"At the beginning of the season, it was true that because of the lack of rookies, every week, the most important thing was to compete for a starting spot, and I had to do everything I could to get a foothold on the court. But as the season progresses, things get pure, it's all about the game, it's just about the win. ”

Lu Ke said with a smile, while Lech listened with a smile.

'This season, we have good opportunities and more importantly, we are still a young team, to put our heads down and sprint, no matter where the finish is, it will be a bonus for us and then prepare for the future. So, instead of worrying about those off-field factors, you should concentrate on the game and expect better results. ”

This is the first time that Lu Ke and Lech have really had an in-depth exchange, and although both sides understand each other's ideas, an open and honest conversation is still necessary, and it is the basis for a good relationship between the broker and the client.

"Now that the playoffs are around the corner, I don't really have time to think about that." Lu Ke expressed his attitude sincerely and said seriously.

Lech's expression didn't change much, not even a small movement like the head of the jaw, but asked another question, "What is your goal?" Lu Ke didn't understand, cast his gaze, Lech explained, "Just now you said, do your best to see where you can go this year." So, what are your goals? ”

"Super Bowl." Without any hesitation, Lu Ke gave a confirmed answer.

Lehe carefully looked at Lu Ke's eyes and expression, confident but not arrogant, firm but not reckless, once again reminded him of the scene when he first saw Lu Ke, and then, he nodded lightly and said with a smile, "This is a good start." ”

"And your opinion?" Lu Ke then asked that in this partnership, it is the players who make the decision, but it is the agent who implements the player's ideas. They still need to get to know each other. "What the hell would you like a professional recommend about my rookie contract?"

"Wait." In one simple word, it sums up all of Lech's thoughts, "You've had a great rookie season, and it's a rookie season that countless players have dreamed of, and I can't think of a better option than Kurt Warner." Unless you can win the Super Bowl. ”

Lech also made a small joke, and then continued, "But the higher the starting point, the higher the expectations." The second season of next year will be the real test. ”

Although Lech didn't say it directly, there are too many cases in the league of first-year shiners and sophomores who fall quickly, and those rookies who can't wait to improve their salaries after a good rookie season are often severely closed. No team is willing to bet on first-graders, and even sophomores are lacking in chips.

Originally, Lehe was worried that Lu Ke's mentality was unbalanced.

The regular season is coming to an end, and there is only one and a half months left before the Super Bowl, and now Lu Ke is highly sought after, just look at today's battle in the hospital to get a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg, obviously, Lu Ke is the popular fried chicken in the league now, and even Roger Goodale has mentioned Lu Ke's name many times in interviews.

For a twenty-two-year-old, it is normal for a young man to have an inflated mentality, overconfidence, and lose himself; Even if it happens, you can't blame them too much, after all, they are still too young.

Lech couldn't help but worry that Lu Ke had put his position too high, so that his mentality was unbalanced, breaking the balance between him and the team and the players. That's where today's conversation comes in.

"Now the priority is the playoffs, then the offseason training camp, and all the focus is to continue the good performance of this year in the second season, and to go one step at a time, that's all that matters." Lech still said his thoughts in full, "So, I was going to advise you, calm down now, don't get distracted, after the rookie contract ends, everything will come." ”

There are no grandiose words, but simple words reveal a strong self-confidence. This maverick agent in the league is clearly different.

The original worries, after listening to Lu Ke's thoughts, Lehe also realized that it was unnecessary.

In the past, I was used to seeing black players, spending lavishly, and after the signing fee was in hand, they began to squander it, quickly plunged themselves into debt and bankruptcy, and then demanded higher salaries like drinking to quench their thirst, but only blindly put themselves in an inappropriate position, offending the team and the league, and most importantly, the agent lost the cash cow, forming a vicious circle.

Rookie players, in particular, are prone to expansion.

After self-confidence accumulates to a certain extent, it gradually evolves into arrogance and pride, and even ignores his own catties, and a little bit of achievement begins to get carried away and ask for a sky-high price. But they forget that this is a professional league, and every year there are many talented people pouring into the league, and every year more talented people falling.

Fortunately, Lu Ke is not an ordinary young rookie.

Although he proved that his worries were unnecessary, Lech was glad that he had a frank and face-to-face conversation with Lu Ke today, which is very important for his work.

"You mean, say, Super Bowl defense?" Then, everything that should come will come, even if Lu Ke doesn't ask for it, the contract will be automatically sent to the table. Lu Ke picked up the knife and fork and said with a smile, and the tail note went up.

Lech was slightly stunned, and then realized the source of the problem corresponding to this sentence, and a smile appeared in his eyes, and he nodded slightly, "Yes, for example, Super Bowl defense." ”

Then, Lech also picked up the knife and fork, and the two of them officially began to enjoy lunch.

"You just said that there have been advertising sponsorships coming to your door lately, is that true?"

"Yes, but I told them that everything will wait until the playoffs are over. This year, regardless of how the team is doing in the playoffs, you've proven yourself, so we can wait a little longer and don't disturb your rhythm of the game. ”

"So you mean, I'm hot right now?"

“…… Yes. ”

"Haha."

After lunch, Lech specially escorted Lu Ke to the San Francisco 49-man training base, and then left, while Lu Ke walked in the direction of the training ground, he always felt as if he had forgotten to do something, and then the phone rang, and after seeing the caller ID, he immediately reacted:

Emily Puvo, he actually forgot to call Emily.

"Hey, Emily." Lu Ke took the initiative to say hello, "I'm sorry, I was busy just now and forgot to call you back." During lunch, Emily made three phone calls, but Lu Ke didn't answer them.

"That's good, I thought that now because of the different identity, you will refuse to answer my call." Emily quipped.

Lu Ke didn't panic, "If I'm not mistaken, when you called me before, you were originally a reporter, not a friend." So, I don't think anything has changed in our relationship. ”

"Sure enough, you're still so tough." Emily chuckled and shook her head.

"Thanks for the compliment." Lu Ke's calm tone made Emily laugh happily, "So, why did you suddenly come to San Francisco?" And even came to cover sports news? What the hell is going on? ”

"Would you believe me if I told you that I'm on vacation right now, showing up in the hospital, just wanting old friends to get together?" Emily said half-jokingly.

"That depends on what it is." Lu Ke's answer made Emily smile dumbly, making it clear that she refused to believe it.

"Whew!" Emily exhaled heavily, as if she was adjusting, and then said in a puff, "Jay is in the hospital right now, you know?" ”

"No...... I do not know...... When did it happen? Lu Ke frowned slightly, after the game last night, at the post-game press conference, he also saw Jay, at that time, Jay was still alive.

"Last night, or rather, early this morning." Emily said simply, "He had a contusion in his knee, and the doctor said it wasn't a serious problem, but he needed a cast, and he couldn't run the news for two weeks, so he had to take time off." He got hurt because of me, I was chasing a piece of news yesterday and I met Jay unexpectedly, he reached out and helped, and then something happened a little ......"

"Anyway, it's all my fault." Emily didn't go on, but made a brief summary.

Lu Ke could already come to a conclusion, "So, you're going to help Jay come over and run the news this morning?" That kid, in fact, he can call me, so that I can complain about him directly, I just have a cold, there is no need to hide it. ”

"He thinks that friendship is friendship, work is work, and he uses friendship to find out the news, so that things will become tricky in the future, and you can't do it, and he can't do it." Emily said simply, "But for me, it doesn't apply because I'm the social version, you're the sports version, and there is no intersection except this one." How's it going, are you sure it's just a cold? ”

"Yes. Miss Puvo. Lu Ke chuckled lightly, and deliberately said in a serious voice, "This is officially confirmed, you can rest assured to tell Jay that guy to send out the press release." As soon as the words fell, Lu Ke remembered another important thing, "Wait, did you come to San Francisco this time, did you go on a business trip or change jobs?" ”

"I've officially been sent to San Francisco." Emily replied dryly.

"So you and Jay ......"

"Just friends. Don't speculate. It didn't take Lu Ke to finish the words, Emily could hear the deep meaning of the words, intercept them in time, and say seriously.

"Friend, of course, friend." Lu Ke also nodded seriously and replied, "Very good, then another day, let's get together with a group of friends and have a meal." After the end of the season, well, there's still a lot of time at the end of the season, and it's still important to get together with friends. ”

One by one, Emily on the other end of the phone was also stunned, and finally hung up the phone, and could only roll her eyes in protest.