ps. This chapter has a lot to write, so it’s even later, and it’s a bit boring, but it must be written. I hope you won’t doze off while reading it.
The game against the Timberwolves really didn’t have much to introduce. Although they have one of the best power forwards in the decade, Kevin Garnett, the overall corruption of the Timberwolves cannot be attributed to just one Kevin Garnett.
Saved. Although he can still score twenty plus ten statistics, and his roar can still shock the enemy, the weakness of the role players makes his roar sound like a moan of being alone.
The game against the Timberwolves was very easy. By the third quarter, the Timberwolves were unable to resist. It is worth mentioning that Adrian once again faced off against the rookie of the same year, Randy Foye, who was considered to have unlimited potential.
In this game, he was completely suppressed by Adrian.
Although Adrian only got 13 points and eight assists in the whole game, he was completely inconspicuous on the offensive end, but on the defensive end he made only 2 of 13 shots and relied on free throws.
He scored eight points and four assists, and also had a perfect defensive performance with six turnovers. In terms of point guard, the Lakers completely suppressed the Timberwolves.
This duel undoubtedly allowed people to see Adrian's skills more clearly.
His strong style and super talent on both ends of the offense and defense were mentioned again and again, and at the same time, Kupchak, who was far away in Los Angeles, couldn't help but call Phil Jackson again.
"Hey, this little guy." Phil Jackson hung up the phone with a wry smile. During the call, Kupchak asked him to suppress Adrian's playing time. It seemed that he couldn't sit still at all.
No matter how long it takes to sign a truly binding rookie contract with Adrian
Of course Phil Jackson knew about Ryan's situation. After all, this candidate was the one he recommended to Adrian. Adrian also agreed, but for some reason, a conflict broke out after one conversation. Brian himself had also fought
Called Phil Jackson to find out what happened.
Adrian did not discuss this matter with Phil Jackson, but he got the news from Musburger. To be fair, Phil Jackson recommended Ryan to Adrian because of his old buddy Brian.
Influence. Now everyone in the NBA's economic giants knows that Adrian is a piece of fresh and delicious fat. However, due to mutual scruples, no one has made a move now.
Musburger did not take action personally but sent his nephew. In addition to intending to train the younger generation, it was more because he himself was probably not easy to take action.
This matter can be put aside for a while. As for Adrian, he can give some opinions, but it is best not to insist too much and just talk about it. It will not be of any benefit to himself anyway, so why get into it too deep.
Phil Jackson has always been able to keep his identity straight. Especially after experiencing the incident of being kicked out by the Lakers, he has seen some things very clearly.
But another thing must be dealt with urgently.
Kupchak called him again.
Adrian's rookie contract is indeed a problem because it is a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.
In the past, there was certainly no problem with such a contract. After all, generally speaking, the contracts offered by teams to undrafted rookies or NBAL players were for ten days or one year without guarantee. This made it easier for the team to adjust the lineup at any time.
After all, the NBA stipulates that the maximum number of players on a team is fifteen.
But now it seems that this contract is undoubtedly very stupid.
Adrian's performance is so good that even this year's No. 1 pick, Bagyani, is very different when judged on the same platform as Adrian. Such a super rookie signed a contract without a contract.
With a guaranteed one-year contract, the management of many teams in the NBA is staring at Adrian with red eyes.
Kupchak must have also received some rumors, so he was eager to sign a guaranteed contract with Adrian, so that he could at least ensure that Adrian would stay with the Lakers in the next few years.
Adrian has grown too fast and risen too fast. Now Adrian has long replaced the Lakers' original starting point guard Smash Parker and has become the Lakers' point guard position.
Starting candidate. In the Lakers, unless there is an accident, the starting position is more stable than Adrian, and only Kobe is the only one. Even Bynum, who has been fully trained, does not have such a stable starting position as Adrian.
This situation makes Kupchak need a definite contract even more!
An exact contract can solve many problems. Even Phil Jackson hopes that Adrian can re-sign a new rookie contract with the Lakers for at least three years as soon as possible. This will help stabilize the lineup and be more effective.
It is conducive to the development of the Lakers and the reinforcement of the lineup.
In this matter, Phil Jackson will undoubtedly choose to support Mitch Kupchak's work.
but……
Unlike other rookies who sign non-guaranteed contracts, Adrian doesn't seem to be keen on a new contract, a stable rookie contract. After the Lakers management expressed its intention, they did not put their thoughts on the new contract.
.This is undoubtedly different from most players.
Adrian is rich, very rich!
This is where he differs from most players.
Phil Jackson checked Adrian's information and found that both of his parents came from the upper class. Although in their wills, his parents donated most of their property to charity, but even so, leaving behind
The money he earned was enough for Adrian to live comfortably. He was not as eager for money as other players who came from the streets, slums, and lower classes.
Phil Jackson believes that this may be the reason why Adrian is not enthusiastic about re-signing a rookie contract. It is not that he regards money as dirt, but that this little money is really not worth taking seriously.
However, although it is difficult, Phil Jackson still wants to try to persuade Adrian to sign the contract as soon as possible, not only because of Kupchak's request, but also because of the stability of the main lineup.
With this in mind, Phil Jackson knocked on Adrian's door.
"Coach, what's the matter?" Adrian was a little surprised when he saw Phil Jackson coming, but he quickly let Phil in.
After looking at it for a while, Phil Jackson frowned slightly: "Kwame, are you out?"
"Well, I went out with Ronnie and Vladimir." Adrian walked to the coffee machine and made two cups of coffee. He walked back and said, "But don't worry, they are all very talented.
I have self-control, I won’t drink alcohol, and I won’t come home late.”
"I'm relieved about this." Phil Jackson nodded lightly, then smiled and said: "But Ed, why are you staying here alone? I thought you would go out with them."
Although his time with the Lakers is still short, Adrian's reputation for fun-loving has spread throughout the Lakers. The media rarely catches him, but his teammates and even the coaching staff know that Adrian is a frequent visitor to Los Angeles nightclubs, where he
Hunting for beauty is also a common thing.
"Tomorrow's game is not going to be easy." Ed sighed softly, handed Phil Jackson a cup of coffee, and sat down on the sofa: "I just watched the Nets game highlights.
, Jason Kidd is a difficult guy to deal with. To be honest, coach, I am not sure of guarding him."
"It's normal. Not many people in this league dare to pat their chests and say they can guard Jason Kidd." Phil Jackson also noticed the Nets game highlights being shown on the TV, but he didn't
Feeling surprised, he also had a hint of Adrian's serious attitude towards the game.
So even though he knew that Adrian liked nightclubs, drank, and even smoked occasionally, Phil Jackson had no intention of disciplining Adrian.
This is a smart child who knows what he can and cannot do, and what he should and should not do. Although he is only twenty years old, he is more mature than a forty year old.
This also made Phil Jackson agree more with Kupchak's judgment that he really needs to sign Adrian as soon as possible. A one-year non-guaranteed contract is really too dangerous. No one knows that after this contract expires, even
Whether we can wait until this contract expires is still unknown...
"But, Ed, there are other reasons why I'm here today." After a short pause, Phil Jackson chose to get straight to the point.
Adrian is a smart man and has his own judgment and ideas. These things do not need to be said too tactfully.
"Mitch just called and I hope you can sign a new contract as soon as possible."
"Is he anxious?" Adrian smiled and said nothing else.
"It's not just him, I hope so too." Phil Jackson nodded, acknowledging Adrian's statement: "This will help stabilize the lineup."
"Yeah." Adrian paused: "No problem."
"Oh...what?" Phil Jackson was a little surprised, his eyes wide open with a look of surprise.
"I said we can start negotiations." Adrian nodded: "I will call Ryan and ask him to go to Mr. Kupchak's office to discuss the contract."
"I thought you rejected him as your agent?" Phil Jackson couldn't help but said suspiciously. The news he heard from his old friend was not like this. Ryan was in a very bad mood these days.
, always locking myself in the office alone and typing on the keyboard crazily...
"No, I just rejected his business plan for me." Adrian frowned and said: "The young master who grew up in a privileged environment always thinks that the world should revolve around him. He obviously didn't understand it.
