At the Lakers' post-game press conference, head coach Mike D'Antoni claimed that "the whole team has tried their best."
At the Spurs post-game press conference, Popovich said: The Lakers are indeed a team with a long history and a strong heritage. They have taught our entire team a good lesson!
Duncan also said: I admire that Eastern boy very much. His future will not be weaker than Dikembe Mutombo! I look forward to playing against him next time!
Manu Ginobili said: The Lakers made me understand why basketball is so fascinating, because no matter how strong or weak it is, there is never a fixed number! I’m glad that we can have the last laugh! Bless our opponents!
Tony Parker said:......
But the entire audience, including Lakers No. 29, was unusually silent.
It wasn't until an ESPN reporter kept asking that he opened his mouth, his voice extremely impatient, unhappy, and unhappy, and said: "If you lose, you lose. What else do you want me to say? An acceptance speech? This kind of thing
After all, you people at ESPN are the best at writing things, right? Just use your imagination!"
This was the only statement made by Lakers No. 29 after the whole game.
This attitude undoubtedly angered some "authoritative media" and "authoritative people".
Soon, ESPN and others labeled Tang Qian as "arrogant and rude", and then used their authority and influence to spread the label across the United States.
The series ended, and the Lakers were eliminated with a big score of 3-4! - Los Angeles Times.
It’s an honor to lose! This lineup of the Lakers allowed me to see the most touching thing about basketball! ——Orange County Chronicle.
Crazy Chinese perm! In G7, he had 17 points, 39 rebounds, 13 blocks and 4 assists. In addition to a triple-double, he also tied an NBA record! Broke an NBA record! - Open-air bleachers.
Congratulations to Dongfang Tang for tying the playoff offensive rebounding record set by Moses Malone on April 21, 1977! 15 offensive rebounds in a single game is amazing! At the same time, he also broke his original NBA playoff record
The record for blocked shots in a game was raised from 11 times to 13 times! - Yahoo Sports.
In this series, Tong averaged 11.9 points, 21.9 rebounds, 7.6 blocks, 2.1 assists and 0.4 steals per game. This kind of data can be called the ultimate of modern blue-collar workers! His value will increase exponentially in the future!
Congratulations to the league on the birth of another 10-million-dollar leader! - FOX Sports.
The season is not over yet, and many teams, led by the Spurs, have extended an olive branch to the Lakers on the 29th! - Lakers Nation.
Mike D'Antoni shouted that the Lakers should stay and not let go of future stars! But currently, the Lakers management has not expressed any attitude on this matter! - Laker Nation.
While the outside world was making a fuss, the Lakers' management didn't take it to heart at all, because now Mitch Kupchak is wholeheartedly negotiating a contract extension with "Warcraft" Howard. Although the process is progressing well, Howard is also not concerned about it.
He showed a certain degree of loyalty to stay in the team, but for some reason, the latter's agent Dan Fagan kept "playing Tai Chi" and failed to get to the core point. But Mitch Kupchak didn't think much about it.
, after all, as of now, the sincerity of cooperation between the two parties is still very high. As long as you come up with a sincere and sufficient price, then "everything should be OK."
This time, Mitch Kupchak can be considered "self-involved", because Dwight Howard's sincerity cannot be kept with just a few dollars. Besides, California, where Los Angeles is located, is a famously high state tax area in the United States.
, even if the Lakers offer a maximum salary, there are still many places where they can "actually" surpass the past.
Howard's agent Dan Fagan has already explained this to the former in detail. So Howard doesn't have to worry about his "dollars" shrinking. Moreover, Howard hates the Lakers to his core this season, so he doesn't play hard.
He won't let go of the Lakers.
As for the renewal of Tang Qian's contract, the Lakers' management did not take action immediately.
This caused other team general managers to gradually take notice.
In fact, it's not that Mitch Kupchak is too stupid to know Tang Qian's value. Even if he was wrong in the past, it is impossible for him to have no idea through various performances this season. The bad thing is, Los Angeles
The Lakers also have the "league's best center" Dwight Howard, and this "league's best center" obviously can't deal with Tang Qian.
Therefore, it is not difficult for Mitch Kupchak to decide on the lesser of two evils. After a little comparison of the value of both parties.
After all, a pure blue-collar player is no match for a healthy Howard. As long as Howard is retained, the Lakers can avoid entering a rebuilding period in the next few years and can still maintain a high level in the Western Conference.
Besides, he and Tang Qian now have some "personal grudges", so the choice between Howard and the latter, Mitch Kupchak, is clear at a glance.
After the end of this season, all of Tang Qian's wages have been paid. In addition to the basic annual salary of 4 million, some incentive funds have been activated. For example, the second item, if he wins the league's shot-blocking title, he will not be able to escape the 500,000 cash reward.
For example, the third article, winning the league rebounding title, is another 500,000 cash reward. Add up here, there are 5 million U.S. dollars. Another example is the fifth article, achieving SMOY, and it is another 1 million U.S. dollars. Add the last article 6
, if you can be selected into the All-Star substitute lineup, you will receive a cash reward of 500,000 U.S. dollars. If you can be selected into the All-Star starting lineup, you will receive a cash reward of 1 million U.S. dollars. Here is another 2 million dollars.
So in total, Tang Qian received a contract salary of 7 million U.S. dollars this season, plus a series of endorsement fees. Tang Qian earned more than 20 million U.S. dollars this season. Of course, the biggest one is from AND1 company.
The sneaker contract is US$28 million over two years plus 15% to 20% of global sales profit dividends. Since the sneakers have not been produced yet, we will not talk about the dividends for the time being, but it is US$14 million per year, which is a sure thing. So seven
Seven or eighty in total, more than 20 million US dollars, that's the minimum.
However, this is a pre-tax salary. After deducting taxes, the salary is about 1,200 to 1,300 US dollars.
But now Tang Qian is most concerned about not this, but a new storm that is about to arise.
"You want me to carry out business activities? I can't go to China for the time being. Don't they know? I'm still blocked and can't get official recognition." Tang Qian said on the phone. Naturally, his manager was on the other end of the phone.
Zhou Zhiru was shocked. The latter replied: "I'm not going there, I'm going to South Korea to promote. After all, you are an Oriental race. There is nothing wrong with going to these countries with consumption and purchasing power. Of course, you don't have to go to Japan.
We have stated this repeatedly."
After Tang Qian thought for a while, he nodded and said: "Korea, that's okay. You can make arrangements. Just tell me in advance, otherwise I'm afraid there will be a time conflict." Zhou Zhiru rarely asked more questions after hearing this.
Said: "What? Are you busy with something personal?"
Tang Qian didn't think much and opened his mouth and said: "Well, let's take advantage of this holiday to continue to improve myself and not waste a single second!" When Zhou Zhiru heard that it was this "private matter", she was slightly startled at first.
Then he continued to ask: "The whole season just ended yesterday. Are you going to be involved in training again so soon? Why don't you take a little rest?"
"No need." Tang Qian said, "And I'm not in the mood to rest at all."
After Zhou Zhiru paused, she said: "Tang Qian, I know you are in a hurry and it will be difficult for you to be out of the series, but your body also needs to relax and rest properly, because the physical condition of us Asians is not as good as that of whites and blacks.
So remember not to overwork yourself. What happened to Yao Ming back then is a lesson for the future." Tang Qian heard the other party's concern, smiled slightly, and said, "Don't worry, I know my own body best, and I won't take what happened to Brother Yao to the next level."
Repeated."
"Brother Yao? It seems that you and Yao Ming have met, right?" Zhou Zhiru asked.
"Well, yeah, he happened to come to Houston during the All-Star period, so I met him by chance and had a casual meal."
"Really?" Zhou Zhiru thought for a moment and said, "It's not a bad thing to have a good relationship with Yao Ming, because his influence in the domestic basketball world is unmatched. If it weren't for being too young, I would guess..."
What do you estimate?" Tang Qian knew that Zhou Zhiru's family had relatives who were officials, so he asked. "It's nothing, it's just hearsay. It's all speculation. There's nothing to mention." Zhou Zhiru changed the subject and said, "One more thing.
In a few days we are going to AND1 headquarters to have our body and feet measured, and I heard that the designers and production team there have already prepared and are waiting for us to go there."
Tang Qian said: "Didn't you measure it last time? Do you need to measure it again? My training time is very precious!"
Zhou Zhiru replied directly: "This is the process. People are thinking about your body, so you are still picky? Don't worry, it won't delay you long, 24 hours is enough. Don't tell me that you are 24
I can't even squeeze out an hour." Tang Qian muttered when he heard this, and said, "It takes 24 hours? I thought half a day would be enough, ugh."
After Zhou Zhiru heard this, she was so angry that she immediately hung up the phone.
Domestic, basketball center.
"What's the matter? Isn't that boy still unwilling to give in?" the letter manager asked while sitting on the big sandi chair and smoking.
"Sorry, letter management, it's still the same. They hardly give us any reply. It seems that if they don't agree to their conditions, they won't let go." Chen Xin replied with careful wording. "Humph! It's so shameless.
!Do you really think of yourself as Yao Ming? Even Yao Ming himself, didn't he still listen to my orders back then???" The messenger took a deep puff of his cigarette and said: "The Lakers game is over now, right?
Go give it a try and relax the conditions a little. If you still don't know what's going on, don't blame me for not giving you a chance! Tang Qian!"
Chen Xin nodded obediently. He knew in his heart that if Tang Qian did not give Xin Guan "face" this time, he would not be able to catch up with the qualifying rounds of this World Cup. Well, it is also the so-called "FIBA Asian Men's Basketball Championship".
It is said that the name will be changed to "Basketball Asia Cup" in the future, but no document has been finalized yet.
With the "complete defeat" record of the London Olympics, the higher-ups have spoken this time and must achieve a breakthrough in the first "Basketball World Cup". This is one of the reasons why the Information Management Committee is so anxious and impatient. But it is easy for the higher-ups to speak.
If you really want to make a breakthrough, you must first obtain a "ticket." This ticket is the "FIBA Asian Men's Basketball Championship."
You have to be in the top three to have a chance.
However, the superiors always think that the "Asian Championship" is a piece of cake. After all, it is the country that has won the most "Asian Championships". The halo of 15 times is enough to leave the second place Philippines several dimensions and dimensions behind. Besides, China will not win in 2011.
Is he also the champion of the "Asian Championship"? Entering the "Basketball World Cup" should be a "natural thing", right? In fact, let alone the above, including Xinwen, Chen Xin, and even the majority of domestic basketball fans feel that "Asian"
Championship" is a sure thing.
Winning the championship is completely normal.
To put it bluntly, Tang Qian himself had never heard of this "intercontinental competition" when he was a child, because the Chinese team basically killed them without any suspense. So just like table tennis, it is too easy to win the game, but it is basically
Not many people will pay attention.
But everything has changed since the 27th Asian Championships.
And it is a change that is difficult for basketball fans across China to accept.
This competition was held in Manila, Philippines, from August 1, 2013 to August 11, 2013, a total of 11 days. Therefore, in addition to pre-match training, the determination of the roster, and the organization of warm-up matches, etc.
, it is necessary to determine which athletes will participate in June at the latest. It is already the beginning of May, and judging from this, there is not much time left for the manager to "build the team." It is human nature for him to be a little impetuous.
Alas, I just hope everything goes well.
Chen Xin thought of No. 29, who was far away in the United States, and couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.
…
Just when Tang Qian was about to start preparing for "personal training", a person's phone was blocked, which made him even more angry.
Who is this person? This person is Rodman.
I don’t know why, but at the critical moment, this guy’s phone kept leaving a message!!! This made Tang Qian, who had made nearly 20 calls, almost go berserk, and yelled at the phone: “Hua Da Chong! I’m telling you!
Tomorrow at the latest! If I don’t receive your reply again, our agreement will be cancelled! Then you can go find your own Yang of ‘Wei Meng Gang’!!!”
“I absolutely keep my word!!!”
After roaring violently, Tang Qian angrily pressed the hangup button.
PS: Thank you everyone for your support. I have been a bit busy these days. After this period of time, Xiaozi will definitely burst out and reward everyone~~~