The 2011 draft night ended quickly. 60 rookies were selected by various NBA teams. Most of them said they would get a contract. Maybe a dozen of them would enter the rotation, and maybe five or six of them would become NBA players.
The mainstay of the show. Maybe someone will be forgotten by everyone, maybe someone will make a desperate counterattack. Everyone's fate will slowly unfold as the lights on the scene dim.
But this night does not belong to them.
The three-way trade between the Lakers, Hornets, and Clippers shocked everyone. Everyone in the basketball world was discussing the far-reaching impact of this deal. No one even cared about Kyrie Irving, the new No. 1 pick. He was like a newlywed.
The groom was left alone at night.
Just as Lu Yuan speculated, most critics, experts and retired players defined the rating of this deal as: S-level, A-level, B-level.
The Lakers make a profit, the Hornets make a small profit, and the Clippers are doubtful.
A huge propaganda matrix is needed to implant this concept into people's hearts.
However, no matter how much they publicize it, it cannot change a clear fact.
The finals mvp was betrayed, and Jack Fan, who had a broken leg to help the team complete three consecutive championships, was betrayed by Jenny Buss.
No matter how great the deal was for Jeanie Buss, how generous the returns were, and how amazing the superstars were, it can't change this fact.
And for Lakers fans, for the fans in the City of Angels who witnessed Fanci riding alone for the savior in desperate situations, the touch and shock brought by Fanci is not comparable to that of Chris Paul?
Buss can pay the experts and commentators to speak for her and defend her profit-based deals. But Buss can't make those fans who are deeply moved and crazy about Fanci shut up and turn a deaf ear.
Because the logic of both sides is not the same from beginning to end.
No matter how good or powerful Chris Paul is, he is still a player for the Hornets. What does he have to do with our Purple and Gold Army?
"We want Duke Jack! Give us back our miracle son!"
That night, the Lakers' social media was flooded with angry fans.
No matter how much benefits Jeanne Buss describes from her business practices, it will not change public sentiment.
Because there are some things that cannot be replaced by so-called interests.
"We just want Jake Fan!! Chris Paul has nothing to do with us!"
"Give Paul to the Clippers and give Jack back to us."
"There is never any reason to trade the Finals MVP!"
"This is a breach of trust. Jack gave everything he had for the Lakers, but what he got in exchange was trading the so-called No. 1 point guard, screw the No. 1 point guard."
"From now on I am a Clippers fan and I am ashamed to be a Lakers fan."
"The competition within the Lakers is disgusting, and Jack is the victim."
"Please tell me the Clippers' season ticket sales number."
"Jenny Buss is going to pay the price, she was so self-righteous, just like the Miami Big Three at the end of May. Jack is the best at tearing these guys down."
"..."
Lakers fans are violent, angry and uncontrollable.
Everyone hopes that the deal will be withdrawn, and people even hope that Fanshie will not be able to pass the trade medical examination due to injuries.
However, the Clippers can't wait to announce that they have passed the physical examination of Jack Fan. The subtext is self-evident: If you want to return it, there is no way.
Sterling is not stupid. The more vicious the expert commentators outside say, the more stable he feels. They are all old ghosts who have been around for thousands of years. Who can tell others what to do?
In fact, the day before the transaction, Fancy also showed Sterling and Dunleavy Sr. the latest injury report he had made at Dr. Lacey's.
This latest report sheet made them smile. It showed that there was no risk of Fan Xi's athletic ability deteriorating at all. Ligament tear and ligament rupture are two different things in medicine.
Therefore, asking the Clippers to return the goods now is simply a fantasy.
From the moment the transaction took place, the Clippers club's commercial department has been frantically accepting orders, and they finally enjoyed the feeling of being crowded.
Capital doesn't speak. It doesn't brag in the media about which team is making big profits and which team is losing money. It votes with its feet.
Now, money follows Fanxi and comes to the Clippers Club.
Influence also follows.
The Clippers' previously dull fan base has seen an influx of activists, most of whom are former Lakers fans.
"I announce that I will become a Clippers fan starting from next season. I will wear the Clippers jersey that I disliked the most and go to Staples Arena to watch games. Jeanie Buss did such a terrible thing that I cannot endorse it.
."
Snoop Dogg, a famous Lakers fan, expressed his opinion on social platforms: "I am very angry, I am very angry. Jack has done so much for the Lakers, leaving so many touches and miracles, but he was used as a bargaining chip after being injured.
Being traded for the so-called No. 1 point guard. Human beings can't only have interests in their eyes."
His defection in a sense means a major setback for Jeanie Buss among the fan base.
Her propaganda of "Lakers' blood profit" has had negative effects. Most of the time, when there is a dispute between interests and emotions on a certain public issue, emotions will definitely prevail.
"I don't care at all about the current rumors."
Jeanie Buss said calmly on the board of directors: "I am very aware of this unconscious behavior of the group. They are just venting their emotions and wait until the new season starts and enters the real game. When the Lakers keep winning and the Clippers fall into
quagmire, they will come back. At any time, strength is the real truth."
"So, I don't mind at all how many sponsors are running to the Clippers and how many fans are turning their backs to support Jack."
"Strength is the last word!"
Jenny Buss gave a powerful speech to the board of directors.
She has her father's tough and domineering genes in her body, and she is proving her iron-fisted approach and resolute style.
She wants other board members to adapt to her style of work in advance.
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When will the new season start?
Fan Xi was lying in his new villa, browsing the news about the NBA suspension.
This house is a brand-new property purchased for him by his parents. They spent 8 million US dollars to buy it in the luxury area of Beverly Hills.
This is a French manor with a very fresh decoration style, without the feeling of money embedded in the walls. Fan Xi likes the backyard here. There is a huge swimming pool. By the swimming pool, you can overlook Los Angeles. On the other side is a garden.
The decoration is very fresh.
Of course, what makes Fan Xi most satisfied is that there is a standard indoor basketball court here. Although it is only half court, it is enough for him to move around.
Fan Xi spent his 20th birthday in this mansion. In fact, this was also his birthday gift.
Chen Ye and the nutritionist moved in together, and they took care of Fan Xi's food, clothing, housing and transportation.
This is what Chen Ye is best at. After all, he is a driver, bodyguard, chef, martial artist, actor, and an orthopedic surgeon personally certified by Dr. Lace.
"I predict that we will enter a lockout, which has already happened in the NBA. But we will definitely reach an agreement in the end. Jack, believe me, you will benefit a lot from this negotiation."
Lu Yuan sat next to him, giving Fan Xi a professional analysis.
"Although I don't know how long the shutdown will last, judging from this labor dispute, it won't be resolved in three to five months. Therefore, many players will go to other leagues to play. I heard that a certain team in China is willing to spend
I paid $100 million to invite Kobe to play basketball..."
Lu Yuan continued: "But this is mostly propaganda. Kobe is not short of money. The ones who are short of money are those guys who are currently free agents. They have to operate their businesses. Once they lose their jobs, they are likely to declare bankruptcy."
Fan Xi sat next to him and muttered: "This is really bad news. I really can't wait for the new season to come. I have to let the world know that the Los Angeles Clippers have stood up."
Lu Yuan was laughing beside him.
Then, he made an interesting suggestion: "Jack, since we have such a long vacation, why not do something else? You can actively expand your influence off the court and make a small amount of money at the same time."
"What?" Fan Xi asked.
"Publish a music album, or shoot a movie?"
Lu Yuan is like a devil full of temptations, taking out two tempting apples.
"Make a movie! Make a movie!!"
Chen Ye was already shouting excitedly from behind.