Since 1995, NBA has implemented a standard contract system for rookies, and all first-round picks contracts must comply with league regulations.

Since the team must provide a guaranteed contract for the first round pick for at least two years, it is impossible to sign a short contract with him.

Therefore, some teams simply gave up their signing rights. For example, in 1996, after the Chicago Bulls selected Travis Knight with the 29th pick in the first round, they directly gave up on him because they were unwilling to provide him with a three-year guarantee contract.

Including first and second round picks, any rookie who is given up on the signing right by the team will become a complete free agent, and the nature is the same as the undraft.

From the team's perspective, the value of a top second-round pick is not necessarily lower than that of a first-round pick in the second round.

On the premise that the combat power is imminent and the potential is not much different, the former contract must include at least two years of guarantee contract, while the latter can be signed with basic salary, which can be an unguarantee contract or a short-term contract.

According to the rookie contract, the first round pick contract is a three-year contract, the first two seasons are guaranteed contracts, and the last season is a team option.

After the second season, the team can choose whether to perform the third year team option.

If the team executes the option, the player becomes a restricted free agent after executing the three-year contract. Otherwise, the player becomes a full free agent after the second year contract ends.

This is a standard rookie contract. Based on the draft pick in Chikkai, the Nuggets offered him a three-year $2.4 million contract, which was $640,000 in the first year.

They are both rookie contracts, but the amounts are very different. For example, the amount of Tanhua Rif Lafrenz, who was also selected by the Nuggets this year, has a contract amount of three times that of the pool.

After taking over the contract, Ikesaka looked carefully and signed his name.

After signing, the team will pay the first salary in the near future, which can relieve the financial crisis in the pool and improve the living standards of their families.

"Happy cooperation! By the way, I'll give you a suggestion. With your height and weight, you can play as a small forward!"

At this time, George gave a suggestion. He is now the general manager and needs to cultivate prestige in the team.

In George's view, Chi Shang's height, weight and wingspan are not bad. With the speed of a defender and the strength of the inside, he has a great advantage in playing as a small forward.

Judging from the physical fitness, I feel similar to Paul Pierce, but my weight is a little lighter.

To describe it in one sentence: Those who are stronger than me are not as fast as me, and those who are faster than me are not as strong as me!

"Thank you for your advice, I will try my best to adapt to the small forward position!"

Ikekami did not refuse and accepted George's suggestion.

He knew in his heart that with his draft pick, if he wanted to get a chance to play, he had to show himself as much as possible. Moreover, he had played as a small forward and was not unfamiliar with this position.

In addition, Chi Shang also heard that the Nuggets are negotiating with the Lakers and want to get the Lakers All-Star player Nick Van Exel!

Although Nick Van Exel became the target of being cleaned in the competition with Kobe, his strength cannot be denied.

If the Nuggets and Lakers reach a deal, Nick Van Exel will definitely take the spot guard position.

Compared with point guards, the Nuggets' forward line is much weaker, which is also an opportunity for the Chi Shang.

Under the arrangement of the staff, Chisaka rented an apartment near Pepsi Center, which became his temporary residence.

After cleaning the apartment, Chishang returned to Pepsi Center and began training.

Ikesaka's self-discipline, physical coaches and some trainers were surprised.

However, perhaps because of the skin color, they did not take the initiative to help Chisaka train and just stood aside to observe.

In terms of training methods, Chi Shang uses Kobe training method, which is the so-called 666 training method.

Training for 6 days a week, 6 hours a day, includes shooting, sprinting, box jumping, squats, push-ups and strength training, and must be completed within 6 hours.

Chi Shang has fully adapted to this training intensity and started training meticulously.

First, I practice shooting, with 500 mid-range shots and 3-pointers each. Only if I make it, I will count.

Whether it is mid-range shots or three-pointers, the open shooting percentage in the pool exceeds 90%, and if it feels good, it can even reach 100% in a certain period of time.

However, this is just a basic basketball skill, and many NBA players have also hit 90% of their open shots.

However, few rookies can reach 90% open shooting percentage, and most rookies can become excellent shooters.

As a result, the physical coach was a little more surprised, but he still had no idea of ​​going forward to guide and continued to watch Chishao training.

As the training unfolded, the physical coach's surprise became heavier, because after shooting hundreds of goals, the shooting percentage did not drop significantly.

As we all know, as physical fitness goes by, the hit rate will undoubtedly be affected. Looking at Chi Shang's expression of not blushing or panting, this means that his physical fitness is excellent.

Not long after, Chikami stopped shooting and began a routine rest.

At this moment, the physical coach came to the top of the pool and began to actively contact the top of the pool.

After the exchange, the physical fitness coach learned about Chishang's training plan, especially after the other party had been persisting for four years, he couldn't help but take a breath of air conditioning.

With such a large amount of training, NBA players can basically complete it, but few players can persist in boring training day after day, year after year.

After the communication, the physical coach understood Chishang a little more and began to take the initiative to help Chishang carry out training and help him correct some irregular movements.

Chi Shang's efforts and persistence obviously touched him.

"Strange, it's so late, is there anyone training?"

When night began to fall, George finished his day's work. When he left the office, he suddenly heard the sound of playing ball in the stadium.

When I got closer, I saw a naked figure practicing shooting.

"So it's him!"

Very big, George recognized the other party, not the yellow player he signed today.

At this time, George came to a trainer and asked in a low voice: "When did he come?"

"It's been an hour or two, this guy is not simple. His open shooting percentage exceeds 90%!"

The trainer replied softly, and his eyes looked at Chishao with a little more admiration.

"Then we can't trade him, it seems we have to change the transaction plan!"

With the forward's figure, the speed of the defender, the strength of the inside, coupled with excellent vision, shooting feel and passing accuracy, Ikesaka has the potential to become a high-quality small forward.

The next moment, George returned to his office and began to discuss the trading plan with the Lakers.

With the help of the physical coach, the original six hours of training time was shortened to more than four hours.
Chapter completed!