NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 19 The Sun Stands
The Suns still have four preseason games, but with two crazy performances, D'Antoni can finally devote more energy to the regular season.

The Suns have proven themselves, and the remaining four games are more about testing players and tactical integration, and there is no pressure to win or lose.

On October 10, Russell flew to Los Angeles one day earlier.

Nora is still in school, but like Russell, she has two more bodyguards.

The degree of freedom in postgraduate courses is relatively high, but it has not caused any trouble.

Russell now has an office in Los Angeles, and the office is rented next to Nora's company.

Reece Harris was still here a few days ago. He has good communication skills and is familiar in Hollywood.

Investing in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has finished filming, and Harris and the producer have also returned to Phoenix after listening to the film's next distribution and promotion plan.

Because Russell largely ignored the company's details, Harris's life was very fulfilling.

As for the economic company, even if Russell opened his eyes, they didn't catch any big fish.

Signing players is more dependent on qualifications than investing in film and television, but their good start is not bad. Harris took a trick and won Varejao and Ariza.

The company signed two NBA players just after its establishment, which allowed many agents to travel to various leagues with their players, and agents all over the world who were looking for opportunities were envious.

The Suns gave both Varejao and Ariza four-year contracts. It can be said that the agency business has already made a profit first, regardless of the relationship between the Suns' money and Russell, one yard is equal to one yard.

Of course, there will definitely be some gossip among the players, thinking that the Suns, the agent company under the signing of a good choice, will give contracts and opportunities.

This kind of news is harmless. Russell himself follows the rules and can't find any faults. If there are good seedlings attracted by gossip, Russell will let Harris win without hesitation.

Russell came to Los Angeles ahead of time, of course it had nothing to do with the company's affairs.

In a high-end restaurant not far from the University of Southern California, he and Nora exchanged heart-to-heart talks about their respective careers during this period.

"I plan to invest in some more interesting independent films. Many dream-seeking directors have come to our company for help. I think a few scripts are great. I think this kind of attempt will be very exciting." Nora talked enthusiastically.

Russell has no artistic pursuits, so he only remembers Hollywood blockbusters and has no impression of independent films.

However, it's easy to get involved.

"I trust your judgment, bring me one." Russell showed interest.

"Of course I want someone to be with me, but I don't intend to make money...I mean everyone will be happy to make a good work and make money, but I'm not sure." Nora explained.

Because of Russell's relationship, she aimed at blockbuster movies for the first time, which was not exactly in line with her original idea, so now she plans to invest in some small productions, hundreds of thousands of dollars, just for the sense of participation and verification of movie ideas .

"We come out to do business, not entirely for money, I just want to know more about your interests. When a film we participate in is produced, whether it can be released in theaters or not, it is the joy of life."

"In our future lives, we may often be able to sit together and quietly appreciate the works of art we participated in together." Russell said with a lethal smile.

Nora's face was a little hot. She was obviously not a shy person, but when she was with Russell, her heart beat faster.

"I also watch basketball now." She pretended to be relaxed and said.

"I think you play the best, helping your teammates score a lot, just like your guys."

What do you mean, give him a good person card?Russell wanted to complain.

The date between the two of Russell was different this time, high-end restaurants, private theaters, and no wandering outside.

Two people are familiar, even just talking together is very interesting.

It was getting late before I knew it, and Nora was going back to school, but Russell said pitifully, "I'm in Los Angeles, and I have no place to rest."

Russell sometimes has simple ideas, but it doesn't mean that high-achieving students are not smart. She saw through Russell's plot right away.

She said angrily: "You are really stupid."

Russell is rambunctious, so what.

In many cases, it was just a matter of thick skin, and soon, Nora took Russell to the high-end apartment she rented in Los Angeles.

Nora usually comes here occasionally, but the apartment has all the facilities and is very comfortable.

Russell said he was coming to continue watching the movie, do you believe it?

Anyway, the next day he was full of energy and went to join his teammates. The match against the Lakers can only be regarded as a trivial matter now.

As for the team that changed a lot in the summer, the Lakers can be said to be doing their part.

The OK combination was disbanded, O'Neal left, four of the starting five were replaced, and even the meritorious head coach Phil Jackson was replaced.

Since then, Kobe, who signed a sky-high contract of 1.36 million in this era, has become the absolute authority of the Lakers.

The Lakers palace fight is over, and the outside world is also talking about it.

Many people think that although the Lakers kept Kobe, they sacrificed a lot and it is difficult to do anything in the new season.

The gossip said that the reason why O'Neal and Jackson left the Lakers was because of conflicts with Kobe. Both of them criticized Kobe's style of play for interfering with the execution of the team's tactics. They sent Payton away and Malone did not return for a long time. the meaning of.

The Lakers lost many of the strengths of last season. Even if Kobe is a superstar, can they still be considered a strong team?

However, there is also news that the Lakers are actually not losing money. O'Neal's salary is high and has begun to decline. Trading O'Neal and Payton made their lineup suddenly younger, directly skipping the Lakers' long rebuilding period.

The young players they got such as Odom and Butler are outstanding talents. Atkins, Grant, Mihm and Jones are all actual players. The Lakers are still strong contenders for the championship.

All the news came from the mouths of the media, and even the same media sent out conflicting news.

Therefore, watching media beeps can only be used as an entertainment program.

Russell knows how the Lakers are doing this season.

If the whole money is exchanged for zero, the Lakers will not be able to become competitive in the West for a while.

In the NBA, it seems that a meal of small change is worth about the same as the whole money. In fact, no amount of change can play the same effect as the whole money.

After all, there can only be five players in the game, and there is no way to fight in groups. Superstars can affect the tactics of both sides, and ordinary players can only come up one by one.

Of course, the so-called general trend of the world, the long-term division must be united, and the long-term must be divided.

It may be that the Lakers dynasty has reached its peak, and it is time for the NBA to make a substitution.

Russell said that the Suns want to sign up.

(End of this chapter)