Pelinka took out her cell phone and was about to call Wang Yi's agent Luo Lin.
But at this moment, the cell phone rang.
Glancing at the phone on the screen, he couldn't help but smile.
This is a call from Rockets general manager Rafael Stone.
Pelinka didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he came to his office.
When the phone rang again, he answered the phone.
"Pelinka, you should know the purpose of my call."
Pelinka smiled and replied:
"Then what?"
"I know you like to go straight to the point, so I'll get straight to the point. I want that Chinese player."
Raphael spoke decisively, not in a discussion tone at all.
Instead, he acted like I want to buy this player, and you can make whatever price you want.
He once worked as a data analyst under Mo Gou.
He has a deep understanding of the huge market that Chinese players bring to the team.
After the Rockets drafted Yao Ming, the Rockets' annual income doubled in nine years.
The market value has increased from US$250 million to US$470 million.
Since then, NBA teams have favored Chinese players.
The Bucks took a huge gamble with the 6th pick and selected Yi Jianlian.
It's a pity that Yi Jianlian was born at the wrong time. As a power forward, he mostly catches the ball in the high post and likes high-post jump shots and outside long shots.
At that time, there was no concept of a space power forward.
In the end, Yi Jianlian failed to play in the NBA, and the Bucks lost their big gamble.
But now Wang Yi is different.
Although he hasn't fully played yet, his performance in the last dozen games is enough.
The value of such a player to the team cannot be measured by the data in the game.
Therefore, Rafael's attitude towards this Chinese player is determined!
It stands to reason that Wang Yi will become a free agent after this season.
When the Rockets make an offer that makes Wang Yi's heart beat, they will be able to get Wang Yi in their pocket.
But I'm afraid that Pelinka will match the offer when the time comes.
According to NBA rules, if the home team matches the offer, the player can only sign with the home team.
So Rafael first called Pelinka to communicate.
Although it is still nearly half a year before the door of the trading market opens, Rafael believes that after half a year of hard work, coupled with the promise that makes Pelinka's heart beat, he will definitely be able to impress him.
Pelinka laughed at this time:
"Raphael, the whole world knows that the Rockets have made a lot of money from Yao. Now that Wang is out, of course I will not let him go. Just give up on this idea."
Raphael smiled:
"Don't be so harsh with your words. I believe that as long as I offer enough benefits, you will definitely let me go."
Pelinka said:
"You are right. Then can you get benefits that are enough to offset the value of the king?"
"..."
Raphael was speechless for a moment.
This... really doesn't exist.
If Wang Yi continues his current performance until the end of the season, then what could be more valuable than Wang Yi?
Number one pick?
Just kidding, the No. 1 pick also has to be able to fulfill his talent. This is risky.
Be a ball star?
joke.
If Wang Yi really succeeds, then besides superstars like James, Durant, and Curry, who else can be more valuable to the team than him?
And based on Wang Yi's current performance, who is sure that he will not become a superstar in the future?
Once he becomes a superstar and has a certain reputation around the world, the value he brings to the team may even exceed that of James.
After all, behind Wang Yi stands the powerful China.
And the hundreds of millions of fans in China!
When Pelinka saw the silence on the other side, he laughed:
"So be it."
Raphael's voice came from over there:
"Okay, but I won't give up. I believe I will impress you one day."
Pelinka laughed:
"As I said before, you should give up on this idea."
After hanging up the phone, Pelinka was in a good mood.
He called Rowling.
But the notification from the handset is that the line is always busy.
Five minutes later, he called Luo Lin again, but the line was still busy.
He thought of a certain possibility and couldn't help but have a bad feeling in his heart.
What if other team managers were contacting Wang's agent?
Although in theory, no matter how much other teams offer Wang Yi, the Lakers can match it.
But what if Wang Yi’s heart is moved by the promises given by others?
For example, Wang Yi is promised to have an absolute tactical position in the team;
What if he promises that he will be the boss of the team if he goes?
These are things the current Lakers team cannot provide.
If this is the case, then even if the team finally matches the offer and retains Wang Yi.
But Wang Yi's heart is not here, so it is inevitable that there will be some trouble next season.
Thinking of this, Pelinka felt dizzy.
He quickly pulled it out to Luo Lin again.
But Rowling's phone is still busy.
Pelinka shook his head and must contact Rowling before tomorrow.
But one thing makes him feel more reassured, that is, Wang Yi will definitely go to the training hall tomorrow.
I will go to the training hall early tomorrow morning and talk to him about this first.
At least express their attitude to Wang Yi first and show the sincerity of the Lakers.
There is an old saying in China, "The one who is near the water and the tower first gets the moon."
I am.
Thinking of this, he felt a little emotional in his heart.
Just over a month ago, Luo Lin called her several times and asked her to try out Wang Yi and give him a short-term contract.
He almost begged himself to sign Wang Yi.
Now more than a month has passed, and when I wanted to renew my contract with Wang Yi, I was so humble in front of Luo Lin.
He smiled bitterly and shook his head.
This is the nba.
Not only is it cruel to the players, it is also cruel to the general manager.
When a player performs superbly, his fate is no longer controlled by the team manager.
He himself can control his own destiny.
Even the team manager had to lower his head in front of him.
The NBA is such a league where interests come first.
Team managers also have to think about their own interests and those of the team.
At this time, in the Lakers home team locker room, the Lakers were in jubilation.
Players praised Wang Yi one after another.
But while James was being funny and stirring up the atmosphere, he also asked with concern:
"Wang, is there something wrong with your physical fitness?"
Wang Yi's physical fitness has always been a problem.
Although in the last two games, he seemed to be slightly stronger than before, at the last moment of the game, it could be seen that his energy was exhausted and his shooting percentage dropped.
At the last moment of every game, he is no longer playing ball, but working hard!
As the team boss, he does not want to see Wang Yi spend too much in the regular season.
Wang Yi can be considered a star now.
But Wang Yi's upper limit should not stop at the stars.
But a superstar!
The stage for superstars should be the playoffs.
Seeing that his boss was concerned, Wang Yi nodded:
"There is indeed something wrong with my physical fitness."
In the continuous attack just now, and Holiday has been sticking closely to him, if you want to catch the ball, you have to do a lot of running without the ball.
This is a huge test for his physical fitness.
But Wang Yi's next words stunned everyone.
Chapter completed!