Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 430 Hello everyone, I am PG
On the first day of the All-Star Game in New Orleans, the Los Angeles Lakers made a quick trade with the Indiana Pacers.

They traded Barnes, Brogdon and a first round and a second round from the Pacers for the head star Paul George.

This transaction caused a sensation in the league. Everyone just heard some gossip that Paul George himself wanted to go to the Lakers, and he only promised to renew his contract with the Lakers. They didn't expect this to come true.

Fans who are familiar with the NBA know that in the past few decades, the league has rarely announced that it will not renew its contract in advance. Generally, stars will only decide whether to stay with their old club during the offseason. As long as the season is not over, the stars will put their minds on the game and will not think about other things.

Now that this situation occurs, neither the fans nor the team want to see it!
For the team, the stars they worked so hard to cultivate want to leave before the contract expires. In the long run, who is willing to sign players with long-term contracts?
For fans, the departure of core players will not only affect the home team's record, but also hurt their feelings.

The person you have supported for several years suddenly tells you that he does not like your place, the culture here, or even the fans here, what would you think?
On the day the league announced the trade, fans of the Indiana Pacers took to the streets and burned Paul George's jerseys. The video was reposted wildly on YouTube, and fans of other teams who were willing to watch the excitement also came to comment and criticize Paul George's behavior.

But in any case, the league did not stop the deal, and some people in the Lakers management even felt that they had lost money. Barnes and Brogdon were enough, and there was no need to add next year's first-round pick.

George flew to Los Angeles to report that night, and Magic Johnson called a team meeting for this purpose.

At the meeting, Paul George tried to be humorous, and said to the Lakers players who were looking at each other: "Hi everyone, I am PG Paul, and I flew over from Indiana specially to present you the O'Brien Cup."

In the small conference room, only Magic Johnson laughed awkwardly. The faces of the others were surprisingly calm. Even Whiteside, whose smile was as low as the Maria Trench, was expressionless.

As the boss of the team, Yuan Qingshan felt that he had to say something, so he cleared his throat and said to Paul George: "Are you going to stand there and give a speech? When we talk about it, we all go back to sleep?"

"Ah?" Paul George was a little confused. His humorous conversation has always been well received by the Indiana Pacers. Why can't he play in Los Angeles?

Yuan Qingshan found that he was not the particularly flamboyant person he imagined, so he patted the seat next to him: "I mean, you can sit down after introducing yourself and listen to what Mr. Erwin has to say."

"Oh." Paul George obediently put down his luggage and sat beside Yuan Qingshan.

The magician said: "Let us applaud Paul's arrival, he will definitely bring me more surprises."

Paul George asked Yuan Qingshan in a low voice: "Shouldn't I introduce myself first?"

Yuan Qingshan shook his head and replied: "The rule of the Lakers is to first listen to what the management and coaching staff have to say."

Paul George memorized it silently, leaning on his chin as he listened to Magician and Walton Jr. expressing their thoughts one after another. Although they were all clichés, I have to say that what they said was very appropriate. They not only praised George, but also clearly expressed the position of the Lakers: no matter who comes here, the first thing to do is to respect the history here.

"Okay, let's hear what Paul thinks next." The magician took the lead in applauding.

Paul George asked Yuan Qingshan with his eyes, and Yuan Qingshan nodded.

Only then did he walk in front of everyone again, without the jumping feeling he had when he first came, and said slowly: "When you really come here and become a member here, you will know that this city is full of love, and you will also understand why the fans are so supportive and loyal to the Lakers."

"Hahahaha." This time he finally amused everyone.

Paul George touched the back of his head helplessly: "Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

Quickly speaking, Nick Yang answered, "Dude, have you recited the script that you will speak at the press conference tomorrow?"

"Yes." Paul George blurted out.

The small conference room was full of laughter again. Although everyone was reluctant to part with Barnes and Brogdon, everyone knew that this is the NBA and this is business. Magician and Walton's speeches successfully made the Lakers players relax a little, so now they put away their rigid faces and burst into laughter.

"Crazy?" Paul George said to himself in his heart.

Wharton said at the right time: "Okay, everyone, if you have no other questions, go back and rest. There will be a press conference tomorrow morning. You need to attend Yuanqingshan. Pack up in the afternoon and prepare to fly to Salt Lake City."

The first game after the All-Star break, away to the Utah Jazz.

The players got up and left, Yuan Qingshan asked Paul George: "Have you found a place to live?"

Paul George shook his head: "It was too sudden, before I had time, I thought that the nearby hotel would be just for one night."

Yuan Qingshan walked in front and waved: "Come with me, I have a vacant room."

"Where are you? I heard it's a villa in the city center? That's so cool." Paul George picked up the huge luggage bag and quickly followed Yuan Qingshan.

After leaving the Staples Center, turn left and you will see the Zijin Villa prepared by Avril Lavigne for Yuan Qingshan. At this time, the spotlights on the exterior walls are all turned on, and the huge Lakers LOGO is reflected on the entire wall, which is three stories high. It looks both technological and shocking.

"Wow, it's really cool. Has your salary been spent on this villa?" Paul George sighed.

Downs, who was walking behind, snorted and said: "This is given to Xiaoshan by someone else."

"It's really great." Paul George didn't seem to hear the coldness in Downs' tone.

Yuan Qingshan turned his head and glared at Downs. Downs turned his head away arrogantly, deliberately slowed down, and walked with Whiteside.

Yuan Qingshan knows that Towns and Whiteside are very good with Barnes and Brogdon, and they may still be angry about this deal.

No way, these two people are just so immature.

Yuan Qingshan actually wanted to tell Downs the agreement between himself and Brogdon, but after thinking about it, it's better to forget it. Before he is fully sure, it's better not to make extra troubles.

Several people came to the main entrance of the courtyard, and the old housekeeper greeted them at the entrance of the building.

Yuan Qingshan said hello: "Let's prepare another guest room tonight, Paul will live here."

The old butler nodded, turned around to prepare, and ran into the person who came out of the lobby on the first floor.

Paul George saw the man's appearance clearly, and shouted in surprise, "Black... widow?"

(End of this chapter)