The Rest, Only Noise

The moment he convinced Ralph Sampson, Louie had an adrenaline rush.

He was so excited that he couldn't help it.

Sampson's call shows that he has changed the course of history.

The original history, Sampson rejected Auerbach, therefore, the Celtics adopted plan B, and the Warriors made a deal in exchange for Robert Parish and Kevin McHale.

This is the big three in the frontcourt most familiar to Celtics fans.

It has completely changed now.

No parrish.

Nor McHale.

Instead, there is Bill Laimbeer, and Ralph Sampson, a genius known as once in 10 years.

Louie found a high-end hotel near Jesse's Express Restaurant and ordered expensive food that he would never normally touch. He must treat himself well.

He didn't call to update Auerbach, and he expected Auerbach's response.

Flying back to Boston from Charlottesville, Louis went straight to Greek Academy.

In the finals, the Lakers and the 76ers are playing fiercely, and the Celtics are already preparing for the draft.

Many players come here for trial training, and they are all popular figures in this draft.

After all, the Celtics hold the first and thirteenth picks in the first round.

Watching their first round, the Detroiters were left in tears.

Had they known the Celtics had persuaded Ralph Sampson to enter the draft, they might have even had the heart to kill Dicko Vitale.

"Lu, you look good."

"Little devil, why are you so happy?"

"road?"

Louis ignored the greetings of his colleagues and had only one destination - Auerbach's office.

In the general manager's office, Auerbach eats churros and milk, paired with tacos.

This Chinese and Western breakfast is his favorite.

Louis knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

"It's you," Auerbach said, completely disapproving of Louie's stay in Harrisonburg to continue lobbying Sampson.

Therefore, he believes that Louis has failed.

If he has made it, why not call and tell him?

"Reed, I don't think you should eat alone." Louie's eyes were fixed on the chicken taco on the table.

Also, he took out a bottle of Coke from the refrigerator.

"Damn, does the team owe you wages?" Auerbach didn't like this man's greedy behavior.

Louis drank Coke and stole Auerbach's chicken wrap.

He took a few bites, nodded in enjoyment, and said, "You don't understand, other people's things are more fragrant."

"What a bad virtue!" Auerbach was used to him.

Louis put down the Coke, ate chicken wraps and took out his consumption list for the day before and asked Auerbach for reimbursement.

"Eight bottles of Coke?"

"Why don't so many hot dogs kill you?"

"Three-star hotel?" Auerbach clapped the table. "You think you're working for the Yankees?!"

Auerbach didn't expect Louis to spend so much money, "The funds you used yesterday are enough for K.C to spend half a month!"

"Because I've done something big, I have to reward myself for that."

"What's the big deal?"

With the last bite of the chicken roll left in Louis's hand, he looked at Auerbach and said slowly, "I've got Ralph."

"What did you do...WTF!!!?"

What Auerbach knew was impossible happened, and his reaction was much slower than usual. He watched Louis eat the last bite of the chicken wrap and drank the remaining Coke before digesting Louis's words.

His cheeks twitched a few times, and the light in his eyes went from exasperation and confusion to excitement straight to the scalp.

"Has he changed his mind?" Auerbach asked loudly.

"Well, if my understanding is correct, he has decided to participate in this year's draft and be a freshman who risks the world."

Auerbach's face changed a variety of expressions.

It's not that he doesn't believe in Louie's ability, he just feels that Sampson's family has too much influence on him, no matter what, it's impossible to talk about it.

But Louie really did it!

"How did you do it?" Auerbach wondered eagerly.

"My eloquence is no better than yours," Louie said modestly, "I just know what Ralph wants better than anyone else in the world."

Auerbach asked: "What did you promise him? Damn it! You didn't promise him a million-dollar salary, did you?"

"I think if they can turn down 650,000, they may not be able to accept 1 million. This is too clumsy. That's not what Ralph wants."

"Then what does he want?"

"He wants to change the game of basketball, that's my promise to him." Louis came to Auerbach, not just to tell the good news.

Auerbach didn't understand.

Change the game of basketball?

What is this!

"Be more specific."

"Simply put, I promised him that he would not develop like a traditional center, that I would have more freedom on the basketball court, that I would be his coach, develop his potential, improve his short Let him be Kareem after Kareem." That's what Louie is aiming for, "Reed, remember the scouting report I wrote him? Unpredictable, because he's so special, he shouldn't be bound by those rules."

What tradition, changing basketball, is not what Auerbach values. What he values ​​is that Sampson is going to enter the draft, which means that the Celtics are about to acquire the most talented player in team history. It may also be the top three talent in league history.

"His coach is Bill Fitch," Auerbach reminded. "I don't think he can do what he wants to do in Boston."

Louie laughed: "He's not underweight now to play a center in the NBA. If we want to see him fall, of course, it's best to let him play a center. If we want him to grow smoothly, then the most suitable for him at this stage. , is a No. 4, and he has to be on the bench for a year or two."

"He has to have a special training program and a coach dedicated to developing his potential - that's me."

Auerbach rolled his eyes and said, "I've never heard of an assistant coach having such a role."

"When you were coaching, you didn't even have an assistant coach. Professional basketball is constantly changing." Speaking of this, Louis's voice changed, "If Ralph can't get the right training, we might as well trade it out. number one."

Auerbach has not yet digested the joy of Sampson joining the draft. What does this **** Louie say? Trade out the No. 1 pick?

"Are you crazy?"

"If we can't fully control Ralph's future, we should trade him before his value is infinite." At this moment, Louie seems to have forgotten how he promised Sampson. "You're right Reed, I'm not sure how Ralph will develop under Coach Fitch, but I'm sure he'll let Ralph play like a traditional center, which is what he and I want to do. Things to avoid."

"The road of a traditional center is a dead end for Ralph. He will definitely be destroyed on this road. His body can't bear it, and his style of play is difficult to adapt."

"So, instead of letting him be destroyed in their hands, it's better to realize his value now." Louie laughed, "Once the other teams know that Ralph is going to run, as long as we propose a trade, the other 21 teams will The general manager will call here."

In front of Auerbach, Louis put forward an unimaginable plan C: "We can ask for a good starter, and then ask for three to four first-round picks in the future, I believe that the team will agree! "

What Louis didn't say is that Sampson's current strength is completely unable to change the overall competitiveness of a team.

Therefore, if there is really a team to hollow out the future for him.

For the next three or four years, the Celtics will have a top-five first-round pick every year.

1981, 1982, and 1983 aside, who can be selected for the top five draft picks in 1984?

That is, one of the best players in history, the top five centers in history, the top six forwards in history, and the first point guard in history...

"As for the use of Ralph, I will have a good discussion with Bill, don't think about the transaction, you kid!" Auerbach was refreshed, "I originally planned to let him play as a substitute for a few years, as for the transaction. How to position him on the court and how he plays, it needs to be communicated with Bill, he's a very traditional coach, I'm not sure if you can convince him, you have to prepare Ralph for difficulties. "

"After all, no one can say who will be sitting in that position in the future."

For Louie, the job was done, and he changed Sampson's future.

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If Sampson becomes a once-blooming but rapidly falling meteor like in his previous life, it will seriously affect the pattern of the 1980s. Because the pick Sampson was on another timeline and was traded for Kevin McHale and Robert Parish. Both hit the 90s. Sampson disappeared in the late 1980s.

If Sampson still falls, can the Celtics compete with the Lakers? Therefore, Sampson's future affects not only the fate of the Celtics, but also the situation of the entire league.

But he believed that he had tried his best.

Next, let's see how he transforms Sampson, how to deal with Fitch, and how to set a bright future for Sampson.

Just as Louis was about to leave, he suddenly asked, "By the way, is my funding..."

"Okay, okay!" Even if there was no Sampson, Auerbach had to swallow it, not to mention Louis's great contribution, as he said, this cost is a little reward he gave himself.

Compared to getting Sampson, this is a fart!

The day after, Ralph Sampson unexpectedly announced that he would hire an agent, leave college, and enter the NBA ahead of schedule.

This decision shook the NCAA.

Reporters from all walks of life flocked to the small Harrisonburg, the first time such a basketball world's attention.

Reporters want to know what favors Auerbach offered Sampson for making his choice.

"No, not coach Auerbach, someone else."

Sampson replied.

"He painted me a beautiful blueprint, which is my lifelong wish. I believe in him, and I believe in myself, and I will work hard for it."