Chapter 1,223 Jerry doesn’t like it, but who cares?

It was only after Louis called Benj that he learned what had happened.

It turned out that Barkley contacted Wilson as soon as he became a free agent and expressed his willingness to join forces.

Wilson had some doubts because Barkley didn't seem to be the type of player Louis admired.

He attacks the strong and defends the weak, has a lax attitude, and keeps saying he wants to win the championship, but he always just talks about it and never really does anything for it.

If you want to say that he "sacrificed" for three years in Portland, then Wilson can only say that it was just the performance that a professional player should have.

Isn’t it natural for a professional player to stay in shape and keep training?

It is completely untenable for Barkley to lose his temper over this.

Even though Wilson was his friend, he believed that Buckley was mainly responsible for the breakdown of his relationship with Laili.

Therefore, Wilson gave Barkley a desperate reply: "Chuck, I really want to join forces with you, but Coach Lu may not be interested in it."

That's all Wilson said to Louis.

In fact, after this sentence, Wilson and Barkley had several more conversations.

"Isn't it okay if you're interested?"

Buckley said innocently.

Wilson gave Barkley a rather hurt answer: "If Coach Lu is not interested in you, then I am not interested in you."

"Do you consider this a fucking friend? Why do I always have to be friends with a bastard like you!"

"This is why you can't win the championship with Michael, but I can win seven consecutive championships with Patrick. You have no idea what it takes to win the championship."

"Get the hell out of here! Let Patrick and I be teammates, and I can win seven consecutive championships!"

Buckley then hung up the phone and stopped contacting Wilson until Louis called him.

It became clear that Wilson misunderstood Louis' criteria for judging player preferences, leading to some misunderstandings between him and Barkley.

Wilson believes that Louis likes players who have a balanced offense and defense and are hard-working.

Of course, this is true, no one dislikes such players.

Louis can only say that he likes players who are comprehensive, balanced and professional, but he doesn't hate players like Barkley either.

Especially since he controls an offense-focused team in the Lakers, defense is not his main concern.

Barkley's professional attitude may be the only thing that dissuades Louis.

But his work attitude is not unbearably bad. Even if his body is out of shape, he is still a super insider averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds per game.

For several reasons, Louis felt that Barkley was not to be missed.

First, Barkley is now a complete player, with all skills integrated. You don’t need to put much thought into coaching him. As long as you amplify his strengths and cover up his shortcomings, he will be a very powerful hot spot at the fourth position.

Secondly, without the certainty of the return of the tragic player, Louie needs another veteran in the team who is responsible for being scolded and has an extraordinary status. Such a player can serve as a negative example to let the newcomers know what to do and what not to do.

Third, purely personal bad taste. Laili couldn't stand Barkley's bad habits, which led to the deterioration of the relationship between the two. In the end, he threw the flying pig like garbage to the Clippers. At the same time, Laili repeatedly spoke to the media after getting rid of Barkley.

Said, if you want to win the championship, then Barkley must not be on the team.

What he meant was that it was impossible to win the championship with such players.

For two people who have worked closely together, such disparagement is already a bad review that stinks as bad as it can get worse.

Just imagine, what would happen if Louis led Barkley to win the championship?

That scene must be beautiful, Louis had an orgasm a hundred times just thinking about it.

Fourth, yes, there is a fourth point. This point is Louis' appreciation of Buckley's character.

Buckley is one of the few people whose senses have not changed in Louis's previous life and this life. Buckley in his previous life gave Louis the impression that he was a courageous, outspoken and wise man. In this life, Buckley

Li's character has not collapsed with Louis. As he gets to know him better, his image becomes stronger.

Based on the above four points, if there is a chance to get Barkley, Louis will certainly not hesitate to take action.

Wilson was a little unhappy because Barkley took the initiative to call him later and used all kinds of goosebump-inducing bragging to describe how much Louis admired him.

Then, Louis and Barkley negotiated a treatment.

Although Barkley wants an annual salary of tens of millions, the Lakers really can't free up that much space now, so he must ask for less.

"Chuck, I won't be as strict with you as Coach Lai. I just want you to do what you did with the Clippers, but in return, you have to compromise on the numbers. We don't have that much space and can't give it to you.

That’s the price you want.”

Louis convinced Buckley.

After that, it was just about bringing people into the game.

Thanks to the league's change in signing rules, otherwise the Lakers would not be able to acquire Barkley in a sign-and-trade. According to the new rules, Barkley can join the Lakers through any team as a sign-and-trade tool.

At this time, connections are crucial.

If you are alone, you will naturally have no one to help you.

But Louis casually looked at the situation of each team and then called Kevin McHale, the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

"Kevin, please do me a favor."

Under the "wise" leadership of Jerry Krause, the Timberwolves struggled for several years, and finally assembled "talents" such as LaFonso Ellis, Juwan Howard, and Ray Allen.

And the quality of most of these talents can be seen clearly.

Lafonso had talent, but it was destroyed by injuries.

Howard is good, but he can't win.

Junzi Lei is considered a brand new product and still needs to be inspected, but it is a bit unrealistic to expect him to lead the Timberwolves, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference, into the playoffs next season.

Therefore, continue to mess up and bet that next year's Duncan signing will meet the current needs of the Timberwolves.

They have space and no record pursuits, so they are the most suitable team to take over as a sign-and-trade target.

Although McHale is Louis' old subordinate, it is impossible for him to really help when he gets nothing.

Louis and McHale talked for two days and finally finalized the details of the signing.

On July 25, Louis completed a deal that excited the Los Angeles media.

The Lakers will receive Benoit Benjamin (expired next season), Stanley Roberts, Sydell Treat, Wu Qi, David Wesley, 2001 first-round pick, 2002 first-round pick

Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the rights to sign Charles Barkley.

Previously, Barkley reached a four-year, $32 million contract with the Timberwolves.

Subsequently, he was sent to the Lakers as the subject of a sign s

In the eyes of the outside world, the Timberwolves' main gain is the Lakers' two future first-round picks.

But in fact, the five players they got are not all garbage.

The recognized garbage contracts are Benoit and Roberts.

But Benoit's contract expires next season, and Wesley, Wu Qi and Treite are all players who can be used.

Even if you don't use it smoothly, you can trade it again when the time comes.

Only Roberts is a purely negative asset with long-term effects.

Roberts' contract does not expire until 1998, but this is also a common sign-and-trade deal.

Originally, he was a free hand. Since he was willing to join this game, how much the other party offered him all depended on his love.

Louis believes McHale can feel the connection from those two future first-rounders.

As for neutral parties, the Lakers' move was simply a brilliant move.

While acquiring Barkley, he also cleared two junk contracts.

On this basis, the loss in the first round, and the two players who looked pretty good, are not worth mentioning at all.

Suddenly, the Lakers had a very good lineup: Barros/Dumars, Ellis, Wilson, Barkley, Garnett.

At the same time, there are also strong rising stars like Kobe, Nash, and Liu Yuqing on the bench.

When Barkley's signing and exchange deal was completed, Louis was about to open a bottle of Coke to celebrate, but Jim Buss said unintentionally: "Sir, didn't you say you want to keep Stanley for Dennis?"

"You also said that when coach Larry is desperate, you will appear like an angel..."

Louis was startled.

It should be said that he left this matter behind.

After getting Barkley, there is no point in pursuing Rodman.

Louis sighed and said, "Forget about this."

Bass immediately changed the subject: "I bet Jerry doesn't like this deal."

"You mean Dennis's deal, or Chuck's?"

"He doesn't even like it." Little Bass laughed, "Jerry hates these people who are not doing their jobs properly!"

"Yeah, he definitely doesn't like it."

But who cares?
Chapter completed!