The world's best combo guard

Chapter 21 [Orlando Magic]

20 Orlando Magic

Otis Smith, Orlando Magic general manager and vice president of basketball operations.

Doc Rivers, current head coach of the Orlando Magic.

When Li Hao finished his trial training with the ball, Yao Zhijun introduced two more people to him.

Compared with the Lakers and the Rockets management just now, the Magic management seems to be much happier and more decisive. Otis Smith just made a promise to Li Hao and the others in this way.

"Lee, as long as you maintain your current state during the draft, then I can sign a written agreement with you on behalf of the Orlando Magic. We will use the 15th pick in the first round to sign you in the draft."

Li Hao and Yao Zhijun were very surprised and pleasantly surprised by Otis Smith's straightforward promise.

They were surprised that the Magic were so decisive, and the decisiveness made them feel a little unreal.

They were pleasantly surprised that the Magic were willing to use the 15th overall pick in the first round to select Li Hao. Before that, Li Hao never thought that an NBA team would choose him with such a high 15th overall pick in the first round.

Li Hao does not think that the management of the Magic is a fool. In fact, the management of the Magic does have a system in the draft. In other words, they have a very good draft mechanism, and they can always select some good players. Shaq O'Neal.

Then there is only one possibility left. They see their talents and feel that they are worthy of the 15th pick in the first round. Li Hao thought this way in his heart. Compared with other teams, the Magic is the first team to be so sincere to him.

Of course, regarding whether to agree to sign a written agreement with Otis-Smith now, Li Hao did not agree immediately, but went over to discuss with Yao Zhijun and Gu Zhengwen. After all, this is not a trivial matter.

"Ahao, it can be seen that the Magic is sincere and sincere. If you can be selected by them with the 15th overall pick in the first round, then you can be sure that you will get a lot of opportunities in the new season, and you will get their key training. From the perspective of your career, this is undoubtedly a good choice.”

"However, I don't suggest that we sign a written agreement with them now. After all, there are four other or even more teams pursuing us. Except for the Rockets' promise to select you in the second round, we don't know. What kind of sincerity do other teams show, especially the Lakers, they have a first-round pick. If it is a choice between the Lakers and the Magic, I think you will definitely choose the Lakers without hesitation, even if the Lakers The first-round picks are not that high," Yao Zhijun analyzed in detail.

"That's right, Ah Hao, I don't recommend that you sign a written agreement with the Magic immediately. Although the Magic can give you the 15th pick in the first round, they may also focus on training you, but Orlando is only a small city after all. We are not living in a fairy tale. Kingdom, not dreamers, we live in real life, so whether it is money or fame, we need to think about it"

"Not to mention, let's still take the Los Angeles Lakers as an example. Maybe the Lakers don't have as high a first-round pick as the Magic, but at least they have a first-round pick. Secondly, Los Angeles is one of the best metropolises in the United States. If you play in such a city , we will get much more. Also, the Lakers aim to win the championship in the new season. If you can win the championship with the team, it will undoubtedly make our interests greater.” Gu Zhengwen and Yao Zhijun have the same opinions, and Li Hao could tell that both of them hoped that they could go to the Lakers in the end.

"However, the Lakers may not give me too many opportunities to play, especially in the first season, they will not waste too much time on a rookie, and they will not give a rookie too much. Playing time" Of course Li Hao also wants to go to the Lakers, but from the perspective of his career, choosing the Lakers is indeed a big risk, and now, they have not received a substantial guarantee from the Lakers. Yes, the Lakers have the first team. First-round picks, but whether they are willing to invest in themselves is still unknown.

"Ahao, I understand your worries, but you should have heard the saying, "Gold always shines." As long as you have the ability, so what if the Lakers aim to win the championship in the new season? After all, when you With strong abilities, you don’t even need to fight for it, the Lakers will automatically regard you as a puzzle or even the core.”

Yao Zhijun patted Li Hao on the shoulder. He knew what Li Hao was worried about, and he also understood Li Hao. After all, if he couldn't fight in the end, the public opinion would not get a chance to play or even be kicked out.

But he believes in Li Hao, he believes that Li Hao can play well in the Lakers.

It is said that choosing a team to believe in the Lord is a gamble, so why not a player choosing a team?

Li Hao nodded. He agreed with Yao Zhijun's statement. As Yao Zhijun said, as long as you are a genius, even if your teammates are superstars, you can still seize the opportunity to shine.

"Of course, we don't need to directly reject the Magic. After all, the Lakers haven't moved yet. If they can't give any substantive guarantees, at that time, the Magic would be a good choice."

The three of Li Hao walked towards Otis Smith and Doc Rivers.

"What? This sounds really regrettable, Lee, think about it again, the 15th pick in the first round, our Orlando Magic has given us enough sincerity"

When they heard that Li Hao refused to sign a written agreement now, Otis Smith and Rivers looked in disbelief.

Before that, they were all thinking about what would happen after the team chose Li Hao. They never thought about whether Li Hao would refuse to sign a written agreement now. In their imagination, Li Hao should be impatient to sign with them. Enter into a written agreement.

"I'm very sorry, both of you, this is our decision after careful consideration. I am very grateful to the Orlando Magic represented by the two of you, and thank you for believing in my talent, but for many reasons, we cannot sign a written agreement with you now. "Li Hao spread his hands. There is no other way. It is really not good to sign a written agreement now. After all, he is not the kind of second-round pick who expects a miracle. He has a chance to enter the first round.

"Well, Lee, even so, the Orlando Magic still value you very much, I think we will still leave you with the 15th pick in the first round" leaving a strange smile, Otis Smith and Doc Rivers turned leave.

"I'm afraid things will be troublesome," Yao Zhijun said, looking at the backs of the two leaving.

"Indeed, it can be seen that the Magic is determined to select you with the 15th pick in the first round, which means that if you don't want to go to the Magic, you must let other teams that are interested in you, such as the Lakers The 15th pick, let them choose you before the Magic." Gu Zhengwen's expression also changed.

(End of this chapter)