Phil Jackson's conversation was quite confusing, but Adrian could hear the hints in Phil Jackson's mouth. Otherwise, Phil Jackson himself would have no need or reason to suddenly say this to Adrian.
things.
But Adrian didn't lie. Such a matter cannot be decided in a short while. Players' selection of agents is a very important matter in itself. It should be noted that to a certain extent, agents have control over
All the secrets and financial resources of players.
This candidate must be selected carefully.
However, Phil Jackson may have just mentioned the agent matter casually. In Phil Jackson's few words, perhaps the contract was the most important thing.
It is said that within two games of the start of this season, as Adrian became more and more stable as the main point guard, and even won the title of Western Conference Rookie of the Month, the Lakers have been worried about signing Adrian.
A new official rookie contract. However, Adrian has been delaying due to his own concerns.
Obviously Adrian's deliberate delay has made some people impatient to wait.
Adrian doesn't mind signing a brand new contract with the Lakers. He has no idea of changing to another team. At least for now, it seems that he is quite happy with the Lakers and doesn't really want to leave Los Angeles.
But signing a contract really shouldn't be done in a hurry, and if possible, Adrian still hopes to discuss this matter after finding an agent for himself, although Adrian is fully capable of handling this himself.
Rookie contract, but after all, it is more convenient for the agent to come forward for some things.
Agents, in this matter, are like a platform for communication between players and teams. In addition to helping players strive for the best interests, more importantly, they serve as a buffer zone between players and teams.
As long as there is this buffer zone, a complete falling out can be avoided.
Adrian thought seriously about Phil Jackson's words for a day, and the next day, he gave Phil Jackson a positive answer. He really needed an agent to handle some situations for him.
However, there is no need to rush into this matter, the competition does not wait for anyone.
On the second day after the Lakers returned to Los Angeles, the Rockets, who had just played against the Lakers at Toyota Center four days ago, lost to the Golden State Warriors in an away game and came to Staples as a visiting team to challenge this time. It is worth mentioning that
, this time it was the Rockets who faced a back-to-back situation.
Yesterday, they had a battle with the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland, losing to the Golden State Warriors with a score of 109:107. This is good news for the Lakers, back-to-back, and the Rockets' previous game against the Warriors
They fought hard until the last quarter but failed to win. This was a huge drain on the Rockets' physical strength and a blow to the confidence of the Rockets players.
Speaking of which, the Golden State Warriors' record has been on an upward trend during this period. Under the leadership of Nelson, the Golden Bell Warriors overcame a rough start and immediately launched a counterattack, currently winning 12 games and 10 games.
A record of one loss maintains a winning rate of over 50%.
But the home game against the Rockets is still not easy to play.
Leading the Lakers by 21 points at 61:40 in the first half!
Obviously, two consecutive losses have made the Rockets start to fight for their lives. Obviously they do not want to be beaten by the Lakers at home and away, and they do not want to return to Toyota Center with a three-game losing streak.
In the first half, Yao Ming became completely unsolvable on the offensive end. Post-up singles, small hooks under the basket, turn-over jump shots, and layups after shaking off defensive players with his feet. On the offensive end of the low post, Yao Ming showed his ability.
Incomparably rich offensive methods and almost omnipotent attack power.
On the defensive end, Yao Ming, whose overall defensive efficiency is not very good, opened a Yao's hot pot restaurant today and frequently served hot pot. In the first half alone, he sent out six big shots. The offense was unfavorable, and the defense was unfavorable.
Impregnable. This was the performance Yao Ming gave in the first half.
If he can maintain this performance for a whole game, then let alone the playoffs, even the championship Rockets will not have the strength to fight for it.
But neither Phil Jackson nor the other players on the Lakers were worried. Although they were inevitably a little solemn, everyone felt relieved when they looked at the Rockets uniform that was almost soaked with sweat after the big man came off the court.
One breath.
Yao Ming has many flaws, both offensively and defensively, but there is no perfect player in this world. With his basketball IQ, he can make good use of his strengths and make up for his weaknesses. But there is one weakness, indeed
There was nothing he could do to make up for it.
That's physical strength!
Sure enough, after the start of the third quarter, Yao Ming's performance immediately dropped a lot.
If Yao Ming's previous performance can be said to have completely dominated the offensive and defensive ends, then starting from the third quarter, Yao Ming could neither dominate the offensive end nor the defensive end. He still has some power in the offense.
It is very difficult for Bynum to guard Yao Ming, but Yao Ming's own offensive efficiency is declining rapidly.
On the defensive end, his footsteps are obviously not enough to keep up with the Lakers' perimeter players who are constantly attacking the inside.
The 21-point halftime lead was eroded at a speed visible to the naked eye from the beginning of the second half. Then in the fourth quarter, the Rockets collapsed like a habit!
Yao Ming seemed very depressed after the game. Although he scored 35 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists, and broke his personal record with eight blocks, this performance was still not enough to help the Rockets win a game.
It was a victory, especially when the Lakers came back from a 21-point lead in the first half. You can imagine the depression and unhappiness in my heart.
After the game, Adrian did not go to see Yao Ming, but just made a phone call to communicate because he had more important things to do next.
After defeating the Rockets at home, the Lakers had three days of rest.
At this moment, in Adrian's mansion, Adrian was flipping through a plan document that was obviously just bound and was dozens of pages thick.
Adrian was wearing very casual home clothes, a T-shirt and cropped trousers. He stepped on the wooden floor with his bare feet but did not feel the cold. The air conditioner in the villa was turned on at a perfect 23 degrees Celsius.
It will neither make people feel cold nor feel hot.
Facing Adrian, there sat a middle-aged man in his late thirties and early thirties. His hair was meticulously taken care of, and there was not a trace of stubble on his face. Although the suit was decent, it was obvious that it was not high-end.
s brand.
At this moment, he was staring at the expression on Adrian's face seriously. Every time Adrian frowned slightly, the expression on his face would become a little worried.
His name is Lane Musburger.
This is a little-known name, because in the circle of NBA agents, Ryan Musburger is a complete newcomer.
Of course, if that was all, Adrian would think Phil Jackson was perfunctory.
but……
His uncle is Brian Musburger.
This is not a name that many people are familiar with, but in the NBA, especially in the coaching circle, Brian Musburger is considered a big name!
