The excitement of Byron Scott dominating the NBA did not last more than 10 minutes.

Because Kobe told him after this training game that Shen Huan would not be willing to play basketball all the time. At most, he would only come to help in the playoffs after the team entered the playoffs.

"What!?"

Byron Scott's brain is running out, "Don't he know how many things the NBA can bring him? Fame, money, beauties... With his abilities, I guarantee he has everything!"

"I'm afraid you don't know, but he is a great mathematician." Kobe looked at him and said.

"Great mathematician? Him?" Byron Scott looked back at Kobe, his eyes meaning "We are all from the same clan, don't think I'm stupid."

"Don't look at Shen Huan's young age. The people he usually interacts with are professors from famous universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Stanford. This is something that the whole world knows." Kobe said, "We are the most famous "" "Journal of the American Mathematical Society" published his papers. This is a super genius in mathematics!"

All right.

Byron Scott was shocked.

Black guys are basically scumbags.

Regarding the genius who was a great mathematician at the age of 17, he said that he could not imagine it.

"But he..."

"Okay, let's not talk about it for now." Kobe shook his head and said, "Let's take it slow and let him play in the playoffs first. Maybe he will like it after playing in the playoffs. Do you have any ideas then? , wouldn’t it be a matter of course?”

When Byron Scott heard this, he felt like he was in a state of enlightenment.

He immediately understood what Kobe meant.

Then he nodded heavily.

Next to him, Kupchak had been listening to the two of them talking, and he looked at Shen Huan with eager eyes.

"So what kind of contract should we give him?" Kupchak asked eagerly, "One-year contract? Three-year contract? Kobe, what do you think is appropriate?"

Although Kupchak has been accused by many people of being a disgrace to NBA general managers, he actually has some real qualities.

Wasn't he the one who bought Gasol and put together a championship lineup that allowed Kobe to win two championships again, thus surpassing the four championship titles of the fat guy he hated the most?

After seeing Shen Huan's skills, he no longer had any doubts.

As long as such a player can perform in official games, he will definitely be a No. 1 draft pick level talent.

And he also saw things that Kobe and Byron Scott didn't see.

Shen Huan is from China!

Think about how much attention and powerful benefits Dayao brought to the Rockets when he joined the Rockets!

This is a mountain of gold and silver!

Originally, he wanted to suggest that he sign a short-term contract with Shen Huan for now, but now he just signed a one-year contract.

"Short-term contracts are definitely not suitable for Shen Huan, nor will they be suitable for the playoffs." Kobe pondered for a moment and called Shen Huan over, "Shen Huan, what kind of contract do you want?"

"It doesn't matter, as long as we can play through the playoffs." Shen Huan said.

Play through the playoffs!?

Byron Scott grinned.

This is a good ambition.

"Then let's take a one-year contract. Anyway, we are about to start the preseason. Once the contract is signed, we can represent the Lakers." Kobe said.

"Can!"

Byron Scott and Kupchak both nodded.

"Do you have any requirements in terms of salary?" Kobe was an upright person and directly talked about money, "Our Lakers still have salary space..."

"There are still 2 million U.S. dollars!" Kupchak answered, "If you are willing, Mr. Shen Huan, we can sign for 2 million U.S. dollars, okay?"

After careful consideration, Kupchak decided not to take such a risk.

Let Shen Huan play for a year and take a look. Otherwise, if Shen Huan is unable to play, or if he is seriously injured, wouldn't he be playing into his own hands?

If Shen Huan really succeeds, then with Kobe and Iverson here, as long as the Lakers pay him a high salary, are they still afraid that he won't stay?

At first glance, 2 million US dollars does not seem high, and it does not even guarantee the basic middle class.

But for a player like Shen Huan who has never been drafted and has no experience in professional basketball games, $2 million is definitely a high price.

Kupchak has not yet told Shen Huan that if he is signed, the Lakers will definitely lay off a player.

But this matter is not something Shen Huan needs to know. The Lakers will handle it themselves. This is the cruelty of the professional game.

"I can't play many games in total." Shen Huan shook his head. It's not a good thing to get too much as a temporary worker. "Let's do this! If I score more than 30 points in a game in the playoffs I participate in, then Just give me 100,000 U.S. dollars, and so on. If I don’t get it, just give me a total contract of 500,000 U.S. dollars.”

"That's a good idea!" Iverson, who happened to come over, grinned, "If you score 30 points in a row... if you can get it in 20 games, it will be 2 million US dollars!"

After hearing this, Kupchak felt that Shen Huan was a fool.

Obviously I don't want 2 million, but I choose a difficult salary calculation method.

As a result, Kobe expressed his disapproval on the spot: "You will suffer too much because the playoffs are already difficult to play. Let's do this. You sign a 1 million contract, and then in the playoffs, if you score 20 points in a game, you will be fine." I'll give you an extra 200,000, if you get 30 points, you'll get 300,000, if you get 40 points, you'll get 400,000...Mitch, do you think this progressive salary method is okay?"

Kupchak one total.

If Shen Huan can't score more than 20 points, he can only get 1 million. Even if he can score 20 points in about 10 games, it's only 2 million.

If Shen Huan gets more on this basis, it means the Lakers have a greater chance of winning.

I'm afraid the boss is still eager for Shen Huan to get a bonus of 400,000 every time!

Even if it means paying more luxury tax, I won’t hesitate!

Because that means Shen Huan will score 40 points every game!

In the playoffs, if the Lakers have someone other than Kobe who can score 40 points in every game, what hard nut will the Lakers not be able to crack?

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate at all, "I think there is no problem. I will call the boss later. I believe he will not refuse."

Little Bas is not a fool and will definitely agree.

In addition to Kobe's face, there is also the guarantee that he and Byron Scott have inspected the goods. You will definitely not suffer any loss if you sign such a contract.

Even if Shen Huan is unwilling to play in the regular season, as long as he can show his strength in the playoffs, it will be of great help to the Lakers.

Long-term poor performance not only puts great pressure on Byron Scott, but also puts great pressure on Buss and Kupchak!
Chapter completed!