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Chapter 740 The Journey of the New Season and Domestic News

Unlike in Boston.

Back in Los Angeles, the whole city was boiling. Under the overwhelming media reports and publicity, there were endless crowds of crazy fans starting from the airport, and it intensified in the next few days. The Los Angeles Lakers, Li Shengli and a group of teammates had a real battle Fengshen, complete an incredible journey of winning the championship.

When the Lakers' championship parade started, this emotion reached its climax for the second time, and Los Angeles was still lively.

It's just that people can't stand still, and neither can the team.

The Lakers' new season is already busy with trade assessments and finding out about free agents.

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After the Celtics won eight consecutive championships, the league has never had three!

In the historical contest with the Celtics, although the age is long, the Lakers have this kind of complex for the Celtics, and it is obvious that... the Lakers have thought about it three to four times, and West There is no way to take a vacation, there are too many things this season!

Barkley retreats bravely?

No one can say anything about his decision to retire.

Players, coaches and other insiders in the league have sent him retirement blessings publicly or with words, so West must find a way to solve this vacancy. After all, once Barkley withdraws, the Lakers have no offense at the [-]th position. to speak of.

As for Rodman.

It was indeed West who recruited him at the beginning, but the reason why he finally decided to join the Lakers has to be counted in his relationship with Jenny Buss, and after this season is over...Jenny will directly disband, and Rodman will not Stay on.

For Rodman with a basic salary, it is of course best if he can use it. It doesn’t matter if he can’t. After all, he doesn’t do his job every day, and he doesn’t show up on time for training, which affects the atmosphere very much, so West didn’t think too much about it.

There are also new contracts for other players.

In order to compete for the third championship, the Lakers lineup is extremely luxurious, and behind the luxury is the huge expenditure of player salaries. If the third championship is not imminent, I am afraid that even the old Bass, who has always been willing to spend money on team construction, cannot stand it. , so the new season must make an economic calculation.

Barkley is gone, and Rodman is not staying. The Lakers need a fourth position with both offense and defense. It is a bit inappropriate for Ben, who is weak in offense, to play the main force at the fourth position. I can't hold it down, and it's not worthwhile to spend money on a substitute.

Another thing is that Crotty wants to raise his salary. Li Shengli has clearly stated this point, and West can't ignore Li Shengli's opinion.

Then there is the release of space for the Lakers' backcourt players. Nick's contract has expired. As a first-line point guard, the annual salary of less than 200 million is obviously a bit shabby, but West has to consider adding it to more than 500, let alone Nick's agent. What people want is 900.

The same goes for Nick's old partner Eddie, but Eddie's increase will be much smaller.

Fortunately, there is Kobe!

West is glad that he found the Hornets in exchange for Kobe, and the existence of Kobe gave him more confidence, because the loss of Nick and Eddie would not be too serious, Fisher and Crotty are still there Well, the backcourt will not be too short of people.

Finally, there is the team coach.

The finals were so thrilling, and in the despair of the first three games... The voices in Los Angeles all blamed Harris, and although West felt that Harris could not be too blamed, he also felt that Harris There is nothing outstanding about the work, let alone the two small bosses who are gradually intervening in the management team. Under the instigation of the old Buss, they also participated in the work of the new season. Jenny Buss's first suggestion was to replace Harris. Choose a new bishop.

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From top to bottom, West calculated that the changes in the new season are not insignificant.

But the facts cannot be changed.

Thinking about it, I know how big a threat the Celtics are. Their lineup of the Big Three will remain unchanged next season. No matter how many people are added, they will be reinforcements. As for the Lakers... once Barkley leaves, the fourth position in charge of offense will be empty. When it came down, West felt that if he didn't make a drastic change, he could only wait for the warm water to boil the frog until he died!

Although it is aggressive, it is also advisable. After all, the two most important points of Li Shengli and Kobe are still there.

Therefore, West and a group of colleagues quickly decided on the work aspect of the new season. They wanted to use the space vacated by several defenders on the fourth position and the rotation lineup, but before...he had to Li Shengli has work to do.

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"Hello, who is it?"

"I, Li Shengli, make money!"

West received a call from Li Shengli before leaving get off work, and his face turned yellow after hearing a sentence, and he lamented that there is nothing that Li Shengli cares about more than money.

"Li, didn't I tell you that I could really starve you to death a few days later, and you just waited for this money to live?"

"Have you forgotten? Didn't we fight the night we won the championship? Although it wasn't much, we still have to pay a fine. Besides, I'm living a very hard life, and I have to go back to China to spend next week."

"You can also consume? My God, I thought you Li Shengli didn't even know that money can be spent and consumed!" West scolded with a smile: "Okay, don't worry, our bonus is based on endorsement The contract was issued, you can just ask your agent to come, and my dignified general manager can still rely on you?"

"That's true, but I don't feel at ease if I don't get the money. I've asked you to take care of this matter in the past few days!"

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After speaking with West on the phone, Li Shengli was very happy to return to the base camp in Greenville.

Similar to West, West has a task, and Li Shengli has not been idle during this time, because he has communicated with West, Crotty's salary increase should be no problem, and the recent task is to make arrangements for Daben It's about finding someone.

It is not economical for the Lakers to grow up, but some teams can't wait for it.

Li Shengli said before and also suggested that Daben go to the East to work with Iverson and find a partner.

理由很简单，虽然季后赛没有太多关于76人那边的消息，但问题是76确实是一改往常的疲态、被场均26.8分4.9板4.6助2.3断的艾弗森扛进了季后赛。

This kind of genius is placed in the 76ers and guarding Philadelphia?

To be honest, it’s too embarrassing. Take Kobe, who has a good relationship with Iverson, as an example. Kobe’s starting point is not high but his development is very stable. Iverson’s starting point is the highest, but he is still just carrying the ball alone. Team running, maybe it is a replica of Barkley, lonely at the end, so Da Ben went to work in the team, Li Shengli and Kobe both felt it was very suitable.

More importantly... the east is now the Celtics' private territory.

It's a pity for the Lakers to give up Ben, but it's great to let him go to the East. The disruptive ability of Big Ben and Iverson's partner is enough for O'Neal to drink a pot. The Celtics were all pulled down. Looking back, for the Lakers...the 76ers who have been reinforced many times are better than the Celtics.

However, this matter is not yet certain, and it is only communication at present.

However, the possible upheaval of the Lakers and the player cake produced by the upheaval have already made many teams smell the taste. From the Greenwell base camp, people come here every now and then to find out the news, players, scouts, and want to top Harris. There are coaches.

The three O'Neal brothers who were defeated in the finals came, Mourning came alone, Utah's inseparable two ghosts were also present, and even the Spurs brothers came here. Even if they are players, they are also contributing to the team's construction. And no matter how the Lakers decide, what is certain is that from that place...everyone can play.

Eddie, Nick, and Big Ben would all be good choices, and there are even people who want to fight for Crotty, and the reason why they came here is because after the Lakers won the championship, a bunch of people on the team played here for several days, just as The host's Li Shengli is not there, and a group of hooligans are stationed here to have fun.

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"By the way, where is Mr. Li, why isn't he at home?"

"I don't know, it seems that I have returned to my country, and I said there is something wrong!"

Seeing that Li Shengli was not at home, O'Neal and others were very curious, but Kobe still knew something, and said directly: "I know, someone sent him a message. It seems that some players in their country will participate in the draft for a few days. He will go back have a look!"

"Fuck, Chinese player? Is that Yao?"

"It's over, it's over, once Yao comes, we are worthless, he must be partial!" Da Ben's face darkened, and he felt sour when he thought of Yao Ming.

"Eccentricity? Damn, why does it sound wrong to me?" Ma Long rolled his eyes and scolded, "Don't think too much, Yao is not old enough for the draft, it should be someone else, anyway, there will be a summit here after the draft, You can see it when the time comes, prepare to welcome new friends, and take care of them in the future.”

"Huh? Do you still need our care?"

"Uh... this... just pretend I didn't say it!"

(End of this chapter)