NBA: Daiki Aomine at the full start

The Lakers eventually won the battle for Rogan.

On the social networks of the United States, Lakers fans started a carnival moment.

Shaquille O’Neill immediately posted on his own Twitter:

“Congratulations to the Lakers for taking Logan! Let’s usher in a new era! #新的湖人! ”

John the Magician retweeted the tweet, followed by the postscript:

“Hahaha, I’ve booked the Lakers’ home season ticket for next season for a whole season, and I don’t want to miss a game for Logan! #紫金军团重新起航! ”

The sharks + Magic’s two-procat tweet raised the news popularity of Logan joining the Lakers by several notches.

On the Twitter hot search list, this topic even soared to the second position, which is not much different from the popularity of the first!

The news that Logan officially signed with the Lakers also caused heated discussions among fans in the Celestial Empire on the other side of the ocean.

At the largest basketball forum in the country – HUPU Forum.

Logan signed the Lakers’ post and dominated the forum homepage.

Domestic media such as TX Sports and X-wave Sports have reported on Rogan’s signing of the Lakers in the headlines.

It’s been too long since the NBA hasn’t had a native Celestial Empire player show up.

The appearance of Logan finally filled the gap in this area.

The sports news of Central Radio No. 5 also reported the signing event in prime time.

“The Los Angeles Lakers were the focus of our live stream.”

“With the signing of Logan with the Lakers, we will spend most of the new season broadcasting the Lakers and Logan’s games!”

As soon as the official news came out, the expectations of Celestial Empire fans for the new season once again increased.

Originally, there were many highlights of the new season.

For example, the 73-win Warriors who won Durant are ready to avenge James and his Cavaliers.

Another example: Kevin Durant’s love-hate relationship with Russell Westbrook.

And Wade + Rondo + Butler’s bulls.

Ross + Noah + Courtney Lee + Cameron Anthony and Knicks from Porzingis.

And now – the Los Angeles Lakers with Logan!

On July 22, US time, Rogan, who announced that he had signed with the Lakers, flew from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles International Airport.

Thousands of Lakers fans gathered at the exit of the stadium to greet Logan.

The team’s general manager, Mitch Kupček, personally picked up the airport.

“Luo, welcome to Los Angeles!”

Kupchek said excitedly: “Lead us to create a new era!” ”

With Kupchek came to the Staples Center.

Logan took a brief tour of the arena.

Over the court, 16 championship flags of the Los Angeles Lakers were hoisted.

In almost every era, the Lakers have their own glory moments.

George McCann in ancient times.

Jerry West + Elgin Baylor + Wilt Chamberlain in the 60s-70s!

Abdul-Jabbar the Magician of the 80s-90s.

OK combination at the beginning of the century.

Kobe + three high in about 10 years!

Compared to the Boston Celtics, there are more championships in the N-game winning streak in ancient times.

The Lakers’ model of superstars in every era has a taste of giants.

“I’m sure one day in the future, you’ll help us raise our 17th championship flag.”

Also looking at the championship flag on the dome sky, Kupchek patted Logan’s shoulder:

“But before that, we have to go and finish the contract signing plan.”

A large part of the reason why the NBA is so crazy this summer is related to the skyrocketing of the NBA’s overall salary cap.

This compares to the 2015-16 season.

The salary cap surged by $24 million in the 16-17 season!

What is this concept?

Think of the annual salary of Kobe, the league’s top star, that is, $24 million.

The salary cap directly increases the annual salary space of a superstar!

This has also led to a lot of super contracts popping up this summer.

Mike Conley earns more than $30 million a year and wins a contract worth 100 million yuan.

Horford who went to Boston could get a contract of $30 million, which exceeded Lebraun James’ current salary.

The most outrageous thing is that Chandler Parsons even has a 4-year $94.8 million contract in hand.

This is outrageous.

Of course, this skyrocketing wage cap, for the Lakers who did not catch a fish in the summer, how to fill the poor line, but has become a big problem.

They could only take Rul Deng on a four-year, $72 million contract in free agency.

Next, they also wanted to negotiate a long-term contract with Mozkov with an annual salary of $16 million.

In order to fill the poor line, the Lakers management is going to lose all their brains.

However, it is precisely because of the surge in salary caps.

Lakers management gave Logan a 1+1 contract of $20 million for 2 years, an annual salary of $8 million in the first year, and $12 million in the second year.

Second year player options.

Don’t ask, ask because there is money.

At the same time, by giving Logan 8 million salary space, the Lakers only have the final $9.6 million left of space.

This is completely at odds with the big contract that Mozkov wants to eat.

The Lakers’ signing plan with this stupid big man can only go bankrupt.

However, after taking Logan, the IQ of the Lakers management also regained the high ground.

They split the remaining $9.6 million in salaries.

With a short-term contract of 1 year and 2.3 million base salary, he signed former All-Star interior David Lee.

With a starting salary of 7.3 million US dollars and a 2-year offer of 15 million, he won Wayne Ellington.

Ellington used to play for the Lakers in the 14-15 season.

And has a good performance of 28 points in a single game.

After missing out on countless big fish.

The Lakers were able to make up for the signing of Ruel Deng + David Lee + Ellington in the summer, which can be regarded as giving Lakers fans a little explanation.

Of course, the reason why Lakers fans are so tolerant of management is because:

They signed Rogan!

On September 30, US time, the new season team training camp officially opened.

After Nance Jr. gave up his number, Logan will play in the Lakers No. 7 jersey for the new season.

“The core player of the team for the new season is Rogan.”

When Staples was interviewed by the media, Luke Walton, the new coach of the Lakers, said directly:

“The team’s coaching staff will build a series of tactics and systems around Rogan.”

(Ask for flowers, ask for tickets, ask for tips).