dialogue with Kupchak.

otherwise……

I know that your coming to the Lakers is a sure thing, so why should I be anxious?

really.

Upon hearing this, Kupchak said anxiously: "Xue, we have no doubts about your personal ability and leadership ability, but the free market is about to start, and we need to build the team around you. If you can't If implemented, all that will become a fantasy.”

Xue Liancheng: "Okay, then I want to hear your ideas for team building."

Kupchak: "We have a lot of great young people. I believe that in the next two to three years, they will grow into your right-hand man. In this way, we will be very competitive in the next ten years."

Hearing this answer, Xue Liancheng couldn't help but frown: "So, what is your goal for next season?"

Kupchak: "Go all out for the playoffs."

Xue Liancheng: "Sorry, there may be an insurmountable gap between our expectations."

Knew it.

Kupchak still wants him to accompany young players to grow up.

But the problem is that for these people selected by the Lakers, it will take a few years for their style of play to stabilize and mature.

The most incomprehensible thing is that Kupchak really thought that everything in his hands was a treasure, and he was reluctant to let it go.

There is no doubt that this view is absolutely wrong.

Only when your core players grow up and have the potential to become cornerstones can the reconstruction be completed.

As for the Lakers, their combined effect may not be as great as that of a mature Oladipo.

If Kobe hadn't agreed to join the Lakers, he wouldn't have considered it at all.

Kupchak's eyes lit up, "Xue, what are your expectations?"

In fact.

He has indeed been under tremendous pressure in recent years, especially as the Lakers' record has become worse year by year, and Jeanie Buss has continued to put pressure on the board of directors.

Before Kobe didn't retire, he could have an excuse, saying that in order to support Kobe in his retirement, the record didn't matter.

But now, Kobe has retired.

So fans naturally hope that the Lakers can regain their strength and set sail again.

Therefore, the Lakers' rookie picks in the past two years are all newcomers with extraordinary physical talents and high ceilings.

The same goes for Russell, and the same goes for Ingram.

So they have no excuse now.

At this moment, Kobe conveyed Xue Liancheng's intention to test the free market.

Kupchak immediately sensed an opportunity.

As long as Xue Liancheng is signed, the Lakers will have the cornerstone for building a team, and everything else can be repaired.

The most important thing is that as the leader of the Lakers, he successfully stole people from New York and brought the league's first appearance to Los Angeles. This is enough to make him invincible. Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson want to It is almost impossible to seize power again.

because……

The person coming is Xue Liancheng!

He was born out of nowhere, the first person in the league who has never suffered a defeat!

A superstar who is only 21 years old but has won a series of honors such as 2 championships, 2 FMVPs, 2 MVPs, 2 assists titles, and 1 scoring title.

A true interpretation of what it means to emerge from nowhere and suppress a group of superstars as soon as they enter the league...

The Lakers have acquired such a super giant, and they can immediately turn over the Lakers.

After minor repairs, Xue Liancheng's influence was used to attract other superstars to invest.

in this way.

Isn’t the team building completed?

There are superstars on the team, there are also potential new stars who will shine brightly in the future, and they can also make a run for the playoffs.

As the general manager, he will once again be promoted to the altar.

On the other hand, if Xue Liancheng cannot be taken down and still maintains this desperate moral character, then it is really possible for Jenny Buss to lead the small shareholders to overthrow Jim Buss.

Once Jim Bass falls, he, the pawn, will also be in trouble immediately.

Therefore, striving to capture Xue Liancheng is a crucial step.

Now Xue Liancheng is interested in listening to market quotations and even talked to him about team building ideas and expectations. This is a good signal.

Xue Liancheng answered very firmly: "The championship has always been my goal."

of course.

The goal is to win the championship, but whether it can be achieved is another matter.

Kupchak smiled and said, "No wonder Kobe likes you so much. You and he both have a fierce spirit. You are the same type of person."

After a pause, Kupchak finally seemed to have made up his mind, "Xue, if you inherit the glory of the Purple and Gold Army, it will definitely be the warmest talk in the history of the NBA. If you have any conditions, I will definitely do it." I will fully cooperate to satisfy you.”

Xue Liancheng teased: "Aren't you afraid of fetching water with a bamboo basket?"

The last time we talked, it was really rhetorical.

I compliment you on your track record.

You marvel at my emergence.

There is little in-depth communication.

But now Kupchak is digging into his heart, and it's obviously Jenny Buss who is pushing him harder.

Kupchak: "In order to get a phenomenal or even historical superstar, I think it's worth taking any risk. I just need to be ready to welcome you. As for the rest, I don't think about it for the time being. Within the range.”

These words are quite sincere.

Xue Liancheng finally had a smile on his face, "I entered the free market to test the waters. In addition to verifying my own value, the most important thing is that I also want to challenge myself. All teams have opportunities, and the prerequisites for my joining are Yes, I need to see your competitiveness, your determination to make changes, and your courage to fight for the championship trophy at all costs. You can let me see it first..."