The rest is just noise

Louis immediately checked the list of all applicants.

It was not difficult to find the person who sent him the fax among this group of people.

Because in the fax, he had briefly introduced his resume.

A great trophyless player, if he didn't brag about it;

Being good at scouting young players is definitely bragging;

Four years as head coach in New Orleans, emphasis;

Although he already has a general manager contract but he has to come to New York to be his deputy, it shows that the remuneration of that general manager contract is worrying.

Combining these characteristics, among all the people who came to New York to apply for the position of deputy general manager, only one met the requirements.

They are the three-level superstars in the history of the Lakers, "Moose", "Rabbit", "Mortmouth", "TikTok", "Ahes and Pains" (1) - Elgin Baylor.

According to Baylor's description on his resume, he worked for the Clippers and had previously been the head coach of the New Orleans Jazz. As a player, he was the most famous uncrowned king in NBA history.

Yes, it must be him.

The deputy general manager Louis wanted didn't need to mention how talented he was, as long as he could do the dirty work for him, it was enough.

In terms of reputation alone, Baylor is definitely enough.

Before meeting Baylor, Louis called DeBusschere, K.C. Jones and Bill Russell respectively to know what they thought of Baylor.

To his surprise, these people all spoke highly of Baylor.

DeBusschere’s evaluation was very pertinent: “Elgin is the best colleague you can imagine. Can you imagine this guy almost being involved in a plane crash one second and leading his teammates out of the plane the next?

Have a snowball fight?”

Football has the Superga plane crash, which buried a generation of Italian football elites, causing them to slump in the 1950s and not recover until the 1970s.

Basketball has also had a very close accident, that is, the Lakers almost crashed on their way back to Minneapolis from an away game in 1960.

DeBusschere told this story, allowing Louis to establish a good first impression of Baylor.

Optimistic and positive.

Only this kind of character can endure seven defeats in the finals.

K.C's evaluation comes more from his impressions on the court: "A great competitor, a very good person, I guarantee you will get along well with him."

Russell just talked about Baylor at length.

To Louis' surprise, Russell and Baylor had a good relationship.

It stands to reason that since Russell has defeated the Lakers so many times in the Finals, Baylor should have a very bad relationship with him.

Later he figured it out. In that era, black stars were either black and white people like Chamberlain, or active social activists. Russell and Baylor were both the latter. They communicated a lot with each other when they were not playing, and they were familiar with each other.

It's normal.

After getting to know each other, Louis had a general understanding of Baylor.

As for whether to hire him, it can only be determined after a face-to-face meeting.

One day later, Louis met Baylor at the Blue Palace.

The Baylor in Louis' memory is what he looked like in his old age.

That is certainly not an image that creates a good impression, and all modern fans will remember him as a bad star, the manager of the worst team in modern sports history, and wearing outdated clothes in most lottery draws from 1986 to 2008.

The guy in the sweater shows up on time.

Just like many fans' impression of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is that he has an alien-like bald head, goggles, and the same hook hand.

These images have affected their status in the hearts of fans.

When Baylor entered the league, no one could play above the basket. He created the concept of flying and "hanging in the air". He was the first player in history to ignore gravity. Starting with him, Dr. J, Jordan, and Kobe Bryant

The development blueprint for generations of flying men appeared, and it turns out that basketball can be played this way.

In his rookie season, he led the Lakers to the Finals. In his second season, he scored a record 71 points in a single game against New York. In his third season, he averaged 34.8 points and 19 rebounds per game. A year later, he averaged 38+19+5 assists per game.

After seven bloody games with the top Celtics, they were only one Frank Selvy (Frank SelvySF) jumper away from the basket to end the Green Legend (2).

Among the many allusions about Baylor, Louis' favorite is the far-reaching 1964 Boston All-Star Weekend, when the All-Stars collectively went on strike to improve their treatment. When Lakers owner Bob Short ordered Baylor to treat him like a servant

When he and West rolled out of the locker room to play the game, Baylor took off his clothes, raised his arms and shouted, and then the locker room entered the rhythm of "CTMD, if you don't meet our demands, let's destroy them together."

Now, this living legend was standing in front of him, interviewing a man 26 years younger than him for a job as a deputy general manager.

"Elgin, the fax you sent me said that you have been offered the general manager position of the Clippers?"

Belle nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Sterling admires me very much."

"Since the Clippers want you to be their general manager, why did you refuse?" Louis asked.

"I didn't say no," Baylor clarified. "I wouldn't say no to them unless you agreed to hire me."

Louis smiled and asked: "Why is that? It's like choosing the latter between Uula Andress and Tina Louis."

"Oh my God! Young man, you don't know how hot Tina Louise is!" Belle's words made Louis confused, "I will definitely choose her!"

Louis is a typical straight man who wants to be beautiful and sexy as well as have a historical status.

What's more, Ursula is the most irresistible actress of the 1960s that Louis has ever seen. Angels and devils are appropriately left on her face and figure. In film history, as the first Bond girl in the 007 series, she has a legendary

historical status.

"Okay, whatever, just tell me why you chose to be the second-in-command of the Knicks instead of being the boss of the Clippers. Just tell me this, okay?"

Listening to Louis' question, Baylor came up and said: "Because I want to play on a team that can win the championship. I made it clear in the fax I sent you."

"Nonsense, if you wanted to play for a championship team, why did you retire in 1972?"

Baylor was silent for a few seconds and replied: "I don't want to sit out and watch them win the championship."

Louis asked comically: "Do you think the Knicks' deputy general manager can play?"

"No, this is different. Management work tests wisdom, endurance, and judgment, while players only need to play. If they can't play, they lose their value." Baylor said proudly, "I don't want to wait like a woman.

Someone put the ring on my ring finger."

His reasons are very convincing.

But Louis still didn't believe it, because Baylor's mouth was floating and his eyes were a little evasive.

If he had a clear conscience and what he said was sincere, this wouldn't be the case.

"Elgin, I want to hear the truth."

"This is the truth."

"If you can't be honest with me, I'm afraid I won't be able to accept your job application." Louis made a move to leave.

Baylor was anxious: "No, young man, why did you turn your back on me when you were so good? I really want this job."

"Tell me the reason why you would rather be the second child than the boss." Louis said puzzledly, "I don't believe anyone is willing to give up the power of being the leader."

Baylor hesitated and told Louis the truth: "The first is money. His salary in the Knicks is twice that of the Clippers; the second is the boss, Mr. Sterling. Although I am not sure, I feel that he is a racist."

, I don’t want to work for this kind of person; and third, I really think I can be helpful.”

Louis nodded with satisfaction, this is the truth.

Champions, self-esteem, pride, these things sound nice to say, but not many people will trust them anymore, they are all false.

There were many applicants for the Knicks' assistant general manager, and Louis finally chose Baylor.

Because he has experience working with these past superstars.

Baylor has a very good character. Although he is a failed general manager in Louis' memory, now he is just a deputy. He is responsible for helping with chores such as drafting, trading, and inspecting young players. Louis will take over, and Baylor can provide advice at most.

With his ability to be the general manager of the Clippers for more than 20 years, being a deputy next to him should be more than enough.

The next day, Louis signed a long-term employment contract with Baylor on behalf of the team.

Baylor's first assignment was to sign other Knicks rookies.

⑴They are all Baylor’s nicknames

⑵ At home and abroad, the story about Baylor taking time off to return to the Lakers and averaging 38 points per game while serving in the military during the 1961-62 season is widely circulated. In fact, this is a rumor. Baylor joined the army after finishing the game.

It is understandable why even Americans believe this story, because Baylor did not publish his autobiography until 2016, telling this story in detail. And after reading his autobiography, I can definitely and responsibly say that Baylor averaged 100 points per game while joining the army.

The story of scoring 38 points is just a myth.

⑶Actresses of the 1960s