"The King of L.A." Mickey. Kupchak stared at Kobe Bryant for a long time, and said in a faint voice: "Maybe, but ......"

"Everyone gets old one day, doesn't they? Even if it's a king, it's the same. ”

"Are you saying I'm old?" Kobe Bryant said-for-tat.

“maybe。” Mickey. Kupchak said: "You must have seen ESPN's ranking for you this season, right? 7th place. Mr. Bryant, you're no longer in the top three in the league. ”

"It's all dogs. ranking! Kobe Bryant seemed to have read the report, and raised his eyebrows: "I will prove them wrong, don't worry." ”

“all.right。” Mickey. Kupchak said: "Of course I believe that you are still the top three players in the league, so the current Lakers team is still revolving around you." But...... Michael. Jordan is going to decline, and as the general manager of the Lakers, I think you can understand that. ”

"So the way you're looking is Andrew. Bynum? Bryant asked, a little sarcastically.

"Exactly." Mickey. "He's from 1987, you're from 1978, and the difference of nearly 10 years is enough for the Lakers to smooth out," Kupchak said. ”

"You're so relieved of his brain?" Bryant Road.

"It doesn't matter." Mickey. Kupchak said lightly: "He is still young, and he still has a lot of time to study and revise, Bryant, don't you forget, didn't the Lakers choose you because you were younger than Shaq?" I remember you were only 6 years younger than Shaq, right? 10-year-old ...... "Mickey. Kupchak spat lightly: "Enough for the transition of 2 generations in the Union." ”

"It seems that you have already arranged for the future scepter inheritance of the Lakers, no wonder you chose Bynum, who was only 17 years old, no wonder you didn't agree to take him out in exchange for Jason. Kyd. It turned out all this. It's really for Andrew. Bynum becomes the new Lord of Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant said so though. But his face was not surprised at all: "However, there is one thing I want to remind you. ”

"What?" Mickey. Kupchak Road.

"I'm different from O'Neal, I can play at least another 4~5 years at a high level, once that's the case, will Bynum, who is around 30 years old, become the new king of Los Angeles? I'm curious. Kobe's words made Mitch. The corners of Kupchak's mouth twitched, and he said, "Do you really think you can maintain a high level for 4~5 years?" Don't forget, you're younger than Michael in the league, and you're more worn-out than Michael your age. So...... Do you really think you can do it? ”

Mickey. Kupchak said: "The top ten in the league is the bottom line for me and the Lakers fans, and once you fall below this bottom line, then I'm sorry, I'm still saying that." ”

"There's no non-sale in Los Angeles."

"Top 10 in the league?" Bryant laughed, "Do you really think I can't do it?" I can tell you responsibly that next year's ESPN ranking will only go up, not down. ”

"Also, you Kupchak can only represent yourself, when will you be able to represent all the Los Angeles fans?"

"So many years have passed. Bryant, you're still so arrogant. "Mickey. Kupchak was silent for a few seconds. He opened his mouth and spit out slowly.

"Hubris? You know I'm a man who walks the talk. Kobe Bryant seemed to have long been accustomed to this kind of questioning, and said unwaveringly.

"Well, the contract of the Oriental, I agreed." I don't know how long the atmosphere in the office froze, but in the end it was Mickey. Kupchak was the first to speak, breaking the solemn way.

"yes, it was a wise decision." Bryant Road.

"But...... There's no way I'm going to pay him a high salary. "Mickey. Kupchak Road.

"Yes." Bryant said, "Just give him about a million." ”

"A million? Oh, no, no, no, Bryant, I think you misunderstood me. "Mickey. Kupchak's eyes flashed and he said, "I will only give him a basic salary." ”

“what？” Kobe Bryant frowned when he heard it and said, "You don't even want to give a million?" Are you only willing to pay more than 700,000? ”

"More than 700,000?" Mickey. Kupchak laughed: "Bryant, you may have been in the league for too long, so you forgot some details. ”

"The basic salary of more than 700,000 yuan is only deserved by players with one year of NBA experience, and unfortunately, our Chinese friends don't have it, right?"

Kobe Bryant recalled for a moment, and his face instantly became unsightly: "You are only willing to give him more than 400,000 US dollars??? ”

"Yes, that's it." Mickey. Kupchak nodded.

"Kupchak! Are you mistaken! You're giving Troy and Josh much more than that! Are you here to ask for food??? Kobe Bryant got a little angry and said loudly.

But Mickey. Kupchak is not a "rookie" either, and said unmoved: "Bryant, of course you don't ask for food, but our Lakers are not a humanitarian aid agency." If I can save a little, I will naturally save a little, and I believe that even if it is old Bass, he will not have any objections to this aspect. ”

"After all, who can't get along with money?" Mickey. Kupchak said with a smile on his face.

"Kupchak, are you really unwilling to give me any face?" Kobe Bryant pulled down his face.

"Ha, Bryant, look at what you said, if it wasn't for your face, how could I have agreed to sign him? The potential of the Oriental players has not been very good, has it? "Mickey. Kupchak's tone was not tough, but the meaning in the words was obvious. Bryant, you don't have to be embarrassed!

"Humph!" Kobe Bryant was furious for a moment, turned around and wanted to leave.

"Anyway, I've already taken a step back, as for the rest of the signing, that's your business, I'll give you 12 hours to think about it, and I won't wait for it to expire." Mickey. Kupchak looked at Kobe Bryant and said slowly.

Bryant looked lazy to pay attention to it, and stepped out of the door of the general manager's office with his feet raised.

Just as he had just taken half a step out, another voice came from behind him, "Oh, yes. Bryant. Although I don't know why you're doing it. But your agent is really great, Bob. Pelinka's ability, I kind of realized it again. ”

After hearing this, Kobe Bryant paused slightly for half a second, but he quickly regained his composure and left here without looking back.

Shortly after Kobe Bryant left, Mitch. Kupchak's female secretary walked in and said, "Mr. Kupchak, you really think about those things on the Internet. It's Kobe. Did Bryant do it? ”

Mickey. Kupchak looked at Laurie with a gloomy face. Belrank, said dryly, "How do I know? ”

"Huh? Then you ...... "Laurie. Bellanque asked, somewhat surprised.

"It's just a simple temptation." Mickey. Kupchak said: "It's a pity that he is too calm and has not tried anything at all!" It's disgusting! "One last word, Mickey. Kupchak was close to talking to himself.

……

Toyota Sports Center, Lakers training ground.

"What? That old thing from Kupchak was only willing to give more than $400,000??? What is he burning??? Beggars??? "The biggest reaction was Matt. Barnes, as soon as he heard the news, immediately protested loudly.

"More than $400,000?" Paul. Gasol couldn't help but say, "This is too low." ”

"It's just bullying!" Charitable. World. Peace also came in and said, "What can you do with more than 400,000 dollars?" Hot, don't think about it, just refuse! ”

"Yes. scalding, this condition. I really look down on people! It's better for you to say no outright! "Matt. Barnes said "indignantly."

"Refusal? Why should I refuse? Tang Qian was extremely abnormal, and said, "Mr. Black Mamba, can you take me to meet the general manager of the team?" Just tell him that I agree to his contract. ”

"You agree??? Scald??? Are you crazy??? This kind of contract is simply an insult to you!! "Matt. Barnes was the first to jump in and object.

"Yes, hot, although I also want to be teammates with you, but this contract is too wronged by yourself...... It's better to think about it before making a decision. The Spaniard also opened his mouth to persuade.

"It doesn't matter." Tang Qian smiled and blurted out, "Bryant, can you help me with this?" ”

"Yes, it's not a problem, but ...... Have you really decided to sign up? Bryant said: "This salary, to be honest, is really very cheap. ”

"Well, I decided, being able to stay with the Lakers is very much in line with my vision, so." Tang Qian said, "Please lead the way, Mr. Mamba." ”

Kobe Bryant is not the kind of person who likes nonsense, seeing that Tang Qian has decided on his own, he has no opinion, put on a warm team uniform and said, "Follow me." ”

……

Before entering the door, Kobe Bryant confirmed again and said, "China is hot, have you really decided?" ”

"Well, I've decided, Mr. Mamba." Tang Qian nodded.

"Alright, let's go inside." Kobe Bryant pushed open the door and walked into the office of the Lakers general manager with Tang Qian.

"Hi~ Hello, big guy from China." Mickey. After Kupchak saw Kobe and Tang Qian, a professional smile instantly piled up on his face.

"Hello, you're Mickey. Mr. Kupček: Yes, I've admired my name for a long time. Tang Qian also said politely.

"Then what you're here for......" Mickey. Kupchak asked knowingly.

"Of course, it's for the renewal of the contract." Tang Qian replied.

"Okay, then you must know my plan, right? If you don't have anything to dislike...... "Mickey. Before Kupchak finished speaking, Tang Qian said directly: "No, sir, I am not dissatisfied. ”

"You don't have anything to dislike?" This answer was out of Mickey's surprise. Kupchak's anticipation, he looked at Tang Qian and said, "Are you serious?" ”

"Of course, sir, I don't have time for jokes." Tang Qian said affirmatively.

"Well, I like a cheerful player like you." Mickey. Kupchak secretly rejoiced in his heart, originally he said that the price was left room for improvement, but since the other party was willing to accept it and had no objections, he was also happy to save money. Because it only cost more than 400,000 to sign a player, no matter how you say it, the top will not put pressure on you. After all, for the huge Bass family, more than 400,000 US dollars is almost equivalent to a drizzle, and even if they are lost, they don't care, they don't care at all.

"So we'll sign up now?" Mickey. Kupchak seemed to be afraid that Tang Qian would regret it, and his attitude suddenly became very enthusiastic.

"Oh, no, no, no, you don't have to be in a hurry." Tang Qian said: "I can agree with your price plan, but some parts, I need to modify it slightly, what do you think?" ”

"Modification? Where to modify? "Mickey. Kupchak subconsciously became alert.

"It's simple." Tang Qian smiled and said, "I need to join the incentive part." ”

PS: This is today's second update, thank you God for loving the world's great monthly pass, thank you~~~ (To be continued.) )