The changes are still going on, and the teams are trading very frequently. The Lakers have actually no salary space. All they can use are some shrinkage exceptions and basic salary. A big contract is unaffordable. A little higher
There is no chance. But this person is really hard to find, because now is the era of contract explosion. A few of them are relatively easy to use, but they charge sky-high prices. Haven't you seen that Ariza and Lance Stephenson's values have gone up?
The Lakers' defense is actually pretty good now. Although they have lost a few players, they have made up for it. But what about scoring? Raiders, this is a problem. Lance Stephenson was used to do this in the past. Nick Young scored well.
, however, he is a scorer who focuses on shooting. All types of personnel must be equipped to truly strengthen a team.
The problem of the Lakers' weak ability to score independently from the perimeter still needs to be solved urgently. Because if you look at it, even in the starting lineup, except for Tang Qian and Butler, no one has any independent offensive ability. At least, it is not strong. If it weren't for 3D
, or he is a pure point guard. This problem also exists on the bench. There used to be Lance Stephenson, but now that he has left, and Pierce is one year older, who knows how much fighting capacity is left.
.The Lakers' outside firepower, especially their independent offensive firepower, is really not enough.
It doesn't matter if you beat a weak team, but if you beat a strong team, it may be a fatal problem.
Furthermore, in the third year, people will be watching your team for analysis and research. You must prepare a diversified lineup to resolve the crisis at any time. But in the market, such people have long been robbed.
It was all gone, and the Lakers didn't have much salary space, so they couldn't get any good cards at all. At this moment, Tang Qian suddenly saw a video on his phone. After thinking about it, he called the Lakers uniform staff.
Got the call.
He made his own suggestions.
The magician was stunned and said: Didn't you want to cooperate with him at all before?
Yes, that was before, and he was the main force. If he was playing as a substitute, I think he still has a lot to do. I just don’t know how much strength he has left and how much health he has left. The magician thought about it.
I think it is feasible, because the salary space that the Lakers can operate is currently very limited and stretched, so this kind of player that no one cares about is naturally the best.
If you don’t give it a try, you should actually give it a try.
Someone is on vacation in Miami Beach, but if you look at his face, he doesn't seem to be too good. It's not because of his health, but because he has not received any offer from any team in the free market. This is not good for the former MVP.
It's simply unbelievable. Or maybe he didn't even think that he would have such a day. Last year, he still had a contract of 20 million+ million. This year, all of a sudden... no one cares about him?
The NBA is really so cruel. If you die, no one will look for you anymore.
Very realistic.
However, he really wanted to say that he was recovering well and was practicing hard on his shooting. Why didn't he give himself a chance?
Could it be that I really...can't do it?
Although the friends around him are also comforting him and reassuring him, he himself also knows that these people have no confidence in his future. What a bright and angry horse he was back then, he is now so miserable and miserable. Life has been ups and downs.
, who else can compare with him? Derrick Rose.
He is also losing money now, thinking that as long as a team gives me a chance, I will sign with the minimum salary!!!!!!!!
I just want a chance to prove myself!!!!!!!
Yes, he just wants a chance, at least to prove himself and that he can still play! Otherwise, the Knicks' 20 million+ million will be his last big contract. In fact, if you use this kind of player well, miracles may happen.
But there is also the possibility of getting it into your hands. And this possibility is still very high. Otherwise, do you think those scouts and general managers are just freeloaders?
Not paying attention to him and letting him do "goubuli" means that he is not optimistic about it.
At this moment, his agent suddenly contacted him and said: Derek, the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted me, but the contract they can offer is not very high. Oh, I forgot, the Cavaliers also signed a contract with me this morning.
I got in touch, and the price is not much different from the Lakers. But it’s only for one year. The Lakers may also be able to compete for their mini-mid-level exception. What do you think?
Basic salary? Only give yourself one year? This is really... looking down on yourself!
Damn the Cavaliers! Damn Clevelanders!!!
Besides, the Cavaliers' back line is now overcrowded. With Thomas Jr. and Wade already there, and how many others there are, how much space can he still have? He thought about it and asked the team to contact the Lakers to see how to operate it.
.
On the Lakers side.
"Let's take a look at the plan provided by Rose's agent. What do we think? What are the modifications?" General manager Rob Pelinka used a projector to enlarge the documents on the computer and said, "Let's talk about it.
Bar."
"I don't think the middle class is worth it. Although he is only 28 years old, he is no longer good. The risk is too great. We can leave the middle class to the free market and look at it. Just give him a veteran's minimum salary exception."
"I also think that it would be good to have a special minimum salary for veterans. Isn't that what the Cavaliers are asking for? We can show some sincerity, one year for them, two years for us. It's better to keep it as a spare for the mini-middle class."
"Yes, that makes sense."
"I agree."
Pelinka nodded, then looked at the deputy general manager, Jenny Bass's confidant, Bonnie Laughlin, and said, "What about you, Bonnie, what do you think?"
"I think... it's okay to give him a mini-middle class. And we can also take a gamble and sign for a few more years, and then it's a waste. The Lakers don't lack this money. But let him go to the Cavaliers.
, if it comes out, this will increase the firepower of our direct competitors. As you know, even next season, I estimate that the Cavaliers still have a certain chance of winning. Although they left Irving, but Thomas is on the card.
Now, the score hasn’t dropped much.”
"But Bonnie, there are too many middle-class people. Of course he was a superstar before, but now, no one cares about him."
"Yes, Bonnie, these days are different from the past. If it were in the past, I would definitely have no objection. But now..."
"At the age of 28, so what if I take a gamble? Our team has a lot of problems now. Even though we have defended our title, you don't know how difficult it is to complete three consecutive dynasties. The team needs to reserve more players.
, to cope with the unfavorable situation. Besides, if we complete the third consecutive championship, we still have to consider the next step. If you can get the salary bonus, you must take it." Bonnie Laughlin's words are equivalent to saying that the three consecutive championships have been completed.
, should we just ignore it? I still want to think more!
After all, the core of our team building is very young.
"I still think it's too risky. I don't agree with it."
"We can still take a look at the free market."
"Who else can the free market look at? The good stuff has been taken away, why are you still waiting for you to go?" Bonnie Laughlin retorted.
This argument lasted for 2 days, and in the end Bonnie Laughlin had the upper hand, because she does have a reputation for having a discerning eye. Because she was the one who found the current No. 29 of the Lakers. This one alone,
It was enough for her to brag about. And she is the real manager of this team. She represents the will of Jenny Buss, so Pelinka also chose to side with her.
First of all, he did this to show his goodwill, and secondly, he also wanted to see if this Bonnie Laughlin was really capable.
Over in Miami, Rose received a call from his agent again:
Yes, the Lakers have given the answer. Are they willing to provide a mini-mid-level exception or a 3-year exception? What do you think, Derrick?
How about it? What do you think!!! I originally thought that the basic salary exception would be good, but they suddenly gave me conditions that exceeded expectations. Look at this, the Bass family is so proud. Although the family assets are not comparable to those of these big bosses,
But they really run the Los Angeles Lakers as their main business. They say the Lakers respect their stars, and it seems that it makes sense.
This kind of respect, even though it is just the difference between a basic-salary exception and a middle-class exception, the price difference is actually only about 2 million, but for Rose, it is what he needs most right now. He needs to be recognized by people right now.
He especially needs to be respected by others. At this time, the Lakers came and gave him exactly what he asked for. What else could he say? He nodded immediately, and at the same time, his favorable impression of the Lakers increased significantly.
The feeling for a team is also a subjective factor in how well a player can perform on this team.
Not to mention that the Lakers can also provide him with a treatment that allows him to play a few games and take one rest, which really makes Rose extremely happy. After all, although he is almost healed now, his body is already "non-resistant". If he can play
Stop and play, and only need to play important games, which is also a huge good thing for his body and prolonging his career.
This team really knows how to be a good person, and Rose suddenly felt like he wanted to do his best to serve the Lakers.
At least let the outside world feel that the Lakers did not misjudge the person.
This mentality is very similar to that of Covington back then. However, this person is actually Derrick Rose, the quasi-superstar back then.
He has fallen from a high place more than Covington, and he cherishes and needs to be respected more in his heart. Because he is a person who has received cheers and respect from mountains and tsunamis. Having received it, he needs it even more when he is at a low point.
these things.
However, the Lakers also made a request, and this was the only one, which was what Tang Qian suggested, that Rose must work hard on three-point shooting. No need for anything else, the three-point shot has proven that anyone can practice it.
Gasol has already practiced well, what else can't he do? You are a serious defender, how can you still not do it? There is no need to be too exaggerated, at least you can maintain a threat.
Rose agreed without thinking this time, because he also knew that times are different now, and three-pointers are a must.
The Lakers treated him like this, and he must repay him well!
Then he immediately contacted his trainer and said: Let's change our goals in the offseason and focus on three-pointers.
Although Bonnie Laughlin didn't say it, in her heart, she now trusted Tang Qian very much and was even a little superstitious. This guy was her lucky star. It seemed that ever since she chose him, her life had been harmonious.
She has been rising to the top all the way. Now, who can say that she relied on her flesh and blood to get to the top? She selected a top ten star in history! This is a huge achievement. And the subsequent reinforcements have proven to be very effective. But
The outside world doesn't know that many of her operations actually came from the suggestions of Lakers No. 29. But before, Tang Qian still had a foresight period. This time, Tang Qian was just trying his luck.
But Bonnie Laughlin didn't know, so even though she didn't express her position at the time, she had silently decided to do this.
As long as the Lakers didn't suffer a huge decline on the 29th, she would have been ready, and the road would become dark.
Of course, it is impossible for her to tell anyone these words, she just needs to know them herself.
The next day, the Lakers announced on their official website that they signed Rose for three years using the mini-middle class exception. This brought the Lakers' total team salary to over 133 million. This brought their team's total salary to fifth in the league.
For the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets. Of course, the luxury tax these teams have to pay is also staggering. The Cavaliers need to pay a luxury tax of 70 million+ million, to be precise
71.8 million. This means that this season, their boss needs to pay more than 200 million U.S. dollars. It is true that "the Cavaliers boss is not doing enough".
Followed by the Thunder's 35 million+ million, the Warriors' 33 million+ million, the Rockets' 30 million+ million, and the Lakers' 27 million+ million.
However, Jeanie Buss, the head of the Lakers team, said happily that this is nothing at all. The Lakers are all for the championship. We are now the No. 1 wealthy team! I have fulfilled the last long-cherished wish of my father, Dr. Buss! In the future, I will
The Los Angeles Lakers have become the undisputed No. 1 team in the NBA! So no matter how much luxury tax there is, I will pay it!
Look, let me go, this is the arrogance of the head of the Lakers. Over the years, the Lakers have become accustomed to paying luxury taxes. As long as they can win the championship, they will not be afraid at all. And starting last year, the NBA playoff ticket revenue
The league's capture dropped from 45% to 25%, and the Lakers also made a lot of money. This luxury tax was paid out in one game.
Count a ball!
If we can complete three consecutive championships, it will have unparalleled commercial value, and all of this will rise.
Jenny Buss is still the same as her father in this regard. When she takes charge of the Lakers, she also treats the team as her main business. She is not just throwing money to have fun like other wealthy owners. The entire Buss family
The core is all on the Lakers, and naturally they want to win the championship at all costs.
In addition, the Lakers' new training ground has been built and will be officially put into use next season. The original Toyota Sports Center will become a thing of the past. This is all the Buss family's contribution to the team. The name of the new training ground
, will be announced soon, and the name is tentatively named "UCLA Health Training Center."
After seeing Rose joining, Tang Qian immediately issued a statement, welcoming Rose to join Angel City.
At any rate, the turbulent offseason has finally come to an end. Although the Lakers have lost some strength, they have also made rapid reinforcements, which makes Tang Qian feel a little relieved. Otherwise, the Universe is brave.
Waiting for you intact, you can win last year, it can be said that you have racked your brains, but if you fight this year, many routines may not be so easy to use.
The combat effectiveness of this team is definitely the best in history.
You absolutely cannot take it lightly just because you won last season.
Besides, in the Year of the Dynasty, there are really many things to consider, and many difficulties will appear one by one.
This offseason's transactions are just the beginning. What Jordan said is really not a lie.
PS: Okay, Rose Report, and then I will try my best to break out 10,000 words again tomorrow~~~~~~It’s a new month~Please support me~~~