Chapter five hundred and thirty first new journey
According to the schedule, after a few days of celebration in Beijing, he will then rush to the Lakers to report that although he does not have to participate in the summer league like a rookie, a new team means a new environment, a new journey, and there are still many things waiting for him to deal with.↑,
After getting off the plane and just walked out of the boarding gate, I saw that the airport was full of fans, and I don’t know much more than the last time I returned to China.
"Chinese Men's Basketball Team, I love you!" Before I could walk over, I heard a female fan shouting there.
Although there are not as many female basketball fans as female celebrities, there are many. After the Chinese men's basketball team created unprecedented results, they finally walked out of the room and ran to the scene to welcome the "heroes".
Gong Luming did not stop the team members from meeting with fans, and even took photos with many fans himself.
This is a big difference between this national team and the past. As Tang Shuai said, fans are the foundation of sports, and Gong Luming seems to be well aware of this.
After the meeting with fans, the men's basketball team members followed him to the training base in Beijing, where the leaders of the Basketball Association were still waiting to "condolence" them.
Although the Basketball Association has always been a not very positive image in the development of the men's basketball team, the domestic system is complex and the best record in history is nothing more than a formality. Tang Shuai didn't care much. After all, no matter what, he insisted that Gong Luming be the leader, and the Basketball Association finally agreed.
The leaders praised, attended the commendation meeting, announced the issuance of bonuses, held celebrations, and Gong Luming's private gathering. These things took nearly a week to create this history of unprecedented and unparalleled history. The praises they received were naturally indispensable. Tang Shuai was given nearly one million bonuses.
However, he didn't care much about this little money. When receiving the bonus, he remembered Zhao Haoyan's words that were too much of a house. It was just that team projects could not be compared with individual projects after all, and it was a failure to have these.
After a series of activities, Tang Shuai and Duffy boarded the plane to the United States again.
According to the agreement reached by Duffy and Procopio, from mid-September to October, he needs to follow the famous trainer for half a month for special training, with the main purpose of improving his physical reserves.
As the number of skill packages obtained increases, his physical energy consumption also increases. His strength does not represent physical fitness. There are never any skill packages like physical fitness in the packaging system, so he can only rely on his own training.
However, before that, he had half a month off. For athletes, especially players like him who played the playoffs and then played the Olympics, it is very necessary to have proper rest.
I haven't seen Su Mei for a long time, so I naturally had a lot of lingering relationship after the two met.
When he saw the person in his arms lying quietly on his chest, Tang Shuai would definitely take Su Mei to the United States for a good time.
There are three main types of transportation in the United States, among which the main purpose of trains is sightseeing.
In a week, Tang Shuai and NBA completely broke off contact and took Su Mei to visit several famous American celebrities, including Hollywood, the White House, Wall Street, the United Nations Building, the Statue of Liberty, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Las Vegas.
After the tour, Tang Shuai could clearly feel that Su Mei smiled a lot more than usual.
In fact, women need men to accompany them, and travel is the best way to enhance feelings.
After the trip, Tang Shuai followed him to Staples Center. In that familiar place, he was about to welcome the training plan specially formulated for him by Procopio.
He and Duffy arrived at the stadium some time in advance, but before Procopio came, someone came to him first.
"Hey, Don." Kupchek walked into the training hall in a dusty manner. It seemed that he had just arrived.
When Tang Shuai saw that it was Kupchek, he was full of surprise.
"Mickey asked me on the phone two days ago and asked about your itinerary. You were traveling at that time, so I didn't call you." Duffy leaned over and said.
So that's the case. I knew why Kupchek would appear here, but the surprise in his eyes did not fade much. Kupchek, as the general manager of the team, personally went to the stadium to find him, which shows that he really attaches great importance to him.
"Manager Mickey, I'm very happy to see you." Tang Shuai walked up with a smile. Two people who had been missing for nearly forty years completed their first handshake.
"I should have gone to find you last night, but I heard that you were traveling and needed a rest when you came back, so I didn't bother you." Kupchek said with a smile.
After listening to this passage, Tang Shuai was even more moved. Although Kupchek's attitude was largely due to his outstanding performance, it was really rare for the general manager to do this. No wonder Kobe was able to play loyally with the Lakers until he retired.
"I was going to visit you again at the start of the season." Tang Shuai explained.
"Haha, it's all the same. I know you want to train today and don't disturb you too much time. When you finish training in the evening, let's have a meal together and discuss the future of the Lakers. The next ten or even twenty years will be yours. I believe you must have the right to speak." Kupchek said and patted Tang Shuai on the shoulder.
The right to speak in the future?
After listening to Kupchek's words, Tang Shuai immediately understood what this means. Although the gate to the free market had already opened in July and the whereabouts of most star players had been settled, many role players were still hesitant, especially those capable veterans. In fact, since the start of the new season, the transaction has also begun. It takes time to prepare for a big deal.
To sum it up, the meaning of Kupchek's words is to prepare to let Tang Shuai participate in the team's future construction. This is an unprecedented priority for a sophomore player who has just traded to the team.
"Of course, I will also make an appointment with Luke (referring to Walton), Norrens (referring to Norr), and Harrison (referring to Barnes). Then we will get to know each other and discuss it together." Kupchek saw that Tang Shuai didn't say anything, and then added.
"Well, it's needed." Tang Shuai nodded. After the big deal in the draft, the Lakers are now brand new. As the core of the team's structure, they need to clarify a common language first.
This is completely different from what he encountered in his rookie season. At that time, he was a rookie and existed as a role player, but now he is one of the core team building.
"Okay, then you train first. When the time comes, I will let the driver wait for you outside." Kupchek smiled at Tang Shuai and Duffy, and then walked towards his office with his assistant.
"Robin, please inform me of Luke and the others, and wait for me at the Los Angeles Castle Cafe at 8 pm." When entering the passage, Kupchek said to his assistant without looking back. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!