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Chapter 149 Summer Lobbying Action
Li Yue knows that fans always like to watch the Big Three or Gemini, and sometimes even F4, so naturally they think that he can't win the championship alone, but the combat effectiveness of those types of combinations is not necessarily stronger than the form of one super and many strong. It is easy to use, because basketball is a game belonging to superstars, but it is not exactly equal to superstar games.

Just like the Knicks in 70, under the leadership of Reid, the whole team defeated the Lakers with Baylor, West, and Chamberlain; also like the Pistons in 04, the whole team only had one All-Star, and finally But the Lakers with Kobe, O'Neal, Malone, and Payton were easily eliminated 4 to 1; there are 11 years of the Mavericks, the second leader Caron Butler was reimbursed for the season, and Nowitzki led the team to the finals. There is no suspense, and Lectra beat the Heat's Big Three to win the championship.

Howard left, the Lakers have a lot of salary space, and it is very easy to sign a few powerful middle-class players.

Of course, there are not many players available in the free market in 13, and they need to fight for it with all their strength.

After making up his mind, Li Yue closed the webpage, put away the knives and forks in the kitchen, and went downstairs for a walk.

Los Angeles in mid-June seemed to have just entered summer, and the temperature was a little bit high, just like his restless heart.

Many passers-by recognized Li Yue and came up to ask for autographs and group photos. He had to sit on a small stool in the park and meditate.

In the off-season, the first thing to do is to find a swingman. It is better to be young and have firepower, who can adapt to the current tactical system of the Lakers who runs a lot, and does not need to take possession of the ball. The probability of Korver finalized before is too low. Candidates.

After thinking about it, Nick Young entered the scope of consideration. The management also had a plan before, but they didn't know whether the other party would still be willing to join after Howard left. If necessary, he could personally go to recruit.

Corey Brewer is also an excellent candidate. The Nuggets have fired coach Carl this offseason, and they are about to enter the rebuilding process. They will not choose to renew the contract [-]% of the time. It is necessary to notify the management to prepare for contact.

Thinking of the Nuggets, Andre Iguodala came out along the way, he is simply a perfect swingman, but Iguodala has a high spirit, and it may be more difficult to want the other party to join, and he has to find out the key attraction points.

In addition to the swingman, the backup point guard must also be prepared, and may even require the opponent to have the starting strength.

Because Nash and Blake are indeed troubled by injuries, if they play a few games next season, the Lakers' record is bound to be seriously affected, and there must be a point guard who can play at least 70 games healthy.

Like the swingman of the forward guard, the best point guard candidate is also young, able to run and adapt to the tactical system.

On random thought, Darren Collison's name popped up.

It's a pity that I don't know much about it. I only have a basic impression. Fortunately, I can Google it right away with my mobile phone.

After about 5 minutes, Li Yue finished reading the relevant materials and comments of Collison, and came to a general conclusion in his mind.

Collison is a rookie in the 09 class. He is currently 26 years old and has just finished his rookie contract.

Although he moved to three teams in four years, Collison's average data per game remained very stable, enough to serve as the first substitute. If given more time, he could also hand over starting-level data. The key point is that the Mavericks have no intention of renewing his contract.

The only problem is that Collison is relatively Buddhist, and most of them can't use money and status to persuade the opponent. He has to find a way to find a common topic with the opponent. This aspect is far less competitive than other teams, but it is still worth trying.

In addition, Jamison is ready to retire. In an interview before, Clark said bluntly that he would pursue a big contract in the summer. It would be best if he could stay.

Because he always watched the Rockets play before, the first thing Li Yue thought of was Carl Landry. He found out with Google that the opponent averaged 23 minutes per game in the Warriors last season, and he was able to hand over 10.8 points and 5.9 rebounds. The key turnover was only 0.5 times. , The efficiency is so high that it explodes, but Landry said in an interview that seeking a long-term contract of about 4 million for four years is a bit difficult for the Lakers.

As for the center forward, Li Yue thought about it for a long time but never thought of it.

Al Jefferson scored well, but the defense is too bad, he is still the boss; Pachulia is a dirty guy, and the thing about Yao Ming who locked his throat is vivid; Elton Brand is too old, Turia If the husband is not good at all, Chris Anderson will definitely not be able to grab it. If it really doesn't work, you can try to re-sign Bynum, as long as you can adjust it well.

After thinking about it, the time came to two o'clock in the afternoon, the phone rang, and the Nike team called.

After a brief communication, Li Yue learned that his personal signature shoes and sneakers had been delivered to the gate of the community. The staff wanted to send them upstairs directly, but the old security guard at the gate refused to let them go, so he had to go and pick them up in person.

Li Yue got up and returned, and got the sneakers at the gate of the community.

When I entered the apartment and opened the box to appreciate it, I found that the sneakers were in the mid-high top style, embedded with Nike React insole design, and the huge Swoosh extended from the upper to the sole, which was quite visually impactful.

In addition, the sneakers also use FASTFIT pull ring lacing technology, and there is a strap at the ankle, which makes the sneakers have a strong cushioning effect and can be called a practical weapon.

After appreciating it, Li Yue took a few photos and posted them on Twitter and Weibo, and went out to exercise again.

According to the plan, his focus this summer should be to increase muscle-lifting resistance, squat and bench press all over again.

Halfway through the practice, the phone rang, and my cousin Li Zhi called, asking for a pair of signature shoes to show off in front of his classmates.

Considering the arrangement of publicity tasks, Li Yue first explained, and then promised to send two pairs at that time.

Returning to the apartment at [-]:[-] p.m., I turned on the computer and checked Twitter, and found that the photos of the signature shoes had caused a lot of discussions. In about four hours, there were a total of [-]+ related discussions, forming a hot topic.

The gossip media TMZ launched a voting statistics, and more than 3000 people participated, 86.45% of them wanted to buy the watch, and the others either thought it was too ugly, or felt that the time was too hasty or lacked quality.

After all, it has only been more than a month since Li Yue and Nike finalized the contract.

In the evening, the Nike team called the arc, asking if they wanted to name the first generation of sneakers themselves.

Li Yue thought for a while, and decided to call it: NEW ONE.

Naming it, he began to write his own plan description report, which was not completed until the early hours of the morning and sent to Kupchak immediately.

I thought I would get a reply the next day, but when I wanted to wash my face and come back, I received a detailed reply.

Kupchak said that the management also thinks that way. After the free market opens, they will try their best to compete for outstanding middle-class players.

At the same time, in order to ensure salary flexibility, most contracts will be in the form of 1+1.

In addition, after research and discussion, the management agreed to change the draft plan to abandon Kelly, and instead used the No. 48 pick on Robert Covington, and he went to New York as a representative to attend the 13 draft.

After reading the reply, Li Yue felt a little calm in his restless heart. He decided to go back to his hometown after participating in the championship parade, stay for seven or eight days to visit relatives, visit friends and old classmates, and then return to the United States to start the summer lobbying action.

(End of this chapter)