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Chapter 613 Everyone is happy
Hearing that Brother Antetokounmpo was not willing to renew the contract in advance, Su Yang was not surprised at all, and even expected it.

After all, Antetokounmpo's character of wanting to lead the team to be the boss has been reflected as early as in the finals. If the Cavaliers hadn't given up double-teaming Curry in the third game, then the FMVP of the finals is likely to be awarded to Antetokounmpo, that is Magic and Kareem.

Right now, the FMVP has not been won, and Curry is in his prime. The team also has the meritorious veteran Cousins, as well as the foreign stalwart Paul George, and the rising LaVine. As the boss, it is better to take advantage of the end of the rookie rookie contract next year, and there just happens to be a salary space conflict, and leave the Kings in a more dignified way, and go for a break.

Of course, the core purpose of fighting for the boss is still to get more money and personal honor, and personal honor is roughly equal to money.

Staying in the king, the ball is not much, mainly offensive and defensive conversion and defense, so that even though he won two championships, Rose has no hope of activating the clause and cannot sign with a maximum salary. That is a loss of tens of millions of dollars. In the case of a championship Down, it's unbearable.

"Money, as long as it's money, it's easy to handle. It's not a problem if money can solve it. I'm Mr. Billion Dollar..."

Su Yang made up his mind and called Brother Antetokounmpo to invite him to negotiate an early contract renewal. He planned to keep the letter first. Anyway, no matter what Brother Antetokounmpo thinks in the future, even if he applies for a deal, he can get back a high-ranked draft pick or a potential rookie. As for free.

Still relying too much on Antetokounmpo's defense, there are basically no players who can replace the Kings' defensive rotation system.

In the small ball era, Antetokounmpo's physical condition, his high defense ability, and his position as a power forward are really delicious.

On the next day, July [-]th, Antetokounmpo arrived with his Greek manager Panu, and Su Yang also brought Xinji and Granger.

The two sides chatted briefly and politely.

Antetokounmpo turned to take the initiative to mention the issue of contract renewal: "Coach, I assure you that no matter what, I will finish the next season seriously. I will not have any reservations about myself. In order to achieve three consecutive championships, I will Come up with [-]% energy..."

Feeling a little emotional.

It is nothing more than emphasizing that I will not work deliberately because I am afraid of getting hurt or something like that, and my professionalism is very good.

After listening, Su Yang smiled and nodded in response.

"Then let's talk about your appeal. You can talk about anything. We should communicate fully to avoid misunderstanding."

Brother Antetokounmpo was about to speak subconsciously.

But his agent Panu said first: "Our team hopes that Giannis will play a more important role in the great team of the Kings, so that both the Kings and Giannis can get better feedback. Since…”

That statement is quite subtle.

It's nothing more than ball rights and money.

Of course, it is also a basic operation for Panu to speak, with the team as the front, to prevent Antetokounmpo from speaking to death.

After Panu finished speaking, Xinji said: "Then do you have any worries? We can meet your needs."

Su Yang didn't open his mouth, and he also avoided talking to death. If something goes wrong, Xin Ji will take the blame.

That was something that had been discussed before. After all, in name, it was the general manager of basketball affairs who would handle the early contract renewal.

"We worry about..."

Panu was a little dazed by the rhetorical question, his expression seemed to say, we are worried that we will not be able to sign a maximum salary, and the long-term income is too low, don't you know?The other Blazers have reached a four-year $4 agreement with CJ McCollum.

But it's a bit vulgar to talk about money directly.

Seeing this, Su Ya looked at Xinji, signaling him to take over the topic, take the initiative, and turn to how much money he wants as soon as possible.

Hinkie understood and said: "We are very fancy about Giannis, but since he does not meet the Rose clause or the designated player clause, and he has to leave the only five-year signing right to Stephen Curry, so according to the recent With the salary cap, we can only offer Giannis a four-year, $4 million contract extension, what do you think of such an offer?"

Hearing this, Brother Antetokounmpo got up and said, "My request has been told to the agent, he can represent you fully, you can talk about it in detail, I will go to training first." After speaking, Brother Antetokounmpo nodded at Su Yang, then left the office, Go straight to the training ground.

Then the door slammed.

Panu immediately took off his disguise, raised his legs and said: "Other teams can also give such a contract, and after signing another season, the salary cap will continue to rise and get more money. With Giannis' ability, he will definitely There are team offers."

The attitude is very arrogant.

But it is also true that as long as Antetokounmpo does not revise the contract in advance, after the contract expires next season, at least eight teams will double-team with a maximum salary of 4 years. Which step will be more difficult.

"We will also develop a plan to expand his business influence around Giannis, create a personality for him, and make him an iconic player in the league..." Business director Chris Granger began to elaborate: How does the king help Antetokounmpo make money? .

"Too inefficient..."

Panu shook his head again and again, "Without personal honor, how can we use it for publicity? At least there must be the best team, not the best defensive team, but with his role in the king, if he continues to play like this, the best team It's no use starting with the All-Stars, LeBron and Durant will occupy the front line for a long time, and Leonard, Griffin, George, Anthony..."

In a few words, Panu vividly described Antetokounmpo's plight in terms of personal honor, and he really couldn't do it without the ball.

"Then what else do you want..."

Xin Ji continued to ask questions patiently, mainly because Su Yang revealed his hole cards during the previous discussion, so there is no need to worry at all.

Of course, it would be even better if the early contract renewal with Antetokounmpo could be completed without playing the hole cards, saving money and trouble.

"We want to give Giannis five years of money."

Panu spoke slowly and confidently, "Also, how about guaranteeing Giannis' average number of shots per game in the agreement?"

Hinkie and Granger fell silent for a moment.

Both of them turned their heads to look at Su Yang.

Things are a little tricky.

According to the provisions of the labor agreement reached before, each team can only sign a five-year contract with one player, and the Kings used that spot on Jason Thompson in 12, so that Cousins ​​​​could only renew his contract later. Signed a four-year contract.

Now that Jason Thompson has re-signed the basic salary contract, the five-year spot will naturally be reserved for Curry to ensure that Curry will stay for a long time.

Now the Antetokounmpo team asked for it.

If he signs a five-year contract with Antetokounmpo, he will naturally improve his tactical status. In the choice of Curry, Cousins, Antetokounmpo, and George, Antetokounmpo will get an absolute insurance position. As for how much the ball is , which are incidental.

But if it is really given to Brother Antetokounmpo, what should Curry do?
Su Yang thought for a moment, and smiled: "Have you noticed the new labor agreement that is being negotiated recently? There is a clause in it, which is a supplement to the Rose Clause, so that those players who have not triggered the Rose Clause can also be paid after four years. Get top salary.

Now, at the risk of being fined by the league for 50 U.S. dollars, I will tell you that the clause is called the [Designated Rookie Clause], which allows rookies to sign a five-year contract extension without satisfying Rose’s clause, and get 30% maximum salary. "

Panu's eyes lit up when he heard the words: "What's the condition? Can you ensure that the new labor agreement or that clause is passed?"

Su Yang spread his hands.

"I dare not say that it is all due to me, but I have joined forces with the owners of the small ball market to protect the interests of the small ball market, which has made the league attach great importance to it and given a lot of inspiration. That clause is to make the small ball market better and more flexible. The potential rookie, to avoid being threatened by the big ball market with the same amount of maximum salary, five years is always more stable than four years, unless you are willing to die.

The conditions are also very simple.

Based on Giannis' current situation, as long as he is selected to the best team in four years, that is, next season, no matter whether he is selected for the first team, second team or third team, or is elected the best defensive player, or becomes the MVP of the regular season, he can meet that condition. requirements. "

Panu was confused when he heard the words.

"How is that different from the Ross Clause?"

Su Yang shrugged: You can study it by yourself when the time comes, and you can tell Giannis the truth, and I will leave first. "

The Panu people are so stupid, how can they still play like this?

In fact, the [Designated Rookie Clause] applies to rookies who have only one year left. They suddenly show super potential and are too late to meet the [Ross Clause], so it is called a patch of the [Ross Clause], and the [Ross Clause] is not only applicable to rookies. .

The exact details are left to Hinkie to negotiate.

Su Yang strolled to the training ground, took the basketball from the staff, and signaled the staff to leave. He trained with Giannis alone, and then said directly: "Giannis, you were brought out by me. Even if you want to choose, you It will also take precedence."

That said, the implication is obvious.

Staying with Antetokounmpo is higher than staying with George.

"I see..." Brother Antetokounmpo nodded.

The training immediately entered a normal rhythm. Su Yang and Antetokounmpo discussed some shooting-related topics, talking and laughing throughout the process.

That night, Hinkie received a call from Antetokounmpo's agent Panu, agreeing to renew his contract before October 10.

As for the content of the contract extension, the basic clause is a maximum salary of 5% of the salary cap for 25 years. If Antetokounmpo gets the best team or best defensive player or MVP, the contract will be upgraded to a maximum salary of 5% of the salary cap for 30 years, but the fifth In [-], the Kings had a team option.

With that arrangement, everyone is happy.

As long as the contract is signed, everything is easy to handle.

After Antetokounmpo's early contract renewal, Su Yang is going to take a look at the league situation, and then go to the national men's basketball team to report.

(End of this chapter)