Author: Can play the harmonica

Chapter 215

"I know, I know, this kid is worth a bit now, but Kuchi, we are the general manager of the team, and we have to figure out one thing, that is, how much this player is worth to the team actually means a lot to us.

It doesn't matter," Steve Kerr said.

Kubchak squinted his eyes and smiled slightly, "If this is not important, then what do you think is important?"

"Of course the team's record is the most important," Steve Kerr said. "Even if you have a player as valuable as Kobe Bryant on your team, you can't get results in the playoffs like last season."

, what use can it have? Right? The bosses will only be dissatisfied with us team managers and think that we are not capable enough. There are stars of this worth in the team, but they can't even win the Western Conference Finals. They will only think that we are not capable enough.

What’s the point of our incompetence? So, what’s the use of having someone with such a high net worth in the team?”

Kubchak smiled and said, "You are still eloquent. They used to say that Steve Kerr was eloquent and could talk the dead into life. Now it seems that he is really well-deserved."

"Don't put so many hats on me," Steve Kerr said, "Just tell me whether what I just said makes sense?"

"Yes, of course it makes sense. It is indeed quite convincing to talk about our record last season. We did not achieve anything last season and wasted Kobe's year. But the problem is,

Cole, the old man doesn’t blame me for this. I think he knows better than anyone else how much achievements a lineup like last season can achieve. Moreover, after all, this is not last season. We are completely consistent with last season.

It’s different. Last season, we started 20 games and had a winning rate of less than 40%.

But this season, I think you should understand, what kind of record we have, this is a completely different state, and all this is brought by that kid, Cole, he is a magical kid, we will be in

Under his leadership, we have achieved very good results, you should believe in us."

Steve Kerr smiled slightly, "Yes, your record this season is indeed good, but this is just the regular season record. Although the regular season record can also explain some problems, it is completely different from the playoffs."

"Of course you're right, so what you're saying is, do you think we're going to lose weight in the playoffs?" Kubchak said.

"That won't stretch your hips, but I think it's a bit unreliable to expect a rookie to lead you to win the championship," Steve Kerr said with a smile. "I know you will definitely raise your eyebrows."

Magic Johnson came to convince me, telling me what he was like back then, leading the team to win the championship in his rookie season.

But what I want to say is that it was already ancient times. At that time, our league was not very mature, and even our modern basketball was not very mature. So at that time, only a rookie could support such a scene, but

It's different now. Our league has become so mature and modern basketball technology has matured. The gap between ordinary players and stars is no longer that big. So if you want a rookie to do such a big thing,

Basically it is unrealistic,

Moreover, are you sure that Lu Yusheng has the talent of a magician?"

Kubchak did not speak, but smiled and gestured for him to continue.

"So I can basically help you draw a conclusion like this. You can think about it yourself. The emergence of Lu Yusheng has indeed played a very good role in improving the Lakers' regular season. This is indeed a good thing, but I think,

There is no way he can help such a team go very far in the playoffs because this team has huge shortcomings.

First, your second position does not have an ideal substitute. When their tactics are endless against Kobe, it will be difficult for him to get a chance to breathe."

"Well, I admit that." Kubchak said.

"Second, you lack suitable insiders. To be precise, you don't have insiders that satisfy Phil Jackson." Steve Kerr said, "Even if anyone can't see this, I can definitely see it.

After all, I have been following that old man for so long, and I know very well what kind of center his tactics require. I may not be able to tell you who is suitable for a while, but you have to say Bynum and

Odom, I think they are definitely not suitable. They have no way to serve as the tactical axis in the triangle offense. Am I right?"

Kubchak smiled and nodded, "Of course, you know your mentor. They are indeed not suitable for us."

"So, it's decided on these two points. First, Kobe can't perform, and the other is, Phil Jackson can't perform. When your team's two aces can't perform, isn't it the same?

Is it exactly the same as last season? No matter how high their value is, what's the use? Kutcher, just tell me whether the points I mentioned are reasonable or not."

Kubchak smiled and said, "It's very reasonable, indeed very reasonable."

"Since you agree with my analysis, then I think you should agree with my conclusion just now. If you don't solve these two core problems, don't let Kobe and Phil Jackson play, and only rely on a rookie point guard, this season's playoffs,

You still can't go far," Cole said.

Kubchak nodded, "What you said is correct, but what is your solution? It is to exchange Richardson for our Lu Yusheng. Is this a solution to the problem? This will allow us to win in the playoffs."

Has Sai gone further?"

"Of course not, but I think it is a problem to solve a problem first, right? Such a big problem cannot be solved in one step. Let's solve the matter of Kobe Bryant's substitute first. After all, this season is still long.

Maybe we can get a decent big man in the future, such as a certain European center...right, let Zen Master be able to play, and you guys can work together," Steve Kerr said with a smile.

Kubchak smiled, "It seems that you are well prepared. Cole, you have already inquired about all the news about us and came to us with the certainty of victory, right?"

Steve Kerr smiled and said, "This is not a sin, right? Although I know that the deal you are planning cannot be explained yet, but I think it must be difficult, right?"

"Oh? Where does this saying that there are many difficulties come from?"

"Kutch, please don't hide it from me. Please, any qualified team manager who has just made a slight estimate of the bargaining chips you two have will know that this deal is not that easy to make.

To put it bluntly, Kutcher, you don’t have the right trading chips to get that big man from Spain.” Steve Kerr said.

"Indeed," Kubchak nodded, "but what kind of help can your deal bring to us? Yes, we did not find a suitable substitute for Kobe, but if we use Lu Yu

Trading Richardson, on the surface, seems to have indeed found a suitable substitute for Kobe, but in fact? Brother, what should we do with our No. 1 position? Why do we still expect our Smush Parker? If not

There is really no possibility of trading now, I would have traded him long ago."

"You're right," Steve Kerr said with a smile. "Replacing Lu Yusheng will indeed be a big weakness for your No. 1 position, but I don't think it will affect you at all. Ku

Qi, I just said that if the Lakers want to win, they only need to solve two problems. First, Kobe needs to play, and second, Zen Master’s triangle offense needs to work. There is no third problem, that is to say,

The Lakers' championship does not depend on the performance of the No. 1 position, or to be precise, Jackson's triangle offense does not rely on the No. 1 position. You only need a qualified No. 1 position, and it does not require how good he is.

Is that correct?"

Kubchak was stunned. He didn't expect that Steve Kerr thought so thoroughly, and his analysis of every sentence hit the point.

The Zen Master had discussed this with him countless times.

Almost exactly what Steve Cole said just now.

Of course, these conversations between him and the Zen Master were all about Lu Yusheng's transactions.

Therefore, when Steve Kerr said this, Kubchak was actually a little moved.

"The biggest trouble you are facing now is that you don't have a good bargaining chip to trade for the Grizzlies big man," Steve Kerr said. "So, I'm here today to help you solve the problem.

.”

Kubchak was stunned and looked at Steve Kerr in surprise, "Do you have a way to help us solve it?"

"Of course." Steve Kerr smiled, "You can't get the chips, but I have the chips in my hand."

"What leverage do you have?"

"Draft picks." Steve Kerr said bluntly, "The Grizzlies can't deal with their star player, and now they just want to rebuild. And what is needed for rebuilding? What is needed is draft picks, and we have draft picks in our hands.

, there is a lottery show that can be given to you.”

Kubchak's eyes widened and he stood up, "Really?!"

"Why are you so excited?" Steve Kerr laughed, "Kutch, we are old friends. There is no need for me to tease you here. From the moment I entered your office just now, everything I said has changed.

It comes from the bottom of my heart, and there is not a single lie. I come to talk to you about business and cooperation with sincerity. I am thinking about the future of both of us."

Kubchak was a little surprised at first, but when he heard the last sentence, he suddenly felt a little confused and suspicious.

"Steve, you are saying...if we are willing to trade Lu Yusheng to you, in addition to giving us Richardson, you can also give us some draft picks? Including lottery picks?" Kubchak

asked a little uncertainly.

"Yes, that's what I just said. Is there something wrong with my expression?" Steve Kerr said, spreading his hands.

"But it's a bit of a loss for you to do this, right?" Kubchak asked suspiciously, "Losing a starting shooting guard like Richardson, and adding draft picks for the next two years, are you sure your boss can

Agree?"

Steve Kerr smiled, "So I just said, this is a win-win for us."

"What a win-win situation?"

"First, you can use this deal to solve two problems at the same time, Kobe's replacement and Pau Gasol's trade. In this way, you will be the favorite team to win the championship." Steve Kerr said.

"Of course that's the case for us, but what about you? Is it really profitable to lose Richardson and give out so many draft picks?" Kubchak asked.

"Of course it's all good for us," Steve Kerr said. "First, losing Richardson is indeed a loss for us, but I think in order to get Lu Yusheng's level of control,

Defender is completely worth it. Besides, his status in our tactics is not too high. We also have players who can replace him, and the impact will not be big. Let’s talk about the draft picks.”

Steve Kerr laughed and said, "What is the purpose of the draft pick? It is to select good players in the future, right?"

"Of course."

"But the problem is, the draft is a bit like a lottery after all. Sometimes you are really lucky and you can get a good shot, but there are also times when you are not lucky, but when you are sure that there is a super good person in front of you,

When you are a player, why do you still want to open the lottery, right? The strength that Lu Yusheng has shown so far is definitely the best among this year's rookies. Then let's use the draft picks to exchange for a stable future.

, isn’t this better?

Besides, from a tactical perspective, you also know that our problem is basically the same as yours, that is, our star player has never had a suitable point guard. That guy Barbosa was okay in the regular season, but now

In the playoffs, we will just mess around. This is the main reason that restricted us from losing to Dallas last season. If I get a point guard of Lu Yusheng’s level for Steve Nash and serve as his substitute, then we in Phoenix will

The Suns basically have no shortcomings to speak of." Steve Kerr said, "So do you think the win-win deal I just came in to tell you makes sense?"

Kubchak nodded.

He really didn't expect that Steve Kerr was so well prepared this time, completely thinking about everything about the two teams, and being very thoughtful. This led to his words being basically impeccable and his logic extremely clear, which made Kubuchi

Even if he wanted to argue, it would be impossible.

After all, the content of his deal is still very tempting, and it has indeed solved the headache they have always had.

Regarding Gasol's transaction, he and Zen Master did not know how many times they conspired, but they did not find a suitable solution.

After all, I don't have any trading chips in my hand.

But now, Steve Kerr brings everything they want.

When Steve Kerr walked out of Kubchak's office, Kubchak couldn't wait to call Zen Master.

"Phil, great news, come on, our champion is in trouble!"
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