Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 525 An Iron Team, A Flowing Alliance

After finishing the activities of Tianzhaoxing and returning to Los Angeles, Li Tian must also be on the agenda.

Accompanied by my family and Taylor, after exploring around the capital, I decided to return to Los Angeles.

On the one hand, because Taylor's vacation is over, a new round of concerts, song recordings and other activities will start; on the other hand, Kupchak also wants to communicate with Li Tian about some operations of the Lakers, and hopes to return soon Going to Los Angeles, after all, is an important player of the team. If some important signings do not have his nod, which will eventually lead to his dissatisfaction, the loss outweighs the gain.

"Li, come back quickly, Kupu is already waiting." Kobe called Li Tian again, and Kupu almost lived in his house every day.

"Okay, I'll fly back to Los Angeles tomorrow!"

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"Haha, welcome back to Los Angeles." Kupchak gave Li Tian a bear hug when he saw Li Tian.

"Mitch, the team's operations don't need to wait for me to come back at all. We believe in your ability, otherwise the Lakers would not be able to complete their two consecutive championships!"

When Cooper first became the team manager, he introduced stars Karl Malone and Gary Payton, and they failed in the finals.Later, because of the conflict between Kobe and O'Neal, the team finally had to part ways. Kupp waved his hand again and sent O'Neal away in exchange for Odom.

In the following years, the worst year for the Lakers, they didn't even make the playoffs.With another deal in 08, using the 'parallel import champion' Kwame Brown, plus some unimportant players and draft picks, in exchange for Gasol and Li Tian of the Grizzlies, this is known as the most successful deal.

Through this transaction, the Lakers achieved two consecutive championships, which is not an operation that ordinary people can complete.

"Haha, you can't say that. You are an important player for the team, so the team still needs to listen to your advice when it comes to introducing new players," Kupp said.

In fact, with his status in the Lakers, he only needs to consider Kobe's feelings for the entire team, and he directly ignores other people's thoughts.

However, Li Tian's success in the past two seasons made him have to pay attention to it. Once the team's transaction made him dissatisfied, he proposed a transaction, so that the team wanted to establish a dynasty, and there would be some disturbances. would like to see.

"Okay, let's go back to the training center first, where we can talk in detail!" Kupp's assistant said.

"Let's go!"

Half an hour later, everyone came to the general manager's office.

"Let me first introduce the current situation of the team." The assistant stood up and said, it is absolutely impossible for Kupp to introduce these materials himself, it is completely unnecessary.

"Let's talk about the current player contract situation. The currently expired contracts include Odom and Ariza." I will only talk about some important players and unimportant role players. There is no need to discuss them separately at all. It is completely unnecessary.

They looked at Kobe and didn't say anything. They didn't think about it, how much they spent, what players they signed, as long as it didn't affect the championship, they didn't have any opinions.

"Odom's new contract, we are already discussing, probably more than 4 million in four years, but it will not exceed too much, and will not affect the team's next operation. As for Ariza's contract, his agent proposes 3000 million for 3500 years, we hoped to sign 5 million for 3 years, but they refused."

Listening to the assistant's introduction, Li Tian also looked at the team's draft situation curiously, looking at this year's rookies.

No. [-] pick Griffin and No. [-] Thabeet. Seeing this result, I really have to sigh that the Grizzlies management's draft vision is really bad.It can be avoided every year. Potential new star players choose those garbage among the garbage. The only good one is Conley. He has not been trained well.

Looking further down, Little Fatty Harden still went to the Thunder, and looking further down, the King still chose Evans, and the golden boy still went to the Timberwolves.Good guy, Curry was still selected by the Warriors, followed by DeRozan and Holiday, and looking down, a name entered Li Tian's eyes.

The Lakers actually selected Beverly, and 'Black Bay' was selected by the Lakers, which had to shock him.This is an excellent defensive player in the future. Looking further down, he was sent away directly by Cooper. If you look at it from the current point of view, it is understandable to send him away. After all, this guy may not be able to play in the NBA next year.

The Lakers are at the critical moment of establishing a dynasty. It is definitely a dollar that is divided into several parts to spend, which can save salary space and is worth the money.

The introduction of the Assistant has also been completed.

"Kobe, Li, what do you think about this?" Rather than asking Kobe, it is better to ask Li Tian.

In the playoffs of the two seasons, Li Tian’s advice could not be said to make the team move forward, but it still avoided a lot of unnecessary troubles. The most important thing is that Kobe got enough rest and did not have any injuries in the playoffs. sick.

"I have no objection, as long as it does not affect the team's defense, then everything is not a problem!" Kobe is like this, as long as he is not a player with a bad attitude, there is no problem if he has strength, and he will not object.

"Well, Lee, what do you think about that?"

Kupchak expects that he can give some good advice.

"Odom's contract, I hope the team can renew it as much as possible. After all, he is the team's consecutive championship hero. As for Ariza, can we talk about it again? If not, has the team introduced any new players? "

In fact, the Lakers management has already done various demonstrations on these issues, and various assumptions have been made.

"Yes, the team has been actively communicating with Odom's signing."

For Odom's contract extension, the annual salary will definitely drop significantly. In the past two years, as a substitute, all aspects of data have declined, and the most important thing is the decline in state.He is unwilling to leave a metropolis like Los Angeles, so he definitely hopes to renew his contract with the Lakers. As for the contract, he can sign a long-term contract to facilitate future transactions.

"But what about Ariza?"

Before he finished speaking, Kupp interrupted Li Tian's words, "We have already communicated with Ariza. What they want is not only a big contract, but also the right to the ball. This is something the team can't satisfy at all."

He was injured last season and didn't perform very well in the playoffs, because this season, he played very well. During his substitute appearance, he averaged 10 points per game in the playoffs, which is very impressive for the Lakers.

The data has improved, so it is definitely hoped that the shot rights and big contracts can be increased, which the Lakers can't satisfy.

"Well, that's really a pity."

I can only shake my head helplessly, it's all the same, the players are worth playing, and they all hope to find a good next home, a big contract and enough team status and ball rights.

"If Ariza leaves, how will the team strengthen? You must know that he is our scorer on the bench, second only to Odom!"

Kobe is not calm anymore. Usually Ariza doesn't seem that important, but if he really wants to leave, it will have a great impact on the team.

"There is no way to do this. There is only one basketball. In response to Trevor Ariza's departure, we are already in contact with Artest, hoping to sign him."

Shocked, this news is a bit scary.Sending Ariza away and ushering in Artest, this is simply an enhanced version. The defensive ability and ball-holding ability are not bad, definitely better than Ariza.If you have to say something bad, it is that Ariza is younger and Artest is older. He plays with his body, so maybe that year, his state will decline sharply.

This operation is also preparing for Li Tian's departure. Once he leaves next season, Artest can take his place next.

"That's no problem, but can you convince him to play as a substitute?" Immediately asked.

This question is very important. Artest is here and it is absolutely impossible for him to play as a substitute. If he is really asked to play as a substitute, it is estimated that he will apply for a trade at that time.

Kupp is also very helpless. This is the biggest problem in the introduction of Artest. It is not a contract issue, but how to persuade him to play as a substitute.

"We'll talk to his team about this, but" Kupp was still worried.

After all, last season, Li Tian and Artest had a lot of conflicts, and what he was most worried about was the relationship between the two. If there were some conflicts in the locker room, that would be really bad.

Seeing Kupp's worry, Li Tian said, "Don't worry, if he can accept the substitute, it was all conflicts on the field before, and I won't let him affect the team!"

"That's good, don't worry, I will complete this contract as soon as possible!" After receiving an affirmative answer, Kupchak patted his chest and promised.

We chatted a little more quickly, and Phil also put forward his own opinions on the team's next season. There were no major disturbances, and everything went smoothly.

Just before leaving, he called Kobe.

"Kobe, I'm going to start training in a few days, are you interested?" I still need to confirm again.

"No problem, I will definitely go when the time comes, I hope you can find some suitable training partners!" Said with great interest.

"Haha, rest assured that you are satisfied, but I am still in touch with the venue and players. I will contact you when it is confirmed."

"That's good, but it's better as soon as possible, I may have surgery next, and some recovery will take a long time!"

Leaving the training hall, he went straight to Taylor's villa.

Taylor returned to Los Angeles and was not in a hurry to leave, because the next event she was going to attend was held in Los Angeles, which would take at least a week.

This is also the main reason why Li Tian started training without returning to Los Angeles. He also wanted to spend more time with Taylor. Even though they can't make it public yet, it doesn't mean he can't be with Taylor.

When I returned to my residence, I thought about the team's next deal, and I had to sigh with emotion, "A solid team, a fast-moving league." '

This has always been the case. If that team has not changed at all in a season, it is really surprising. A team like the Lakers, which is determined to be a dynasty, will not miss any opportunity to strengthen.

What's more, this kind of contract can not only be reinforced, but will also not cause more luxury taxes. Such a contract, the shrewd Kupchak must seize it.

After finishing the conversation, he contacted Artest's team as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)