Through the wealth life

Chapter 87 Pat Riley
After a few days of contact by Jerry West, on May 5th, Pat Riley officially joined the Lakers as the Lakers' chief assistant coach.

Li Guangyu personally met this talent on this day, the current Pat Riley is much younger than what Li Guangyu saw on TV in his previous life.When Li Guangyu saw him on TV in his previous life, he was already in the Heat.

Later generations have mixed reviews about this player, and some people praised him for helping the Heat win the championship.He also abused him for using Wade later, and finally refused to renew Wade.

Li Guangyu likes a coach like Pat Riley very much. He can bring victory and championships to the team, and the team can make money because of this. Li Guangyu has no reason to dislike him.

The only thing that Li Guangyu is uncertain at the moment is whether he can lead the Lakers with his lack of coaching experience.

Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Riley, you are welcome to join the Lakers again."

"Mr. Lee, I am also very honored to be able to return to the Lakers again and fight with everyone, although I no longer appear on the court." Pat Riley said.

"Mr. Riley, I think Mr. West has made it very clear to you that the future head coach of this team is you. As for when you can take over the position from Mr. West, it depends on you." own ability." Li Guangyu said.

Pat Riley also knows that although he has obtained the coaching qualification certificate, it is currently impossible for the Lakers to hand over a team that is preparing to compete for the championship directly to a rookie with no command experience.

But Pat Riley said confidently: "Mr. Li, I will study hard with Mr. West during this time. I have full confidence in my ability. I think I can prove that I can do it in less than a season." Take over as coach of the Lakers."

Of course, Li Guangyu knew this person's ability. In his previous life, he was the head coach of the Lakers for the first time and led the Lakers to the championship of the season. His ability was not ordinary.Think about Jerry Sloan, the head coach of the Jazz in later generations, who failed to touch that trophy after decades of career, and Pat Riley completed his first season as a coach.

Li Guangyu already has a plan for Pat Riley, and he probably won't be able to leave the Lakers in this life.With West and him, Li Guangyu is not worried about any problems in the development of the Lakers.

Li Guangyu said to Pat Riley: "Mr. Riley, it's good that you have such confidence. The sooner you take over the position of head coach, the sooner Mr. West can devote himself to the operation of the team." go."

After meeting with Pat Riley, Li Guangyu came to the team's general manager's office.

Seeing Li Guangyu coming, Jerry West stood up and said, "Mr. Li, do you have any orders?"

Li Guangyu said: "Mr. West, you can impart more experience to Riley during this period of time, especially the situation of the various players of the Lakers. You can give Riley some suitable experience at present."

"I know, I also want Mr. Riley to grow up earlier, so that I can better participate in the operation of the team." Jerry West said.

Li Guangyu also doesn't know whether Jerry West can let go of the position of head coach. You must know that he is currently the general manager and the head coach, and he basically has the final say on the operation of the team's players.

Li Guangyu said: "Mr. West, don't worry, the general manager is not your end. I think the team will have a higher position waiting for you in the future."

Jerry West is also a smart person. He knew that Li Guangyu was worried about his power and was unwilling to let Pat Riley take over as the head coach early, so he said so.

Jerry West said: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, I will make Mr. Pat Riley a qualified head coach of the Lakers as soon as possible."

Li Guangyu worried about acting too hastily, and said to him: "Our goal next season is to compete for the championship, and you can't rush to put Pat Riley on the job, just temporarily let him serve as an assistant coach for a season."

Jerry West has no objection to Li Guangyu's arrangement. If he can step down as the head coach after winning the championship, it will be very beneficial to his experience.

"Okay, Mr. Li, don't worry, after we get Johnson, our team's shortcomings will be made up, and I have enough confidence to hit the championship next season." Jerry West said.

"It's good if you have confidence. In the regular season, you can try to let Pat Riley direct some unimportant games. This can also exercise his ability." Li Guangyu said.

Jerry West also knew that Li Guangyu valued Pat Riley's ability. Otherwise, so many head coaches in the NBA would not hire him, but let him be a person who has just retired for two years and has no experience as a head coach. Come to take over the Lakers, for which I have to work part-time as the head coach for a year.

"I will meet some weaker teams in the next season and let Mr. Pat Riley command alone, let him adapt to the work of the NBA head coach, and improve his ability to command on the spot." Jerry West Said.

After Li Guangyu explained to West, he came to Peng Xiaoli's office.

Li Guangyu asked, "Xiaoli, how is the establishment of the artist agency?"

"Li Sheng, the company's various documents are almost done at present, and there is still a shortage of a general manager of the branch. Let's see who will take up this position." Peng Xiaoli said.

Li Guangyu is really not clear about who will be in charge of the work of American Artist Company.

Li Guangyu said: "Xiaoli, you can contact Ms. Jiayi Zhou Liang and see what she thinks."

"Okay Mr. Li, I will contact Ms. Zhou Liang on Saturday evening." Peng Xiaoli replied.

Li Guangyu then said: "After the operation of the artist agency, we will first sign Johnson and Larry Bird, who was selected by the Celtics last year."

The entire 80s was dominated by these two, even Jordan only surpassed these two in the 90s.

Li Guangyu only needs to sign these two, and then sign Jordan later, then his products can be quickly promoted in the United States and seize the American market.

Peng Xiaoli had resolutely carried out Li Guangyu's orders during the past two years in the Li Group.For Li Guangyu's vision, the senior executives of the Li family never doubted it.As long as it is pointed out by Li Guangyu, it will definitely develop well.

Since Li Guangyu focused on signing these two players among so many players in the NBA, it means that these two must be the most influential figures and have a huge role in promoting the company's development.

"Don't worry Li Sheng, I'll arrange people to talk to these two players about signing with our agency and promise to let them join our company." Peng Xiaoli said.

Li Guangyu said: "Well, you don't have to worry about Los Angeles. I will go to Silicon Valley tomorrow, and I may return to Hong Kong after that. If there is anything in the group, you can contact Yuan Tianfan, or you can contact me directly."

Hearing what Li Guangyu said, Peng Xiaoli probably won't see Li Guangyu in the United States this year, so she replied: "Alright Mr. Li, I will work hard to lead the development of the group."

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(End of this chapter)