"No, I can't. Absolutely not. An iron order had been issued from above, and none of these four people could move. Kupchak said categorically.

"Why?" Luke Wharton asked, "It's all young people, they're all inconsistent right now. That's why we should take advantage of the present to build a set of combinations that belong to our future to cultivate. ”

"You mean you want that Zhao Wei as the cornerstone of the future?" Kupchak understood what Luke Wharton meant.

"Yes!" Luke Wharton's words were categorical, he looked at Kupchak solemnly and said, "When I was a rookie in the NBA, you were already the manager of the Lakers. And I've dedicated most of my life to the Lakers. Before I knew it, I had become a laker. I love it here and am willing to give everything I have. When you were younger, you watched Mr. West and you make successful trades. I've fantasized countless times that I'll be one of them when I retire. Build a lasting legacy for the Lakers. Mr. West chose Kobe Bryant that year, bringing in O'Neal to take the Lakers to a three-game winning dynasty. You also brought Gasol at the height of the Lakers' decline, bringing two championships to the Lakers. And I, I guess it's time for me to step up. I believe I will be able to take over the baton from the two seniors. Please trust me once. ”

Kupchak's body shook inadvertently, and countless memories of the past appeared in front of his eyes. What Luke Wharton said just now was so familiar. The reason why he was able to get to this position today was because he was infected by his teacher West, and now he has a young man under him just like he was at the beginning.

However, Kupchak hesitated, or rather, retreated when he finally had such a young man.

"Manager." Luke Wharton shouted again when he saw that Kupchak did not speak.

"Hey!!" Kupchak sighed and looked at Luke Wharton.

Luke Wharton suddenly noticed that Kupchak in front of him was suddenly old, and wrinkles had somehow crept up on the forehead of this wonderful manager.

"Luke, the revival of the team is the responsibility of every manager. By keeping the young people we have, we can still complete the revival, but only a few years later. ”

"Why?" Luke Wharton asked, puzzled. Relying on a pure draft to build a dynasty has never been a Lakers' tradition. They always have a way of attracting the players they want. And now there is one such opportunity in front of the Lakers who have missed those opportunities for several years. However, the manager wanted him to give up.

"Things have changed. Luke, I'm sure you'll be a very good coach. You do your job, don't worry about the record. You will definitely lead these young people to success. Kupchak reassured.

"Manager, is there any arrangement above?" Luke Wharton thought of something and said, "Didn't the old boss Bass say it when he was alive? Do all things have to be conceded by basketball? ”

"Buzz is the best boss I've ever met in the world, but he's dead. We must look ahead. "Kupchak's mood is very low.

And this time, without waiting for Luke Wharton to speak, there was a round of applause at the door.

"Kupchak, I really didn't see the wrong person. Well said. Jim Bass walked in.

"Boss." One was full of respect, while the other was full of doubt.

However, Luke Wharton is a very smart person, and when he saw Kupchak's body's reaction the moment he saw Jim Bas, he knew that what Kupchak just said was Jimbas' decision.

"Yes, and know that I'm the boss. I thought you were the boss? Jim Bass sat directly in Kupchak's position and said to Luke Wharton with his legs crossed.

"I'm just doing my duty as a subordinate." Luke Wharton said in a deep voice, full of confidence in saying a word that is neither humble nor arrogant.

"Good. Since you know that you are a subordinate, you must at least know the consciousness of being a subordinate before exercising your obligations. Jim Bass raised an eyebrow and sneered.

"You!" Luke Wharton said angrily.

"The boss is really good." But it was another evil and tall voice that attracted even more attention.

Zhao Wei walked in slowly. This proposal was made by Zhao Wei, and he had the right to know as soon as he could, so Luke Wharton notified Zhao Wei as soon as he learned the news, and he also said that he would continue to fight for it.

"Zhao Wei?" Luke Wharton looked at the man walking in in surprise.

"Don't look like this. Let's see you every day, why are you still so surprised. As he spoke, Zhao Wei also pointed in the direction of Jim Bass with his chin.

Jim Bas's eyebrows were furrowed, and he looked at Zhao Wei and asked unhappily: "Kupchak, how can anyone come into the office!" ”

"Boss, this is not an outsider. He's our player. "Kupchak has seen Zhao Wei before, although he hasn't seen him for a long time, but he still has some impressions.

"Huh?" Hearing him say this, Jim Bass also looked at Zhao Wei carefully, but the displeasure on his face became even heavier, and he pointed at Zhao Wei and said, "This is the guy who doesn't go to work with a salary?" ”

"Ugh!" Kupchak was dumbfounded, his face was full of embarrassment, and he glanced at Zhao Wei embarrassedly.

Zhao Wei smiled at him and said, "Then this is a big boss who doesn't even know his own employees!" This posture is really good, I want to be the boss when I see it. ”

"Humph! Do you think the boss can be anyone! Jim Bass snorted heavily and said arrogantly.

"It's true that the boss is not a good person." Zhao Wei said in agreement.

"It's good to know." Jim Bass didn't hear the meaning of Zhao Wei's words, and also echoed, "Since you know, then there is no place for you to speak here, get out of here." ”

"Boss." Kupchak reminded him that what Jim Bass said was too ugly. When has he ever encountered such a situation in all his years in the industry? This can lead to discord. That's not good for the team.

"Boss." Seeing Jim Bass's attitude, Luke Wharton was also angry.

Zhao Wei stretched out his hand to stop his next words, Zhao Wei had a faint smile on his face, looked at Jim Bass and said lightly: "It's not interesting to be loyal to a boss who can't even remember his own players." Let me get out, yes. But I'm out, don't regret it. ”

Hearing him say this, Kupchak's face changed. He quickly pulled Jim Bass and whispered a word in his ear: ZG.

Just two words, even such an arrogant Jim Bass can't be ignored, the arrogant smile on his face was obviously stiff when he heard those two words.

Zhao Wei said to himself: "Since you are leaving, you have to find a good home for yourself." Well!!! New York is good. The Knicks are very strong right now. ”

Zhao Wei's words were undoubtedly a slap in the face, and it was a hard slap in public. The Knicks, the general manager of the Knicks is now Phil Jackson. And Phil Jackson lost the struggle for power with Jim Bass and went to the Knicks.

In this way, Zhao Wei watched the smile on Jim Bas's face change, and the arrogance mixed in it suddenly turned into a somewhat flattering smile.

"Huh. Zhao Wei. How could I not know such a young and promising young man as you. I was just joking with you. I love communicating with young people the most. Jim Bass laughed.

"Oh, I see. That was Zhao Wei's rudeness just now. Please boss don't blame Zhao Wei. Zhao Wei smiled, as if what happened just now had not happened, and sat next to Luke Wharton with a smile.

"Is there anything wrong with coming to me so late?" Jim Bass's tone was much better.

"Of course there's something important. I'm here to deliver money to the boss. Zhao Wei said excitedly.

When he heard the money, Jim Bass's eyes sparkled.

Zhao Wei pouted disdainfully when he saw this guy like this, but he still told Abel about it.

Jim Bass's mouth was grinning to his ears. But just as Zhao Wei proposed the Porzingis deal, Jim Bas's smile turned cold.

Jim Bass hesitated and said, "It's not that we don't want to do this deal, it's that the asking price in New York is too high." That would undermine the talent we have so hard to gain at the moment. ”

"Won't Porzingis be able to make up for new talent when he comes?" Zhao Wei said.

"Have you ever seen a team that isn't supported by role players? The Knicks' asking price is pretty much tearing down our entire team. Jim Bass said regretfully.

Everyone said so, and Zhao Wei stopped arguing. You can't trade your entire team for a player. And this is not the result that Zhao Wei wanted.

Zhao Wei turned around and asked, "What does the boss mean that as long as we can keep our talent, then this deal will be agreed to proceed?" ”

"Of course." Jim Bass didn't hesitate much, but Porzingis was seen as a treasure by Phil Jackson. It was impossible to get it from him for nothing.

"That's good. Now ask my boss for permission for me to do this. Zhao Wei said solemnly.

Jim Bass thought for a while and agreed to Zhao Wei's request, but also asked Kupchak to help and had a veto.

In this way, it seems that Zhao Wei is licensed, but in fact, Zhao Wei is just a puppet, and it is Kupchak who really counts. But he was satisfied. As long as he was allowed to join, he did not believe that Kupchak did not agree in the end.

"It's that simple?" Luke Wharton looked at Zhao Wei in shock after he went out.

"How hard do you think." Zhao Wei gave him a blank look.

"Boy, you're just a puppet. The right is still grabbed by that guy. Luke Wharton said.

"I know." Zhao Wei said.

"You know? Then you still promise. Luke Wharton said in surprise.

"Do you think the owner of a team would give power to a player? Mike Jordan didn't do it either. You think I'm a genius. Zhao Wei gave him a bigger roll of the eyes, "Doesn't he just want to control the Lakers and don't want the Lakers to turn over!" Lao Tzu, I just won't let him succeed. ”

"Jim Bass is a thug, and if it weren't for old Bass, he wouldn't even be a thug." Luke Wharton said disdainfully.

"But this little thug has some brains. Although nominally, if he doesn't let the Lakers rise this year, he will automatically leave. However, he made the Lakers a mess. After he leaves, do you think anyone will be willing to be a substitute for the dead? Zhao Wei analyzed.

"Isn't it you?" Luke Wharton asked.

"Even if we can grow to the level we want, it will be years away. And it only takes a few days for the media to destroy a person. Zhao Wei said.

"So what do we do next?" Luke Wharton asked.

"Of course it's a good game." Zhao Wei said with a smile.

"I'm talking about the deal."

"Wait." Zhao Wei gave Luke Wharton a back of his head.

The Christmas game is a very important game day for the NBA. There are a lot of very meaningful matches scheduled on this day.

Because Christmas is a holiday in the United States, the whole family will be reunited on this day. Attracting these people to the NBA arena will bring in very good revenue, as well as expanding the influence of the NBA.

The Lakers participate in the Christmas game almost every year, and the Lakers have a star that can catch people's attention every time. I thought that there would be no Lakers games this Christmas, after all, the current Lakers team is a real star. But I didn't expect the league to still arrange the game.

Christmas gifts are being prepared in the streets and alleys, and the whole MG is full of festive colors. Including Zhao Wei and their house.

Zhao Wei doesn't have time, but Lucy and Kylie Jenner have free time. The two of them dressed up the house very beautifully. Zhao Wei almost didn't recognize it, and he made a mistake. Although it wasn't Christmas today, Zhao Wei and the others made a sumptuous dinner, because Zhao Wei and they had a game on Christmas Day, so Lucy and the others decided to celebrate a day earlier.

At the same time, Zhao Wei and the others also resumed training, and there was very good news for them. That is, Griffin and Chris Paul will both miss the Christmas game.

Although Paul's absence makes Zhao Wei very regretful, but for the Lakers, who have suffered many disasters recently, this news is still very exciting. However, the excitement of the players did not bring Luke Wharton.

Luke Wharton's eyebrows furrowed even tighter. Without Paul and Griffin, the Clippers still have a stronger quality than the Lakers, and the players are in such a excited mood right now, but it is not necessarily a good thing. (To be continued.) )