However, after Lamar compared the information collected by the staff about Tang Zhengdong and Lianmei, he finally chose Datang. It's not that Tang Zhengdong is better, or that Tang Zhengdong is more suitable for the Knicks, but because Tang Zhengdong is cheaper and easier to get.

Tang Zhengdong, born in September 1982, is already 24 years old this year. This age is past the best training period for any professional player who plays basketball, both in terms of physical fitness and technical fundamentals.

After reading Datang's information, Coach K also gave his more pertinent evaluation.

In terms of ball quality, awareness, reflexes, and speed, Coach K gave a C evaluation. can attack strongly, shoot and make layups, blocks, small dunks, and rebounds are all technical reserves, but in general, they are average.

Perhaps the only thing that satisfies Coach K is his physical confrontation ability. Although there is a big gap with star players such as Samuel Dampot and Hilario, as a rookie player who has not been trained by the NBA system, he is also considered to be in the upper middle.

"Coach, what do you think of him?" Lamar was a little anxious when he saw that Coach K was silent.

Coach K thought for a moment and said, "If it's just looking for a mascot, I think he's qualified." ”

Coach K looked at Lamar for a pause, then continued: "After watching a few of his game tapes, of course! I mean when he was in the CBA, I don't think there was a better option than him. It's just that I'm worried that if Hilario or Alonzo are injured during the season, our interior line will only be supported by you and Samuel, isn't it a little thin?"

Lamar laughed and said, "Coach, you can't be too greedy. Do you think we need to sign better players with our salary space and personnel reserves right now? You're also saying that he's a good fit, and that getting him to the Knicks is a small price compared to everyone else, but it pays a good return. ”

Coach K shrugged his shoulders with a smile: "But from the point of view of good quality and low price, and the rate of return, Don does have the capital to be based in the NBA." It's a pity that he has passed the golden rising period, otherwise he can be a substitute in the NBA. ”

Lamar also laughed: "Opportunities are always given to those who are prepared, and if you miss it, you miss it." ”

"Of course! The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel!"

"That's right! We still have great difficulty signing this Chinese!" Darrell Morey, who had been silently listening to the small talk between the two, finally couldn't help but speak.

When Lamar heard this, he immediately said urgently: "Difficult? Will there be any player who will refuse the invitation to win the championship? Or is there a team that has taken a step ahead of us?"

Lamar thought about it again, and thought it was unlikely. He remembered his previous life, but he had never met Tang Zhengdong in the NBA.

"No! I'm sure no rookie would turn down an offer from the Knicks, and certainly no other team has his eye on him. His current contract with the team has not yet ended, and it seems that we have to reach a relevant agreement with the Chinese Basketball Association if we want to bring him in. The most important thing is that he has not participated in the NBA draft, and it is difficult to say whether the league can pass it. ”

Lamar didn't think about these things before recommending Tang Zhengdong, and only after Morey's reminder did he remember the hardships of introducing Wang Zhizhi back then. Lamar also covered his forehead and recalled the scene of the negotiation with the Chinese Basketball Association back then, and recalled the difficulties encountered when dealing with those people at the beginning. Especially this time they still have to get permission from the league, and with the Knicks' current relationship with the league's top management, the difficulty can be imagined.

Coach K looked at Lamar and lowered his head in contemplation, and after thinking about it, he said: "Lamar, it looks like we have to change our target, I don't want to deal with those officials." ”

In the past few years, when he was coaching the coaching staff of the American team, Coach K had also had contact with the Chinese authorities, so he was deeply touched by China's special national conditions and the complex headache system, and he really didn't want to experience it again.

Lamar looked at Coach K's tangled bitter melon face, smiled slightly, and then said in a comforting tone: "Coach, this is not like what you said. Don't you find this challenging?"

"Alright, Lamar, you haven't been in contact with those people!"

"But do you think we still have a choice?" Lamar spread his hands and looked at Coach K: "Coach, if we want the Chinese market, we can't get around these people! Besides, it's not like you have to do everything, isn't there Darrell?"

"Lamar! I protest! I don't want to deal with those officials. Darrell Morey, who was sitting on the Diaoyutai silently drinking coffee and watching a good show, suddenly squirted out a sip of coffee.

Coach K ignored Morey's protests and suddenly realized.

"Okay! Lamar! You've won. Seeing the depressed Morey, Coach K of the old fox agreed without hesitation when he borrowed the donkey from the slope at this time.

The depressed Morey couldn't help but be a little angry when he saw Lamar's playful eyes, and he rolled his eyes and said: "Lamar, you also have experience in this area, so you must do it with me!"

"What?me?But Darrell, don't you think I should train more actively at this time? Yes, preparing for the regular season is the most important thing I should do!"

"No, Lamar, I still think that you can do it with me to achieve the best results. Isn't it more sincere to go with the core players of the team?"

Despite his reluctance, Lamar had no choice but to accede to Darrell Morey's request.

The team's training was handed over to the assistant coach, and the general manager, Morey, boarded the plane to China ahead of schedule with Coach K and Lamar.

"Lamar, I think we better be mentally prepared, it's been a tough tug-of-war. The efficiency of the offices in this country is really not very good. "After getting on the plane, Morey has been complaining like this for a long time.

Lamar was already in a bad mood, and he couldn't help frowning when he heard it: "Darrell, you are now slandering a great country!"

Looking at Lamar's expression, Morey knew that the other party must have been dissatisfied with his comment, and shrugged his shoulders helplessly and said: "Okay! I know that you have an inexplicable affection for China, but what I say is the truth." Although I also admire their chairman, Mr. Mao, it is clear that Mr. Mao's descendants no longer have the courage he had at the beginning. Whatever it is, they seem to like to talk at the wine table rather than at the negotiating table. It's a puzzling habit. ”

Lamar also smiled wryly when he heard this. In order to introduce Wang Zhizhi back then, he also experienced such a scene. Coupled with the private understanding over the years, of course he knows a lot about the wine table culture in China.

The plane landed slowly, and before coming back, the Knicks had already sent a fax to the Jiangsu Nangang Team Club, explaining the intention of this visit. According to the Knicks, this should be done as low-key as possible.

It's a pity that the Jiangsu Nangang team doesn't think so, they think that this matter should be made as big as possible, so as to facilitate them to take the initiative in the wine table negotiations. And cooperating with NBA teams is also conducive to the promotion of the team's popularity.

As soon as they got off the plane, the three Lamar were surrounded by hundreds of media reporters.

"Mr. K, are you really here to inspect the players?"

"Manager Morey, I heard that the Knicks have met Tang Zhengdong of the Jiangsu Nangang team, what stage of negotiation has it been?"

"Lamar, what's your goal for the new season, and can the Knicks' dynasty continue?"

"Oh my God, what the hell is going on?" Morey shouted angrily, surrounded by reporters.

"It's normal, the news has leaked!" Lamar said calmly: "Isn't that the same for journalists in every country in the world?"

Finally, the three of them finally waited for the reception staff of the Jiangsu Nangang team, and with their help, they barely broke through the encirclement.

After getting into the car, Coach K breathed a sigh of relief, just now he was really afraid that the group of reporters would crowd too fiercely and scatter his old bones.

"I would like to protest to you, sir. Your hospitality is terrible! We are also your guests, and you should at least keep us safe. But just now we were almost eaten by the group of reporters. As soon as he got in the car, Morey couldn't help but shout, and the scene just now really frightened him for a while.

Before Morey's anger could be vented, it was extinguished by the very elegant-looking middle-aged official with a gentle smile: "I'm sorry! But please understand that this is the superstar effect." It also shows how much attention the Knicks and Lamar are in China, and I guess that's exactly what your club wants to see."

Morey wanted to say anything more, but was stopped by Coach K: "Sir, I think we should have a good discussion with your leaders about Tang Zhengdong's matter now?"

The reception staff smiled slightly: "The three guests are from afar, and there is an order from above to wash the dust for the three first." Now my leader is already waiting for the three of them to come. As for other things, we have time to talk about. ”

Although he had been mentally prepared, Morey still couldn't hold his breath: "But, sir, we 。。。。。。 ”

"Okay, Darrell, it's up to you! Since we're guests, let's listen to the host!"

After seeing the faces of the reception staff on the other side, Coach K, who has extremely rich life experience, knew that it was better to remain silent than waste saliva. 2k reading web