Los Angeles, Staples.

A young Chinese man walked into the arena with a white man.

"Chu, do you really want to be an NBA scout? You know, Mr. Ben Holland is already interested in making you an official teaching assistant. It's an enviable job, and it's hard to understand why you wouldn't agree. ”

"Alex, it's a one's pursuit. It's like the Los Angeles Times wants you to join them, but why do you keep staying at UCLA? ”

The Chinese man is in his early twenties, and his bronzed skin and round-inch hairstyle of only three to five millimeters make him look very sunny.

"As the team's head of media, I love the job, I love UCLA and I want to be there for the rest of my life."

Alex has a hint of love in his eyes, he likes to be with simple children, which allows him to ignore too many business troubles from the outside world.

"Haha, Alex. Like you, I love my choice and getting into the NBA is what I've always wanted to do. ”

Alex chuckled, "Then the way you joined the NBA is really alternative enough, but not sensational enough." I believe that if you enter the NBA as a player, even if you can't play, you will definitely be popular. ”

"No, no, Alex, I'm a top student in business school, and I'd rather use my brain more than being a manual laborer."

Alex laughed, "Chu, that's what puzzles me. With your business school bachelor's degree, there are undoubtedly plenty of options for your job. It's still really hard to understand your choice now! ”

"Because I'm a basketball enthusiast, I love the sport. The NBA is the highest stage in the field, and the scenery there is definitely beautiful and I want to experience it. ”

"Chu, I always feel that you are not just a scout, do you have other plans? Player status? Visibility? None of this seems realistic. ”

"Alex, you don't have to guess. I can tell you that my dream is to be the coach of the Lakers. ”

Alex's face flashed with consternation, and he immediately shook his head and laughed, "Then you really chose the hardest target. While I admit that you have a very talented understanding of basketball, you have so little experience and you are too young. Becoming an NBA coach? That's impossible. ”

The smile on the Chinese man's face was still like a warm sunshine, "Alex, your conclusion is too decisive. How do you know it's impossible without trying? ”

Alex was stunned, patted the Chinese man on the shoulder, and encouraged: "Since you have chosen, then do it." As a good friend, I will always support you. Hopefully, you will be able to make this dream come true one day. ”

"Thanks, Alex. As I said, the Lakers are facing their biggest catastrophe, and it's going to go through a long period of decline. And my presence will be a salvation for it. ”

Alex shook his head and smiled, "Chu, I've heard you say it many times. If that's the case, then I must admit that you are a prophet. ”

The Chinese man laughed and nodded, "You're right, I'm the prophet, and the prophet of the Lakers." I think I can bring the glory back to Zijin. ”

"Okay, narcissistic guy. I hope so! Great Lakers Prophet ......"

*****

Lakers General Manager's Office.

Kupchak was lying comfortably in the boss's chair, his eyes closed.

Alex pushed the door open and walked in.

"Hi dear old friend. Sorry for being late, the traffic in Los Angeles today is simply terrible. ”

Kupchak opened his eyes and smiled.

"Alex, you've always been very unpunctual, and I'm used to it for an old friend."

At Kupchak's signal, the two sat down on the sofa opposite.

"Let me introduce you, this is Chu Xuan, our UCLA Business School graduate this year. He was so good that Mr. Ben Holland wanted him to become a full-fledged teaching assistant, but he turned it down. ”

Kupchak nodded and looked at Chu Xuan, who was sitting on the side, "Mr. Chu Xuan, I already have some understanding of your situation. Alex gave me an introduction of two or three hundred pages. I understand that you have received many honors and belong to the best of this class of graduates. Seriously, your job search idea is already on my radar. Still, I have a few questions I'd like to ask. ”

Chu Xuan nodded.

"Business school students are very popular young people in California and around the world. Seriously, the job you want right now isn't very good, can you hear your thoughts? ”

Kupchak squinted his eyes slightly and looked at Chu Xuan. Today's young people have lofty pursuits, and it is difficult for him to understand Chu Xuan's choice.

"I know, Mr. Kupchak, you will certainly not be satisfied with my statement that I am just for a hobby. Speaking of which, I'm just happy to work for the Lakers because I'm a fan of the Purple and Gold. I want to see this team get better. And all I can do is use my eyes to help me. ”

Kupchak had a smile on his face, for the first time he had heard a young man in his early twenties say that he had an excellent eye for people.

"Mr. Chu Xuan, your confidence amazes me. I wonder what kind of qualities a good rookie athlete should have in your eyes? ”

Chu Xuan smiled slightly, this question was expected by him.

"The physical condition that matches the position being played, the corresponding technique, the basketball IQ. The most important thing is tenacity and toughness. ”

After Chu Xuan finished speaking, he stopped talking.

Kupchak looked at Chu Xuan and didn't speak for a while.

After a while, I saw him suddenly smile and say, "Your understanding is very simple and clear." You didn't say what you often talk about in terms of age, potential, etc., but your answer seems to me to be correct and satisfying. ”

As he spoke, Kupchak stood up, "Mr. Chu Xuan, it's a pleasure for you to be a staff member of the Lakers. ”

Chu Xuan couldn't help but be surprised, the so-called interview was so simple, which was a bit unexpected for him.

Kupchak picked up a document that had been placed in front of him and smiled: "Mr. Chu Xuan, if you have no problem, I think you can sign this work contract." ”

Like Chu Xuan's answer, Kupchak's efficiency seemed to be a little faster and simpler.

Alex smiled in surprise and quickly stood up, "Old friend, it seems that you were ready to hire him. I was just wondering if you wouldn't give him this chance. ”

Kupchak smiled, "Alex, you're thinking too much. We're good friends, and even if he's not professional, I'll give him the job. ”

Chu Xuan came back to his senses and looked at Alex with a little gratitude, the other party's face saved him a lot of tongue.

stepped forward and shook hands with Kupchak, and Chu Xuan solemnly signed the contract.

"Mr. Kupchak, I'm glad you gave me this opportunity, I don't think the Lakers will be short of talent from now on."

The confidence of the young man made Kupchak laugh, and the depressed mood of the whole summer suddenly lightened a little.

"If that's the case, it's going to be a very good situation. My hope is that you won't get me a few parallel goods, though. ”

Chu Xuan was stunned and shook his head with a smile, "Haha, if you need it, I think there is no problem on my side." However, my hope is that we can bring in some useful people and make some good changes in the team. ”