After the interview, all the rookies took a group photo as a memento, and the draft officially came to an end. For the league chairman, David Stern, this draft was undoubtedly a success. The big deal the Los Angeles Clippers made had successfully ignited the entire league. As the champion of the 2008- 2009 season, they were willing to give away two championship puzzles and two years of draft picks in exchange for a rookie. Lamar Odom had the potential to become a superstar and was worth developing.
If Yun Lie didn't play, then it would be difficult for the Los Angeles team to rise in a short period of time. David Stern could break the monopoly of the yellow and green teams and start a new hot topic. If Yun Lie fought, Stern could use Yun Lie and James as the focal point. Just like the war between black and white in the 1980s, he could create a " war between black and yellow."”At the same time, given Yun Lie's nationality, he could further expand the influence of the NBA in China.
The 2003 generation, led by James, had already made a name for themselves and created their own stories on their respective teams. It was time for the league to select some younger players to achieve the perfect age group of the old, middle, and young.
Thinking of this, David Stern decided to arrange a few more live broadcasts for the Los Angeles team to build momentum for the newcomer Yun Lie.
At the same time, Yun Lie was in the general manager's office discussing the rookie contract with the general manager, Kupchak.
Yun Lie was also very interested in the person who had made a deal that was akin to robbing Pau Gasol.
Today was their first meeting.
The meeting was very relaxing and pleasant. Yun Lie casually looked at the contract of the Los Angeles Clippers and signed his name.
Yun Lie did not pay too much attention to the contract amount. The NBA had strict rules for every rookie. Teams could only float according to the 80%-120% of the league's rules.
The Laker offered a four-year,$23.5 million contract, which was the largest contract the Laker could offer within the rules.
The rookie contract was signed in the form of a 2 2 contract. The last two years were the team's options. At present, the top brass of the Laker were still somewhat worried about Yun Lie's future.
The moment he signed the contract, he officially became a member of the NBA's Laker team and began the first step in saving the team in his previous life.
"Congratulations, young man. Welcome to the NBA," Kupchak said after signing. I also hope that you have a good story with the Laker.”
" I hope so too. I hope to be like the owners of the players on the ceiling of the Staples Center. I want to tell my own story and leave a statue of myself in front of the Staples Center.”Yun Lie replied with a smile.
Kupchak listened to Yun Lie's answer and smiled."No wonder Kobe and Faye like you so much. Your confidence is indeed to their liking. But if you want to leave your own story at the Staples Center, you have to work hard.”
After bidding farewell to Kupchak, Yun Lie felt a wave of relief. Not bad. The first step to entering the NBA had been completed perfectly.
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The next day, the news of Yun Lie joining Angel City ignited the internet. The major media outlets began to analyze the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Whether Yun Lie was worth it for the Los Angeles Clippers became the hot topic of discussion.
Not long after, the NBA officials released a set of photos on the official homepage. In the photos, Yun Lie, whose jersey had been photoshopped, appeared in the center. On both sides of the photos were the legendary players of the past. They were George McCann, Chamberlain, West, Kareem, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe.
In the middle of the photo was a line of large words: "Will the new legend come to the Los Angeles Clippers?”
It was not easy to be called a legend by the Laker. As the only powerhouse in the Western Conference, this team was full of glory.
In the nearly 100-year history of the NBA, the team had never declined. The name of the Los Angeles Clippers had been around in almost every era. The glory of the Laker also ran through the history of the NBA.
In ancient times, George McCann led the Los Angeles Clippers, who were still in Minneapolis-based, to several championships and began the first step of this powerhouse team.。
60--70 In the 1990s, O'Neal, Chamberlain, West, and Kareem led the Los Angeles Clippers and the Celtics in the East to split the championship of the decade. The Los Angeles Clippers and Celtics became giants in the East and West respectively.
70--80 In the 1990s, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird started the " Black and White War." This was another decade for the Laker.
This situation only changed in the 1990s with the emergence of Michael Jordan. The entire 1990s belonged to Michael Jordan alone.
However, the new century had just arrived, and the Los Angeles Clippers had made a name for themselves with three consecutive championships. The " OK Duo " was almost invincible. When O'Neal finally left the Los Angeles Clippers and the other teams thought that the NBA had just broken out, it was less than five years ago. The Celtics took the lead in forming the Big Three, and the Los Angeles Clippers followed closely behind to rob Pau Gasol. The league had once again entered the era of the Yellow League and the Green League. The finals for the past two years had always been between the Los Angeles and Boston Celtics.
The Knicks 'story over the decades has been too twisted, too bizarre
In the New Era, the Knicks managed to get Ewing, but for various reasons, they failed to win the championship. However, this was indeed a rare renaissance for the Knicks in recent years.
Being called a legend by a team with such a glorious history, all the fans began to look forward to Yun Lie's performance. Only the Boston fans hoped that Yun Lie would become a fake. The Big Three were getting older and older. If Yun Lie made a name for himself, it would be a huge blow to Boston.
However, Yun Lie's answer was…
" What's this? A new legend?"
"Nonono, don't talk nonsense!”
Yun Lie currently did not dare to casually put on such a high hat. This would make it easy for him to be attacked and affect his reputation.
Now, Yun Lie had decided to develop in a wretched manner. He would only boast after he had gained some glory. Bragging was like looking back at the glorious past, bragging without any honor was like preparing to be baptized by the keyboard warriors.
As Yun Lie's fame continued to expand, he decided to find a manager. Doing everything himself was too tiring.
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