"If we could tank, wouldn't that be great?"
As the most legendary owner in NBA history, Jerry Buss conveyed countless messages to Kupchek with just a short sentence.
Hearing this, Kupchek smiled bitterly, "But Jerry, if we could get a higher draft pick..."
Seeing this, old Buss waved his hand to interrupt Kupchek, "Mickey, I know what you're saying... but even I, an old man who spends all day frivolously, know Qin Qi is valuable.
So what kind of offer do we need to make to move potential trade partners?"
Old Buss, who has always had a tacit understanding with NBA Commissioner David Stern, knew very well that no matter how miserable the Lakers were this season, the league would never give the Lakers the top draft pick.
Because the current plight of the Lakers...
In the eyes of most people, it's something they deserve.
Historically, Kobe, who always had a place in MVP competition, might not even receive a single vote next year.
