Of course, Sun Hao also knew what Finley's silence came from.

From the time to the substitute and then to the sharp drop in playing time, I only played 15 minutes tonight.

Even though Finley is one of the rare good guys, this kind of treatment is really too much for a player with a near maximum salary.

Sun Hao went over to comfort him for a while, but it didn't work very well.

Finley is also an old man and knows very well what he is experiencing.

After chatting for a while, Sun Hao hesitated for a while, got up and walked towards Jackson's office.

If it were other players, he would have done what his team leader should do after comforting him.

But Finley is a special case.

Finley was teammate with him on his first day in the league, and he took good care of him when he was in the Dallas rookie season.

If you have to make an analogy, Finley and him are like Fisher and Kobe, James Jones and James.

Moreover, although Finley's condition has declined, it is not enough to be able to play in a game for 20 minutes.

You should know that even though Finley was cut by the Mavericks in history, he could still play after going to the Spurs, averaging about 25 minutes or so to 10 points per game.

In other words, Finley is still capable of playing in the championship team.

Now in this situation, he has to do something.

"Mickey has communicated with me. The team will not punish him again, and I will not give him a chance because of this matter. You can rest assured."

When Jackson saw Sun Hao coming, he thought he was still for Zhu Fangyu's affairs, and said with a smile.

"Thanks."

Sun Hao thanked him. Jackson was very concerned about Zhu Fangyu's affairs.

"I have one more thing."

Sun Hao said after sitting down.

Jackson signaled him.

"I know as a player, I should not interfere with the coaching staff, but I still want to ask about Michael's situation."

"I know you'll ask this sooner or later."

Jackson said, with an expression on his face that you finally asked.

It is obvious that everyone knows that Sun Hao and Finley have been teammates for so many years, and Jackson also knows Sun Hao's personality.

"So where is the problem? Michael's form this season is not so bad that he can't play even if he doesn't have to do it for 20 minutes."

After talking, Sun Hao didn't have any worries anymore.

This kind of thing is very sensitive, either you don’t say it, you have to say it thoroughly.

"I know that Michael still has the ability to play, or he should get about 30 minutes of playing as a substitute. I know he has that ability."

What Jackson continued to say was beyond Sun Hao's expectations.

Because this sounds very contradictory.

"Is it to give other players a chance to perform?"

Sun Hao continued to ask.

"That's one of the reasons, another reason..."

Jackson paused when he said this.

"Michael is no longer in the team's future plans."

He then said helplessly.

Sun Hao was silent for a long time.

Finley is old and has a big contract. Last year, the "Gary Payton Terms" was issued to trade Finley and let other teams lay off and sign them back can no longer take advantage of the loophole.

If the Lakers want to win more championships, it is inevitable to deal with Finley.

Just like those rumors, Finley has been on the Lakers' shelves long ago, but he just couldn't find a suitable buyer.

"Is it what management means?"

Sun Hao asked, Finley's situation was different from Zhu Fangyu, and Jackson could not make the decision alone.

Or it can be understood as... He Kupchek may also leave.

This is not an alarmist statement. Sun Hao, O'Neal, and Phil Jackson are unlikely to move.

If the number of players who traded several roles at that time still couldn't satisfy the fans, he would have to find someone to take the blame.

"You reminded me right."

Kupchek then spoke.

This time it has nothing to do with Sun Hao's "Emperor's Wrath" badge, but he was indeed convinced by Sun Hao.

"But the team will do their best to trade Michael in the summer, which is also a good thing for Michael."

Kupchek continued.

Sun Hao nodded.

The Lakers are inevitable, and strengthening is the must-take the way to retain competitiveness. Finley also wants to go to a team with more opportunities.

Not all trades are bad for players.

“I have a good suggestion.”

Sun Hao had already helped Finley think of a next home in his mind, and only he knew that such a deal was a good thing for the Lakers.

“What suggestions?”

Kupchek looked at Sun Hao happily.

He said that summer would trade Finley, but he still had no idea about the confident transactions.

The current market is that Finley's contract will be reduced by another year next year, but the Lakers will likely be in the first round if they want to trade.

"Let's talk about it in the summer. It's not that time now, and it's useless to say it."

Sun Hao did not deliberately keep it a secret, but there was no airtight wall in the world. He didn't want any rumors about transactions related to Finley to leak out at this time.

"Okay, I will ask you when the time comes."

Kupchek made an appointment in advance.

After chatting for a while, Sun Hao stood up and said goodbye to Kupchek.

"You are a good friend."

After sending Sun Hao to the door, Kupchek suddenly spoke.

As mentioned earlier, general managers will not notify the team's superstars when trading players.

But it is impossible for you to say that a superstar didn't hear any news.

However, few superstars will take the initiative to go to the management and say "I don't want the team to trade him."

Because this issue is very sensitive, the big hat of "interference in management" is just banned.

In history, James was so badly criticized by fans because of this.

But Sun Hao has done it for Finley now.

...

Two days after defeating the Bucks, the Lakers faced the Pistons' challenge at home.

Although the Pistons' record has not been as good as the Wizards, their strength is still the favorite team to win the championship.

The game was very fierce and it continued until the last moment.

Sun Hao made a double-team in the last attack and scored a sudden score in the bottom corner. Finley scored three-pointers and defeated the Pistons!

Finley roared rare after scoring the goal.

This is his emotional catharsis during this period.

However, this is also a portrayal of him tonight.

Although he was not on the team, Jackson gave Finley a full 32 minutes of playing time, which was more than Payton.

Finley also handed over a 7-point and 20-point record, including the final winning goal.

After Finley's final victory, Sun Hao also went up to celebrate with this old teammate.

The opportunity he fought for Finley, and Finley could seize it, so what he said to Kupchek was not empty talk.

In fact, Kupchek was also at the game scene, and after seeing Finley's final victory, he also smiled happily.

He was even a little glad that Sun Hao would come to find him, otherwise he might have been "digging his own grave".

Payton plays with Sun Hao, Finley plays as a substitute, and his playing time is similar to that of the previous main players, which has become the Lakers' last backcourt rotation method.

Facts have also proved that Christie's condition has declined significantly this season, and such rotation is more suitable for the current Lakers.

...

Time flies, and the regular season is coming to an end.

After a season of competition, the rankings of the East and West were finally confirmed.

The Wizards became the most amazing team of the season, with a league-best record of 64 wins and 18 losses.
To be continued...