Los Angeles Lakers, general manager Kupchak looked at the big old man in front of him with a wry smile. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Phil, I didn't lie to you, I really didn't have a relationship with Zhang Guan or his agent team. This report is a non-fictional thing. Kupchak pointed to the New York Times on the table.

This big old man is naturally the head coach of the Lakers, "Zen Master" Phil Jackson, and after he saw the news in the newspaper, he immediately rushed into Kupchak's office and asked Kupchak to explain.

"So what the New York Times says is false?" Phil Jackson believed the eight, and he didn't feel the need for Kupchak to lie to himself on the matter.

"Bill, you're the head coach, if you really want to bring in players, how can I not ask for your opinion first? Besides, it's still a big-name player like Zhang Guan. We've worked together for so many years, don't you know me! Kupchak let out a long sigh and continued: "To tell you the truth, Zhang Guan is a hot potato now! ”

"Why do you say that?" Phil Jackson asked.

"Recently today, I received a total of 29 emails asking about the possibility of trading the right to sign a contract with Zhang Guan." Kupchak paused, and then said: "Yes, you heard it right, it's twenty-nine, and there are only thirty teams in the NBA, which means that everyone is interested in Zhang Guan!" Including our old nemesis, the Celtics......"

"The Celtics are strong enough!" Phil Jackson then asked, "So what are you going to do?" ”

"What else can I do? I can only tell them that Zhang Guan's signing right is not for sale! If one person kills an entire American team, if this kind of player falls into the hands of someone else, wouldn't it be a catastrophe for us! Kupchak said this, and sighed again: "If we don't have Kobe Bryant on the team, I will definitely find a way to let Zhang Guan come to the Lakers." ”

"That's right, as long as Kobe Bryant is on the court, he is the leader of the team, he has to be ...... Maybe when he is no longer the leader of the team, that is the day he retires. Phil Jackson nodded silently.

"I can't stand someone fanning the flames!" Kupchak pointed to the newspaper on the table and said: "I think this is a temptation, a temptation for us, a temptation for Zhang Guan, and a temptation for other teams. And the manipulator behind it is likely to be the Boston Celtics or the New York Knicks! ”

When talking about the New York Knicks, Kupchak casually glared at Phil Jackson, but when he disappointed Kupchak, Phil Jackson's expression did not change in the slightest.

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New York, off Fifth Avenue, is the majestic Olympic Tower, which offers a panoramic view of New York's Central Park due to its proximity to New York's Central Park.

The NBA's headquarters are located in the Olympic Tower, and NBA commissioner David Stern is looking at the New York Times with an inscrutable smile.

Vice President Xiao Hua stood not far away, and he asked: "President, there is no movement on the Los Angeles Lakers' side, and Kupchak's reaction is also very calm. ”

"Sure enough, as I expected, the Lakers already have a Kobe, and it is impossible to accommodate another champion." David Stern let out a long sigh.

"Mr. President, I don't understand, why would you use this method to test the Lakers?" Xiao Hua asked.

"I'm not just testing the Lakers, I'm also testing Zhang Guan." With a hint of concern on his face, David Stern continued: "Eight years ago, Da Yao came to the NBA and opened up one of the biggest markets in the world for us. And now, we have to prepare for how we can maintain this market if we lose Da Yao. ”

"Lost?" Xiao Hua was slightly stunned, with Da Yao's level, it is obviously impossible to be cut by the team like other players who are cats and dogs, and the so-called "loss" is the only possibility to retire.

I can't play until I reach a certain age and retire, or I have to retire early because of an injury!

Shaw knows that when David Stern says "loss", he must be referring to the latter.

After thinking of this, Xiao Hua's bald head couldn't help but break out in a wisp of cold sweat. He thought about it, Da Yao should only be 30 years old now, and if he retires due to injury, it is indeed a little early.

30 years old is just the peak of youth for many NBA stars, many big-name stars play until they are 35 years old before retiring, and individual players who maintain good condition can even play until 40 years old. And like Da Yao, if he is willing to accept the veteran's base salary, it is estimated that even if he is over 40 years old, there will be teams vying for it, after all, the commercial value behind him has far exceeded the value of a team quota or a veteran's base salary.

Since entering the NBA, Da Yao has brought too much commercial growth to the entire NBA, and according to previous calculations, the addition of commercial value brought by Da Yao can last at least until 2016, but if Da Yao retires now, it will obviously be a big loss for the entire NBA.

The NBA is originally a business, and in the eyes of those who do business, if you don't make money, you will lose, and even if you make less, you will lose.

"What do you mean, Mr. President?" Xiao Hua asked softly.

"Yao's leg injury is not optimistic." Stern hesitated, but finally told Xiao Hua the news.

Xiao Hua's eyes widened, since Stern said that he was not optimistic, he must be in a very bad situation.

Shaw did not ask about the source of Stern's information, nor did he ask if it was reliable. Stern has been the NBA president for nearly 30 years, developing the NBA into the world's most successful professional sports league, and has accumulated relationships and connections that most people dare not imagine. Stern must have his own unique and accurate sources.

Just listen to Stern continue: "So we have to plan ahead and look for a replacement for Yao, and Zhang Guan is undoubtedly the most suitable person." ”

Zhang Guan said two years ago that he would not enter the NBA for the time being. So this time, you are going to test Zhang Guan through the mouth of the media? Xiao Hua spoke.

"Yes, I really hope that Zhang Guan can change his mind, and with Zhang Guan's fame, it is enough to drive the growth of our NBA around the world." Stern spoke

"What about the Lakers?" Xiao Hua then asked: "If Zhang Guan really decides to enter the NBA, what should the Lakers do?" The Lakers have Kobe, do they have to choose between Kobe and Zhang Guan? Besides, Phil Jackson is also a tough guy. ”

"If Zhang Guan has the desire to enter the NBA, then we need to push the Lakers to trade Zhang Guan's signing rights. We can compensate the Lakers appropriately, such as draft picks, such as injury exceptions. Stern spoke.

Of course, Stern knows that the Lakers will not trade Zhang Guan's signing rights, so when necessary, the league can only come out to pressure the Lakers and then give the Lakers some benefits. Combining grace and power and playing a stick to the two dates is what Stern is best at, such as the Cavaliers trading away James, and they were compensated for the top pick.

Just listen to Stern continue: "New Yorkers will definitely be very interested in Zhang Guan, they are not short of money, even if Zhang Guan is given a big contract of hundreds of millions of dollars, they will not be stingy." Moreover, for a world's top superstar, only big cities can be worthy of their fame and worth! It is also in the best interest of the Alliance. ”

Stern said this, his eyes flashing coldly: "Of course, if a small city team wants to cut off the beard, don't blame me for being unkind!" (To be continued.) )