Chapter 525: The iron-kicked team, the flowing league

Author: Dust and Flowing Years

Chapter 525: The iron-kicked team, the flowing league

After finishing the Celestial Tour and returning to Los Angeles, Li Tian must also be on the agenda.

After accompanying his family and Taylor, he visited the capital and decided to return to Los Angeles.

On the one hand, because Taylor's vacation is over, a new round of concerts, song recording and other activities are about to start; on the other hand, Kupchek also wants to communicate with Li Tian about some of the Lakers' operations, hoping to return to Los Angeles early. After all, he is an important player of the team. If some important signings do not have his nod, it will eventually lead to his dissatisfaction, which will be more than worth the loss.

"Li, come back quickly, Kupp is already anxious." Kobe called Li Tian again, and Kupp was almost staying at his house every day.

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

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"Haha, welcome back to Los Angeles." Kupchek saw Li Tian and was just a bear hug.

"Mickey, the team's operations don't have to wait for me to come back. We believe in your ability, otherwise the Lakers will not be able to accomplish the great achievements of two consecutive championships!" No words of praise will be disgusting.

When Coup just became the team manager, he introduced stars Karl Malone and Gary Payton, which failed in the finals. Later, due to the conflict between Kobe and O'Neal, the two could only part ways. Coup waved his hand again and sent O'Neal away for O'dom.

In the following years, the Lakers' worst year did not even make the playoffs. With another deal in 2008, using the "parallel pick" Kwame Brown, plus some unimportant players and draft picks, the Grizzlies' Gasol and Li Tian were exchanged for the Grizzlies' Gasol and Li Tian, ​​which was a deal that was hailed as the most successful.

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

"Haha, you can't say that, you are an important player on the team, so the team should listen to your advice when introducing new players." Coup said.

In fact, with his status in the Lakers, the entire team only needs to consider Kobe's feelings alone, and he directly ignores the ideas of others.

However, Li Tian’s success in the past two seasons forced him to pay attention to it. Once the team’s transactions make him dissatisfied and propose a deal, so that the team will have some troubles if they want to establish a dynasty, which is something he doesn’t want to see.

"Okay, let's go back to the training center first, let's talk about where to go!" said Coup's assistant.

"Let's go!"

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

"Let me introduce the current situation of the team first." The assistant stood up and said. It is definitely impossible for Kup to introduce these information himself, and it is completely unnecessary.

"Let me talk about the current player contract situation. The current expiring contracts include Odom and Ariza." I will only talk about some important players and unimportant role players, so there is no need to discuss them separately, and there is no need to do so.

They looked at Kobe and didn't say anything. They didn't consider how much money they spent or what players they signed, as long as they didn't affect the championship.

"We are already discussing Odom's new contract, which will be more than 30 million in four years, but it will not exceed too much, and will not affect the team's next operations. As for Ariza's contract, his agent proposed that it is 35 million in five years, and we hope to sign 15 million in three years, but they rejected it."

Listening to the assistant's introduction, Li Tian was also curiously looking at the team's draft situation and the rookie players this year.

The No. 1 pick Griffin and the second-place Tabit, seeing this result, I really have to sigh that the Grizzlies management's talent vision is really bad. Every year, it can avoid potential new star players. The only one who chooses the best Conley, is not well trained. If you have to train other players, you must have a brain.

Looking further down, the little fat Harden still went to Thunder, and looking further down, the king still chose Evans, the Golden Boy still fell into the Timberwolves. Good guy, Curry was still selected by the Warriors, followed by DeRozan and Holiday. Looking further down, a name entered Li Tian's eyes.

The Lakers actually chose Beverly. "Black Bay" was selected by the Lakers, which shocked him. This is an excellent defensive player in the future. Looking down, he was sent away by Coop. If you look at it from the current perspective, it is understandable to send it away. After all, this guy may not be able to play in the NBA next year.

The Lakers are the critical moment when establishing a dynasty. They will definitely spend a dollar in several portions, which can save salary space and be worth the money.

The assistant's introduction 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 two seasons of the playoffs, Li Tian’s advice cannot be said to keep the team moving forward, but it still avoids a lot of unnecessary trouble. The most important thing is that Kobe got enough rest and did not suffer any injuries in the playoffs.

"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 and has the strength, there is no problem. He will not object.

"Okay, Lee, what do you think about this?"

Kupchek is looking forward to giving some good advice.

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

In fact, the Lakers management has already made various arguments and various ideas.

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

For Odom's contract renewal, his annual salary will definitely drop significantly. In the past two years, the data in all aspects have declined. The most important thing is the decline in his condition. He is unwilling to leave a metropolis like Los Angeles, so he definitely hopes to renew the contract. As for the contract, he can sign a long contract to facilitate future transactions.

"But, what should Ariza do?"

Before he finished speaking, Kupp interrupted Li Tian's words, "We have communicated with Ariza. What they want is not only a big contract, but also a ball right. The team cannot meet this point at all."

He was injured last season and did not perform well in the playoffs because he performed very well this season. During his substitute, he averaged 10 points per game in the playoffs, which was very impressive for the Lakers.

If the data has improved, I definitely hope to increase the right to take action and big contracts, which the Lakers will definitely not be able to satisfy.

"Okay, that's a pity."

I could only shake my head helplessly. It was the same. The players made a fortune and hoped to find a good next home, a big contract, enough team status and ball rights.

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

Kobe is not calm anymore. Ariza doesn't seem that important, but really leaving will have a great impact on the team.

"There is no way to go. There is only one basketball. In order to deal with Ariza's departure, we are already in contact with Ate and hope to sign him."

Shi Potian was shocking, this news was a bit scary. Sending Ariza away and welcoming Atai, this is simply a version of the strengthening. The defense and ball-holding ability are not bad, and they are definitely stronger than Ariza. If you have to say something wrong, Ariza is younger and Atai is older. He relies on his body to play basketball, so maybe that year, his condition will decline sharply.

This operation is also to prepare for Li Tian’s departure. Once he leaves next season, Atai can replace him next.

"Then it's okay, but can you convince him to play as a substitute?" asked immediately.

This question is very important. When Artai comes, it is absolutely impossible to ask him to play as a substitute. If he is really asked to play as a substitute, he would probably apply for a transaction at that time.

Kupp was also helpless. This was the biggest problem with introducing Atai, not the contract, but how to convince him to play as a substitute.

"We will communicate with his team, but" Coop was still worried.

After all, last season, Li Tian and Atai had many conflicts. What he was most worried about was the relationship between the two. If there were indeed some conflicts in the locker room, it would be really unfair.

Seeing Coup's concern, Li Tian said, "Don't worry. If he can accept substitutes, it will be a conflict on the court before, and I will not let him influence the team!"

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

I soon talked about some more. Phil also expressed his own opinions on the team's issues next season. There was no big ups and everything went very smoothly.

Just as he left, he called Kobe.

"Kobe, I will start training in a few days. Are you interested?" I will confirm again.

"No problem, I will definitely go there then. I hope you can find some suitable sparring training!" said with interest.

"Haha, don't worry, you are satisfied with your bag, but I'm still in touch with the venue and the players. I will contact you after confirming it."

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

Leaving the training hall, I headed 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 one week.

This is also the main reason why Li Tian started training before returning to Los Angeles. He also wanted to spend more time with Taylor. Even though they can't make it public, it doesn't mean he can't spend time with Taylor.

When I returned to my residence, I thought about the team's next transaction and had to sigh, "The team is a team that is hard to beat, the league that flows through the water."

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

What's more, this kind of contract can not only be strengthened, but will not cause more luxury taxes. Such a contract must be seized by the savvy Kupchek.

After the conversation, he immediately contacted Atai's team.
Chapter completed!