Almighty Athlete Chapter 37: Renewal meeting
The Lakers celebrated for a few days in a row before the players went on vacation. Ω Hunting 『Web WWW. LieWen. CC but Zhang Guan is an exception. When the players began to enjoy the holidays, Zhang Guan sat in the conference room with the Lakers seniors. They wanted to discuss the future of the Lakers together.
"Zhang, we have to confirm one thing first, are you going to continue to execute next year's contract?" Lakers General Manager Kupchak asked, and everyone in the entire conference room looked up at him. To Zhang Guan.
Zhang Guan signed a two-year contract, $10 million a year, the second year is a player option, which means that Zhang Guan can jump out of the contract in the second year and become a free agent.
Whether Zhang Guan will fulfill the second-year player option is crucial for the Lakers. This year's Lakers won the championship by Zhang Guan, Zhang Guan left or not, will directly affect the Lakers next season and the entire nBa league situation.
"There will be no major sports events next year, and I don't mind playing another year." Zhang Guan said.
"That's great!" D'Antoni was the first to breathe a sigh of relief.
Kupchak continued: "Since you are willing to stay, then next year, we will definitely build on our team with you as the core. There is one more thing to tell everyone that Nash has already expressed to me The idea of retiring, if there is no accident, we will apply to the league in a few days. If Nash wants, I think he can be given an assistant coach position."
"Nash is about to retire!" The crowd did not seem to be surprised, but instead showed a natural look.
Nash is forty years old, and he should retire from age. Moreover, when Nash joined the Lakers at that time, it was nothing more than to pursue a championship ring to fill in the regret of not winning multiple championships in his career. Now that the championship has been reached, Nash does not need to continue to fight with an injury. Too.
Kupchak continued: “Nash’s contract is one year left, and the amount is $970,000. If he chooses to retire, our salary space will be increased by $970,000 next season. Kobe’s salary next year is $2.35 million, which is 70 million less than this year. Gasol’s 19.29 million contract has also expired this year, in addition to Jordan Hill’s 3.56 million, Kaman’s 3.18 million, and other base salaries. Players, if we accumulate, we will have nearly 4 million salary space to operate this year. Of course, this includes renewal players, so in theory, in addition to the normal renewal, we can also sign a first-class star."
"So does Gasol have the intention to renew the contract?" Little Buzz asked.
“I haven’t talked to Gasol’s agent yet, but I think it’s not difficult to renew the contract. Gasol has been in Los Angeles for six years, and we are still a competitive team, There is still great hope of winning the championship next year, and Gasol should choose to stay." Kupchak said.
"Paul is 34 years old!" Bass Jr. paused, then said; "Although I don't know if he can play for a few years, he dedicated his best time in his career to our Team, I think we should give him a generous long contract, what do you think?"
Although Bath’s management skills are far inferior to that of his father, Old Bath, and even worse than his sister Jenny Bath, they are still willing to spend money on the team. People in the family are similar. No matter who is in charge of the Lakers, they are willing to spend money. It is normal for the Lakers to pay luxury taxes. Therefore, the Lakers can become a long-lasting giant.
If calculated according to the top salary, Gasol can sign a five-year contract with a starting salary of US$206,000 and a total of US$118 million. However, after five years, Gasol will be 39 years old. He can still play, not worth more than 260 million US dollars a year, so it is impossible for Gasol to get such a high contract. According to the current situation of Gasol, the Lakers should be able to issue him a five-year full guarantee contract of about 100 million US dollars. For 34-year-old Gasol, this is definitely a humane pension contract.
Only Kupchak continued: "We can talk about Gasol’s appointment. He has been in effect for six years. We can use the Bird clause to renew the contract without worrying about the salary cap. Before that, we can try to sign free agents. In addition to Gasol, should we renew other players? Now, in our team, only the contract of Kobe and Zhang Guan is guaranteed."
"We just won the championship, I think there should be a lot of people who want to seek a big contract! After all, players who have experience in the finals, but the value will double." Bass said.
"That's true." Kupchak nodded, and then he said: "In addition to the veteran, the only ones who are more clearly hopeful to stay are Nick Young and Whiteside."
Nick Yang is a native of Los Angeles, so he is eager to stay in his hometown to play, even if he will lose some money, he will not hesitate. What's more, Nick Yang is also a red man in Los Angeles, and his advertising endorsement income can make up for the loss of his salary. If it is to change a city, there may not be such a good business environment in Los Angeles.
As for "White Edge" Whiteside, he has just returned to nBa. Although he performed well in the playoffs, the performance time of a playoff is still too short. There is no shortage of blue-collar players in the league. So at this stage, he mainly hopes that he can find a formal contract and can continue to stay in nBa. He is not the most concerned about the amount of the contract.
"We can give Nick Young a four-year middle-class contract. He should accept it. He is a Los Angeles native and would like to stay in Los Angeles. He will definitely not be a big lion. As for Whiteside, I think Can give him a two-year base salary, the second year is the team option." Kupchak said.
"I have other suggestions." Zhang Guan, who has not been doing anything, suddenly said: "I think Whiteside is a very potential player. We can try to give him more salary and increase some years."
"Zhang, IMHO, Whiteside is 25 years old, a 25-year-old player, how much potential can be tapped? Not to mention the lack of blue collars in the league. Whiteside's character may become A time bomb in the locker room." Kupchak said.
After Whiteside returned to nBa, he first received a base salary of less than one million for two years. At that time, the Heat also did not optimistic about his potential. I felt that a 25-year-old athlete could not have made much progress, but Unexpectedly, White played a double-double per game and won the block leader. The Heat then offered him a 4-year 980,000 contract in 2o16. It is said that the Mavericks had provided him with a five-year top salary of 130 million US dollars.
In the next four years, Whiteside will be on the rise, and even become the top center in the league, so using a long-term contract to tie the white edge is definitely a profit. As for four years later, if Whiteside is still outstanding, the Lakers should not be stingy with a big contract.
Just listen to Zhang Guan and then say: "Mickey (Kupchak), please believe my vision, I think Whiteside is worth cultivating. He is a big man after all, and he is very athletic, such a Players, staying for a few more years won’t hurt."
"Mickey, just do what Zhang means! Give him a four-year contract with a total value of less than 10 million." Little Bath said.
"Okay." Kupchak nodded. Whiteside's basic salary is about 100,000 US dollars. If he is given a ten-year contract of 10 million US dollars, the starting salary is 20 million US dollars. Kupchak cannot make a difference of 10 million US dollars. Zhang Guan Awkward. after all Zhang Guan It is the core of the team and one of its shareholders.
Kupchak went on to say: "Kaman has made it clear that he is looking for a large contract with a tens of millions of annual salary, and I am afraid we cannot keep him."
Kaman’s salary this season is 3.18 million. The former All-Star center chose to join the Lakers at the same time, in order to make a good price and seek a big pension contract. Now that Kaman holds the championship ring, he is naturally worth a lot. He longs for a large contract with an annual salary of 10 million yuan, or a long-term contract with an annual salary of about 80 million. The Lakers are clearly unable to meet Kaman's requirements.
"It doesn't matter, anyway, Kaman is not in our future plans. He is not very suitable for my tactical system. Whiteside should be able to fill Kaman's gap." D'Antoni said.
In D'Antoni's tactical system, he really does not need a bulky center like Kaman. In comparison, although Whiteside does not have the ability to shoot, his athleticism is what D'Antoni needs.
"In addition, Jordan Hill also hopes to get a big contract of more than 80 million. Meeks may ask for a salary of more than middle class. Farmar should and will not accept the veteran's basic salary. I will try to lower the price first. In comparison, Wesley Johnson's renewal contract will be less difficult, and his players will not have too much value in the free market." Kupchak said.
Wesley Johnson is getting a veteran base salary this season. This kind of player is not high or low, personal characteristics are not very obvious, efficiency is not very high, as a 3d player is not very qualified, if it is played Some are weak, and as a substitute, the efficiency is unsatisfactory. This kind of player is not very popular in the free market. Unless it is to match specific tactics, it will not get a big contract.
By comparison, Meeks and Farmar both have over 40% of their three-pointers. They are also more popular in the free market, like Meeks. Although they are generally defensive, they have a very efficient offense. Yes, now with experience in the finals, it is not difficult to get a middle class contract with another team.
Famar played in Turkey last year and just returned to nBa last season. Although he has won the championship several times with the Lakers, he has not made a lot of money in his career, so now Famar is more willing to pursue A good salary, the veteran's basic salary is definitely unable to satisfy him.
And Jordan Hill, a once-recognized potential stock, actually has no potential to tap. If this type of insider is cheap, some teams will need it, but if the price is more expensive, there will be no one interested.
Jordan Hill’s annual salary was $3.56 million last season, which is a relatively normal value. In the history of the Lakers, due to Gasol's switch to the Bulls, there is no more suitable candidate for the inside, so he gave Jordan Hill a two-year fat contract of 180 million US dollars, which is beyond the real value of Jordan Hill . But now, with Gasol renewed without problems, if Jordan Hill still wants a big contract from the Lakers, it is definitely impossible.
"I plan to give Ci Shiping another year of veteran base salary, we need his defense and experience. Marshall is the team option next season, and his contract is only 920,000, and it is still a non-guaranteed contract. After losing him, I think I can execute his contract for the next year. As for Bezmore, I want to hear your opinions." Kupchak continued.
"Bezmore is a very good 3d player. His defense is what we need. I suggest giving him a four-year contract. We can accept the mini-middle class and below," Zhang Guan said. .
"Mini middle class? Could it be higher?" Buzz asked. IndoMTL.com~ Bezmore's salary this season is a base salary of $790,000. This player's goal is to stay in nBa. Although Bezmore's statistics with the Lakers are not bad, but after all, he only played well in one season. According to Bezmore's performance, he will certainly have no problem in staying at nBa, but there will not be a lot of premium in salary. What's more, Batesmore is still a defender. The one that is not lacking in nBa is the defender. It is normal for the defender to be priced.
Bezmore in history did not get the Lakers renewal, and then went to the Hawks with an annual salary of 20 million, and then started from the bench, slowly hitting the price, and finally got a four-year 70 million Big contract. So Batesmore is definitely a mini middle class.
"Mini-middle class is the upper limit, you can talk to Bezmore slowly, but I prefer to give him a long-term contract, such as 2+2, the next two years is the team option. I think if you give him Opportunity, he should be able to continue the current state." Zhang Guan said.
Kupchak glanced at Bass, and when he saw the other nodded, he said, "Okay, I will talk to Bezmore. I will continue to follow up on the renewal of other players. And will keep in touch with you. The next topic is about the draft. We have a round this year! We haven’t had a round for a long time."