Los Angeles, before the fifth game of the Western Conference finals, Qiao Hai was organizing the team to go to the airport.

The phone rang, Qiao Hai didn't care at first, the first call was not connected, Stu Jackson on the other end of the phone was not discouraged, he was engaged in the basketball industry and knew that the head coach was very busy, maybe he was too busy to take care of answering the phone.

So he waited and waited, and made a second call, and at this time, Qiao Hai got on the bus and didn't receive it.

During this period, Stu Jackson also played a third.

It wasn't until Qiao Hai arrived at the airport and turned on his phone to turn off that he found three missed calls.

Three missed calls, the numbers are exactly the same, although they are unfamiliar numbers, Qiao Hai feels that if he calls three in a row, maybe he is really looking for something.

So, after thinking about it, Qiao Hai was ready to call back.

Just about to call back, the mobile phone jingled again, the same number, called for the fourth time, this time Qiao Hai happened to see it, and directly chose to answer.

"Hello, this is Qiao Hai."

"Mr. Joe? I'm Stu Jackson, is it the Lakers head coach Mr. Qiao Hai? ”

The voice on the other end of the phone was a little unfamiliar, but the name Stu Jackson, Qiao Hai felt a little familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it, in fact, Stu Jackson later sat in the position of vice president of the league, in charge of the league's disciplinary committee, and his appearance rate was not low, but few fans could remember him.

Qiao Hai was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Yes, I'm Qiao Hai, may I ask who you are?" ”

"I'm Stu Jackson, the general manager of the Vancouver Grizzlies."

The general manager of the Grizzlies, Qiao Hai's breathing suddenly slowed down, and the general manager of another NBA team called, and he knew with his ass what would happen next.

"Hello, Mr. Stu Jackson."

"Mr. Johi, as the general manager of the Grizzlies, I would like to invite you to coach the Vancouver Grizzlies next season......"

Stu Jackson didn't detour at all, which is different from David Falke, in fact, Qiao Hai likes this kind of straightforward person, because only in this way, there are not so many twists and turns in communication, which will make Qiao Hai feel relaxed, and can even save Qiao Hai a lot of time.

The plane was about to take off, he was about to board the plane, and for Qiao Hai, his time was indeed precious now.

"Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Stu Jackson, I think I can consider going to Vancouver to coach, but I have a few requests for future coaching, so can you let me think about it first, and then I'm going to board the plane, fly to San Antonio, and prepare for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, and we'll talk about it when I get off the plane."

Stu Jackson on the other end of the phone naturally agreed.

Qiao Hai hung up the phone and went to board the plane first.

It takes five hours to fly Los Angeles to San Antonio, and five hours is enough time for Joe to consider the latest option that comes to mind — the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies have only nine wins this season and are in the bottom of the West, which makes Qiao Hai feel a little funny, and the two teams he may go to at the moment are a Bulls and a Grizzlies, the Bulls are the bottom of the East this season, and the Grizzlies are the bottom of the West this season.

To sum it up, maybe it's - only the bottom team will consider hiring Qiao Hai as the team's new manager.

Qiao Hai also knows something about the Grizzlies' lineup.

The star of the house is Sharif Abdulahim, for Rahim, Qiao Hai's impression is that this is an offensive power forward, with flexible feet under the basket, accurate mid-range shots, and a small hook on the inside is very threatening, but the defense is very poor.

In addition to Raheem, the only player on the Grizzlies team who has an impression of Qiao Hai is Mike Bibby.

Mike Bibby, an offensive point guard, is similarly strong on the individual offense, but average on defense.

In addition, Qiao Hai also knows that grizzly bears are so bad

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At this summer's draft, there must be a top-ranked lotto pick.

With a lottery lottery to Garrahim and Mike Bibby, such a Grizzly bear is not out of the question.

But the premise is that the grizzly bear has to agree to Qiao Hai's conditions.

……

After a five-hour flight, Joe Hai led the team to San Antonio.

As soon as he got off the plane, Qiao Hai found an opportunity, ducked to the side, and redialed Stu Jackson's phone.

"Mr. StuJackson, are you convenient now? I got off the plane, and now we can talk about coaching. ”

Stu Jackson has been waiting for Qiao Hai's call, and now it is naturally convenient: "Of course, Mr. Qiao, a few hours ago you said that you have conditions for coaching, can you tell me what the conditions are?" ”

Stu Jackson is so direct, Qiao Hai is naturally more direct.

"My terms are simple, if I want to coach the Grizzlies, I want to get the transfer rights of the Grizzlies, and the selection in the draft must be decided by me."

This request directly silenced Stu Jackson, who had not heard back from the other end of the phone for a long time, as if he was thinking about something.

Qiao Hai knows that the right to transfer is an extremely important right for the general manager of a team, and the NBA does not have a tradition of the head coach holding the transfer right of the team, generally speaking, the head coach is only responsible for coaching the team, and the general manager is responsible for the transfer of things, and at most the head coach has the right to recommend transfers.

Therefore, Qiao Hai's request is actually a bit excessive.

Qiao Hai saw that there was no response on the other end of the phone, and he added two more sentences: "In the Lakers, I have the right to recommend transfers, Scott Pippen is what I asked for a trade, Bruce Bowen is also what I want, Mr. Stu Jackson, you must be very aware of the performance of the two of them." ”

"I know that Scott Pippen is the tactical core of the Lakers right now, and Bruce Bowen has a great defense and is a good role player."

Qiao Hai nodded and continued: "I can give you a promise, within two seasons, I can lead the Grizzlies to the playoffs for the first time, and every trade or signing I make is earned, and if I can't do it, I can take classes without conditions." ”

It didn't seem like a promise, but it had already moved StuJackson's heart a bit.

Needless to say, the playoffs have been StuJackson's goal all along, and every trade or signing is earned, which is a bit metaphysical.

But what Stu Jackson wanted more was the promise that Joe Hay would be able to create a flashy offense.

If Qiao Hai can create a flashy offense and lead the team to the playoffs, then why not give up the transfer rights?

"Mr. Joe, I hope the Grizzlies will be able to play spectacular offensive basketball next season, I wonder if you can do it?"

"Offensive basketball? I think no problem, you can see it, the Lakers' offense is great, and if I take over the Grizzlies, I can guarantee that I can help the Grizzlies build an even better offensive system. ”

Stu Jackson hesitated, Qiao Hai's assurance, directly made him a little unsure of how to choose.

The transfer right is very important, but now StuJackson wants to succeed more, so he gritted his teeth and clapped: "Okay, the transfer right is given to you!" ”

Qiao Hai smiled directly: "I wish us a happy cooperation." ”

"Happy working together!"

……

Hanging up the phone, Qiao Hai directly turned out David Falke's number, and he wanted David Falke to stop contact with the bull.

Since the Bulls are reluctant to let go of the transfer right, Qiao Hai's best choice is naturally the Grizzly Bear, there is nothing to hesitate, there is the best choice in front of him, just choose directly!

As for the bulls, they will regret it.

Of course, the Lakers will regret the most, and they will know what kind of head coach they missed......