I'm king in the basket

Chapter 442

"You should know I hate British food."

Li Xing didn't expect that Sylvester would bring him to the British restaurant.

"Put down your prejudices, dude, your prejudices against British food are like those stupid racists who think Asians have small eyes."

Sylvester is adamant about British food: "You know, some things look ugly but are beautiful on the inside, just like British food, although they look like a piece of shit, they are actually very good eat."

What makes Li Xing admire is not that this guy likes British food, but that this guy knows very well about the fact that British food "looks like a pile of shit" but he can still eat it.

"You said it was like a piece of shit."

Li Xing's appetite was at its best after the game, but before the dish was served, these few words from Sylvester made Li Xing lose his appetite.

"So do you like food that tastes good but is a piece of shit, or food that is beautiful but tastes like a piece of shit?"

It's really a dilemma, which one do you choose, Sister Feng or Jia Ling?I choose death.

"Harry, there are so many beautiful and delicious food in this world, why do you have to choose this?"

Li Xing actually got into an argument with him on the issue of eating.

"Because British food is really delicious." Sylvester said obsessively.

After that, the waiter started serving the food.

As far as color and fragrance are concerned, it's not that bad.

Li Xing didn't have much appetite, so he ate a few mouthfuls to make a show, and said, "You came to me to talk about contract renewal?"

"Yes."

"In your opinion, what should I do?" Li Xing asked.

"You deserve the biggest contract extension ever," Sylvester said.

"I know, but do I need it?" Li Xing spoke like a diamond king.

"Of course you don't need it, but when we renew the contract, the main consideration is not whether you need the money."

Sylvester said: "You have a different presence in the league. You're not just a rising star facing an extension. Man, you're the best player in the game. You're a superstar who can replace Michael Jordan as the best player ever. .”

"Michael can sign 97 year 1 million in 3000, you deserve more."

Sylvester said.

"The rules at that time created such a contract. You can't expect me to sign 1 million a year now, Harry, and the salary cap is less than 3000 million." Li Xing said with a smile.

"I know what you are worried about, but this is not what you should care about. This is the team's business. You only need to make money." Sylvester said.

"No, you said it too, I'm not just a rising star facing renewal."

Li Xing put down the knife and fork: "I need to renew the contract. It's not a question of how much money. I just want to stay here. As for what kind of contract I want to sign, let the management make the decision. Let's see." Look how much they think I'm worth."

"If you renew the contract in advance, you can at most get a contract extension below the maximum salary level." Sylvester said, "I still suggest you wait until next summer and let other teams make offers."

Li Xing didn't want to take this risk.

He put down roots in Toronto, it's a long-term plan, he's going to live here for a long time.

In case other teams offer too much during the offseason, the Raptors' management has a brain twitch again, and if it is announced that there is no match, then he will move.

That's what Li Xing didn't want to see.

Moreover, it is not only him who needs to renew his contract, but also DeRozan.

Although DeRozan played a quasi-All-Star performance, the outside world still looks down on him.

His per-game numbers haven't changed in nearly three years.

Counting these two games this season, in the past three seasons, his average per game is 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.

The only significant improvement is steals, which rose from 0.6 steals per game to 1.7 this season.

His scoring and tactical status have always been fixed.

Bargnani is the team's No. [-] scorer, and DeRozan is the No. [-] in charge of charging.

Many people believe that without the Raptors' system, DeRozan's average data will drop by more than half.

Even if he puts up quasi-All-Star numbers, no one thinks he's an All-Star player.

This led to repeated setbacks after his team started contract renewal negotiations.

The next day, Esbjerg Center.

They also have a day of training in Toronto, and then leave for the away game tomorrow.

Dragic announced his return, and he was wearing a mask. This is not the first time he has needed to wear a mask to complete daily practice and play due to facial injuries.

Injuries are not uncommon for Dragic. He is a fierce player who is not afraid of death. Although he looks like a humble and polite white European, his style on the court is extremely fierce and tenacious.

His style of play is in stark contrast to his personality.

Due to the unfavorable contract renewal negotiations, DeRozan has been hit hard, and he has a feeling of being underestimated.

This incident affected his state.

During the training in the afternoon, he was repeatedly pointed out by Snyder for his absent-minded appearance.

In the end, someone else was training and he was fined for running laps.

After running ten laps, DeRozan lay on the ground panting.

"It seems that Demar is a man who will become tired and paralyzed after running ten laps." Bargnani, who is known for being lazy in training, is sarcastic while drinking a drink.

DeRozan glanced at him and said indifferently: "Get out!"

"How do you talk? You can't take your anger out on me because Satya doesn't sleep with you, can you? You should find the reason on yourself." Bargnani said excitedly.

"What? You played so well yesterday that Satya didn't sleep with you?"

Stephenson nearly squirted.

Seeing the explosive news spread more and more, DeRozan's aloof man can no longer pretend: "No! We're going to bed!"

"HO~~"

The vile teammates booed together: "Have you worn the "cap" yet?"

"Nonsense!" DeRozan said proudly, crossing his legs.

It seems that he temporarily forgot about the contract renewal.

Li Xing asked: "It seems that you have had a perfect night." "Of course, last night was the most wonderful night in my life." DeRozan said intoxicated.

"It's disgusting, can I beat him up?" Barnes grumbled.

"So, how did the contract renewal go?"

What changed the atmosphere was not Stephenson and Bargnani, the two mindless idiots, but Middleton, the last person who should have spoken.

"Rookie, don't worry about it so much." Evans told him off.

"I'm not afraid of your jokes, 4 million in 4000 years." DeRozan smiled bitterly.

For a player who can steadily output 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in the fourth year of his career, this contract is not big.

Thinking about Harden staying with the Thunder in the summer with 4 million in four years, DeRozan's contract is too shabby.

"Larch, what about you? Did they talk to you too?" Everyone looked at Li Xing.

"Talk."

Li Xing nodded.

"How many?"

DeRozan closed his eyes and didn't even think about it. Li Xing must have more than him. The value and importance of the two are not the same.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, 4 million in 4400 years."

Everyone has a face of "???" What is it like?This is what Li Xing's teammates looked like when they heard this sentence.

"Too fucking picky?"

"Larch, are you kidding me?" DeRozan asked.

Li Xing smiled lightly: "No, Brian Colangelo's brain is flooded, DeMar, just wait and see."

Of course, the 4 million yuan in four years was made up by Li Xing, and the team did not officially renew his contract.

When he heard that Colangelo only gave DeRozan 4 million for 4000 years, he felt inexplicably angry.

In the past four years, the market value of the Raptors has doubled again and again, from the team with the lowest value to the top three NBA teams in market value in one fell swoop.

There are countless advertising endorsements every year, and the money earned is far more than the money spent.

Now only give DeRozan 4 million for 4000 years?
Li Xing snorted coldly, thinking clearly.

The commercial league is always a commercial league. He helped the team think about it, but in the end it was just used.

Instead of this, it is better to join forces with DeRozan and kill them severely.

People are not killed for their own sake.

A day later, the Raptors were a guest at the Knicks and defeated their opponents in a devastating manner.

这一战，李幸以100&的命中率狂砍30+30+10+10，而且，0失误。

That night, Madison Garden rang out the voice of MVP.

During the press conference, a reporter asked about Li Xing's contract renewal process, and he said something thought-provoking.

"Staying in Toronto is in my plan, but if the team doesn't value and respect the players, the plan will change."

This sentence was like a thunderbolt, spreading out on the ground, blasting out many people.

Plans also change.

Isn't Toronto the only option for Li Xing?Do other teams have a chance?
This news really shocked the Raptors. That night, Colangelo started the contract renewal negotiations with Li Xing.

They thought that Li Xing was dissatisfied with their delay in initiating contract renewal negotiations.

"Larch, this is their contract."

Sylvester handed the cursive script to Li Xing.

4 million in 7200 years.

For a fourth-year rookie, that's the max salary.

"What do you think?" Li Xing asked.

Sylvester smiled lightly: "Wait until next summer, you will receive a bigger offer."

"You tell them I need to think again."

A day later, Li Xing and DeRozan appeared in downtown Toronto to do charity activities.

Reporters showed up on time, and they wanted to know about the contract extension.

Li Xing mentioned DeRozan's contract intentionally or unintentionally, and then complained: "1 million a year is simply the most shitty contract in history!"

Journalists don't understand, management can.

Now, Colangelo and the others finally knew where the problem was.

"Lachey, I heard they made you another offer?" DeRozan asked.

"Yeah, this one is better, maybe they will give you a new quotation soon." Li Xing smiled lightly.

"maybe."

DeRozan was at a loss.

(End of this chapter)