Madison Square Garden Theater.
After a brief moment of surprise, Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge immediately took out his cell phone and dialed the number of his contact at CAA.
"Please tell me what's going on? Why did the Los Angeles Lakers choose him?" Danny Ainge said almost questioningly.
"Danny, we don't know what's going on, but I can swear to God, our CAA company has never gone to the Los Angeles Lakers! Danny, you have to believe me, we are old friends. Regarding this kind of thing, There is no need for me to lie to you." The other party said firmly.
Danny Ainge also calmed down. He thought about it carefully. Since CAA has already approached the Celtics, it is impossible to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. There is not much difference between No. 58 and No. 60, and besides the Celtics Man, who would want to get Zhang Guan? So the only reasonable explanation is that the Los Angeles Lakers cut off Hu.
"What are the people of Los Angeles going to do? Why did they choose Zhang Guan? Is it for Zhang Guan's commercial value? Or do they have some special information that I don't know about?" Danny Ainge looked at a box not far away, Sitting there was Mitch Kupchet, the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the Lakers' box, Lakers coach Phil Jackson said to Kupchet next to him: "It's too risky for you to do this. Although it is only a pick at the end of the second round, Zhang Guan is a player after all. A track and field athlete, he has never participated in any official basketball game. Just because you got some information from Sun Yue, it is really too risky to put our only draft pick this year on Zhang Guan."
Kupchet smiled and said: "Old friend, trust my judgment. Sun Yue can't wait to enter the NBA. When I told Sun Yue that we were considering whether to give him a two-year contract, he I was so excited that I lost the ability to think. When I talked about the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the Olympics, Sun accidentally let it slip. Zhang Guan has amazing personal abilities and is the Chinese version of 'The Flash'. Although I didn't have a chance. I have to verify it, but I think this news should be true. Besides, it’s just a draft pick at the end of the second round, so don’t worry too much, because we can’t find the players we need at this position anyway.”
"Okay, I admit that Zhang Guan may be very fast, but I always feel that the title of the Chinese version of 'The Flash' is a bit exaggerated. After all, Sun Yue is a Chinese player. He has never played in the NBA and does not understand the NBA. The level of confrontation, he described this matter according to the standards of Chinese players. Maybe a water cooler keeper who can't even play in the NBA will become the 'Flash' in China." Phil Jackson said.
Kupchet shrugged: "Even in that case, we won't lose. After all, he is Zhang Guan, and his commercial value can help us earn back this pick at the end of the second round!"
…
At this time, domestic fans were already excited. There have been tens of thousands of comments on the news, and basketball-related forums are also full of people discussing it. Some NBA discussion groups are even more popular.
"Zhang Guan was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers. We will see him in the NBA in a few months."
"I saw Zhang Guan said he wanted to participate in the NBA draft a few days ago. I thought he was joking, but I didn't expect him to actually participate in the NBA draft. I didn't expect that he would actually participate in the NBA draft. I didn't expect that he would actually be selected. Selected!"
"I remember when Zhang Guan joined the men's basketball team, there was a lot of doubt on the Internet, saying that Zhang Guan was not qualified to enter the men's basketball national team. What now? Is an NBA player qualified to enter the men's basketball national team? You must be slapped in the face! If other people are capable and think they are better than Zhang Guan, they will be selected by the NBA to show us!"
"Zhang Guan really wants to play basketball, and he is playing in the NBA as soon as he comes up. It is really amazing. Even if his level is average now, as long as he has practiced in the NBA for a year and a half, he will definitely be able to outperform the CBA players!"
"Why did the Lakers choose Zhang Guan? Don't they know that Zhang Guan has never played basketball for a day? I think the Lakers management is also stupid for choosing someone who has never played basketball!"
"I believe others who say they are fools, but Phil Jackson, the head coach of the Lakers, is definitely not a fool. Think about the Bulls dynasty back then, and the Zijin dynasty later. Phil Jackson is much better than these domestic competitions. A hundred times! Why Phil Jackson would rather choose Zhang Guan than other domestic players is because Zhang Guan is stronger."
"Los Angeles Lakers, Zhang Guan is going to assist Kobe. He can win the championship next year!"
"It's still early. Now Zhang Guan has just been selected by the Lakers. It's still unclear whether he can enter the NBA. Maybe the Lakers are not willing to give Zhang Guan a contract at all. Just like Sun Yue, who was selected last year, he has no Is there any chance of entering the NBA?"
…
A consultant in a conference room.
"This is all the information about the Los Angeles Lakers as of the end of this season." Zhuge Wenbo placed a thick stack of paper in front of Zhang Guan and continued: "They ultimately lost to the Celtics this season and only finished second. , but their center Bynum was injured and did not participate in the playoffs. Generally speaking, the Los Angeles Lakers’ main lineup next season should not change much. Phil Jackson should still be interested in this set. I'm quite satisfied with the lineup. How about it? Are you interested? If the Lakers really invite you, do you want to go?"
Zhang Guan immediately shook his head: "I won't go."
"Aren't you going to go to the NBA? Or don't you want to join the Lakers?" Zhuge Wenbo asked with a smile.
"It's not that I don't want to go to the NBA, or that I don't want to join the Lakers, but it's because the time has not come yet." Zhang Guan continued: "The Lakers are not short of scoring points now. They have Kobe, Bynum, Odom, There are Fisher, Farmar, Vujacic, etc. If I join the Lakers now, I won’t be able to get the ball at all. I think I will become the water cooler manager!”
"That's right, you will become the biggest water cooler keeper in NBA history." Zhuge Wenbo said jokingly.
Zhang Guan ignored Zhuge Wenbo's teasing and continued: "So now is not the best time to join the Lakers, nor is it the best time to enter the NBA. I will wait until the Lakers need me most before I choose to join."
"When did the Lakers need you the most? When was that?" Zhuge Wenbo asked.
"For example, they have suffered widespread injuries, for example, their playoff tickets are in jeopardy, for example, they have been reduced to the bottom team in the NBA. In short, it is a dilemma with no way out. When the time comes, I will join again. Zhang Guan took a deep breath and continued: "Giving help in times of need is always more touching than adding icing on the cake. At that time, I will become the savior of the Los Angeles Lakers!"
PS: The third chapter is delivered today, and the fourth chapter will be released soon. It’s the first day of the month. Please give me a monthly vote. Thank you.
(End of chapter)