After Jim Bass finished speaking, the Lakers' entire board of directors didn't agree right away.
Senior advisor Kurt said, "First of all, because of Jenny's foolish decision back then, Wang Yi has a major grudge against the Lakers. So even if we pursue him, the chances of landing him are slim."
"And if we start preparing to pursue him now, Arthur will feel very uncomfortable. That could throw the entire team into turmoil."
Jim said, "Jenny was the one who traded Wang Yi away. Now that she's left, I think that as long as we show absolute sincerity, Wang Yi will definitely come back."
Kurt continued, "What if he's dead set against coming back?"
"Whether Wang Yi comes back depends on just how sincere we are. Think about the enormous commercial value he'd bring if he joined the Lakers. So I believe the Lakers should show him everything we've got."
"For Wang Yi, we'd even be willing to let Arthur leave."
The board members fell silent at his words.
If Arthur heard this, he'd surely be furious. He might even leave the Lakers this summer. And if Arthur left, the entire team would have a miserable couple of years.
In the end, Jim Bass said, "Let's vote."
He was the first to raise his hand.
LeBron James followed.
Then more than twenty other board members raised their hands.
Jim Bass turned to Nicole and asked, "Ms. Nicole, I hope you don't mind me asking, but has Wang Yi ever mentioned any possibility of returning to the Lakers, if we show him absolute sincerity?"
Nicole shrugged and shook her head. "Sorry, I don't know. And I wouldn't interfere with his decision, either. His contract ends in two years. Whichever team he wants to play for will be up to him."
Jim