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Chapter 146 Finalizing the New Contract
"The King of Los Angeles?" Mitch Kupchak stared at Kobe for a long time, and said calmly, "Maybe, but..."

"Everyone will grow old one day, don't they? Even the king is the same."

"Are you saying I'm old?" Kobe confronted.

"Maybe." Mitch Kupchak said: "You must have seen ESPN's ranking for you this season, right? No. 7. Mr. Bryant, you are no longer in the top three in the league."

"It's all shit rankings!" Kobe seemed to have read this report, raised his eyebrows and said: "I will prove them wrong, don't worry."

"all.right." Mitch Kupchak said: "Of course I believe that you are still a top three player in the league, so the current Lakers are still revolving around you. But...Michael Jordan will decline. As the general manager of the Lakers, it is natural to help the team find a way out, I think you can understand this."

"So the way out you're looking for is Andrew Bynum?" Kobe asked sarcastically.

"Exactly." Mitch Kupchak said: "He was a man in 1987, and you are a man in 1978. The gap of nearly 10 years is enough for the Lakers to transition smoothly."

"You're just so worried about his mind?" Kobe said.

"It doesn't matter." Mitch Kupchak said lightly: "He is still young, and he still has a lot of time to study and correct. Bryant, don't forget that the reason why the Lakers chose you was because Are you younger than Shaq? I remember you are only 6 years younger than Shaq, right? 10 years..." Mitch Kupchak spit lightly: "It's enough to transition two generations in the league."

"It seems that you have already arranged for the succession of the future scepter of the Lakers. No wonder you chose Bynum who was only 17 years old. No wonder you didn't agree to exchange him for Jason Kidd. Everything is really for the purpose of making Andrew Bynum the new owner of Los Angeles." Although Kobe said so, his face was not surprised at all: "However, there is one thing I want to remind you."

"What?" Mitch Kupchak asked.

"I'm different from O'Neal. I can play at a high level for at least another 4 to 5 years. Once this happens, will Bynum, who is about 30 years old, become the new king of Los Angeles? I'm very curious." The words made Mitch Kupchak's mouth twitch, and said: "Do you really think you can maintain a high level for 4~5 years? Don't forget that you entered the league younger than Michael, and your body is worn out. The state is also more serious than that of Michael at the same age, so...do you really think you can do it?"

Mitch Kupchak said: "The top ten in the league is the bottom line for me and the Lakers fans. Once you fall below this bottom line, then I'm sorry, I still say the same thing."

"There's nothing not for sale in Los Angeles."

"Top ten in the league?" Kobe smiled and said, "Do you really think I can't do it? I can tell you responsibly that next year my ESPN ranking will only go up, not down."

"Also, you Kupchak can only represent yourself, when can you represent all Los Angeles fans?"

"It's been so many years, Bryant, you're still so arrogant." Mitch Kupchak was silent for a few seconds, and then spoke slowly.

"Arrogance? You know I'm a man of my word." Kobe said unwaveringly, as if he had long been used to this kind of questioning.

"Okay, I agree to the contract with the Easterner." I don't know how long the atmosphere in the office was frozen, but in the end it was Mitch Kupchak who spoke first and broke the solemnity.

"Yes, this is a wise decision." Kobe said.

"However... I can't give him a high salary." Mitch Kupchak said.

"Okay." Kobe said, "Just give him about 100 million."

"One million? Oh, no, no, no, Bryant, I think you misunderstood me." Mitch Kupchak said with a gleam in his eyes, "I will only give him a basic salary."

"What?" Kobe frowned when he heard that, "You don't even want to give 100 million? Only willing to give more than 70?"

"More than 70?" Mitch Kupchak smiled and said, "Bryant, you may have been in the league for too long, so you forgot some details."

"The basic salary of more than 70 yuan is only for players with one year of NBA experience. Unfortunately, our Chinese friends don't have it, right?"

Kobe recalled it for a while, and his face turned ugly instantly: "You are only willing to give him more than 40 US dollars???"

"That's right, that's it." Mitch Kupchak nodded.

"Kupchak! Did you make a mistake! You gave Troy and Josh far more than this price! Do you think I'm here to beg???" Kobe was a little angry and said loudly.

But Mitch Kupchak is not a "rookie" either, so he said unmoved: "Bryant, of course you are not begging for food, but our Lakers team is not a humanitarian aid agency. If I can save a little, I will naturally save a little." , I believe that even if it is Old Bath, he will not have any objections to this aspect."

"After all, who would have trouble with money?" Mitch Kupchak spread his hands.

"Kupchak, are you really unwilling to give me any face?" Kobe said with a downcast face.

"Ha, Bryant, look at what you said, if it wasn't for your face, how could I agree to sign him? The potential value of Eastern players has never been very good, has it?" Mitch Kupchak said in a tone Although it is not tough, the meaning in the words is obvious, Kobe Bryant, don't be shameless!
"Hmph!" Kobe was furious for a moment, and he turned around and wanted to leave.

"Anyway, I have taken a step back. As for the rest of the signing or not, that is your business. I will give you 12 hours to consider, and you will not wait after the expiration." Mitch Kupchak looked at Kobe, slowly Said.

With a look of indifference on his face, Kobe stepped out of the door of the general manager's office.

Just as he took half a step, a voice came from behind him again: "Oh, by the way, Bryant, although I don't know why you did this, but your agent is really great, Bob Pepper I have realized Linka's ability again."

Kobe paused for half a second after hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure and left here without looking back.

Not long after Kobe left, Mitch Kupchak's female secretary walked in and said, "Mr. Kupchak, do you really think that those things on the Internet were done by Kobe Bryant?"

Mitch Kupchak looked at Laurie Blank with a sullen face, and said dryly, "How would I know?"

"Huh? Then you..." Laurie Blank asked in surprise.

"It's just a simple test." Mitch Kupchak said: "It's a pity that he is too calm and didn't try anything! It's disgusting!" In the last sentence, Mitch Kupchak is close to Talking to himself.

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Toyota Sports Center, Lakers training ground.

"What? That old guy Kupchak is only willing to give more than 40 dollars??? What is he asking for??? A beggar???" The one who reacted the most was Matt Barnes. Hearing this news, he immediately protested loudly.

"More than $40?" Pau Gasol couldn't help but said, "This is too low."

"It's a bully!" Charity.World.Peace also joined in and said, "What can more than 40 dollars do? Hot, don't think too much, just refuse!"

"Yes, hot, this kind of condition is really contemptuous! You'd better refuse directly!" Matt Barnes said "filled with righteous indignation".

"Refused? Why should I refuse?" Tang Qian was extremely abnormal, and said, "Mr. Black Mamba, can you take me to meet the general manager of the team? Just tell him, I agree to his contract."

"You agree??? Hot??? Are you crazy??? This kind of contract is an insult to you!!!" Matt Barnes was the first to jump out and object.

"Yeah, hot, although I also want to be your teammate, but this contract is too wronged for yourself... You should think about it before making a decision." The Spaniard also opened his mouth to persuade.

"It doesn't matter." Tang Qian smiled and blurted out: "Bryant, can you do me this favor?"

"Okay, that's not a problem, but...do you really decide to sign?" Kobe said: "This salary, to be honest, is really cheap."

"Well, I have decided that being able to stay with the Lakers is very in line with my vision, so." Tang Qian said: "Please lead the way, Mr. Mamba."

Kobe is not the kind of person who likes to talk nonsense. Seeing that Tang Qian has made his own decision, he has no opinion. He put on his warm team uniform and said, "Come with me."

……

Before entering the door, Kobe checked again and said, "China is hot, have you really decided?"

"Well, I've decided, Mr. Mamba." Tang Qian nodded.

"Okay, let's go in." Kobe pushed open the door and led Tang Qian into the Lakers general manager's office.

"Hi~ hello, big man from China." Mitch Kupchak said with a professional smile on his face when he saw Kobe and Tang Qian.

"Hello, you are Mr. Mitch Kupchak, right? You have known him for a long time." Tang Qian also said politely.

"Then the purpose of your coming here is..." Mitch Kupchak asked knowingly.

"Of course it is to renew the contract." Tang Qian replied.

"Okay, then you must know my plan, right? If you have any dissatisfaction..." Before Mitch Kupchak finished speaking, Tang Qian said directly: "No, sir, I didn't What is not satisfactory."

"Are you not dissatisfied?" This answer was beyond Mitch Kupchak's expectations. He looked at Tang Qian and said, "Are you serious?"

"Of course, sir, I don't have time to joke around." Tang Qian said affirmatively.

"Okay, I like a straightforward player like you." Mitch Kupchak secretly delighted in his heart. Originally, when he said the price, there was room for improvement, but since the other party is willing to accept it and has no objection, Then he is also happy to save money.Because he only signed a player at a price of more than 40 yuan, no matter how you say it, the higher authorities will not put pressure on him.After all, for the huge Bass family, more than 40 US dollars is almost equivalent to drizzle, and they don't care about it, and they don't care at all.

"Then let's sign the contract now?" Mitch Kupchak suddenly became very enthusiastic as if he was afraid of Tang Qian's repentance.

"Oh, no, no, no, you don't have to worry too much." Tang Qian said: "I can agree with your price plan, but I need to modify some parts a little. What do you think?"

"Modify? What to modify?" Mitch Kupchak subconsciously became alert.

"It's very simple." Tang Qian smiled and said: "I need to add the motivation part."

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