NBA: Started as Sakuragi Hanamichi

Chapter 23 Joining the Los Angeles Lakers with a Basic Salary

Kupchak has received a notice from Kobe, asking him to come to the office, saying that he wants to introduce a Lakers player.

For Bryant's request, Kupchak did not refuse.

To put it bluntly, in the Lakers, except for the old Bass who can control Kobe, the rest are not qualified.

Kupchak has always respected Kobe, and Kobe couldn't refuse this request.

Kobe, Lin Feng, and Su Muqing came to the general manager's office, and Kupchak, who was dressed in formal attire, was already sitting there waiting.

"Hi! Kobe, is this the Chinese player you mentioned who has had a blast recently?"

Kupchak looked at Lin Feng with interest.

Kobe sat on the single sofa carelessly, and pointed to a leather sofa next to him, signaling Lin Feng and Su Muqing to sit down.

Then he said: "Yes, Lao Ku, his name is Lin Feng, a defender of our team. He is a point guard on the court, but he can always grab all kinds of difficult offensive rebounds unexpectedly. This is what I admire most about him."

"Secondly, Lin is still a very active and excellent defensive player. I need him to join to improve the team's combat effectiveness! Next season, let the damn round stay away from me, I need a championship!"

When Kobe said this, he was quite emotional.

This year was his most unhappy year. O'Pang teamed up with Wade to win the fourth championship, but he suffered a round trip in the Lakers.

I can't swallow this bad breath, and some idiot fans and idiot media have been spreading rumors outside.

It is said that if Ao Pang leaves him, he will still win the championship, but he is nothing without Ao Pang.

Just imagine, following Kobe's proud character, how could he endure being ridiculed like this?
He wants to prove, to prove to the world, that his ability to lead the team with Kobe Bryant is no worse than any super giant.

Kupchak knew the answer just by looking at Kobe's sharp eyes. He nodded and stopped talking nonsense.

"OK, I agree with your proposal to sign this Chinese player. His name is Lin Feng? He is a point guard on the court?"

"Yes." Kobe nodded slightly.

"Then sign him to join the Lakers, and be a substitute for the old fish Fisher. After the start of next season, let's see if this kid can adapt to the intensity and rhythm of the NBA."

Kupchak is different from Kobe Bryant's insight. In his opinion, it is a fantasy for a small Chinese player to gain a foothold in the NBA.

There are many Chinese players who have come to the NBA to develop, but Yao is the only one who has really stood up.

"Joining with a basic salary, do you have any objections?"

Kupchak cast his eyes on the excited Lin Feng.

To put it bluntly, without Kobe's recommendation, even if Lin Feng played well in the NBDL, he would not sign a Chinese player.

Because this is a transaction that is almost impossible to recover.

Chinese players can't play in the NBA.

First, physical fitness cannot keep up. The intensity of NBA games is extremely exhausting.

Many black men feel strenuous, let alone a small Chinese player with a thin body.

Second, the Chinese are not explosive enough, and the final quarter of the game is usually very weak.

If this goes on, it will be impossible to play every game well. You must know that there are more than 80 regular games in the NBA.

After these 80-odd games, he entered the playoffs immediately. At that time, when he encountered the rookie wall, Lin Feng was doomed.

In the playoffs, the defense was even stronger, and Lin Feng couldn't help the team at all.

Even if you join with a basic salary, if you spend the money, it's probably in vain.

If it weren't for Kobe's face, Kupchak would never do this business that is guaranteed to lose no profit.

"Lin, Lao Ku asked you, would you like to join with a basic salary?"

Kobe turned his head to look at Lin Feng.

Lin Feng nodded quickly, "Boss, I am willing. The basic salary is the basic salary. In the next season, I will prove myself with my strength. I am not a third-rate player who only deserves the basic salary."

"Hey! This kid has a lot of fighting spirit..."

Kupchak smiled, somewhat disdainfully.

He has heard this kind of words too much. Every young man who enters the NBA vows to create a sky on this stage.

The ending is often tragic, dreams are dreams, and reality is reality.

Those who can gain a foothold in the NBA are only those players who have super talent and train hard.

Of course, a big heart is indispensable, including luck!
"This is the contract, you sign it, join with the basic salary for one year, and start next season, you will be a member of the Lakers."

Kupchak took out a contract, signed it himself, pushed it to Lin Feng, and signaled Lin Feng to sign.

Lin Feng looked at it, and only signed a contract for one year. Is this year equivalent to a trial period?

Kupchak was looking at Kobe's face and allowed him to join with a basic salary.

And the basic salary is not much, playing for the Lakers for a season, the salary is 75 US dollars.

This amount of money is quite a lot for ordinary people in the United States, but for an NBA player, it is really not much, or even very little.

However, Lin Feng still readily signed.

Kupchak clearly looked down on him, and he was not stupid. He knew that it was the boss Kobe who took care of him, and Kupchak had to sign.

After signing the contract, Kobe didn't continue to bother Kupchak, stood up and said, "Old Ku, I'm going to take Lin away. I can see that you feel very embarrassed about this deal, but I want to tell you, I don't think people can make mistakes. Next season, Lin's performance will definitely surprise you!"

"I hope so, and I don't want the $75 to go to waste. Kobe, you should know that Old Bath is much stricter about financial regulation than in the past."

"OK, I see. You signed a future Hall of Famer for $75. After Old Buss finds out, he will definitely reward you."

Kobe made a joke.

Kupchak didn't answer the call again, feeling that Kobe was teasing him.

$75 to sign a future Hall of Famer?

What about international jokes? !

Whether this Chinese kid named Lin Feng can adapt to the NBA is a question.

Saying goodbye to Kupchak, Kobe, Lin Feng, and Su Muqing came outside.

Lin Feng looked at Kobe gratefully, and said sincerely, "Boss, thank you for trusting me. It can be seen that Kupchak didn't want to sign me. It was because of your face that he was willing to take out 75 US dollars to try his hand at the knife."

"Don't have a psychological burden. From next season, play the game like you did with the Defenders this season. As long as you adjust your mentality, I firmly believe that with your skills and overall strength, you will gain a foothold in the NBA."

With a smile on his face, Kobe gave Lin Feng encouragement.

Lin Feng nodded heavily, "I will be the boss, and I will not let you down, because you brought me into the NBA, and you are my guide."

"come on!"

Kobe gave Lin Feng a bear hug, told his bodyguards to drive, and then left the Staples Center.

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(End of this chapter)