At five o'clock in the afternoon, the Lakers players left the team one after another after completing various recovery treatments, ice packs, sports physical therapy, etc.
The players play a fierce basketball game, which is definitely not as relaxed as ordinary people see on the basketball court.
Even during training, they will receive various treatments.
Especially the knees, ankles, shoulders and elbows, even if there are no injuries, they still need serious physical therapy and care.
In fact, no basketball player is intact in terms of shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. The only difference lies in the severity of the injury.
Shen Huan is young, and he has a bone-strengthening and marrow-cleansing formula to help him recuperate. Otherwise, like those players, injuries will gradually increase after the age of 30.
In fact, this is one of the reasons why Shen Huan is unwilling to play basketball all the time.
After working so hard for so long and so tired, and finally getting injured all over, did I eat too much, or was I full
I don’t lack this little money either!
When leaving, Shen Huan was stopped by Kupchak. He asked Kobe and Iverson to go back first, and he would send Shen Huan home later.
Kobe knew what was going on as soon as he heard it. He patted Shen Huan on the shoulder, shook his head with a smile and left.
Kupchak didn't know what Kobe meant by shaking his head, so he invited Shen Huan to sit outside the lounge and drink coffee.
Americans generally don't mince words, and they usually talk directly about anything.
Kupchak is still very particular about the way he treats Chinese people.
He first congratulated Shen Huan for breaking Jordan's single-game scoring record in the playoffs, and explained what specific reward the boss was thinking of giving. Then he greeted Shen Huan for a while before revealing his purpose.
What Kupchak wants to talk about, of course, is the new contract.
"Chen Huan, you know, from the first moment we saw you, we knew what was special about you, and we concluded that you would have a successful career in the NBA. That's why we gave you an annual salary of 1 million, and I agree to your request to only play in the playoffs." Kupchak said, "No team could provide such conditions at the time, right?"
"yes!"
Shen Huan admitted readily.
The Lakers were able to agree to his request. Of course, the most important thing was Kobe's persistence. On the one hand, they also felt that Shen Huan was a talent. Maybe if they form a good relationship now, there will be opportunities for real cooperation in the future.
But they never imagined that Shen Huan could play so well in the playoffs and be a superstar at all.
Even without Shen Huan's fierce and intimidating power of "lifting people like lifting chickens", Shen Huan is already a superstar player.
So the Lakers are very proud now.
When little Bas went out, he kept bragging about how discerning he was about talents. Under such harsh conditions, everyone knew that Shen Huan would definitely rise.
Others cannot refute it, because the facts and results are like this.
"What we mean now is that we want to renew your contract. Can you tell me what conditions you want?" Kupchak looked at him eagerly. "The boss is already prepared to pay you the luxury tax."
oh
This is a bit unexpected.
In fact, the Lakers' situation is not that tense.
Kobe and Shen Huan analyzed it.
With this year's championship, a lot of players will definitely be laid off next season.
Coupled with the 16-17 season, it will be time for the new nine-year, $24 billion broadcast contract to take effect. At that time, the salary cap of NBA teams will be significantly increased.
In this way, although they have to prepare for the newly signed players, at least the Lakers will have more than 30 million US dollars in salary space left for Iverson and Shen Huan.
Iverson is already old and can play for up to two years, so a salary of US$10 million can probably satisfy him. —You can’t give him another $5 million. With Iverson’s condition this season, it’s no problem asking other teams to sign him for $20 million. It’s all worth it.
Even if next season is unknown, Iverson will have a 10 million-year contract no matter where he goes.
Then Shen Huan can get at least 20 million yuan in salary.
In two years, Kobe may retire, so it won't be a problem for Shen Huan to directly mention 40 million or even 50 million US dollars.
So what Kobe Bryant planned for Shen Huan was to get 20 million in two years, 35 million starting in the third year, 50 million in the fourth and fifth years, and then look at the subsequent conditions.
The 50 million that Kobe designed for Shen Huan was not even the top, so one can imagine how much confidence he had in Shen Huan.
The NBA has very strict salary regulations for the 30 players picked in the first round.
Although it is no longer possible to win them with two to three million dollars, even at the beginning of this year's new season when the salary cap has skyrocketed, there is no such thing as $15 million a year.
For example, Zion, the No. 1 pick in 2019, has a first-year contract of around 8.5 million, and a four-year rookie contract of 44.27 million.
But the problem is that Shen Huan is not a first-round pick, or even a draft pick.
Therefore, his contract is very flexible and is not restricted by rookie players. As long as the team can afford it, there is no problem at all in getting $20 million in the second year.
But Shen Huan also didn't expect that Bass would play so big and prepare to pay luxury tax for Shen Huan the next year.
This proves that Bass is willing to pay Shen Huan a salary of 30 million or more.
However, it is normal to think about it on the other hand.
The Lakers can't offer a maximum salary next season, but other teams can.
The salary cap has increased significantly. At least a team can get an extra 30 million US dollars. What's wrong with using it to hit a superstar like Shen Huan
For example, the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Clippers, and even the Portland Trail Blazers, who were just eliminated by Shen Huan, are willing.
Their boss is Paul Allen, Bill Gates' entrepreneurial partner, with assets of more than 30 billion US dollars!
If you can get a superstar like Shen Huan who will have absolute dominance in the next 15 years, even if there is no salary cap increase, what is a mere 20 to 30 million a year in luxury tax
Therefore, the Lakers must not ask Shen Huan to accommodate them just because of their own team's situation.
Thinking like this is too naive and unrealistic.
So Kupchak naturally mentioned the luxury tax bargaining chip.
"I don't have any requirements, and so much money is of no use to me." Shen Huan pondered for a while, "I already know the friendship between the boss and the club for me, but I will still make it after the finals. Consider this."
"Then you should listen to our conditions first!"
Kupchak wasn't surprised. He had already known Shen Huan's attitude from Kobe and had already had countermeasures.
"What the boss means is that no matter how you perform in this year's playoffs, the club will sign a contract with you for another five years." Kupchak said, "The salary in the first and second years is 30 million, and the salary in the second year is 30 million. The salary from three to five years is 40 million. What do you think?"
"This condition... Well, it's very good." Shen Huan smiled and said, "But I can't agree now... Don't be surprised, Mr. Kupchak, I have not considered any other teams, nor have I had any contact with them. . Let’s wait until after the finals to talk about everything!”
Seeing Shen Huan insisting on negotiating after the game, Kupchak simply gritted his teeth and said, "Kobe and the boss have locked up. If you are willing to stay, he can get a salary of 10 million next year, and yours will increase to 40 million! The salary is US$40 million for five years, and you can unilaterally opt out of the contract in the fourth and fifth years, how about that?"
Shen Huan was slightly startled.
Corvo actually has this trick
He really didn't even care about his face just to keep him!
Based on Kobe's performance this year, his contract will definitely be renewed next year, for at least 2 years.
In a two-year contract, Kobe was underpaid a total of 50 million, which was an insult to others and something the Lakers would never do.
Now he only has a contract worth 10 million a year, which is a huge concession!
This contract is a pension contract, which is completely unmatched for Kobe, who obviously still has superstar ability.
This shows Kobe's determination and sincerity.
The Lakers are also crazy. They can actually offer Shen Huan, who has only played a few games, a contract worth US$40 million in the second year, totaling US$200 million over five years!
Moreover, there is still the right to unilaterally opt out of the contract in the fourth and fifth years. This means that if Shen Huan is unhappy with the Lakers, he can ask other teams to give him 40 million a year, and then go to other teams. If you play a game, you can give more.
But the Lakers have no right to regret it. They can only eat up this five-year, $200 million contract!
To be honest, if the NBA basketball games were not played in the United States, Shen Huan felt that she could really agree to play for two or three years.
But if he plays in games, Shen Huan will have to stay in the United States for at least 9 months a year.
This is really unbearable.
Everything I have is at home, why should I come here alone
So facing Kupchak's expectant eyes, Shen Huan still shook his head firmly.
My faith cannot be shaken by money!