Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 94
The timeout couldn't save the Mavericks from losing. Too loose defense caused the Mavericks to lose the capital to compete with strong teams once the feel of the Mavericks declines.

Billups, who scored a season-high 31 points, raised his arms and shouted, while Nash looked lonely on the side, and this picture was also frozen by the sideline photographers and became the cover of the sports page of the day.

Stephen Jackson debuted in the second half and became a surprise player. Not only did he team up with Artest to limit the performance of the Mavericks' striker, but he also performed well, scoring 6 points on 4 of 18 three-pointers.

The Lakers also defeated the Mavericks 112 to 103 in the game, securing the top spot in the Western Conference.

After continuous hard work, the team got a rare two-day rest time to relieve the fatigue of continuous back-to-back.

Push open the door of Jim's office, and you can see the training hall below.

Jim lay on the railing on the second floor, watching the training of the players downstairs. Master Zen's training intensity today was extremely low, and many people just sweated a little.

The team made great strides forward and launched an impact towards the four consecutive championships. Jim was filled with emotion.

Originally, O'Neill's toe surgery was delayed until the beginning of the season, and it has not been completely cured. The other players are old, weak, sick and leftover players. Kobe led the team alone and started with 3 wins and 9 losses.In the final playoffs, Hawley's lore three-pointer fell out after two laps, completely tipping the balance to the Spurs, and it also announced the end of the short-lived Lakers dynasty.

Jim's contemplation was interrupted by the ringing of the telephone. It was Kupchak.

After a few short conversations, the smile on Jim's face disappeared.

"Dan Fagan, I'm finally waiting for you." Hanging up the phone, Jim snapped his fingers and sneered.

Last season, Stephen Jackson and Gilbert Arenas performed well. Jackson and rookie Arenas, who had a cabbage contract, were quickly favored by Dan Fagan and paid under his banner.

Jim signed a three-year contract totaling $300 million with Jackson, with a player option for the last year, in order to get the stadium geek in his pocket in time, but now, this player option has become Fagan's bargaining chip.

Still driving his tattered pickup, Jim arrived at the agreed place—Dan Fagan's law firm.

Dan Fagan, in his suit and tie, was smiling and looked harmless, except for a twitch of his mouth when he saw Jim get out of the car.

Generally speaking, Jim is reluctant to deal with lawyers, they are too calculating and good at using all means to get the maximum benefit.

"Mr. Bass, I am very grateful that you have provided such a good platform for my clients to show themselves. Now Stephen has proven his worth." After the two sat down, Fagan spoke first.

"You're welcome. All players in the league want to play for the Lakers. I think Stephen is no exception. I just gave him this chance." Jim put his briefcase aside and leaned casually on the back of the chair. Crossing his fingers, he replied with a smile.

Fagan got up, took two glasses of water from the water dispenser behind him, handed one to Jim, and said, "Steph's performance has attracted the attention of many teams in the league. I think his value is definitely not worth only 100 million dollars a year." , I wonder if you agree with me?"

"I agree with you, thanks for the compliment, when I signed him with a $100 million contract, many people said I was crazy to waste my player spot on a player who was about to pack up and play overseas. Wind. I'm really flattered that the review has turned so fast." Jim took a sip of the water handed by Fagan and said with a smile.

"Well, Mr. Bass, I have to tell you the truth. Many teams in the league are now interested in Stephen. If the Lakers don't make a reasonable offer, we are willing to jump out of the final year of the contract and test the waters. Free market. One million dollars a year, this price is undoubtedly absurd." It seemed that Jim was going to play stupid to the end, Feigen no longer concealed it, and revealed his real purpose.

"So, you want Stephen to renew his contract with us in advance? Why don't you just jump out of the contract and consider other teams' offers after the free market opens? This will make it easier for you to make the most favorable choice?" Jim said to Fegan's approach expressed doubts.

"It's like this. Stephen feels that the Lakers have found and cultivated him. He is unwilling to leave the Lakers and these teammates who are already in harmony. Of course, I have to make a plan based on the client's requirements." Fagan quickly explained road.

That's only half the story!Mostly because he was reluctant to bear the big market in Los Angeles, the strength of a team that can compete for the championship, and he was not sure how much contract he could get in the free market. Taking advantage of his good performance during this period, he hurried over to reserve a position early. Raise the price higher.Jim sneered to himself.

These are the usual routines of agents, but some small balls will have to use premium contracts to retain key members of the team, such as Conley in the original trajectory. He is undoubtedly a good player, but he is definitely not worth the ridiculous amount. Big contracts, this is the sorrow of the Grizzlies as a small ball market.

But Jim doesn't like this. The Los Angeles Lakers are at their peak. The background of a wealthy family and a big city are unique advantages in attracting players.

"Well, I want to know what your psychological price is. I need to discuss with Mitch. Stephen is an important member of the team. Of course we hope he can stay on the team." Jim pretended to think for a while and replied.

"5 years, $3300 million, player option for the last year." Fagan put forward a condition.

"Can I know what standard you based on to set this price? You must know that Ben Wallace and Ron Artest together only hold this figure." Jim sat up straight and raised his tone.

"Performance on the pitch and forecasting the market, that's my specialty."

"Okay, I need to discuss with the uniform team, and we will give you an answer within a week." Jim stood up, shook hands with Fagan, and left the law firm.

Jim knew that Fagan must have had private contact with other teams, got a psychological price, and then made a slightly processed offer to the Lakers.

Stephen Jackson can contribute close to 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal per game. He is the main substitute for the wing. It is normal to have this market. Jim, who has been prepared for this, is waiting for Fagan to make the first move.

"Mitch, I'm on my way back to the office right now and I need you to be there in half an hour."

After calling Kupchak, Jim started the car.

　RIP, Dan Fagan... The one-pass operation for Yi Jianlian was really suffocating...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)