Bishop of the Devil

The draft is over, but the real big deal is on the first day of the draft, when a large number of transactions will take place, including some of the biggest stars being traded!

So after the draft, the crowd has been waiting patiently...

Looking forward to the big melon that will appear tomorrow!

At twelve o'clock that night, Kobe received a call from Cali Perry!

"Young man, do you know that deal?" Cali Perry asked Kobe on the phone.

Kobe was stunned for less than two seconds and immediately realized what Cali Perry was talking about...

"I know! Are you going to hold a trade press conference tomorrow?" Kobe tried to suppress his excitement...

"Well, that's right, I will send someone to pick you up tomorrow morning. We have scheduled a press conference at eight o'clock in the morning!"

…

After hanging up the phone, Kobe jumped out of bed excitedly!

That is Los Angeles, the city of Hollywood, and it is also the most watched wealthy team in the league. To join such a team, even if the No. 1 pick is traded for Kobe, Kobe will probably have to think about it!

Kobe didn't sleep a wink all night long, imagining the beauty of his life in Los Angeles!

And just when Kobe was answering Cali Perry's call, Richard happened to be talking to Jerry West.

The purpose of West's search for Richard is simply a lice on a bald man's head. They are willing to exchange the signing rights of Kidders, who they just selected, plus a second-round pick next year, in exchange for the signing rights of Kobe...

Even though the deal between the Nets and Trail Blazers has not been made public, big guys like Jerry West must have known about it for a long time, and he will naturally want to find the right owner.

Richard looked around and asked him if the Lakers had any plans to win the championship today, and then asked what the weather was like in Los Angeles, but he never mentioned Kobe.

This made Jerry West extremely helpless. After chatting for a while, he hung up the phone.

…

Early the next morning, Cali Perry sent someone to pick up Kobe and headed to the venue to prepare for the 8 a.m. press conference.

"When I see Jerry West later, I must thank him!"

"Thank you for giving me such a precious opportunity!" Kobe thought happily...

…

After arriving at the venue, Kobe saw Cali Perry, but he did not see West.

"Sir, where is Mr. West? Isn't he here yet?" Kobe asked curiously. It was already 7:50, and the press conference was about to start...

"West? Which West?" Cali Perry frowned, very confused...

"Jerry West..." Seeing Cali Perry's confused expression, Kobe was also confused.

"Huh? Jerry West? What is he here for?"

"Sir, this joke is not funny at all..." Kobe already felt that something was wrong...

"Didn't you say you wanted to trade me?"

Cali Perry nodded: "Yes, we are indeed going to trade you! But what does it have to do with West? We are not trading with the Lakers!"

Kobe was confused, completely confused!

What is the situation? !

Are you kidding me? !

"Elgin Baylor?! Is it the Clippers? The Clippers can do it too..." Hope rose again in Kobe's heart, thinking of another team in Los Angeles that he had tried out twice!

"Young man, are you crazy? Why do you feel something is wrong with you..." Cali Perry looked at Kobe strangely, feeling a little sorry for Richard in his heart. The precious No. 8 pick seemed to be wasted...

I chose a cool guy!

"Here you go, your new boss is here!" Cali Perry said happily when he saw Richard walking towards this side.

Kobe looked in the direction Cali Perry was pointing...

Um? !

Yellow skin, black hair...

Not the white West, and not the black Baylor!

Richard!

Kobe recognized Richard at a glance!

In the basketball circle, Richard is quite well-known. He has led his team to win the NCAA championship for two consecutive years. This makes him known to almost everyone in the old and American basketball circles!

Kobe is going to cry now...

Richard? !

Portland Trail Blazers? !

I have never tried out with the Trail Blazers! And I remember very clearly that when the Trail Blazers proposed a trial training invitation, I simply refused without any unnecessary nonsense with the Trail Blazers!

What about Los Angeles? !

Kobe would rather stay in New Jersey than Portland!

"Mr. Cali Perry, I beg you not to sell me to the Trail Blazers. My potential is very strong. Really, I will definitely become New Jersey's number one star. Let me stay in New Jersey..." Kobe panicked. The Cali Perry in front of him was his last straw...

"You young man, what's going on? That's Richard! The most successful young coach in the NCAA. Do you know how many young players want to play for him? I'll scare you to death if I tell you!"

"You are so young and ignorant!" Cali Perry said dissatisfied.

…

"Yo, Cali Perry, what's going on?"

"Why do you see my little player looking so unhappy?"

"Old man, did you bully my little player?"

After Richard arrived, he saw Kobe's crying face and couldn't help joking...

"Haha, Li, it seems that your reputation in the NCAA will not work in the NBA..."

"This guy just told me that he would rather stay in New Jersey than go to Portland..."

Cali Perry burst out laughing and joked with Richard...

Both of them entered the NBA from the NCAA in the same year, so they have common topics. Coupled with the transaction, the relationship between the two has been very good.

"Oh? Is there such a thing?" Richard frowned and looked at Kobe...

Richard has naturally imagined this situation, but he is indeed absolutely sure that he can subdue Kobe, unless Kobe is really a stupid idiot!

"Young man, this matter is not up to you. It's not that simple to get on Richard's ship!"

"Smile for me now!"

"Come on, smile a little, otherwise, you will find that there will be an extra permanent seat for you at the end of the Trail Blazers bench!"

"Or, I will create a new position just for you, water fountain manager!"

Perhaps because he felt that the threat he gave was not enough, Richard continued to say with a smile.

"Of course, I can also give you a clear path. If you really don't want to play for me, you don't have to sign with our Trail Blazers..."

"In this case, our Blazers will hold your signing rights until it expires in three years! During these three years, you will stay at home and do nothing!"

"What our Blazers only wasted was the No. 8 pick, and you wasted three years of growth!"

Richard shrugged relaxedly and continued.

"Want to play in the NCAA in college? Sorry, if you sign up for the draft, you will lose your eligibility to play in the NCAA forever!"

"Or, you can go to Europe and play for three years. This is almost your only option!"

Richard said these words with a smile from beginning to end, with a smile on his face...

But this smile looked extremely terrifying to Kobe!

This is a devil!

Evil devil!

Kobe was convinced immediately that Richard was definitely not joking, and he would really arrange a job as a water dispenser keeper for himself!

He would definitely rather waste a No. 8 pick and never sign himself!

Kobe, who is still underage, faces Richard with an evil smile on his face...

Somewhat frightened...

A smile forced itself onto his face...

He knew very well that going against Richard would not do him any good. Richard could definitely do it!

The first few years of his career can be said to be the most critical period for a player, and if Richard really punishes him during these most critical years, Kobe will definitely have a difficult life in the future...

Even if you are really a fool, you should know what to do now.

"Hey, that's right..."

"Young people should smile!"

"Otherwise, those reporters will think that I abducted a minor..."

Although Kobe's forced smile was uglier than crying, Richard was extremely satisfied!

What he fears most is that Kobe has a blaming, self-centered attitude when he comes up. In that case, Richard will be in trouble...

But now it seems that Kobe is still sensible, at least he doesn't dare to joke about his career!

…

Hearing Richard's words, Kobe cried silently in his heart. He thought about the beautiful life in Los Angeles all night last night, but it was all in vain...

From now on, I will have to work for the devil Richard!