Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 653 The Powerful Li Tian Clause!
Angie, the double-standard dog, after being rejected, went through the final practice again to make sure that his plan could be perfectly implemented.

"Hehe, if you don't come to the Green Army, next season's championship will definitely belong to the Green Army, you will regret it later!"

After receiving affirmative answers from the general managers of several important teams, Angie smiled. He was very happy that this mighty Lakers team was finally coming to an end in his own hands!
Almost all the general managers of the NBA league in New York have come here. This is a special meeting, not for the future of the league, nor for next year's labor agreement, let alone lowering the player's contract.

They want to do one thing that all capitalists hate, but they have to do it.

The general managers of more than 20 teams gathered together, and Kupchak also came to the NBA headquarters after the championship parade.

"Riley, let's talk about your suggestion first!" In this meeting, Stern is actually promoting his emergence, and he doesn't want the Lakers to continue to be strong. This is not a good thing for the league.

The reason why Jordan was given so much preferential treatment back then was because of the economic crisis that year, which caused the market value of many teams to plummet and their revenue to drop sharply. Jordan's return can help the league tide over the difficulties.

At the same time, the alliance needs a facade to promote the world, and Jordan is the best choice.

Now in this era again, he needs another facade, but he can't break the balance of the league. Jordan broke the balance of the league back then, and it was produced by him breaking the rules.

Now he can't let the Lakers continue to dominate the league, and at the same time, he needs to be within the allowed range of the rules. The convening of this meeting seems extremely timely.

"It seems that none of you are willing to say it." Glancing at everyone, everyone was looking forward to the disintegration of the Lakers, but they didn't want to be the leader. , He has won countless honors, so the normal player contract obviously cannot be worthy of his worth, so... "

After talking eloquently for a few minutes, Riley finally sat down with satisfaction after finishing the last sentence.

All the general managers were talking there.

And Kupchak has been isolated by all general managers, but no one wants to break up with him, because if this clause is reached, they all have to communicate and communicate with this guy.

But he absolutely cannot object, as long as he stands up to object, the news will definitely reach Li Tian's ears within 10 minutes, and the Lakers will lose him completely.

Everyone is continuing to discuss something, obviously some people support it, and of course some people oppose it.

"Riley, in this case, the players will get more money, and our income will be less. I will never allow this to happen!" Sterling was the first to stand up and object.

As an extremely stingy boss, he is absolutely unwilling to offer such a $[-] more contract to the players.

"I agree that such a player must be given a high salary. Only a higher salary can match his worth!" Jordan stood up to support this clause. He also hoped to sign Li Tian. The contract will allow the Lakers to finally give up signing him because they cannot afford the high luxury tax, thus withdrawing from the lineup.

"I support!"

"I support it too!"

The reason for Cuban and others to stand up and support is very clear, that is, the Lakers disintegrate and they have a chance to compete for the championship. Otherwise, before Kobe is not old, no team will have the opportunity to touch the championship.

"I propose that for an outstanding player like Li, his annual salary increase must be higher than that of ordinary players. I hope that the annual increase can be around 12%. Do you have any opinions?"

Angie stood up again, and his goal was very clear, that is to destroy the Lakers, and the Celtics ushered in their early days.

"No problem, I support it." Jordan was the first to stand up and support him. He didn't care about these things, but he cared more about whether he could sign him.

"Okay, then it's decided."

"The terms are as follows: a rookie player, within his rookie contract period (that is, within four years), as long as he achieves any of the following goals: 1. Get MVP 2. Two All-Star starts 3. Two best team. He After the rookie contract ends, you can sign a big contract with the team in which the team's maximum salary is 30% of the salary cap.

If you can win the MVP, enter the double team, and reach the first three seasons of the rookie contract in one season.He can sign a big contract with the team that is 33% of the team's maximum salary cap, and the annual salary increase is 12%. I don't know if you have any opinions on this?
A team cannot trade for two players with this clause. "

The second is obviously an enhanced version of the first, and it is also a clause aimed at Li Tian, ​​because it is easy to satisfy the first clause, but it is not so easy to satisfy the second clause. Since the establishment of the alliance, Few players can achieve it, even if they are as strong as Jordan, they have not been able to achieve the second clause.

"Okay, let's finally raise your hands and vote!" Stern nodded in satisfaction. He had also calculated such a clause before, and the teams in the small ball market would benefit more, because their leading star would leave the team. The possibility is very small.

In the end, the general managers of 27 teams were present, with 25 votes in favor, one vote against, and one abstention, the article was passed!

As for who opposes and who abstains, no one will care about this result anymore, after all, it has become an established fact.

A day later, the details of the terms and conditions appeared on the official website of the league. This is also a worry. If Li Tian negotiates a new contract with a new team in a short period of time, it will definitely have some adverse effects. Fortunately, it was announced as soon as possible. , Stern has not received such news.

As long as the new contract being negotiated is not made public, Stern believes that what was discussed before is equivalent to not being discussed, and everything can start again.

Once the new clause was announced, it shocked the entire basketball world, because according to this clause, it means that Li Tian's next contract will be higher than many stars in the league, and the league is also in an uproar.

"God, is this going to destroy the Lakers?" Lakers fans immediately realized that this clause was definitely aimed at the Lakers.

"Damn it, they actually want to dismantle this Lakers team. Li's ability is definitely worthy of such a salary, but the Lakers' four consecutive championships may be cut off because of this clause."

Fans who know a little bit about football have already discovered such a problem.

"This is the 'Li Tian clause', what kind of rookie clause, it is definitely a clause set for him alone, especially the second clause, which is simply tailor-made for him." A well-known basketball commentator said.

"Li, good news or bad news, which one do you want to hear first?" Bill Duffy saw the announcement of the terms immediately, and immediately called him.

"Bad news?" Brows suddenly raised, how could there be bad news.

"Yes, there are a few teams that suddenly withdrew and pursued you." Bill Duffy felt that if there were fewer teams competing for it, it would be difficult for him to maximize his interests.

"Now there are still those teams contacting you. Next, we will start negotiations. I want to return to China as soon as possible to prepare for the Men's Basketball World Championships!"

"Now there are Mavericks, Bobcats, Knicks, Heat, Nets, Wizards and other teams. The previous Spurs, Jazz, and Suns have all withdrawn from the competition.

The Suns need to settle the contract with Stoudemire as soon as possible, so they don't have the energy to continue negotiating. The Spurs also withdrew because they were unwilling to pay more salary because of the new terms. "

Bill Duffy explained.

"No problem, let them know that we can start negotiations. I hope they can show sincerity, but I have a premise, that is, I hope the next team can sign first and then change. I don't want to leave nothing to the old club!"

This is Li Tian's only request, and of course, it is also a requirement for maximizing his interests.

"No problem, leave these to me, and I will help you complete all this!" Bill Duffy said, patting his chest.

"Hi, Mr. Cuban, I'm Bill Duffy, Li hopes to meet with you, discuss the issue of signing, and hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible!"

The Mavericks were the first to call, because he believed that Cuban was one of the most sincere suitors.

Then he called Jordan, James Dolan, Pat Riley and others, and discussed with them the time to meet.

"Li, I don't know which team you prefer?" Bill Duffy thought very simply, either go to a team with a big market or a team that is expected to win the championship, and at the same time have a certain right to speak. If none of the three is occupied, then there is no need to discuss it at all.

When the Spurs contacted him, if it weren't for Popovich's high prestige in the league, he wouldn't have answered his call at all, because the Spurs are notoriously picky.

"As you said before, one of the three must be one. At the same time, the team has to form a championship lineup for me. If the team lineup fails to win the championship, I will submit a trade application after two seasons."

Li Tian agrees with Bill Duffy when he said that if this team is not rushing to win the championship, then just ignore it. He doesn't have so much time to waste.

"Okay, our first meeting tomorrow is Cuban, I hope you can attend on time!" Bill Duffy didn't discuss many details with him in detail, because he felt it was completely unnecessary.

"No problem, I'll be ready."

He sent Bill Duffy away with a smile. His arrangement was very considerate. All the negotiations were in the same place, which brought him convenience but also put a lot of pressure on the other party.

After simply packing up, I went to Hollywood to participate in an event with Taylor.

He has won three championships in three years and participated in the Olympics. He is still quite tired. He must rest for a period of time before he can start training and competitions. All of this will have to wait until he leaves Los Angeles.

After exercising for a long time, his body has accumulated a lot of hidden injuries. He needs to rest to recover all these. Of course, he can also buy potions, but he gave up.

(End of this chapter)