basketball scientist

The relationship between Ke Yan and the Lakers management has basically broken down. He thought that no one would come to see him off when he came to the Toyota Center (the Lakers training facility) to pack his things for the last time. Unexpectedly, Kupchak came anyway.

"Kimi, it's time for us to talk." Kupchak paused: "Teams in the rebuilding period will be looking for new coaching candidates very early. A team must have contacted you, right?"

"Yes, there are a few of them." Regarding Kupchak, Ke Yan didn't look down on his opponent's ability, but he didn't have any bad feelings. After all, he voted in favor of his appointment as acting head coach. Strictly speaking, he was considered as his own.

of noble people.

In fact, Ke Yan also understands that Kupchak's position in the Lakers is also very awkward. Although he occupies the position of general manager, he is actually just executing orders.

Jerry Buss is in control of the overall situation, and Jenny and Jim are beside him, scheming and fighting for power. Phil Jackson will definitely be able to ride on him when he comes back. Kobe is not a worry-free boss in the locker room. He doesn't have a good temper.

, I really can’t do this job.

But his ability is really mediocre, and the help he provides to Ke Yan is really not enough.

"Congratulations, Kimi. At your age, it is really a great honor to become the official head coach of an NBA team." Kupchak showed a wry smile: "I have a hunch that it is a loss for the Lakers to give up on you.

but......"

"Thank you." Whether it's sincere or not, it's pretty good that Kupchak was able to give Ke Yan this dignity when he left.

After finding two cardboard boxes, Ke Yan began to pack his personal belongings. When he was almost done packing, Han Bron also came to Ke Yan's office.

"Congratulations, Kimi, you are about to realize your dream of becoming a head coach!"

Seemingly coming to say goodbye, Ke Yan opened his hands and gave Han Blon a big hug.

"What about you, what are your plans to stay with the Lakers?" Ke Yan asked.

Frankly speaking, Ke Yan is not optimistic about Hamblen's prospects of staying with the Lakers.

In the NBA, there is also a saying of "one emperor, one courtier". Each head coach has his own assistants who are comfortable with him. Most of the academic coaches are his classmates, and practical coaches like Phil Jackson prefer his former coaches.

Players I coached.

Hamblen has no old friendship with Phil Jackson, so Phil Jackson may not necessarily like him.

"I also plan to leave, but I don't know where to go."

Speaking of this, Hamblen should have expressed his attitude that he wants to leave with Ke Yan. From Ke Yan's perspective, of course he hopes to have a partner like Hamblen in his coaching team who can manage training well and have a tacit understanding with him.

, there is no ambition to "usurp the throne" and we can cooperate for a long time.

"I haven't decided on my next job yet, how about you come to my team? I'll save a place for you." Ke Yan invited.

"Okay! Then I'll go tell Mickey." Han Bron was very happy to be able to continue to cooperate with Ke Yan, but a few seconds later, he made his request, "I know we can't go to big cities, but in the end

It’s better to find a place where you can live more comfortably, okay?”

Unlike Keyan, who is a loner, Hanbolun has a family, a wife and a daughter, so he definitely hopes to go to a city where life is more comfortable.

"The Eagles, Trail Blazers, Magic, and Bucks have all contacted me. I will give priority to these teams." Ke Yan said without hiding it from Hamblen.

"Ah~" Han Bron frowned, looking a little dissatisfied, and said after a moment, "Okay, I hope you choose Atlanta!"

Milwaukee is small and cold, so living there is inconvenient. Portland is environmentally friendly and livable, ranking 8th in the most popular cities in the United States, but the Trail Blazers... Hamblen doesn't think Ke Yan is the same

The 25-year-old Chinese man and himself can suppress those gangsters!

Odom and Anderson went to a nightclub to have fun during the playoffs, and were suspended from training by Ke Yan for five days. If this were in the Trail Blazers, Hanbron would even think that one day Ke Yan would transfer five people from the Development League to play games.

"Wait for my good news~"

Stepping on the sand at Santa Monica Beach, Wang Lifan learned about Ke Yan's plan, and his first reaction was to take it seriously.

"Don't let me influence your choice."

Ke Yan's first official head coaching job had a great impact on his career. Wang Lifan didn't want him to make irrational decisions because of himself.

The Hawks only won 13 games last season. False fans like Wang Lifan know that this is the worst team in the league and has been for many years!

"But never, I can't completely ignore your factors~" Ke Yan reached out and rubbed Wang Lifan's hair, "I can't bear to have a long-term long-distance relationship with such a good girlfriend."

"Besides, although the Eagles' results are a bit poor, they still have many benefits. They have the second pick, a lot of salary space, no junk contracts, and good young players." Ke Yan continued.

Wang Lifan doesn't quite understand what Ke Yan said. She only knows that the Eagles are very weak. They were last in the league last season and haven't made the playoffs in several years.

In Wang Lifan's eyes, what Ke Yan said now was all subconscious self-comfort after making an unwise choice.

If you are a knowledgeable person, your judgment on the prospects of the Eagles should be somewhere between the two. It is not as bad as Wang Lifan understands, but it is not as good as Ke Yan described.

The Hawks do have the No. 2 pick, but these days the No. 2 pick could circle the world. The last No. 2 pick to make the All-Stars was...Francis?

The Eagles do have a lot of salary space, but with their half-dead state, who can they attract?

As for the good young players, Childress and Josh Smith, who are not half-finished products, have talent, but also have a lot of shortcomings!

Only Ke Yan, a time traveler, directly marked "=" with Chris Paul for the second overall pick, so he dared to say that the Eagles have potential!

"Frankly speaking, Atlanta is like 80% to 85% of Los Angeles. Life is very convenient, the climate is very comfortable, and there are many Chinese people there." Unable to persuade Ke Yan, Wang Lifan didn't say much, and instead turned to a

Let’s introduce Ke Yan from the perspective of an Atlantan.

After all, it is one of the top ten cities in the United States, and is even known as the "Capital of the South." Atlanta is very livable. After Wang Lifan introduced it, Ke Yan immediately understood why Hamblen supported him in going to Atlanta, and it was very comfortable to live there.

.

Then go to Atlanta!

The next day, Keyan arrived in Atlanta.

The Eagles paid great attention to Ke Yan's arrival. General Manager Sander personally led the team to pick up Ke Yan at the airport. Ke Yan was flattered, and the first impression added points to the Eagles.

Carrying Han Bron's expectations, and having the idea of ​​staying together with Wang Lifan, Ke Yan's first choice is the Eagles. Coupled with the importance shown by the other party, Ke Yan gives the Eagles a lot of love in his heart.

Bonus points, if the Eagles can reach an agreement with Ke Yan on team building ideas, then Ke Yan's next three stops will basically be "eat and drink".

"I think the Eagles have great potential in the new season. The team has many excellent swingmen. They only need an excellent backcourt engine to bring immediate results."

"I have a very suitable candidate for the main point position, and it is not difficult for the Eagles to get him! In addition, Boris Diaw is also a player I must keep. He is a very important piece in my tactical system."

"We know your preferences, so after the Lakers made a trade request for Diaw to us for the second time, we did not agree, and we will not agree at any price!" Larissander continued to please Ke Yan.

Everything looks so put together.

The first half of the interview went very smoothly. Ke Yan didn't have high salary requirements. Five million for two years was very cheap. However, he secured an $800,000 contract for Hamblen, and Sander readily agreed.

"What about management?" Xander asked with concern.

"I need the team's maximum power, including the trading market and the draft. This is my request. Because I always believe that if a team wants to exert its strongest combat effectiveness, it needs support from all aspects and as much support as possible.

Concentration of power!”

Sander's expression changed when he heard this. He is the general manager of the team, and part of his power includes the trading market and the draft. If all the power is given to Ke Yan, wouldn't he be deprived of power?

As a head coach, your job should be to lead the team in training and competition, and you can even make transaction suggestions to the management, but it is unreasonable to directly ask for leadership. After all, in the position of head coach, there is no way to pay attention to market trends at all times.

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In the NBA, except for those particularly famous coaches such as Popovich and Larry Brown, the head coaches of most teams only have the right to advise on the transactions of team players.

But Ke Yan, after experiencing the frustration of "no one comes when he wants someone" during the Lakers era, is determined to have more power in the construction of the team's lineup.

"Chris Anderson, Barnes, Eddie House, these are all bottom players in the league. I was the one who advocated signing them to the Lakers, and you saw the result." Keyan paused, interrupting Sander's defense, "

You can feel that these bottom players do not represent everything, but without these people, no one knows where the Lakers would have been last season."

"My creed is offense and small ball. I believe everyone who has watched the Lakers game can see that, and I can guarantee that as long as you trust me, I will bring you generous returns, just like I am."

Same thing the Lakers did!”

After the interview, Ke Yan returned to the hotel and immediately called Han Blon.

"How about it?"

"They said they need to think about it, let them think about it!" Ke Yan said in a somewhat unkind tone.

"Just let them continue to rot! Let's go to Orlando and try." Han Bron scolded.

Han Bron's actions made Ke Yan realize something, and he took the initiative to apologize to the other party: "I'm sorry, we may not be able to come to Atlanta."

"It doesn't matter, Shania likes Disney, really~"

“Then let’s go to Orlando!”

Among Ke Yan's potential suitors, the Orlando Magic are the only ones that don't have the top three picks, which means they can't get either Deron or Paul. But this is not a big problem, because the Magic

Already have a better "team building cornerstone", Howard of Warcraft!

Although the offensive touch is rough, Warcraft's physical fitness is extremely exaggerated, almost comparable to the young O'Neal. When the Lakers played against the Magic last season, the Lakers were defeated by Howard's terrifying coverage, and in the end it was Ke Yan

Reasonable use of the rules and frenzied "shark cutting" caused the Magic's head coach to have a mental breakdown, replaced Howard, and was then taken away by the Lakers.

If Ke Yan takes charge of the Magic, he will first find a way to send away Grant Hill and Francis without moving Howard, and then strengthen Turkoglu, the team's No. 12 draft pick. If he can keep it, he will choose Granger.

, this is a wing with both offense and defense, who can defend, run without the ball, and has excellent immediate combat ability. Stevens at the second position is also a good 3D player and can be used well. The point guard can temporarily

The free agent Blake was introduced. This floor point guard has both advantages and disadvantages. He has a clear mind on the offensive end, has shooting range, and can pass the ball. He lacks physical fitness on the defensive end, but under the protection of Howard, this is not a big problem.

If everything goes according to Ke Yan's wishes, he is sure that he will be able to lead the Magic to the playoffs at least this season!

However, like Sander, Magic general manager Wes Brodt, who was a former ice hockey player, also rejected Ke Yan's request and was unwilling to hand over the power in his hands!

After being given up by the Hawks and Magic one after another, Ke Yan, who was originally full of confidence, began to wonder whether he was too "eager for quick success" and whether it would be better to coach first to build prestige and then ask for rights.

The Bucks hold the No. 1 pick, and they will definitely not do anything wrong by themselves! Trail Blazers general manager Orbasi is a relatively strong general manager, and it may be more difficult for him to give up his rights! When he came to Milwaukee, Ke Yan was also thinking about it.

If Milwaukee can't reach an agreement at this stop, Portland can only make concessions at the last stop and ensure that the Trail Blazers will bring Paul or Deron with the third overall pick.

When your vision is further proven, you will be more confident to ask for more rights or change jobs again!

Just when Ke Yan lowered his expectations and was preparing to at least secure a job, he received another call from Larry Sander, inviting him to come to Atlanta again.

"Kimi, we have carefully considered your proposal in a meeting." During the phone call, Larry Sander's tone was not particularly friendly. "If there are no other special requests, I think you can make time to come to Atlanta."

, we will discuss the details of cooperation in detail."

"Ah?" Ke Yan was a little confused. What does this mean?

Did the Eagles agree?

It's like when you go for a job interview, the interviewer's reaction on the spot is to shake his head frequently, and finally give you a reply of "go home and wait for news". You thought you were done, so you went to interview everywhere, but after a few days, you were notified that the company would satisfy you.

All requirements...

Ke Yan didn't know that in the days after he left Atlanta, Hawks owner Anthony Ressler scolded Larry Sands!

As early as half a season ago, the Hawks began to pay attention to Ke Yan. They refused to trade Diaw to the Lakers in order to prepare for Ke Yan to come to the team. Now that the opportunity has come, Ke Yan actively flew to Atlanta and made suggestions for the future of the Hawks.

After hearing his own thoughts, Sander actually asked people to "go back and wait for news" without passing his level!

Please, this is the person appointed by the big boss!

That is to say, Ke Yan was not directly signed by the Magic, otherwise Ressler is expected to kill Larry Sander!

"I'm sorry, Larry. I have to interview other teams here, and I can't break trust." At this time, Ke Yan began to show off.

It comes when you call it, and it goes away when you wave it. You treat me like a duck!

"Where are you now? I'm going to find you!"

"..." With Sander's attitude, it was unrealistic for Ke Yan to think about La Qiao anymore. He hesitated and said, "I'm in Milwaukee."

"Okay, I'll go there now!"

.......

Compared with the strength of Magic general manager Wesbrodt, Bucks general manager Vandeweghe's attitude is much more modest. The Bucks really hope that Ke Yan will join the team, and also explained to Ke Yan that the No. 1 pick must be Bodog.

The reason is that the team has three starting-level guards in the backcourt, TJ Ford, Michael Reed, and Mo Williams, and their weakness is in the interior. Bodog played well with Duncan in the Athens Olympics, and performed very well in the NCAA.

, choosing him can stabilize the team's penalty area.

The most important thing is that Bucks boss Michael Reid has made it clear that he must choose Bodog, otherwise he will leave as a free agent this summer.

From any angle, it was impossible for Ke Yan to want Bodog. In addition, Ke Yan himself didn’t really want to come to Milwaukee, so the Bucks had no choice but to bow out politely.

...

An hour later, in the business room of the Malloga Hotel.

Larissander arrived, followed by an old man in simple clothes.

"Mr. Anthony! I didn't expect you to come here in person. I'm so sorry!" Seeing Anthony Ressler, Ke Yan stood up quickly.

"Haha, Kimi, you are really in demand. We just discussed it internally, but you have already interviewed with several teams!" Ressler joked with a smile.

A simple sentence resolved the embarrassment between Larry Sander and Keyan.

"Just like when a player becomes a free agent, he will contact teams everywhere and feel uneasy. I am the same! I have to find a job first." Ke Yan shrugged and said helplessly.

Ressler took a sip of coffee and clicked his tongue, "You opened your mouth, so I'll be honest. I hope you can coach the Eagles next season, and I am willing to do my best to cooperate with your requirements in all aspects, including the draft you want.

right!"

Keyan looked at Xander but said nothing.

It's useless for the boss to express his position. If Sander gets into trouble with him and the two of them are at odds, it won't be a good thing for the team! It's impossible for him to go to Ressler if he has something to do. The principle of "the county magistrate is not as good as the current manager", Ke Yan still

understandable.

"We originally planned to introduce Joe Johnson. If you don't agree, we will stop it." Sander said, "I can't guarantee to introduce all the players you need. After all, the Eagles' resources are limited, and I have to do it."

I am responsible for my work. But within our capabilities, we will give priority to your choice. And the team can also give you a promise that we will not introduce players you don't want."

Ressler personally came to lobby, and the Eagles should have given the most sincere concessions. Ke Yan continued to insist and had no choice but to go to Portland!

"What if I decide to give up some people, Josh Smith, or Childress." It's not that Ke Yan really wants to get rid of two people, this is more of a temptation.

These two people are the most promising young people in the Eagles, and they can also be regarded as one of the few "assets" of the team. If the Eagles allow themselves to touch them, they are basically giving Ke Yan the "power of life and death."

"If you feel they are not suitable, we can trade them away."

After hesitating for a moment, Ke Yan agreed: "Continue to pay attention to Joe Johnson, he is in line with my tactical thinking."

"Okay!" Ressler showed a smile on his face.

"Mr. Ressler, I promise you and assure you that you will soon be able to see the Eagles rise again. I will not let anyone who believes in me down!"

We continued to briefly talk about the team's future tactical ideas, but did not engage in in-depth negotiations. However, both parties have finalized the conditions for the general direction, and I believe that reaching an agreement will not be a problem.

Ressler left Milwaukee with a sense of satisfaction, while Ke Yan directly called Trail Blazers general manager Orbasi and told him that he had agreed to the Atlanta Hawks' invitation and that he regretted not being able to take charge of the Trail Blazers.

Orbasi was a little surprised, but when they heard that Hawks owner Ressler personally came to Milwaukee to invite him, they had nothing to say.

With Ke Yan's current level, it's impossible for Paul Allen to go find him personally, right?

Behind him is Paul Allen, the former second richest man in the world. The Trail Blazers have strong financial resources and tentatively offered Ke Yan a lucrative three-year contract worth 15 million yuan in an attempt to cut him off.

However, Ke Yan is not Boozer or Jordan, and he will not ruin his reputation for immediate benefits. His contract with the Eagles is only for two years. After leading the team to achieve results, he is afraid that the Eagles will not give him a bonus.

salary?

After finalizing his next home, Ke Yan returned to Los Angeles, informed Wang Lifan and Han Blon of his decision, and at the same time dealt with his personal belongings in Los Angeles.

After hearing bad news for several days, he finally went to Atlanta as he wished. Hanbron's heart in his throat finally returned to its original position, and he was full of joy to discuss the Hawks' future plans with Ke Yan.

"When we get to Atlanta, there will be plenty of time to talk." Ke Yan stopped the extremely excited Han Bron, "I will tell never the news, and you should get rid of your belongings at home as soon as possible, and then we will go to Atlanta together."

"Yes, never is from Atlanta, and you are more inclined to Atlanta, right?" Hamblen thought of something and said.

"But there is still one year left for her graduate studies, so we still have to live in different places~" Ke Yan suppressed his pride and said.

"It looks like we have to stay in Atlanta for a long time."

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