Kupchak and Jim Bass finally couldn't resist the superior power of the Kardashian family, and they had to say to Fan Xi: "Jack, we will talk in detail when you have time."
At this time, Kim Kardashian was a little reluctant. She emphasized: "Jack, if you need an agent or lawyer at that time, please call me at any time. We will do our best to help you get a contract that meets your capabilities.
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He also said to Kupchak: "Jack is our little brother. We are as close as one family. You can't take advantage of him and squeeze his labor force."
Kupchak raised his hands helplessly. He really didn't know how to explain his sincerity to these women.
He had no choice but to say: "I will definitely satisfy everyone."
Kupchak and Jim Buss failed to reach an agreement with Fanci at the first time. Fanci chatted with the Kardashian sisters for a while before returning to the locker room.
In the locker room, Matt Barnes ran over to high-five him excitedly, as did Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom and the others.
Kobe joined in later.
He is a person who doesn't like to show emotions in the locker room, but he still called Fanshie a miracle. He said: "Jack, keep working hard, I hope you will become the best point guard I have ever played with."
This sentence is undoubtedly a profound stimulus to Steve Blake and Shannon Brown.
They have to face the fact that Fanshie has officially become the team's new favorite with two games. Because of his undrafted status, his current performance is even more legendary, and people are willing to talk about this kind of counterattack.
Just like on the other side of the ocean, when people talk about Zhu Yuanzhang, they always say that he "started with a bowl...".
Fan Xi's starting point in the NBA is also the lowest. There is no contract more inferior than a 10-day short-term contract.
But now, the Lakers' management is very anxious. They don't know what kind of contract they should use to sign Fanci.
Kobe Bryant showed his enthusiasm when he said to Fancy before he went to the media conference: "What kind of contract do you want to get?"
Fanshi did not hide his thoughts. He told Kobe: "I want an annual salary of tens of millions. I know this number is ridiculous, but my strength will definitely exceed this annual salary."
Kobe took a breath.
This number is very astonishing, because no team in history has ever offered an undrafted player an annual salary of more than 10 million in the first contract. Although many undrafted players have finally received the maximum salary, such as the Pistons who once led the Pistons to defeat the Lakers with an f4 lineup.
Ben Wallace is an undrafted player, but his annual salary in his first contract was only a few hundred thousand dollars.
"Did you know that many players missed out on opportunities because the asking price was too high? Bunchy Wells originally refused the Kings' five-year, $36 million contract, but ultimately only signed a two-year, $4 million contract. He missed out on $32 million. Still.
With Sprewell, when faced with the three-year, $21 million contract handed over by the Timberwolves, he claimed that it was not enough to support his family, and ended up with nothing."
As an elder brother, Kobe taught earnestly: "I think if a lottery-level contract is handed to you now, you can sign it."
"After all, you have only played two good games. There are too many players in the NBA who are short-lived, and you have to give up when you are good."
Kobe was very sincere and gave Fanxi advice from the bottom of his heart.
He didn't want this young man to go down the wrong path.
However, Fan Xi was very confident. He told Kobe: "I am really 100% sure that I will make every dollar in this contract worth it."
"I really can!"
Fan Xi looked directly into Kobe's eyes and said in a sincere and confident tone.
At that moment, Kobe really believed it.
Although many people had said similar things in front of him, the confidence shown in Fan Xi's eyes was unprecedented.
Although no one had ever given an undrafted player an annual salary of tens of millions, he suddenly felt that... he might be able to give Fan Xi such a contract.
So, after finishing the conversation, he went to talk to Kupchak on crutches.
He hoped that Kupchak would take action and keep Fan Xi.
Because he is really optimistic about Fan Xi, Fan Xi gives him a feeling of "same kind", and he realizes that Fan Xi will become an elite player. Moreover, the Lakers currently lack a new force. If the Lakers, who have won two consecutive championships, want to leave,
To go higher, there must be new driving force.
Fan Xi is.
There are very few good point guards in the league today, and those who are suitable for the Lakers...the Lakers can't recruit any of them.
Therefore, to a certain extent, Fanci, who has already exploded in two games, is the Lakers' only hope.
The most important thing is that Fanshi is a perfect fit for Kobe.
If Kobe wants to play without the ball, Fanshie has the ability to organize the offense.
If Kobe wants to stay in position, Fanci is an excellent running shooter.
The most important thing is that Fanshie's defensive awareness is very good, and the Lakers no longer have to endure poor and poor defense at the 1st position.
Derrick Rose says Vandenheede is God's perfect match for him.
For Kobe, isn't Fanci the best partner tailor-made by God?
When Kobe went to negotiate with Kupchak, Fanci was already sitting at the press conference.
The Los Angeles media in the audience were particularly excited to see Fan Xi coming. Of course, there are also many Chinese reporters, and many Chinese basketball reporters are stationed in the big city of Los Angeles. Because in China, the number of Lakers fans is second only to the Rockets.
The reporter from the Los Angeles Times stood up and blew a rainbow fart at Fanci, saying that Fanci was the only undrafted talent, that he broke the Lakers' record that had been dusted for many years, and that he even performed better than Derrick Rose tonight.
Of course Fan Xi smiled and said thank you.
However, the issue that the media is most concerned about now is Fan Xi's contract renewal.
After Thibodeau said half an hour ago that they wanted to sign Fancy, the Los Angeles media couldn't wait for Fancy and the Lakers to reach a more stable and longer-term cooperation agreement.
"...Everyone loves Jack Fan, and everyone wants you to stay in the City of Angels and continue to create miracles. So, Jack, when are you going to sign a formal contract with the Lakers?" a reporter from Time Warner asked Fan Xi.
Fan Xi still answered unhurriedly in his gentle tone: "I also hope to continue to cooperate with the Lakers, because they are the only team that gave me a chance, and it allowed me to prove my talent in front of the whole world.
.but……"
Fan Xi said, spreading his palms: "Many times, many things are not decided by the players."
Fan Xi threw the ball back.
At this time, the ESPN reporter stood up and said something that made the Los Angeles reporters unhappy: "Just now Bulls coach Thibodeau said that they hope you can join Chicago, and he also said that Derrick Rose admires you very much. Excuse me, are you
What do you think of their offer of an olive branch?"
Fanci smiled: "My first choice is the Lakers. But...I am also very touched by Chicago's enthusiasm. Rose is a very, very strong defender. I like him very much."
Fan Xi will never say anything to death.
At this time, a Chinese reporter stood up: "Why not choose Houston? There is Yao Wei there, and you will become a good internal and external partner..."
"The New York Knicks are also very good. They are a big city. They have Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, but they lack a strong point guard..." Another Chinese reporter stood up, and he still spoke in Chinese.
The press conference quickly turned into a discussion meeting at Fan Xi's house.
And the more he said it, the more outrageous it became, and the Los Angeles media below were all confused.
The Lakers' media and public relations team came over quickly to end the interview.
Fan Xi waved goodbye to the reporters. Before leaving, a Chinese reporter below said to Fan Xi: "Can I ask you for an exclusive interview?"
Fan Xi said to him: "Just a few more days."
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Fanshie's momentum has been unstoppable. If his first game with the Warriors was a blockbuster, then in this game, he faced Rose head-on, completed the game, and produced 2,720 data that the Lakers have not seen in twenty years.
, can be called a god descending to earth.
More and more Lakers fans believe that Fanci is the key to the Lakers' three consecutive championship dynasty.
This is God's arrangement.
Otherwise, how could such a great undrafted player be born?
And it happened to break out again with the championship team, the Lakers.
As for fate, the more we talk about it, the more coincidental it becomes, and the more we talk about it, the more perfect it becomes.
Fanci did not go to Lamar Odom's house tonight because Odom had another event... Since marrying Khloé Kardashian, Odom has had more and more business activities.
They join forces to make money in Hollywood.
People in the team locker room often say sourly: Why don't we find a Hollywood female star to fall in love with? In this way, we can earn more fame and money.
Vanity fair is bustling with people. Who doesn’t want to be surrounded by the spotlight and who doesn’t want to make a lot of money?
So, this is why Lamar Odom quietly pulled Fan Xi tonight and said: "Jack, Jenna is interested in you, why don't you become the son-in-law of the Kardashian family like me?"
Fan Xi does not deny that she has a crush on the young and beautiful Jenner. Frankly speaking, young Jenner is the most beautiful girl in the Kardashian family and the girl who best suits Fan Xi's aesthetics.
It's just that... he always felt that there was still a little bit missing, a little bit missing the key to causing him to rub the fire.
Maybe it's because Jenna is too young.
Fanshi stayed at a business hotel not far from Staples Arena.
This is considered a luxury for him now.
Because it costs 200 US dollars to stay one night.
Probably because it is located in the center of Los Angeles, many celebrities choose to stay here.
…
Kobe Bryant relayed Fanci's expectations to Kupchak and Jim Buss.
At that time, Kupchak and Jim Buss were shocked.
Jim Buss even bluntly said: "This is too exaggerated. This is simply robbery. He has only played two games."
When he said this, the TV was playing news, and Fanci had been appearing in tonight's sports broadcast. The latest news at the moment was that D'Antoni of the New York Knicks claimed that he had seen the game and that he was very interested in Fanci.
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After he left Phoenix, he has been looking for a guard who can replace Nash. The appearance of Fanshie surprised him, because tonight Fanshie defeated the Chicago Bulls with running and gunning.
This shows that Fan Xi can meet his tactical requirements.
He even said with joy: "I finally found a defender who can be as perfectly integrated into the run-and-gun system as Nash. I will take the initiative to contact him. This child needs a godfather who can help him grow faster. Moreover, I don't think so at all.
He will continue to stay in Los Angeles, and the Lakers owner is reluctant to continue spending money."
This is a mockery.
Jim Bass was sad to hear that.
Especially after he categorically rejected Fan Xi's annual salary of tens of millions.
"Want to hear my opinion?" Kobe Bryant said, then looked over to Kupchak and Jim Buss.
As the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks stepped in to disrupt the situation, the two managers urgently felt that the initiative was no longer in their hands.
Only then did they understand why Fanshey chose to get a second 10-day contract instead of the stable, fully guaranteed first-round contract they had previously provided.
"Say," Kupchak said to Kobe.
Kobe cleared his throat and said: "You also saw in tonight's game that Jack has the potential to become an elite player. Moreover, he is only 19 years old now, and he is actually 2 years younger than this year's No. 1 pick John Wall. You have to
You know, from being undrafted to now shocking everyone, his progress has been extremely obvious, and no one knows how much room he still has to be amazing."
"The most important thing is that even now he is already a very strong role player, and he can completely adapt to my style of play. Moreover, I will definitely reduce my personal offense with the ball in the future, and I will seek to be more efficient.
A concise move. At this time, it is our best choice to keep him."
"Jake is the best guard for the Lakers in the league today."
"I don't want to miss him."
"As for the annual salary of tens of millions, it has never happened before. But why can't the Lakers make an exception?"
Kobe asked the two of them.
Kupchak frowned and said: "But, you have to know that we have accumulated three points at the point guard position, which is a big expense."
"You can trade two of them," Kobe said neatly.
If Shannon Brown or Steve Blake heard his words, they would tremble.
"If you give him an annual salary of tens of millions, there will definitely be criticism from across the league, and even struggles within the team. You must know that the first overall pick, John Wall, only has an annual salary of 5.14 million, making an undrafted player twice as much as him.
He was treating Fan as a target and was shot at by the rookies in turn."
Jim Bass said so.
The Chinese translation of his sentence is "The trees are taller than the trees, and the wind will destroy them." Once Fan Xi gets this unprecedented contract, those unconvinced rookies will definitely pursue him fiercely.
But at this time, Kobe Bryant smiled.
He said coldly: "I heard a Chinese proverb and I like it very much."
"The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold."
"If Fan can break out of these fierce pursuits, then the Lakers will have an absolute core for the next ten years."
Kobe had great hopes for Fan Xi.
When Kupchak and Jim Bass heard this, they both gasped and were extremely shocked.