king of los angeles

Chapter 45 45. Lin Feng's Decision

Everything is on track, and it is.

He had just ended a "relationship," if that counted.

"Gary, do you want to play streetball? Black Mike will miss your breakthrough."

Perkins called early in the morning, and when he heard that Lin Feng was single again, he became talkative.

Lin Feng was lying on the bed in a daze, leaning against the head of the bed thinking about something.I have only known Sara for three days, and Lin Feng felt very empty when she left without saying goodbye.

Maybe this feeling will become flat with the appearance of another girl, it seems that I am still too innocent.

Perkins' early-morning call wasn't gloating, and he brought exciting news.

"Qiqi, I really can't think of any good news. Are you going to introduce my sister to me?" Lin Feng said with a smile.

Perkins does have a younger sister, but she is six years older than Lin Feng. She is currently studying for a doctorate at the University of Southern California, and she can't compete with sports boys.

"Don't be funny, man, you are the king of Los Angeles, how could you kneel down and be my brother-in-law. Seriously, this news will definitely excite you."

Perkins lives near the hotel where the Lakers are staying. He can definitely take a taxi here, but Old Parken enjoys the pleasure of calling.

Lin Feng was a little impatient, he was feeling sad about Sara, and he didn't have time to listen to Perkins' tricks.

"Okay, okay, I just want to make you happy. The team called me just now, and they decided to give you a four-year contract of no less than 800 million."

"800 million, man! You're only one step away from becoming a multi-millionaire!"

Perkins said that the saliva was flying around, as if he got the money himself.

This amount of money is indeed very high for a rookie with the 60th pick. You must know that Josh Hart, the No. 30 rookie in the first round last year, only received 4 million US dollars for 847 years.

"Gary? Are you okay? Did you pass out from too much excitement? You have to treat me to a big meal. I have worked hard to get you the contract!"

For Lin Feng's silence, Perkins understood that he was crying with joy, and was hiding in the toilet to secretly wipe his tears.

After a while, Lin Feng said, "Qiqi, I really appreciate you, but I want to reject this contract."

Perkins was stunned after hearing this, "Dude, what are you talking about? Pelinka told me privately that they plan to give Mikhailiuk, who is 13th pick higher than you, a three-year, 3 million contract!"

"Look Gary, you did a great job in summer league. But you know, no team is going to pay a lot of money for a good player in summer league, unless it's a lottery pick, and you're young. Don't think about reaching the sky in one step."

Perkins was eloquent, and he never thought that Lin Feng would make such a choice.

"Wait, I'll be right there."

Perkins was short-tempered, and before Lin Feng could say anything, he planned to go to the hotel in person and tell him in person how lucrative the contract was.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders. He knew Lao Pa's quick temper, but he still had something to say.

It would be good if he could go to Howden Hotel, so that he can speak more clearly.

Ten minutes later, there was a hasty doorbell ringing outside.

Lin Feng believed that if he didn't open the door within five seconds, it was entirely possible for Old Pa to climb in through the window.

Opening the door, Perkins, panting with his briefcase under his arm, greeted him and went straight into the room.

"Gary, Gary, I have to tell you exactly what happened. You're young and you have a lot of potential. But I'm 30 years old, and I know what's going on in this league every day."

"You actually rejected an 800 million rookie contract? Are you serious?" Perkins panted heavily, and poured himself a glass of water.

"Calm down, bro." Lin Feng stood by the window with his arms crossed.

Perkins continued: "I checked the data on the way here. Last year, Kyle Kuzma in 2017? Remember? The kid with the little curly hair that looks like Maitreya Buddha."

“他在拉斯维加斯打满了7场比赛，场均拿到21.9分6.4个篮板和2.7次助攻，并且在决赛上砍下30分10个篮板，帮助湖人拿到夏季赛冠军当选FMVP。”

"You know what that means? He's better than what you're doing right now, but he's willing to accept a four-year, $4 million-plus deal. Why? Because the level of summer league is so limited, it's only going to take up so much of the management's scrutiny." A small portion."

Perkins will continue, he is trembling all over, because this is the first time among his players to get such a "big contract".

Lin Feng just nodded with a smile, wanting Lao Pa to release his energy.

"Okay buddy, what I want to say is that Gary Smith standing in front of you is not a person who can't see the problem clearly."

"I just don't want to sign for four years."

Perkins felt cold, he took a sip of water to calm himself, "Why? A four-year contract is the dream contract of most second-round picks."

Lin Feng continued: "I understand my true strength. Four years is too long for me. It only takes one year for me to let the league know the best rookie Gary Smith."

He was very calm when he said this, as if he was talking about a very easy and ordinary thing.

It was Perkins who was shocked by this calm rhetoric.

Old Pa's tone softened, "To be honest, man, I know you are great and you have unlimited potential, but signing a one-year contract is undoubtedly a risk. If you don't make it out or get seriously injured, then even the 800 million get it too."

"The most important thing is that the team will not give you a one-year contract. What they want is the rookie bonus. They need to free up their salary space."

Old Pa's words are not unreasonable. Usually, the second-round picks, especially the rookies at the back, will follow any offered contract, even the basic salary.

One of the advantages of the draft is the rookie bonus, good ability with low salary, high quality and low price.Usually, this bonus will be for four years.

Furthermore, the second-round picks are not as guaranteed as the first-round picks, and the team can only use clauses such as salary space or basic salary exceptions.

The Lakers management has carefully considered this matter, and they have determined that Lin Feng has great potential.Giving a basic salary to such a player is definitely not enough respect, but in view of the No. 60 pick, the contract will not be given too much, otherwise it will affect the mood of Hart and Kuzma in the team.

After all, Hart and Kuzma are first-round picks. Just because Lin Feng performed well in the summer league, they got a higher contract than the first-round picks?This is bound to cause controversy.

Pelinka discussed with Magic Johnson several possibilities regarding Lin Feng.

They imagined that Lin Feng rejected the contract, so the Lakers could trade him as a bargaining chip to other teams.

But if the Lakers don't want to trade, then Lin Feng will not be able to sign with other teams within a year, and he can still participate in the league draft next year, wasting a year in vain is not worth the gain for athletes, and it is a risky thing.

Pelinka thought for a long time and gave Jenny Buss a final offer about Lin Feng.

4 million for 830 years, the last year of which is a team option.

This is a contract with the same value as Hart and Kuzma, which shows that the Lakers did not disrespect him because he was a rookie with the [-]th pick. Instead, he offered the salary of the first-round pick, which can be full of sincerity.

The team should tell Lin Feng that what they value is ability rather than pick.

However, the Lakers' management will never know a secret, that is, Lin Feng is a traveler with special abilities, he can see the future for three seconds.

Relying on this special ability, sooner or later he will be able to reach the top of the league.

Others don't understand, Lin Feng knows himself too well, he feels that he is matching his consciousness and body every day, which is completely different from the training method of ordinary players.

According to the development of the last world, although the Lakers had James airborne at the Staples Center, they still experienced a disappointing season, because some problems from top to bottom of the team eventually missed the playoffs.

In the summer of 2019, the Lakers traded almost all young people for Anthony Davis, and prepared to recruit Kawhi Leonard to form the Big Three.

This is undoubtedly a gamble. If the new FMVP does not choose to stay in the Raptors or go to the Clippers, then the Lakers will start the 2019 season with the two giants of Lao Zhan and thick eyebrows plus a bunch of mercenary veterans. All sent to New Orleans.

From the moment he was selected by the Lakers, Lin Feng already had a picture in his mind, and his pattern was very big.

Los Angeles does not need to give up all young people in exchange for a second giant, because he is the future superstar.

In Lin Feng's grand blueprint, the Los Angeles Lakers will be a young guard full of vigor, with James + Lin Feng as the core, with Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, Hart, Caruso, Wagner , Mikhailuk and a group of young people supplemented by a younger team.

He wants to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to create a youth storm in the NBA and the whole world.

(End of this chapter)