I really just want to strike

By then, how much salary space can the Lakers provide for themselves?

and......

As a team that has provided a lot of "sponsorship" to the NBA every year in recent years...

You know, after the salary cap soars, as the player contracts get bigger...

The super luxury tax that the Lakers will have to pay by then will also rise.

Although, playing with Su Feng, Xiaojia never considered the money issue.

but......

You can't let Xiao Jia feel wronged by his salary after being a bull and a horse, right?

Especially this season, when Adams is getting better and better, he has started to squeeze his playing time...

Although Director Lu said that good steel should be used wisely, he will strictly control the playing time of each Lakers player in the regular season.

It's hard for Xiaojia not to feel so worried about his future.

And the obvious is.

As a leader who has always been considerate of his "subordinates", Su Feng has already noticed Xiaojia's recent change in mentality.

In January, after the results of the third round of voting for the NBA's All-Stars in the 1/13 season came out, Su Feng specially invited Xiao Jia to have a light meal at home.

"Uh...boss, can you tell me the truth?

Why do I always feel that what you invited me to eat today is the legendary Sanhuo meal? "During the meal, looking at Su Feng, Xiao Jia asked worriedly.

Hearing that, Su Feng immediately became amused, "Mark, when have you ever seen a team that wants to build a dynasty and trade its core players before the dynasty is established?"

Xiao Jia was stunned for a moment, and said, "What about after the dynasty is established?"

As the saying goes, all the birds are gone, and the good bow is hidden.

After the time entered January 14, the reason why Xiaojia began to worry about his future was also related to the countdown to Su Feng's retirement.

to be honest......

When Su Feng was around, Xiao Jia could indeed want nothing.

Because being able to play with Su Feng is his biggest motivation to play.

But what about after Su Feng retired?

Without a secure contract guarantee...

For Xiao Jia who is in his prime...

"I understand your worries and concerns, so I invite you here today to discuss your future with you." Looking at Xiao Jia, Su Feng said frankly.

After heaving a long sigh, Xiaojia said: "Say it, boss, I will accept whatever you say.

Even if the Lakers want to trade me...

Just let me know in advance. "

"I've spoken to Jim, no matter how high the luxury tax is until I retire, he won't be heartbroken.

Therefore, what you are worried about, the contract issue after I, Kobe, and Rajon completed the contract extension with the Lakers successively, does not exist.

However, there is an objective problem that does exist. "Su Feng said to Xiaojia.

"What's the question?" Xiao Jia asked curiously.

"That is we will indeed select a big man in the draft this summer.

And he's young...

As long as he can successfully fulfill his talent, he will definitely be the inside core of the Lakers for the next ten years. "After a pause, Su Feng continued.

"So..." Hearing this, the light in Xiaojia's eyes suddenly dimmed a bit.

"However, in a sense, in the short term, there is no direct competition between him and you." Su Feng said after standing up and patting Xiao Jia on the back.

According to the new ten-year plan for the Lakers agreed by Su Feng and Kupchak.

In this summer's draft, the Lakers' goal is Nikola Jokic, whom the Lakers have been investigating for many years.

but......

In terms of teacher Yue's early defensive ability.

Su Feng thought that it would be better for him to adapt to the intensity of the NBA game at the power forward position first.

On the one hand, at the power forward position, Teacher Yue can get more playing time.

On the other hand, the Lakers' inside and wings can also help him defend and make up for him.

Therefore, Su Feng said that there is no direct competition between Teacher Yue and Xiaojia in the short term, and it is definitely not that he is fooling Xiaojia.

Instead, it takes two to three years to practice the appointment of the teacher.

It's just that, over time...

An inside organization core like Teacher Yue...

It is inevitable that there will be conflicts with Xiaojia on position and ball possession.

Therefore, after pondering for two seconds, Su Feng went on to say: "Mark, I can assure you.

Even if you choose to retire now, your jersey will definitely hang in the dome of Staples Center in the future.

So you don't need to worry about your future personal choices will hurt me, or the Lakers team.

Because, you are already a legendary center in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers. "

Su Feng knew.

Xiaojia's recent worries are also related to the loyalty that international players pay attention to.

As we all know, in the NBA, except for a few international players, most international players will not easily move after they stabilize.

After all, living in a foreign country, and in Europe, there has always been a saying that teams are bigger than players, so in the star league of the NBA...

Before international players penetrate the essence of the league of stars...  

Many international players in the NBA have signed so-called "cabbage contracts" with their home teams.

Of course, in Su Feng's previous life, as time went by...

After international players gradually see through the essence of the NBA, the star league...

Naturally, the loyalty of international players to the so-called capitalists depends on the sincerity of the capitalists.

Because in essence, NBA players are also workers. In addition, in order to protect small and medium-sized teams in the NBA, after a player is selected in the first round, his home team can even directly lock up the most precious years of his career.. ....

Therefore, in Su Feng's view...

Under the premise that international football and the NBA are fundamentally different things, talking about the so-called loyalty in the NBA...

Isn't that just waiting to be squeezed by capitalists?

You know, after international football passed the Bosman Act...

If your players are unwilling to sign, then look at Pogba and Umtiti and you should know how much headache Manchester United and Barcelona have for this!

But what about the NBA?

When a team wants to trade you without a trade veto, you don't think you have any options, do you?

In the NBA, players are commodities.

So before asking players to be loyal, if you capitalists can't even give you sincerity...

Then don't talk about loyalty.

In this life, the reason why Su Feng cooperated happily with the Bass family.

And why isn't it because little Bass has never been stingy about the privileges that should be given to Su Feng?

But......

A player like Xiaojia is different after all.

Because his level is not as high as that of Su Feng and Kobe, the Lakers would rather not get grades and keep them.

So no matter how Xiao Jia chooses, Su Feng will only respect his personal wishes.

After all, even if Su Feng can make money with Xiaojia in other ways...

In the NBA.

Player salaries are also a status symbol for a player.

At this moment, Xiaojia has long been a legend in Spanish basketball.

And as the third leader of this Lakers team, he even created a dynasty belonging to the Lakers together with Su Feng and Kobe.

And now, the Lakers are even trying to establish their second dynasty.

Therefore, rather than using emotion and his position in Xiaojia's mind to keep Xiaojia, Su Feng is more inclined to give Xiaojia a free choice.

no doubt.

Accompanied by Teacher Yue's growth.

He and Adams are bound to take a step closer to occupying the living space of Xiaojia in the Lakers.

Maybe not in the short term.

But in the future...

This is bound to happen.

From Su Feng's point of view, Xiaojia's worries are reasonable.

And he, who is in his prime, has already sacrificed a lot for the Lakers.

So rather than a guarantee for the future.

Su Feng knew that what he wanted to give Xiaojia was respect and understanding.

Don't worry about ignorance in the future.

No one in the world knows you.

At this moment, looking at Su Feng with a solemn expression, Xiao Jia paused and said, "Thank you, Boss!

Sure enough, it is the honor of my life to work with you in this life.

So now that you're showing me your cards...

I will also give you a bottom line.

Until we build a second dynasty, I will still do my best to help the team.

But like you said, in the NBA, a team is always moving forward.

So, after we build the Second Dynasty together, I will choose to leave.

Of course, if the team needs to use me in exchange for some bargaining chips, I am also willing to do so. "

Hearing this, Su Feng was overjoyed, and said: "There is no banquet in the world that lasts forever, so don't feel sad about it, Mark.

I can assure you that the Lakers will not trade you until they have established a second dynasty.

Together we will build a great dynasty. "

In the Lakers' original plan for the next ten years, Kupchak and Su Feng did consider the possibility of trading Xiaojia in the future.

But since the helm of the Lakers in this life is Buss Jr.

The Lakers will inevitably implement Bass to talk about human relationships first, and then talk about other team building concepts.

Perhaps, this means that the Lakers will lose a valuable rebuilding chip after Suko retires.

but......

The future will surely belong to the Lakers because of this.

……

In January, Xiaojia, who gradually adjusted his mentality, started a period of highlight moments that belonged to him.

On the 17th, the Lakers played away against the Celtics. With 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists, Xiao Jia successfully withstood the pressure of Lao Deng on both ends of the offense and defense, and helped the Lakers realize their old rivals and enemies. The Celtics' season double play.