lakers championship

Chapter 298 Forming a new lineup (2)

As early as last summer, Tianyang proposed to the management to recruit Rondo to the Lakers as the starting point guard. Unfortunately, the Bulls took the lead and directly snatched him with a two-year, $2 million contract.

Rondo has also proved his worth 2%. In the first round of the playoffs against the top Celtics in the Eastern Conference, he led the Bulls 0-4. After he was injured and unable to play, the Bulls were knocked out and lost [-] games in a row and were eliminated directly.

It can be said that Rondo is a perfect fit for the Lakers, with offense, defense, organization, and finals experience.

After listening to Jenny, she looked puzzled, "Rondo still has a one-year contract. This year is an option for the Bulls. They may not release him. After all, Rondo's performance is so amazing."

Tianyang waved his hand, "The contract given by the Bulls is only partially guaranteed in the second year. After the turmoil in the locker room of the regular season last season, and the Bulls have traded Jimmy Butler, the Bulls have entered the era of reconstruction. Rondo will definitely be waived. We must start early this time.”

Jenny suddenly realized, "After listening to your analysis, it really makes sense. As long as the Bulls announce layoffs, we will contact Rondo immediately, and we are not stingy about salary."

Tianyang waved his hand again, "It's too late for the Bull to announce, it's best to contact him now."

"Contacting in advance violates the alliance regulations..." Jenny looked worried.

Tianyang smiled, "I'm not asking you to take risks. Kobe is invited to take charge of this matter. His current status is neither an active player nor a Lakers staff member. Let's make it clear that the league has nothing to do."

"Understood!" Jenny was full of joy, "Does Carter do the same?"

Tianyang nodded.Jenny wrote it down in a small notebook, and then she seemed to think of something, and asked: "Even if we sign Rondo, there is only one point guard, why should we sign another one, but if Kobe chooses to pay, how can the 15 of us The list is completely full."

Tianyang has a way, but it's not convenient for him to talk about it because of his status.

……

The press conference for the four rookies lasted for an hour.

After the end, Tianyang and the management took the four of them to dinner together.

On the way there, Kupchak told Tianyang that Jenny had conveyed his suggestion and the management would consider it carefully.Moreover, the matter of only one point guard signing will be resolved in time, so Tianyang does not need to worry.

The dinner was very pleasant, and two hours later, the group returned to the base.

The Lakers took makeup photos for the four rookies, and Tianyang received a call from Kobe: let him go out, and have prepared a special car.

Getting into the car in a daze, the driver told Tianyang that the goal was Kobe's villa in Nancheng.

Under Tianyang's influence, Kobe never invited NBA players to his home, at least not in news reports.

Kobe went to war today, could it be that there is something important to discuss?
Have you decided to come back?

The speed of the car was very fast, and it took about forty minutes to reach the destination.

As soon as Tianyang got out of the car, he saw Kobe was already waiting outside the gate, his body was obviously much stronger.

"Boss, why do you want me here?" Tianyang asked.

"You want me to contact Rondo, and I will do it right away. It's not yet the day when the free agent market starts. Although I'm not afraid, I don't want those media to report indiscriminately. Rondo happens to be in Los Angeles, so I invite him to my house directly. Let's talk," Kobe explained.

Tianyang gave a thumbs up, "Excellent, your efficiency is too high, when will he arrive?"

Kobe raised his elbow and glanced at his watch, "There are still 3 minutes, he is a punctual person."

Sure enough, the two didn't chat a few words, and another commercial vehicle arrived.

After the car door was pushed open, it was Rondo who came down, and Kobe and Tianyang went up to meet him.

Seeing Tianyang, Rondo immediately asked, "Are you inviting me to dinner, or do you have other ideas?"

"Go in and tell your assistant to let him go back first." Kobe suggested.

Rondo immediately nodded at the driver in the car, and the commercial car re-ignited and left quickly.

Under Kobe's leadership, Tianyang and Rondo entered Kobe's mansion.

……

Kobe directly took the two of them to the basketball court and sat down at a random place.

"You guessed it just now, so I just said it directly. Both Tianyang and I hope you will play with the Lakers in the new season. What do you think?" Kobe went straight to the point.

Rondo did not answer immediately. As early as 14, he had a breakfast with Can, and was jokingly called by fans to exchange blacksmithing experience together, but he did not join the Lakers in the end. The reason for this is hard for outsiders to know.

About 10 seconds later, Rondo asked, "Do the Bass brothers and sisters know?"

"Actually, I was the one who recommended the Bass brothers and sisters to sign with you. I also recommended it once last year. Unfortunately, you signed the contract too quickly. I hope you will think about it this year." Tianyang told the truth.

Rondo: "If I join the Lakers to organize the team's offense, what will you do?"

It seems to be asking about the distribution of the organization, but it is actually asking whether Tianyang will delegate power.

Tianyang smiled, "You organize, and I will focus all my energy on offense and defense."

Kobe waved his hand, "Tianyang is a very generous player who only thinks about winning, you don't have to worry about that."

Rondo nodded, "Is it possible for me to get a long-term contract? Generally, the middle class, with a guarantee of more than 2 years."

Since being traded by Angie, Rondo has not stayed with the Mavericks and the Kings for a long time, and being waived by the Bulls is also a certainty. No one wants to wander and pay a basic salary. His request is very reasonable.

Asking this question means that Rondo has already been tempted, but no matter how influential Kobe is in the Lakers, he has no right to a contract, and there is really no way to guarantee it.

Kobe looked troubled, but Tianyang suddenly said: "What do you think of 3 million in three years? How about 2100 million in the first two years, and 800 million in the last year plus player options?"

Rondo was taken aback when he heard the words, and then asked, "Is this the price given by the Bas brothers and sisters?"

Tianyang shook his head, "This is the contract I think you should get, you are worth so much."

Rondo drummed in his heart: "The agent told me the day before yesterday that after contacting me, only the Pelicans were willing to give the contract, and it was basically the veteran's basic salary. If the Lakers really gave it for 3 years, there is no reason not to agree."

Xianggui thought so, but he said: "I have a bad reputation outside, aren't you worried about the locker room?"

"To be honest, I don't care at all about your falling out with Butler and Wade. My judgment standard is very simple, that is, the game against the Bulls last year. I can see that you want to win the most. Which one. As long as your goal is to win the game, everything is easy to talk about, otherwise we can only give up like Cousins' performance, do you understand what I mean?" Tianyang analyzed.

After listening, Rondo got up and said: "Okay, since you appreciate me so much, I will sign as long as the Lakers give me 3 million in three years, but I have one last question. Even if the Lakers sign me, there will only be one point guard and the other who is it?"

Tianyang also stood up, "I'm leaning toward Rose, but the team is limited and needs to be traded or laid off first. I really can't guarantee this."

(End of this chapter)