Chapter 145 The Lakers
On April 4, Los Angeles local time, at 19:30 local time, the Atlantic Forum Arena is now a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Kansas City Ohamma Kings.
At this time, there were only 22 teams in the NBA league, unlike later generations, which did not have 30 teams. However, as in later generations, each team had to play 82 games, which made the NBA schedule not that long. Today's game is the last game of the regular season between the Lakers and the Kings.
The Lakers have obtained their own playoff tickets, but perhaps due to the turmoil at the team's senior management, the Lakers did not play well in today's game, almost causing the Kings to turn the tables, but the Lakers still defeated the Kings who came to visit with a strong lineup.
At the moment the whistle sounded, Jerry Bass, who was sitting on the first row of the field, stood up and stretched out his hands to Li Zhiwen beside him and said, "Mr. Li, congratulations, this powerful team belongs to you."
Li Zhiwen also stood up and said to Jerry Bass: "Mr. Bass, thank you for your commitment. I believe you will have a team that has always been your own in the league. If you need financial support, you can contact me."
Since he got the advantage, Li Zhiwen didn't want to adopt a tough attitude anymore. God knows that Jerry Bass would buy another team that day. Making too many enemies will not be good for the Lakers' development.
"Thanks to Mr. Li, but I think if I set up a team again, I will not find someone to work with you. After all, this lesson left a deep impression on me." Jerry Bass said.
"Yes, I also think some businesses can be cooperated with, and some businesses need to be done alone. I hope we can cooperate again in the future." Li Zhiwen said.
"Of course, I hope to cooperate again, but it's not like the Lakers' cooperation. Let's go, Mr. Li, let me introduce to you the management and players of the Lakers." After Jerry Bass said that, he walked towards the court. Although the game was over, the Lakers' players did not leave.
"Then thank you Mr. Bass." Li Zhiwen also took He Chaoqiong's hand and followed Jerry Bass towards the field.
"Mr. Li, this is Bill Sharman, the general manager of the Lakers." Jerry Bass said to the old man in suit and tie beside him.
"Hello, Mr. Shaman, thank you for your contribution to the Lakers." Li Zhiwen stretched out his hand and said.
Not to mention the other person who is his future boss, Bill Sharman also stretched out his hands to hold Li Zhiwen's hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Li, I hope the team will not change much in recent years. These young men are all great."
"Of course, the Lakers are not only my team, but also your team, but also everyone's team. We want to create the glory of our Lakers and let the championship flag hang over the Atlantic Forum Arena." Li Zhiwen said.
"Thank you!" said Bill Sharman.
Jerry Bass then introduced: "Mr. Lee, this is Paul Westhead, the head coach of the Lakers."
"Hello, Mr. Westhead!" said Li Zhiwen.
"Hello, Mr. Lee!" said Paul Westhead.
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"Mr. Li, this is Karem Abdur Jabbar, Lakers center," said Jerry Bass.
"Hello, Mr. Jabbar, your hook shot is too powerful and too unsolvable." Li Zhiwen praised.
"Hello, Mr. Li, thank you for your praise!" said Karim Abdur Kabbar.
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"Mr. Lee, this is Elvin Johnson, the Lakers point guard, and this year's rookie," said Jerry Bass.
Li Zhiwen did not speak immediately, but stared at Elvin Johnson. Elvin Johnson was so furious that he was not performing well in this game that the new boss was very upset.
Li Zhiwen simply thought that Reebok could make a series of sneakers, just like the Aerial Flying Man series under Nike in later generations.
Li Zhiwen was in a daze there, while everyone from the Lakers stared at Li Zhiwen's face. He Chaoqiong next to him had to touch Li Zhiwen gently to remind him to come back to his senses.
"Sorry, Mr. Johnson, I'm a little distracted. Your pass is too unpredictable. I think if I were your teammate, I might not be able to receive your pass. But you can play so well. I think your football skills are very good. Your teammates trust you very much. I think you can give you a nickname called "Magician"." said Li Zhiwen.
"Magician, this nickname is very appropriate for Erwin. Sometimes I don't know where Erwin's ball has been passed to me." The player next to me said.
Elvin Johnson was flattered and said: "Mr. Li, thank you for your praise, I will let the nickname "magic" be carried forward."
Jerry Bass, who was standing by, saw that Li Zhiwen got along well with the Lakers and was a little lonely, but later he cheered up. After all, he had lost the Lakers, so he had to look forward and he had to buy a team to fight.
So Jerry Bass said: "Mr. Li, the Lakers staff have introduced you to you, and I'm leaving here too,"
"Mr. Jerrybass, thank you for sending you away." Li Zhiwen said.
Li Zhiwen sent Jerry Bass to the entrance of the stadium, and then witnessed Jerry Bass leaving. Looking at Jerry Bass' lonely expression, Li Zhiwen clenched his fists secretly. He must not fail, and cannot be like Jerry Bass.
He Chaoqiong, who felt the strength in Li Zhiwen's hand, asked with concern: "Brother Wen, what's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, I'm just deeply touched. Let's go, we have to go back and encourage these young men." Li Zhiwen said.
At this time, there were no people in the stadium, and the players all returned to the locker room to change their clothes. Li Zhiwen walked straight to the home locker room.
"I don't know how the new boss is going, and will I be cut off."
"What can it be done? How can yellow people understand basketball?"
"It doesn't matter whether he understands basketball or not. I just hope he doesn't point fingers at the game."
There was a whisper in the locker room, and suddenly the door of the locker room was opened. Li Zhiwen walked in. The person who had just spoken badly quickly shut up, fearing that Li Zhiwen would hear what he had just said.
When the players saw Li Zhiwen coming in, they hurriedly walked out, including the team's head coach Paul Westhead.
Li Zhiwen cleared his throat and said, "Sir, young men, although this is my first time getting into basketball, I understand that the distance between the two is like a mountain, so I will not make any adjustments to the team now."
"But I know, we have a very good lineup for the Lakers, and our goal this season is to win the championship and win the Walter A-Brown Cup (Lariottlein Championship Trophy)."
"You probably don't know much about what I do. I can tell you here that I have a sports goods company called Reebok, which has reached a contract with the league for jerseys and sneakers."
"Although I can't do anything about the prize money, as long as the player who has made great contributions to the game this time, I will give him an endorsement, and even the winner of the performance can get his own signature shoes."
"In addition, I promise that as long as the team wins the championship, the cost of creating the championship ring will not be less than 100,000 US dollars. I will invite famous jewelry designers to design it, so please work hard."
Hearing Li Zhiwen's bold words, the Lakers' coaches and players are very energetic. What is the concept of a 100,000-dollar championship ring? Now many players are not paid a 100,000-dollar championship ring, which shows how attractive it is.
But will Li Zhiwen do a loss-making business? Of course, the answer is no. You have to know how important a championship trophy is for a team and a city. Later James won the first championship trophy for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and everyone in Cleveland regards James as a god.
Chapter completed!