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Text Chapter 327 Kupchak¡¯s call

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    Mitch Kupchak is a household name in Los Angeles. He is not a star or a famous basketball player. He is a general manager. Yes, he is the general manager of the Lakers.  Kupchak has not been the general manager of the Lakers since he took office in 2000. Because of his transactions one after another, he himself has been called "the most outstanding general manager in the NBA" by many. But recently, this outstanding  The general manager was really troubled. He never imagined that Howard, whom he had worked so hard to trade for, would actually run away, leaving the Lakers in a mess without any responsibility.  In exchange for Howard, Kupchak and his Lakers paid a lot. They sent away Odom, Fisher, and even Baydam before they finally came to this place after many twists and turns.  The league's No. 1 center.  But after just one season, Howard couldn't stand the atmosphere of the Lakers and left this team with a tradition of top centers.  When he received the call and learned that Howard was about to leave for Houston, the first reaction in Kupchak's mind was, "The Lakers are finished." Kobe was injured, Howard left, and the entire Lakers lineup has been destroyed and fragmented.  The only ones who can support the situation are Gasol, whose status has been ups and downs, and Nash, who has suffered continuous injuries and is difficult to return to his peak.  As the saying goes, a good woman cannot make a meal without rice, let alone Kupchak?  Although he has already responded and actively started to contact his dream of being an excellent center as a free agent, trying to slightly make up for the loss of Howard's departure, but among the good centers in the league, who else is a free agent?  ?  "They've all been taken away! Not a single one" With a helpless smile, Kupchak was certain that the Lakers would definitely be doomed next season.  But even though I think about it sadly.  Pukucek still has to do his job.  So, he picked up the office phone and made a call.  "Hello, are you Mr. Kaman's agent? I am Kupchak, the general manager of the Lakers. Our Lakers have a very strong interest in Mr. Kaman and would like to discuss Mr. Kaman joining the Lakers.  I wonder if Mr. Kaman is interested in this? " Chris Kaman may have been a very good center in the past, with good inside offensive capabilities, but now he Hang up the phone, Pu  Kucek couldn't help but smile bitterly. Kaman is not ranked among the NBA's insiders now, but even so, the Lakers' best choice now is him. If Kaman is not there, the Lakers may not be able to do it next season.  There is no qualified starting center.  Although there is still a Jordan Hill in the team who has good blue-collar skills.  But Hill is just a blue-collar guy. No matter how outstanding his performance is, he is just a blue-collar guy.  With a supportive inside line like Gasol, the Lakers' first choice is a center with offensive capabilities to complement Gasol, such as Baidam in the past, Howard later, and Kaman who will be selected soon.  Kaman may not be as good as before, but at least he still has some inside offensive capabilities.  Better than nothing, right?  This is what Pukucek thought.  After hanging up the phone, Pukucek felt a headache and rubbed his temples.  This has become his habitual action. He has done it often since the Lakers won two consecutive championships in 2010, because in the three years since then, the Lakers have not even participated in the Finals.  "Ding, ring, ring." At this moment, the phone in his office suddenly rang.  "Hello. I'm Pukucek, the general manager of the Lakers." Hearing the call, Pukucek immediately returned to normal, then answered the phone and said calmly.  "Hello, Mr. Pukucek, I am here to discuss our cooperation with you on behalf of my players." A young female voice came from the phone.  Pukucek¡¯s brows frowned slightly.  After he called Kaman¡¯s agent before.  Kaman's agent's reply was that he would discuss it with the player and then give himself an answer.  Originally, he thought this phone call was a call back from Kaman¡¯s agent, but it was obvious that the woman¡¯s voice on the phone was completely different from the one he heard before, because Kaman¡¯s agent was a man.  Pukucek frowned slightly. The first thing that came to his mind was the rookie players who were not selected this year.  This period of every season is when those players are the most active. Because if they are not selected in the draft, their agents will do everything possible to make the team pay attention to their players.  &nbspThe phone number of Pukucek's office is not a secret, so it is very common for someone to find out.  Although he was very dissatisfied, Pukucek still maintained the demeanor he should have as a general manager of a team.  "Excuse me, your player is" "My player's name is Wang Dapao." The woman on the phone said.  "Oh, Wang Dapao! Sorry, our team is nowwait! What did you say? Wang Dapao?" Pukucek initially wanted to deal with this guy by saying that the team was not short of people.  , but midway through his words, his mouth opened in astonishment.  "That's right, Wang Dapao." "That Wang Dapao from China? The Wang Dapao who was with the Clippers last season?" Pukucek asked subconsciously.  "Of course, do you think there will be a second player named Wang Dapao in this league?" the woman on the phone, Zhao Ling, said impatiently.  "I'm sorry, I lost my temper!" Pukucek took a deep breath, and his heart beat violently.  Wang Dapao¡¯s agent actually took the initiative to call him!  This is not an ordinary thing.  You know, after the Wang Dapao boxing incident, all the teams in the league that had the conditions basically asked the Clippers for the price, and also called Wang Dapao to find out.  But most of them couldn't even get through Wang Dapao's phone number. The only information they could get was a sentence from Wang Dapao's manager Zhao Ling.  "My players don't want to discuss these issues now, please go back!" That's it, there is no reason or explanation.  The arrogance makes people grit their teeth.  But there was nothing we could do.  Who makes Wang Dapao a big name?  Big names have this capital, because every team wants to pursue him.  The Lakers are no exception, but the Lakers' pursuit of Wang Dapao is not as serious as other teams, because the relationship between the Clippers and the Lakers is very sensitive, and there is the existence of Kobe Bryant, the perennial boss, even if Wang Dapao wants to choose his next home.  Basically, I won't choose the Lakers.  But now, Kupchak received a call from Wang Dapao¡¯s agent Zhao Ling.  How could Puku?ek not be surprised by this?  How not to be surprised?  For a moment, Pukucek even felt that the Lakers might have new hope.  However, he calmed down quickly. After all, as a general manager, if he acts irritably, it may be difficult for him to stay on this team for 13 years.  "Mr. Wang Dapao is very interested in our Lakers? Want to join us?" Pukucek still wanted to confirm.  "Yes, but we have conditions. If you agree to our conditions, Wang Dapao can join the Lakers." Zhao Ling said.  "Conditions? What conditions?" Pukucek felt a sudden thought, but still asked.  "My player has three requirements. First, he only signs for one year. Second, he wants absolute ball rights on the field. Third, he wants his own playing time!" "This is impossible!"  Pukucek subconsciously said: "We will never agree to such a request." Although Wang Dapao is eager for talents, Pukucek is the general manager of the Lakers after all, and everything he does must be for the Lakers.  Responsible, Wang Dapao's previous condition is not bad, it's better to sign for one year than nothing.  But there are two requirements behind him.  But it is difficult for others to do so.  First of all, absolute possession of the ball on the court!  If the ball is given to him.  What about Kobe?  You know, Kobe is not reimbursed for the season. He will come back halfway through next season, that is, around January. What will happen at that time?  Let Kobe and Wang Dapao fight?  Secondly, Wang Dapao¡¯s request for time on the court is even more impossible.  Because this is a complete challenge to the coach's authority!  Although the matter has not yet been discussed, Pukucek has already begun to imagine that one day the head coach will ask Wang Dapao to be dismissed, but Wang Dapao refuses to be dismissed.  Wang Dapao can really do this!  No matter how powerful Wang Dapao is, he will never agree to such conditions. This is already related to the dignity of the Lakers, a wealthy team.  "Mr. Pukucek. I think if you talk to my players in person, I'm afraid you will change your insistence." Zhao Ling was not in a hurry, she said with a smile, and then handed the phone to the person sitting  Wang Dabao was beside her.  "I'm Wang Dapao!" Wang Dapao's voice came over the phone, but before Pukucek had time to speak, Wang Dapao spoke first.  "I said, I want to go to school with complete autonomy??Time, absolute possession of the ball on the court!  You must agree to these two conditions!  "Wang Dapao's words were categorical, leaving no room for negotiation. Pukucek sighed slightly and was already ready to reject Wang Dapao. Although he was very tempting, compared to the dignity of the Lakers, even ten Wang Dapao  It is also incomparable. ¡°Correspondingly, in this season of the Lakers, I will guarantee that the Lakers will definitely enter the playoffs.  " Before Pukucek had time to speak, Wang Dapao spoke again, and his words made Pukucek startled. "And the Lakers will definitely get through the first round!  " After a long silence, Pukucek asked: "Why should I believe what you said?  " "You can write all these conditions in the contract. If I fail to fulfill it or breach the contract, I will compensate you a huge sum of money or something.  "Wang Dapao said nonchalantly: "But correspondingly, I will also write down the privileges you provide me in the contract, just in case you don't keep your word!  " At this moment, Kupchak's brain began to work rapidly. To be honest, Pukchak did not particularly believe in what Wang Dapao said. Wang Dapao alone could lead the Lakers.  Entering the playoffs. Pukucek knows the current situation of the Lakers all too well. Although there are still players like Gasol and Nash on the team, it is basically a foregone conclusion that they will be at the bottom of the league next season, even with Kobe.  He will come back in the middle of the schedule, but who can be sure how strong Kobe will be after his comeback, when he is 35 years old? So what Wang Dapao said will definitely lead the Lakers to the finals.  Pukucek seems very unreliable. Even players like Jordan and Chamberlain may not be able to do this. Although Wang Dapao is no less a pervert in the league, the possibility is still there.  Not high. After all, the Western Conference where the Lakers are located is much more competitive than the Eastern Conference. In many cases, even if the team wins 45 games, Wang Dapao has no right to say this.  What? However, if Wang Dapao can really do this, the requirements he mentioned before may not be so impossible. After all, victory can explain everything. When I think about the Bauhinia Dynasty Lakers are about to usher in.  In the extremely dark time, Kupchak felt panicked, so he hesitated, so he asked cautiously: "Mr. Wang Dapao, I want to know.  Why did you choose our Lakers?  " Pukuchak is not a fool. He knows very well that the Lakers no longer have the capital to attract stars in the past. They are ready to give Kobe Bryant another two years of high-paying contracts to stabilize the Lakers' only life-saving straw.  In this way, coupled with Gasol's contract of more than 19 million, the Lakers simply don't have much salary space to attract players. Under such circumstances, why would Wang Dapao be so fond of the Lakers that he even asked his agent to call him.  What? "You really want to know?  "Wang Dapao's tone was a little weird. "Yes.  "Of course Pukucek wants to know. Because when he knows Wang Dapao's purpose, he can judge whether he should discuss this matter. "I want to take revenge on Sterling.  "Wang Dapao's reply was simple. "What?  "Pukucek was stunned. "You don't know about my grudges with him, do you?  "Noting Pukucek's surprise, Wang Dapao became surprised, "I beat him half to death, and he also found an opportunity to stop my game for a long time. The hatred between the two of us is too great.  How could I possibly make him happy?  next season.  I will continue to implement my revenge plan against him in the same city of the Clippers, Los Angeles, and I will make him regret it!  "Um" Pukucek couldn't help but a drop of sweat broke out on his head. I have to say that Wang Dapao's way of revenge is really weird. Only a funny guy like him can think of this kind of thing.  Is there a solution? After hesitating, Pukucek did not reject Wang Dapao immediately, but said: "This matter is more important. I need to ask the team owner. I can call you back later.  ?  "    "certainly.  "Wang Dapao said. After hanging up the phone, Pukucek immediately called the team owner Jim Buss. Since the death of Bass, although the team is composed of his two children, Jim Buss and  Jenny Buss owns it, but as long as Jenny Buss is responsible for the team's commercial development projects, Jim Buss is the person to take charge of the team projects. After briefly explaining Wang Dapao's requirements, Jim called Jim on the phone.  .Bath, ???It was little Bas who fell into silence for a long time.  It took a long time before Bass Jr. heard: "Mickey, what do you think about this matter?" Pukucek had already expected that Bass Jr. would ask him, and he had already thought of the answer.  "Coach, there is an old saying in ancient China, which is that the enemy of the enemy is a friend." Bass fell silent again. After a while, he seemed to have made up his mind and said to Pukucek: "Then, let's bet  "Is this Wang Dapao our friend?" Pukucek suddenly laughed, "Okay." Pukucek is well aware of the pressure on Bass. His father died in February this year.  After Buss passed away, he became the backbone of the entire Lakers team. Especially now that the Lakers' record is extremely bad, the pressure on him is not the slightest.  "The Lakers, which his father has run for so long and has won dozens of championships, have turned into a bad team in the league in his own hands. Who can accept this kind of thing?  ¡°Perhaps in the eyes of many people, it is a very stupid thing for Bass Jr. to place the bet on this eccentric and funny Wang Dapao, but you must know that Bass Jr. has no other choice.  Without Kobe and Howard, who can the Lakers rely on?  With Bass¡¯s approval, Pukucek called Wang Dapao back. The two parties agreed on a time to discuss the contract, and then Pukucek hung up the phone with a smile on his face.  He can already imagine how shocked the alliance will be after learning this news?  However, before he could fall into fantasy, his phone rang again.  "Mr. Pukucek? I am Kaman's agent. My players are still very interested in the Lakers. I think we can discuss the details of cooperation in detail." Listening to the voice on the phone,  Pukucek couldn't help but laugh.  If it was half an hour ago, he might have felt a little happy because of this phone call, but now, he no longer takes Kaman to heart.  With Wang Dapao, who would still think about Kaman?  "I'm sorry, we have found a more suitable player, so please express my humility to Mr. Kaman for me. I'm sorry, our Lakers have lost interest in Mr. Kaman." (To be continued.)
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