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"Thank you for your support, Frank." Ke Yan expressed his gratitude to Hamblen with a thought in his heart.

Generally speaking, if there is no big-name head coach stationed, there will always be a chief assistant coach as an interim head coach. Kupchak should have also consulted Hamblen's opinion, and the other party should also support him.

"You are more suitable than me."

The two have been working together for half a year, and Hamblen is well aware of Ke Yan's ability. The "executive assistant coach" is not only a joke from fans, but also a true reflection of Ke Yan's scope of work and ability to work.

In comparison, Hamblen feels that he is more suitable as an assistant coach. This position is more able to give full play to his advantages of grasping training and being good at pre-match preparation.

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That is, the morning after Ke Yan and Hamblen had breakfast, team owner Jerry Buss knocked on the door of his office.

"Mr. Jeribas, what's the matter?" When the opportunity came, Ke Yan looked extremely calm.

Jeribas looked at Ke Yan, and he suddenly realized that he couldn't see through this young Chinese man, and he hadn't seen through it all along.

Under the actions of the team that fueled the flames, Ke Yan's current reputation is not small. From signing Anderson to improve the team's inside defense to designing offensive tactics and helping the Lakers become the top five teams in the league in terms of offensive firepower in the new season, he has contributed a lot. It goes without saying.

But what really makes Jeri Buss see through is that Ke Yan clearly predicted that the Suns will rise in the new season, and also knows that the Lakers are a pool of deep water, but he gave up the opportunity to easily brush up his resume and learn from Durant. Take the "hardest road".

Is it for Tomjanovich's sake?Jerry Buss really didn't think so.Ke Yan is such an assertive person, it is impossible for him to do things that will damage his future because of his past feelings.

"Can we chat for a few words?" Jeribas sighed in a complicated manner and asked kindly.

Ke Yan worked for him, can you say no?Immediately nodded to welcome him in.

"Rudy submitted his resignation letter to me last night!" Jeribas said lightly.

Ke Yan's eyes flashed, but he didn't react too much. It was just a matter of time.

"I've discussed it with the management. We hope you can temporarily take charge of the team and act as the team's acting coach until the new coach takes office!" Jerribas said, staring at Ke Yan.

Choosing Ke Yan is the best way he has no options. He is not yet 25 years old. If confirmed, he will become the youngest coach in NBA history. There are many players in the team who are even older than him.

But Jim Buss, Kupchak, Kobe Bryant and a considerable number of players in the locker room support him, and Jerry Buss has to consider these voices.

In Ke Yan, when Hamblen was trying to maintain the stability of the team, and when he was still trying his best to reconcile the conflict between Kobe and Phil Jackson, Phil Jackson didn't care about the interests of the team at all, and uttered nonsense, which also accelerated Jerry. Bass made the decision to choose Keyan!

"Under Rudy's efforts, the team's situation is not bad, I hope you can maintain the team's current record.

Ke Yan still didn't speak, because he understood that only by keeping silent at this time can he fight for the greatest power for himself.

Sure enough, seeing Ke Yan groaning silently, Jeribas paused and said, "I also know that it's not easy to take over such a job. You can take full responsibility for the team's affairs. Do you have any ideas for trading and signing?" , you can tell Mickey, if he doesn’t handle it, you can talk to me directly. In addition, we will increase your salary appropriately, so you can rest assured!”

The titles of "the first Chinese NBA head coach" and "the youngest head coach in NBA history" can bring Ke Yan more potential benefits than the salary increase!Therefore, Ke Yan didn't care much about the salary increase.What he values ​​more is the rights given to him by Bass, that is, the rights to "trade" and "sign".If he can bring in the players he wants, he has the confidence to support the Lakers who should have sunk!

"Mr. Jeribas, don't worry, I will do my best!"

After hearing these words, Jeribas was also satisfied, and after a few words of encouragement to Ke Yan, he went out.

After Jeribas left, Ke Yan suddenly laughed.

Since leaving the Suns, he has been waiting for this opportunity, and now, the opportunity has finally come!

After walking out of the office, Ke Yan immediately went to Hanbron and told him about the team's decision to let him take over temporarily.

"This should be the best decision for the team!" Hamblen said.

When the training was over, the team general manager Kupchak came out of the office, called the players together, and announced the appointment of Ke Yan as the acting head coach of the team.

"Wow! I said it's better for the team to let Kimi take over!" Anderson shouted first.

Butler is also very happy. Without Keyan, he might not be able to be the main force so easily. Maybe he is still competing for the best sixth man!

Other players are not as emotional as Anderson, but how can I put it, except for Kobe, Walton, and Mihm, the others only joined the Lakers this season. Ke Yan knows everything about them. The head coach, players and coaches have to work with each other again.

The result of Ke Yan's superiority is at least not bad for most people!

Seeing the high spirits of the players, Ke Yan nodded slightly: "Very well, it seems that during this period of time, my work as an assistant coach has been recognized by everyone."

"Recently, we have suffered a two-game losing streak! There are many reasons, not all of which are your fault. But I believe that everyone is a very professional player. After the storm, we should adjust to the best state in time! Tonight, everyone, hello LeBron!"

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Tomjanovich resigned and Ke Yan took over. The news caused a lot of repercussions in the NBA.After all, it was the "genius assistant coach" who had been hyped by the Los Angeles media for half a season. After Phil Jackson officially rejected the Lakers, there were always rumors of Ke Yan's succession, but most fans still didn't believe that the Lakers would directly appoint such a young coach. Keyan.But when the facts were in front of them and Jeribus decided to bet on Ke Yan, most people had psychological expectations or doubts, but they did not resist.

Instead, in China's sports circle, the news caused an earthquake.Everyone is still looking forward to when Yi Jianlian will participate in the draft, and someone will be the first to land in the NBA before him!If it is said that the news that Ke Yan served as an assistant coach in the NBA made most basketball fans know of his existence, then 90% of sports fans and a considerable number of passers-by will remember this catchy phrase when he takes up the post of head coach. Name: Keyan!

Ke Yan has become a hot topic, and the "Sports World" column in the evening temporarily took out 10 minutes to give a brief introduction to Ke Yan, and at the same time, the game between the Lakers and the Cavaliers also replaced the Chinese Dragon Boat Race , On CCTV's broadcast plan the next morning!