ace marshal

Chapter 418 The grand ambition of the second round show
Mitch Kupchak, general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.Since he took office, the team has won three NBA championships.

And it is such a great cause as three consecutive championships.

Although such achievements are made by the players on the field, especially the "OK" combination formed by O'Neal and Kobe.

But you have to put Kupchak's name in the books.

Because the winning lineup that year was created by Kupchak.

However, after O'Neal's eastward tour, the Lakers also lost the chance to compete for the championship and fell out of the championship.

The Lakers thought that with Kobe's personal ability, they could also do what they had done before, but the facts told them that this was not realistic.

Although Kobe also had the feat of 81 points in a single game, in general, Kobe did not really drive the entire team.

Kupchak really needs to do a lot to rebuild the Lakers into a division of kings.

But Kupchak has been working hard.

After the start of the offseason, Kupchak has been busy, and he has been helping Kobe find a new partner and a new helper.

Whenever there is an opportunity to improve the strength of the team, Kupchak will always do it himself, especially when dealing with rookies.

No, Kupchak made a special trip to Madrid to discuss signing with Gasol for next season.

"After our communication with Barcelona, ​​you signed a one-year mid-level full guarantee contract with the team this time. Although the salary may be a little less, there are some incentive clauses in it. As long as you play well, You can make more money~!!"

Hearing what Kupchak said, it was not so much a discussion as an "order".

It seems that Kupchak had already prepared all this before he came to Madrid.

After that, Gasol didn't think much about it, and soon, under the witness of everyone, he signed the contract and officially became a member of Barcelona.

This can be regarded as "second entry into the palace".

Some journalists who got the news took pictures.

After all, Gasol is another rookie player in Spain this year besides Fernandez, and he is also Paul Gasol's younger brother, so the topic is naturally very high.

After taking photos with Kupchak and others, the signing ceremony is officially over.

"You have to attend a press conference in a while, get ready~!"

The person in charge of the elder brother's management team here suddenly whispered in Gasol's ear.

Because the little Gasol is too tall, the opponent is desperately tiptoeing, and he almost climbed directly on the little Gasol and said.

It was still pretty cute.

"Press conference~?! Still have a press conference~?!"

Little Gasol listened, speaking in a worried tone.

"Of course, there must be a press conference, what's the point of asking~?! This is a big event, and it is also for the entire Spanish basketball world~!!"

The person in charge responded.

"Hey, well, although I really don't want to appear in the spotlight at this stage, but since you have already arranged it, it's not good not to go, so let's go~!!"

Little Gasol continued.

"Well, it won't delay you for too long, just answer a few questions from the reporter~!"

The person in charge continued.

Because the news of the signing had just been sent out, it took some time for the media reporters to arrive.

After lunch, around two o'clock in the afternoon, in the small conference hall of the hotel where the contract was signed, the press conference on Gasol's official signing with Barcelona began.

Although two o'clock in the afternoon is the most pleasant leisure time for Spaniards in a day other than sleeping, but after all, the signing happened suddenly, and the temporary press conference can only be like this.

Gasol Jr., the team leader, and Barcelona's management personnel all appeared in front of the stage.

Instead, Kupchak watched from the background.

After all, the team has not yet signed a contract with Gasol. If it is captured by the camera at this time and the NBA finds out that it has contacted Gasol, it may be severely punished.

Although Kupchak's actions this time are quite eye-catching, in the eyes of outsiders, this does not violate any regulations.

While speaking, the press conference has already started.

Nearly 90 people came to the conference hall of less than 40 square meters.

"Here today, our Barcelona Basketball Club officially announced that the team has reached a one-year contract with Marc Gasol. Next season, that is, the 07-08 season, Marc Gasol will play for the Barcelona Basketball Team. , will not go to the NBA for the time being~!!!”

As soon as the press conference came up, the person in charge of Barcelona officially announced.

"Crack, clap, clap!!!!"

As soon as such remarks came out, the reporters immediately started filming.

For these uninformed media people, they all thought that Gasol Jr. would sign with the Lakers at first, so they were quite surprised when such news came out.

Soon it was time for questions.

"I would like to ask Marc Gasol, if you sign with Barcelona, ​​does it mean that your NBA journey will end without a problem~?!"

As soon as it came up, the reporter threw such sharp questions to Gasol Jr.

"You don't seem to understand the situation. I only signed a one-year contract with Barcelona. Why do you think that the road to the NBA will end without a problem~?!"

Little Gasol asked in a tough tone.

"The NBA has always been my dream. To be selected by the Lakers, I feel that my previous efforts have been recognized. I already have the opportunity to knock on the door of the NBA and realize my dream. It may not be now, but I believe that as long as I I will continue to play hard, and this day will eventually come~!!"

Seeing that the reporter did not reply, Gasol Jr. continued to speak in a very sincere and firm tone, expressing his "big ambition".

"Next year is the Olympic Games. When the time comes, are you going to play for the national team, or are you training behind closed doors to hit the NBA~?!"

Another reporter continued to ask.

Although it has nothing to do with the NBA, this question is equally "sharp".

"Before I became a second-round rookie in the NBA, I was a Spanish basketball player, and I have always been a Spanish basketball player. As long as the national team needs me and calls me, I will join it without hesitation. It is an honor for me to play for the country. My mission~!! And my brother also plays for the national team every year, and it didn’t affect his next NBA season, so, for me, it’s the same reason~!!!”

Gasol's answer was equally "sharp".

"Besides, I think that the stage of the Olympic Games is a good opportunity to show yourself, a good opportunity that only comes once every four years~!!"

Gasol added.

(End of this chapter)