The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 145 is not something you can continue if you want.

a long time.

Li Senlin turned off the fast broadcast.

After a while of dullness.

Lying in bed, going to rest.

I have to get up early for training tomorrow.

The next game is at home, and the day after tomorrow night, it will be against a strong enemy.

"Mitch, the Thunder's China Li is unwilling to come to the Lakers."

After finishing the phone call with Li Senlin, Kobe immediately called Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak.

"Why, Kobe, have you told him that we can provide him with a long-term guarantee contract."

Kupchak is a little anxious, this is a rookie who is close to averaging 20+ per game.

The Thunder team's management is not very optimistic about his future. He only signed a one-year contract.

"Mitch, he seems to think it's not the right time to come to the Lakers. It might be my problem. Since he didn't promise us, then don't move."

Kobe is a very sensitive person.

After chatting with Li Senlin, he felt that Li Senlin would be the same kind of person as him.

"Kobe, I can directly complete the deal with Presti and get him here without his consent."

Mitch Kupchak thinks Bryant may have gone too far.

"Mitch, every player has his own arrogance. That Lee is very similar to me. If you trade him without his consent, I can guarantee that he will not renew his contract with us next summer. You just want to get His use for half the season? I hope you understand that."

Kobe also hopes to introduce Li Senlin.

But I never hope that I can trade Li Senlin at the cost of one or two of the main lineup.

That would be too much of a price. After all, that kid is still a rookie, and he hasn't had enough experience in the playoffs.

"OK, then all transactions related to him are cancelled."

Kupchak said helplessly.

Although he is also envious of Li Senlin's immediate combat ability, but for now, the Lakers don't have to rely on him.

Kupchak's main consideration is Li Senlin's future.

You know, Kobe is also 31 years old.

As for the poor talent of the Chinese people evaluated by the outside world?

He doesn't think so.

Can a guy with bad talent score 35 points in a single quarter against the Cavaliers?Scored 25 points in a single quarter against the Lakers?
Averaged 20 points per game in the rookie season?
Thinking of this, Kupchak really wanted to take a gamble and get Li Senlin over here first.

However, he hesitated for a long time.

I still chose to give up, and Kobe said no, so he didn't want it first.

The current Lakers cannot do without Kobe. If they don't win the championship this year, he can't imagine what kind of pressure the fans will put on the management.

The boss of the Lakers is Kobe after all.

The next day, the Thunder's general manager's office.

Presti sat alone in front of the computer, frowning.

His hands kept tapping on the desk.

What the boss said to him.

He has to be more careful.

Although the boss did not directly say that the Lakers will trade when the price is right, but the meaning is almost the same.

He is now waiting for the Lakers' response.

Li Senlin is a rookie. He has just passed the 30-day protection regulations for signing rookies and can be traded.

If the Lakers are willing to give Ariza + first-round picks.

Then he will replace Sefolosha + Li Senlin without hesitation.

That Trevor Ariza's physical talent is obviously better than China's Li Hui.

And in his opinion, the functions of the two are similar, both are 3D players.

At this time, Presti is as entangled with trading Harden in the future, as he thinks Kevin Martin can replace Harden. .

Presti is hesitant now.

If you don't trade with the Lakers.

Then you have to renew your contract with Li Senlin.

Li Senlin's contract amount is another problem.

He's a general manager who puts a premium on talent.

Because of talent, he chose Durant, and because of talent, he chose Westbrook.

Will this Chinese person be "flash in the pan"?
He has no confidence.

The Thunder are not like the Lakers. The general manager needs to discuss trade issues with many people.

The main power of the Thunder is in the hands of Presti. Brooks is also a rookie coach, so he can't say much. Although the boss occasionally asks questions, he will never forcefully interfere. Just like the case of Li Senlin this time, the trade Whether or not, ultimately depends on him as the general manager.

Dictatorship is good, but it is more of a pressure.

Kupchak can discuss with Kobe, Zen Master, and even the boss Bass. Even if he makes a wrong decision, the problem will not be too big, and the risk is shared!

And he, Presti, can't.

He has no suitable partner to discuss. Although Durant is the boss of the team, he is still a young guy who doesn't understand anything to discuss.

So, if you make the wrong choice, the pressure on Presti will be even greater.

Thinking of this, Presti took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes.

The current situation is the same as when Ray Allen was traded.

In the 2006-07 season, the Sonics sold to Oklahoma City businessman Clay Bennett.

Presti became the new manager of the team, which was at the bottom of the league with a record of 31 wins and 51 losses.

That summer, Ray Allen, the boss of the Supersonics, went to Boston to form the Big Three, and Lewis, the second child of the team, was signed by the Magic with a maximum salary, but the Supersonics also got Durant that summer.

If it weren't for Presti's insight and quick selection of Durant as the core.

He is estimated to be sprayed to death by the fans and the boss.

Before Presti came to the Thunder, he was one of the core members of the Spurs uniform team.

It was he who contributed to the team's selection of French defender Parker, established an efficient scouting system for the Spurs, and discovered a group of overseas rookies.

He's also considered one of the league's salary-cap experts.

As a person who was promoted by Spurs general manager Buford from a probationary scout to four consecutive levels (special assistant scouting, head scouting, head of player affairs, vice president), Presti was promoted to the Spurs at the age of 4. Team Vice President Manager.

After coming to the Thunder, he has always been very precise in his selection in the Thunder's draft.

But as long as it involves player trading, it's really not his specialty.

……

After a while.

Rich Joe, Presti's assistant, knocked on the door.

Then walked in and said to Presti
"Sam, the Lakers rejected our trade proposal!"

Hearing the assistant's words, Presti's frowning relaxed, and he also breathed a sigh of relief.

"OK, the deal is terminated, and Li Senlin's new contract extension will be drawn up immediately."

Fine!

Then there is no transaction.

If he really wanted to trade Li Senlin, he still couldn't make up his mind.

The Lakers' response gave him an excuse to convince his boss.

Then the management's next job is to finalize the renewal of the contract with Li Senlin as soon as possible.

The one-year contract signed a month ago made them really passive.

Presti is now not sure if Li Senlin is willing to renew his contract with the Thunder.

It is said that Li Senlin has conflicts with Westbrook.

And the Lakers must have contacted Li Senlin in private.

Although the league stipulates that each NBA team is prohibited from luring players who are in the contract period of other teams, including not being allowed to contact the agent of the player who is in the contract period and hopes to recruit.

But who knows the private connection.

There are many things that the alliance cannot investigate.

Presti is well aware of this, too.

Therefore, even though everything is in the confidential stage, he is still a little panicked now.

Let's talk to Li Senlin in the afternoon.

Ask for a recommendation ticket, ask for a monthly ticket.

　There is another chapter in 10 minutes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)