"What's going on?" The first person Adrian met after rushing into Staples was Odom. He couldn't care so much and asked directly to Odom: "
Why are there so many rumors about my transfer?"
"Adrian?" Odom was obviously very surprised when he saw Adrian rushing in in a panic. After hearing what Adrian said, the look of surprise on Odom's face became even more intense: "Hey, Ed
, are you saying that you are not ready to transfer?"
Even Odom thinks I want to transfer?
Adrian was suddenly worried! This situation seemed a bit abnormal. If the Lakers just did nothing, it didn't seem to be to this extent. They might even be adding fuel to the fire.
What's going on? The Lakers want to trade themselves?
Adrian doesn’t think the Lakers don’t know what he was doing when he went to Jordan’s house, because even the Lakers management couldn’t contact him and couldn’t know what he was thinking. But at least they could contact his agent, Ryan. Regarding his trip to Jordan
Adrian had told Ryan everything about the purpose and itinerary of the family. Even if they couldn't find him, couldn't they call Ryan and ask?
Thinking of this, Adrian immediately dialed Ryan's number. As soon as he turned on the phone, he saw a bunch of missed calls on the phone. Except for a few, all the others were from Ryan.
"It seems that what happened during this period is not simple." Adrian frowned and thought for a while, then dialed Ryan's phone number.
"Ryan!"
"Hey Ed, what on earth have you been doing? Your phone has not been turned on during this time. I wanted to go to you directly, but Jordan didn't let me see you. I almost called the police, you know? You
I know how difficult it is for me not to be able to contact you during this period. Do you know what those advertisers are saying..." Adrian directly held the phone away and waited with great difficulty for this talkative agent.
After spraying his saliva and expressing all his dissatisfaction, Adrian took the phone back.
"Didn't I tell you at the beginning that I was going to go to Jordan for special training? I should have told you." Adrian frowned and said, "Didn't you explain it to them?"
"I explained it, Ed. I explained it when the rumors first appeared. But those guys, Mr. Mitch Kupchak and Mr. Buss Jr. said that they had to hear your own explanation before they were willing to believe it. And
. Some media that are closer to the Lakers have also begun to report that you are dissatisfied with the Lakers because the team traded Kwame Brown and Ronny Turiaf." By now, Ryan has almost completely calmed down.
He confessed all his doubts and speculations during this period: "Adrian, I think we have to have a good chat. This matter doesn't seem simple."
Not simple, of course not simple. Adrian realized it when he heard the name Jim Buss. This guy must be behind it, and Mitch Kupchak, Mitch Kupchak last season
Cheek's attitude is still unclear, but this season, Mitch Kupchak has obviously fallen to Buss's side!
This is also natural. Jeanie Buss and Phil Jackson are a powerful combination. Jeanie Buss hopes to inherit the rights of the Lakers. Phil Jackson is full of ideas about the position of Lakers general manager. Jijiying
The camp wants to seek the position of general manager of the Lakers. Mitch Kupchak, both public and private, in order to keep his position as general manager, cannot stand on the side of Jenny Buss. In this case, he might as well stand on the side of Jim Buss.
- Buss's side. It's not surprising that these two people would come together under such circumstances, not to mention that in history, these two people did come together in the end and became Jerry Buss.
Join forces to oust Phil Jackson and eventually drive him away from the Lakers, completely dismantling the important weight of Jeanie Buss's power.
"I didn't expect that I would hide here and there and end up getting deeply involved in the internal struggle of the Lakers." Adrian laughed at himself. At the same time, his mind was running quickly, thinking about Jim Buss and Mickey Ku.
The purpose of Puchek joining forces to create such a situation is that this chaotic situation will undoubtedly be quite detrimental to the Lakers who are about to launch an impact on the championship in the new season, and it is also what Adrian has been avoiding.
But why would they deliberately create such a situation?
Do they want to force themselves to bow their heads, so that they will eventually fall to their side, and plant a chess piece within the team that can fight against Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss? If so, their thinking is too naive.
Or do you want to force yourself to leave just like you forced O'Neal to transfer, so as to cut off Phil Jackson's influence in the team?
Can they?
Do they dare?
Wait... Adrian's heart suddenly clicked. Yes, it is very difficult to trade Adrian. Because it is difficult to find a trading chip that is comparable to Adrian in the league. It is too difficult. If you want to trade
If so, they can only be found among the top rookies, but those top rookies, such as Paul and Deron, are the treasures of each team and are 'not for sale' that will never be traded.
But what if the Lakers insist on selling Adrian? It's not Adrian's boast. If the Lakers want to sell him, it will definitely cause a rush for the entire league. The situation may be more lively than the situation of selling Kobe, because Adrian
Derian is young enough and can serve as the cornerstone of the team and establish him as the core figure of the team. As for Kobe, although he is in his golden age, he is approaching the 30 mark after all. Although with his body and playing style,
There is no problem in playing until he is thirty-seven or eighteen years old. After all, there is already a lesson learned from Jordan. As the most like Jordan, Kobe is normal to play at the same age as Jordan. But there is no doubt that Kobe has entered the golden age.
Kobe is about to face the end of his career in the blink of an eye. Therefore, putting weight on Kobe is far less cost-effective than putting weight on Adrian.
It is estimated that many teams will offer anyone other than so-and-so, and you can choose the others at will. Even if you are willing to trade with some of the team's core players, there is no problem.
As long as they can get the support of Old Bass!
Yes, if you want to trade Adrian, you must get the support of Old Bass, because a figure like Adrian, who plays a decisive role in the team and occupies the second and third positions, is young and full of enthusiasm.
When it comes to growth, such a big deal that can almost determine the future of the Lakers can only take shape with the approval of Jerry Buss.
Will Jerry Buss support his general manager and son?
In the view of Adrian, who has read history, there is almost no doubt that Jerry Buss will choose to support his son and general manager. Because although this will hurt the Lakers as a whole in a short period of time, at the same time,
As long as this trade is done well, it will be like the final trade of O'Neal, which will greatly damage Phil Jackson's prestige and reputation within the Lakers. In this way, he does not need to worry about Phil Jackson's rise after his death.
Take power and eventually overthrow his Bass Lakers dynasty.
In order to protect his private empire from outsiders, this old guy, this old Grandet will naturally support his son and general manager to attack Phil Jackson's reputation and power!
After thinking about all the traps here, Adrian suddenly broke out in white hair!
"I'm going to be traded!" Adrian has never thought about such a problem before. That's because he naturally believes that he will become the new core of the Lakers after Kobe Bryant, and he will become the leader of the Lakers. This is natural, he
With such strong strength, he is so young, and he has a future...
As for the decrease in the strength of the Lakers after trading themselves, there is no need to worry too much. As long as a good deal is executed, the transaction value of Adrian is too great. Presumably many teams are willing to pay a lot to get Adrian.
The price to make Buss and Mitch Kupchak's hearts beat!
But when he realized that he might be traded, he felt that the future of being traded was so clear, as if it was very close at hand.
"No, all this is just my guess. There is no evidence to prove my guess yet. Maybe it's just Bass's temptation, or maybe it's just that I think too much." Adrian was silent for a while, and finally raised his head.
He started: "Ryan, please contact me and find a place for me to explain the rumors these days."
"Okay, Ed." Ryan couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Adrian take the initiative to explain. So many rumors had a little impact on Adrian's image. Now Adrian took the initiative to ask
If you want to explain, then this matter will be simple. Presumably the Lakers will have no other excuses this time.
Whether it is as you guessed, you only need to test it out to find out.
Putting down the phone, Adrian said silently. Glancing at Odom, who was standing aside with a strange look on his face, Adrian smiled and said, "It's okay, Lamar, it's just some misunderstanding. I think it will be resolved soon."
It can be explained clearly.”
"That's good." Odom breathed a sigh of relief, and then said pointedly: "By the way, my agent called me last time and mentioned something. It was Jim Buss.
When chatting with him, my husband once mentioned to him that a team can only have one core."
Odom stopped talking, because there was no need to continue talking at this point. Adrian's face was as cold as ice. (To be continued...)
