I just play ball

Chapter 141 It's You
Li Yue did not intend to grab the job of scouting, but in comparison, he is the most familiar with the team's tactical system, and he will be more intuitive and accurate in judging the substitute players, which can save a lot of unnecessary trouble and rush to the preseason. , Even Xia Lian got everything done before, and he knows that although he won the FMVP, his influence in the NBA circle is still very small, which is not enough for many free agents to come and join him. The best choice is to investigate rookies.

As early as May 5, the 22 NBA lottery has been held. The Cavaliers have exploded in character and won the No. 13 lottery with a very small probability, while the Lakers only got the 48th overall pick, so there are very few choices.

He turned on the computer, downloaded the physical test data of this year's rookies and backed it up on his mobile phone, and briefly checked it for the primary selection. After setting the itinerary for the next two days, he drove out.

The first stop is the Orange Sports Center, where the NBA officially held a training camp for the upcoming rookies. As many as [-] NCAA players came to participate. After the completion, they can also go to Irvine to visit the second uncle family.

While driving, Li Yue formulated three priorities for consideration.

The first is defense. If the Lakers cannot renew Howard next season, the pressure on the inside and outside defense will be huge. Artest is old and weak in the team, let alone Gasol. Both are terrible defensively, so someone besides yourself has to do the dirty work.

Secondly, three-pointers, as Pat Riley said, the future of the NBA will be dominated by strikers, and the tactical trend is very obvious. Teams that lack three-point shooters may also be very strong, but the probability of winning the championship in the end is quite low .

The last is the golf quotient. It is best to be able to adapt to the team's tactics flexibly, but the value of the muscle stick is too low.

This kind of player belongs to the immediate combat power, and in the case of very few options, it can only be selected from senior players.

At about eleven o'clock, he arrived at the Orange Athletic Complex, where workouts were in full swing.

After inspecting the whole field, they did not find the bosses of each team, and none of the scouts could call out their names.

It's normal to think about it. The first-round lottery rookie is basically determined, and even if there are talents in other picks, they have long been hidden by the fancy teams. Most of these training camps are attended by players with a slim chance of being selected. Chance.

Li Yue found a place to stand still, shook hands with several scouts who took the initiative to talk, and observed with his hips on his hips.

A 5V5 is being held on the court, the blue team leads the white team by 12 points, and there are 8 minutes left in the game.

After taking a closer look, I found that the white team's forward defense was weak, and the blue team's small forward scored 4 points in a row.

When the White team was attacking, the only center with the size advantage couldn't get the ball. The point guard took it to the three-point line and immediately went blind. He was completely blocked, and then made a mistake and lost the ball and was hit back.

While watching it engrossed, he suddenly heard someone calling his name behind him. Looking back, he found that it was Jesse Bass.

Li Yue was quite surprised by Jesse's appearance, but after thinking about it, Jesse is the youngest son of Old Buss and has been serving as the scouting director for the Lakers. It is normal to appear on this occasion.

But there is a middle-aged woman next to her. From the perspective of layup, she doesn't look like a team member. From the distance between the two of them, she doesn't seem to have any special relationship, but she has a very good face and a hot body. When she was young It must not lose to various IG Internet celebrities.

"Let me introduce. This is Bonnie Jill Laughlin. She used to be an actress and is currently working as a scout for the team. Her father is my father's best friend. She and Jenny are also good friends." Jesse Said, looking a little embarrassed.

"Oh, hello, I'm very glad to meet you." Li Yue stretched out his hand, and remembered that the other party was a model. He used to shoot pornographic films for Playboy magazine. He had the same hobby as Jenny Buss. PETA (People for the Ethical Ethical Treatment of Animals) went out of the country naked, and called on everyone to eat vegetarian with her to have a super body.

"Hello." Bonnie looked indifferent, like a superior shaking hands with a subordinate, with a hint of perfunctory and disdain.

This person was born with a sense of superiority among white elites, but Li Yuequan didn't realize it, and turned around and said, "Are you also interested in the players here? That one? Show me, I've listed several just now. "

Jesse scratched his head immediately: "Um, I heard Ryan said that you were helping the team find someone, so I came here to take a look."

"That's it." Li Yue also scratched his head.

The Ryan that Jesse said was Ryan West, the son of the famous Lakers Jerry West. He joined the Lakers scouting department in 09. Li Yue asked him for the address of the rookie training camp before, but Ryan turned around and asked Jesse. Report this.

What was even more embarrassing was that Jesse immediately followed, no matter what the reason was, there was always a feeling of distrust.

Li Yue was about to explain his thoughts, but Bonnie rushed to ask, "Why do you want to work in the scouting department?"

The tone is quite like the leader's accountability!

Li Yue was upset, but considering that he was really involved in the work, he said patiently: "I talked with Mickey last night and learned that after the team's season ended, the number of players still holding contracts in the team is very small. The team will be short-staffed next season, and there will be a lot of work to be done, thinking that it will be a vacation anyway..."

Before he finished speaking, Bonnie interrupted with a wave of his hand: "Everyone has their own specialties. You don't need to think about these, even if Mickey ordered it. Helping the team win is what you should consider."

Matt, is it that serious?

It's just to provide advice, not to point a gun at your head and ask you to sign. It is necessary to go online?

Li Yue became more and more upset. Bonnie was making it clear that he and Mickey were not in his eyes. Where did he have the courage?

"Ahem, everyone is working hard for the team, and many things can be sat down and discussed." Jesse smoothed things over, trying to ease the atmosphere, looking first at Bonnie and then at Li Yue, his eyes implying that he should not pay attention.

"Yes, you are right."

Li Yue thought that there was no need to care about a woman who relied on relationships and beauty, and he didn't want to make it difficult for Jesse, so he took the initiative to back down, and then thought that this Bonnie should represent Jenny Buss, and Jenny and Jim have been fighting for control of the Lakers. For many years, after the death of Old Buss, Jim was designated as the head. This year, the Lakers won the historic championship. Jim's prestige in the board of directors will inevitably reach its peak. Jenny wants to regain power, even with the support of a magician.

From this point of view, everything is clear, and the investigation of rookie players just became the fuse.

But for the sake of the Lakers and his own future, Li Yue didn't want to suffer because of the fighting between the two brothers and sisters, so he had to be tough.

After all, he is the Lakers' second-biggest player, and the biggest player definitely supports him.

After making up his mind, Li Yue walked quickly to the sidelines and stood in front of a black player with an inch cut.

This player blocked the blue team's small forward four times in a row just now. After careful observation, he found that his defensive skills are fairly solid.

"Excuse me, what's your name?"

"Sir, my name is Robert Covington."

"Okay, come with me."

(End of this chapter)