masters-orleans Chapter 299 Forming a new lineup (3)
Chapter 299 Forming a new lineup (3)
Chapter 299 Forming a new lineup (3)
In Tianyang's view, after Kobe's comeback and the signing of Rondo and Carter, the Lakers can form two lineups with completely different styles that can be mixed.
When encountering a team with strong guards and forwards like the Warriors, you can play unlimited defensive tactics. When you encounter a team that is good at tactics like the Celtics, you can play positional warfare and attack.
But in any case, the Lakers still lack a player who can tear the opponent's defense. Rose is the best candidate. Even if he has suffered two serious injuries, he is better than many guards.
Kobe and Rondo were a little shocked by Tianyang's proposal.
"I'm afraid Ross won't be able to sign him. His season data is very impressive. Even if there is a risk of serious injury, it will cost at least 1200 million a year." Rondo shook his head again and again, thinking it was unlikely.
Kobe didn't object, but started another topic: "You tell Mitch the suggestion, and you don't have to worry about other things. Since Rondo has agreed, let's go have a drink to celebrate."
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After seeing off Rondo, Kobe took Tianyang to the conference room again, preparing to connect Carter with the video.
Although they are players of the same era, the intersection between the two is not much.
Kobe asked several people in the circle before he got Carter's call.
After connecting, Carter was lying in the sun at home in Florida.Kobe also went straight to the point, "Are you willing to play with the Lakers in the new season? Tianyang and I formally invite you."
When Carter heard this, he stood up suddenly, "What did you say just now? Say it again?"
After listening to Kobe repeating, Carter concentrated on thinking, and after about a minute, he asked again: "What is your position for me?"
Tianyang smiled and said, "I hope you can strengthen the Lakers' front line and bring along a few rookie front line players."
Carter shook his head, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate to bring a rookie, because I spend more time playing guard."
Since entering the league, Carter has been a famous forward and guard swingman. Together with Kobe, Tracy McGrady and Iverson, he is called the four major shooting guards, and he really spends more time playing shooting guards.
Kobe waved his hand, "You are too humble, I don't know your strength yet? Come or not? I owe you once."
Speaking of this, Carter no longer hesitated, and asked directly: "I want 600 million a year, can it be done?"
Hearing this number, Tianyang and Kobe smiled at each other, the same salary as Rondo.
The two shouted at the same time, "Absolutely!"
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Late at night on the 24th, the Lakers training base, inside the president's office.
After reading the report in hand, Jim Bass almost popped his eyes, "Kobe and Tianyang are too efficient, just ask Rondo for a drink and it's done, and Carter didn't even see each other. To be honest, I'm still worrying about where to invite the two of you to dinner, and now I've saved all the trouble."
Kupchak said with a smile: "I can't believe it, it's only an afternoon. By the way, Sky Ocean agreed to the contract between Rondo and Carter, how should we deal with it?"
Jim shrugged: "I agree to all of them, and I will add another 100 million to the two to show our sincerity. We are short of everything, but we are not short of money. There is more than 6000 million in salary space, and the two signed only account for 1400 million. The trouble is Rose. No matter how things are handled, Kobe’s position must be reserved first.”
Kupchak: "That can only start with Zubac, Thomas Bryant, and Brewer. There is no need for other players to consider."
Jim nodded: "Tell me specifically."
Kupchak: "Zubac's performance is too poor. There is absolutely no time for him to play in the new season. It is better to send him away earlier, but it will help him; Thomas has not yet signed a second-round pick, so we can give up signing directly; Brewer It is the overlap of positions. There are Tianyang and Hart at shooting guard, and there may be a comeback Kobe. No matter how you look at it, he should be bought out, so that we and he will benefit.
After listening to Jim, he thought for a while, "Then do this, and start implementing it now."
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On the morning of the 25th, Tianyang was notified by Kupchak, and he and Kobe acted again.
After several inquiries, after getting Rose's phone call, they called directly, and the three of them made a video call.
Rose was training when he answered the phone, and Kobe still went straight to the point: "Derek, SkyOcean and I invite you to join the Lakers in the new season and fight for the championship together."
Rose was not too surprised when he heard the words. Everyone knows that the Lakers lack point guards. He asked: "If I go to the Lakers, what status will I have? I heard that Cousins applied for the trade because he was dissatisfied with the fourth choice. "
"Honestly speaking, in the Lakers, except for me, everyone needs to compete, and it's the same when you come, but I, Randle, Ingram, and even the newly drafted Tatum don't care about starting and possession. There is only one goal, and that is to win." Tianyang told the truth.
"Then how much money can I get for a year? My expected salary is a three-year contract with an average salary of more than 3 million." Rose is not in the ink. The Lakers have the strength to compete for the championship and have a big market. The only two things that need to be considered are money and status. .
Sure enough, it was the same as Rondo thought, at least 1200 million a year.
Tianyang: "The amount is more than 1000 million. I can't promise you, but the sincerity of the Lakers is here. I hope you will consider us."
Rose: "Definitely, I will definitely consider the Lakers."
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In a blink of an eye, the time came to the early morning of July 7st, when the NBA free agent market officially opened, and countless fans frantically checked Twitter, hoping to see the latest signing and transaction information.
But the fans did not wait for the news from WOJ. Instead, the Bulls officially announced the layoffs of Rondo and Kanan first.
Later, WOJ tweeted: "Free agent Rajon Rondo will sign with the Lakers for 3 years and $2100 million after the clarification period ends."
When the Lakers fans saw this news, they went crazy with joy, and the dream point guard finally came.
But before they had time to forward it, WOJ updated Twitter again: "Free agent Vince Carter will sign with the Lakers at a price of $2 for 1400 years."
Knowing that Carter signed the contract, not only the Lakers fans, but even the neutral fans were blown up. The Lakers are going to swipe the rhythm of the screen.
Sure enough, in less than 1 minute, WOJ updated Twitter for the third time: "According to reliable sources, the Lakers will buy out Brewer's contract, and then use the vacated space to pursue another point guard, most likely Derek – Ross!"
After the fans, it was the players' turn to start talking.
McGrady: "It's a pity that I retired, otherwise I would join the Lakers!"
Iverson: "@KobeAs long as you come back, @McGrady and I will come back and join the Lakers!"
McGrady: "@everson is right! @kobe"
Kobe: "@everson@maddy, are you two serious?"
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As time went by, most of the free agents completed their contracts, and the restricted players also gradually renewed their contracts or changed jobs. The teams also completed most of the transactions. Rose went around the market and did not get the expected salary. The Lakers signed a one-year, $1 contract.
Subsequently, the Lakers signed contracts with four rookies one after another. As a result, the Lakers' new lineup surfaced.
Center, Lopez, McGee, Zubac; power forward, Randall, Kuzma, Thomas; small forward, Ingram, Nick Young, Tatum, Carter; shooting guard, Sky Ocean, Hart; Point guards, Rondo, Rose.
15-member roster, only one person short!
The plots of these chapters are not arranged in a good order, and there is no suspense, just like plain water. . .
(End of this chapter)