Fanshi's performance in this game was completely inspiring.
He was like a savior who emerged from nowhere, lighting up the sky like a comet when the Lakers fell into despair, and defending the glory of the home team at Staples Center.
Made three of three three-pointers, plus a game-winning free throw.
One hundred percent hit rate.
Fanci's NBA debut was a god-level one. If you look through any superstar's resume, it's impossible to find a more legendary debut than Fanci. Although many superstars have higher and more comprehensive statistics.
However, you must know that Fan Xi is an undrafted temporary worker with a 10-day short-term contract.
"No one is stopping Fan from signing a contract. If the Lakers don't sign, there will be a lot of teams offering olive branches." The host of TNT expressed his views on the national live broadcast program: "Although the NBA often has short-lived flashes,
player, but my intuition tells me that this Chinese player can stay in the NBA and achieve something."
However, the commentator sitting next to him, Charles Barkley, a famous former NBA superstar who became a commentator after retirement, did not think so, even though he had kissed a donkey's butt before because he disparaged Yao Huang... At that time, he claimed that Yao Huang would never
He might have scored 20 points in a game, but a week after he said this, Yao Huang got it. Then, he kissed the butt of a donkey as punishment.
This has become a joke in the NBA.
But Barkley didn't take warning at all. He was a big talker when he was playing basketball, and he still is now. He said: "China is not a place rich in defenders. I believe their big men are very good, just like
Like Yao Huang. However, I don’t think this player named Fan can stay in the NBA at all. There are too many short-lived players."
"The most important thing is that he is not humble at all. He does not have the affinity that Yao has. He actually talked nonsense about the team's main point guard Steve Blake after a good game."
"Oh my God. You have to know that Steve Blake was a point guard who the Lakers spent 4 years and 16 million US dollars to sign to supplement the last shortcoming last summer when their salary space was completely locked."
"Do you think the Lakers will choose him between the main point guard and a short-term player?"
The more Charles Barkley spoke, the more confident he became. He felt that his judgment was correct: "I bet that the Lakers will never give him a formal contract extension, even an unguaranteed basic salary. Because Steve
Blake will stop this from happening."
What Charles Barkley said is a very realistic situation.
Seniority in the NBA is very important. Unless you are the chosen one, there will be no old players to make way for you.
Fanshie's talent is mediocre and he is still an undrafted player. It is too difficult to defeat a starter like Steve Blake with just one heroic game!
Although at this time, the entire Los Angeles fan base was humming his name.
And...countries across the Pacific are excited about Fan Xi.
Countless classrooms, offices, basketball courts, and streets are discussing a basketball player named Fan Xi who just appeared in the United States.
At this time, it was noon in China.
Many excited fans even ran out and shouted loudly.
After so many years, finally such an exciting guard appeared in the NBA.
This is of extraordinary significance to domestic basketball.
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Kupchak and Jim Buss rushed to the locker room very excited. The shock of this game to them was really amazing. They sat in the audience and witnessed the team's desperate situation after Kobe's injury, and then witnessed with their own eyes that Fan Xi
How did he defy God and save the game step by step?
They are not commentators who sit between the live broadcasts and watch the fire. The shock brought to them by the scene will not subside for a long time.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won two championship trophies, but this year they have inevitably entered a weak state. The team has made no gains in signings, and the players' fighting spirit has faded because of the championship. In addition, the point guard
The location is really deserted.
Fisher is getting old and has no defense. Shannon Brown only has a body, but his skills are so poor that his grandmother can't bear to take a closer look. And Jordan Farmar, who left before, is basically a basketball player with a pig's head on the court.
.
Therefore, the team signed Steve Blake in free agency.
Blake is an average point guard. His offense, defense, and assists are average, but he has no obvious shortcomings. For the Lakers who have been short of point guards all year round, he is a life-saving medicine.
Now Fan Xi suddenly broke out, allowing them to see new possibilities.
They feel that the Lakers' last shortcoming may really need to be completely repaired.
Although Fanshi's talent is not good, his defense is very sticky. And tonight, his three-point shooting ability was simply astonishing. Kupchak excitedly said to Jim Buss more than once: Little boss, I
I really saw Reggie Miller. When Reggie Miller shot us to death with a three-pointer at Staples Arena, I was there. It was the feeling that Fan brought.
"Yes, yes, I was there at the time. Fan was so fierce!" Jim Bass nodded crazily.
They both reached a consensus on this matter.
Therefore, they want to keep Fan Xi.
On the way, Jim Bass still said to Kupchak: "We can definitely give him a three-year basic salary, based on the standard of a second-round pick, or even the standard of the late first round. I believe he has no reason to refuse."
In the NBA, rookie contracts have strict regulations.
A first-round pick can sign a four-year contract, and the highest-paid one is the first overall pick. His starting annual salary is equivalent to a midfielder contract, which was about $4.5 million in 2011. The first two years are guaranteed, and then the
In three and four years, the team has the right to choose to continue or give up the execution. Generally speaking, the team will execute it. And often in the third year, they will talk to big-name rookies about contract renewal.
At that time, big-name rookies can sign maximum salaries or other contracts for up to 5 years.
Generally speaking, the higher the draft pick, the bigger the contract you get.
Second-round picks can sign a guaranteed contract with the team for up to three years. Most second-round picks get a 21-year contract, or a one-year contract. The first-year salary is often only the minimum salary, which is the NBA's guarantee.
The salary is about US$800,000.
In addition, a guaranteed contract means that the entire amount of the contract signed takes effect, and the team cannot miss you for any part of it.
Those late second-round picks or undrafted players often receive an unguaranteed basic salary. That is to say, although the salary is 800,000 US dollars, it is calculated on a daily basis, so you will get more money if you play one more day. However, as long as you are
If the team stays for three months, it can basically take away all the money.
Now, Jim Bass said that he will give Fan Xi a three-year basic salary. In fact, for undrafted people, it is already a very, very, very special and lucky existence. It is equivalent to the fact that you can only take the college entrance examination and take the college entrance examination, but the result is that you perform beyond the standard and exceed the standard.
I passed three exams and passed two exams.
And the standard at the end of the first round mentioned by Jim Bass is equivalent to getting a first grade, or even a second grade, by performing at an extremely high level.
It can be encountered but cannot be sought.
As the general manager of the Lakers and the club's steward, Kupchak will pass all contracts through his hands.
He thought for a while and actually didn't think what Jim Bass said was too bizarre.
Because he also believes from the bottom of his heart that the team should keep Fan Xi for a long time. Fan Xi's temperament displayed in this game is so fierce, it is simply the aura of a superstar.
Kupchak has been in the NBA for many years, and he has seen many potential rookies, but even many famous superstars do not have the aura of Fanci. In the entire Lakers team, Kobe may be the only one who can compete with him. Even if he is defeated by
Bynum, who said he had no hope of reviving the Lakers center, had nothing to do with it.
The aura thing sounds very mysterious.
But Kupchak wants to believe it.
Therefore, he said: "It depends on how we negotiate. If we can sign him as a second-round pick, it would be best. If not, it would be worthwhile to sign him at the end of the first round."
Jim Bass nodded. As a boss, economic benefits and output-input ratio are very important based on reality.
The two made up their minds and came to the door of the locker room, just as they were about to call Fan Xi out to announce the good news.
Only to find Steve Blake running out angrily, he grabbed Jim Bass and Kupchak.
"We must not sign this careerist. He is too self-righteous and arrogant."
Steve Blake said to Jim Buss: "This guy actually publicly stated that he regarded me as an enemy during an interview. He actually attacked me in the media. Our locker room cannot tolerate a person who attacks teammates like this. He will definitely destroy it."
Our chemical reaction will definitely cause the team to lose its tacit understanding and lead us to failure..."
Blake's words were very decisive and resolute, with a sense of 'death and death', and he almost didn't say 'with me or without him' in his mouth.
This makes it difficult for both Jim Buss and Kupchak.
They are very optimistic about Fan Xi and hope to achieve long-term cooperation with Fan Xi.
However, if the team's main point guard doesn't get along with him, and, as he said, is an arrogant person who will ruin the atmosphere in the locker room... then it really needs to be reconsidered.
At this moment, Fan Xi suddenly came over from the other side.
He walked with Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes. They talked and laughed and were very harmonious.
When Odom saw Jim Buss and Kupchak, he didn't forget to joke with them: "Hey, Jim, Kup... we discovered a super shooter today, why don't you hurry up and prepare the contract? Don't let the others
The team stole it."
Odom is a veteran player of the Lakers. He stayed here when the Lakers were still in decline, and competed with Kobe Bryant from the middle and lower reaches of the Western Conference to two championships.
In terms of qualifications and merit, he is one of the best in the locker room.
Therefore, his words are far more important than Steve Blake, the newly arrived point guard.
At the same time, Derek Fisher also spoke: "Yes, Jim. Sign him quickly. I am old, I will retire in two years, and the team needs a shooter. This guy has a natural sense of the ball.
Yes, trust me, sign him, that’s right.”
Fisher is also a hero of the Lakers, and he is even the leader of the locker room. He made great contributions during the Lakers' last three consecutive championships, and once set a miracle of 0.4 seconds. As a famous shooter in the history of the Lakers, he always said this
It also means inheritance, and Jim Bass and Kupchak are even more determined.
At this time, Steve Blake's face had become ugly.
Matt Barnes' words were the final straw.
"Yeah. Jack's defensive sense is very good. He should be the best defensive point guard on our team. With him, I finally don't have to clean up the mess for the No. 1 position..."
Matt Barnes is a defensive warrior, and his words are very valuable.
The Lakers were beaten by the Celtics in 2008 because their defense at the 1st position was too poor. Now Miami on the East Coast has formed the top three. If they meet them in the finals, if their defense at the 1st position is not good, they will definitely be defeated.
They seized on the defense and counterattacked until they collapsed.
When all three said so.
Jim Buss and Kupchak exchanged glances.
Then, Jim patted Steve Blake on the shoulder again and reassured him: "Steve, I believe your misunderstanding will be resolved soon."
This sentence is equivalent to telling Steve: We have signed a contract with this person, so don't act out of emotion.
Steve Blake was immediately very frustrated. He felt that he had completely lost.
At this time, general manager Kupchak spoke to Fanshie: "Jack, where is your agent? Let's talk about contract renewal. As these teammates said, we need you, the Lakers need your talent.
"
Fan Xi showed a comfortable smile.
For the past nine days, he has been waiting for Kupchak to say this.
He works hard every day just to stay with the Lakers.
Now, the dream has come true.
Even...Jim Bass added: "We want to achieve a long-term cooperation with you."
However, at this moment, Fan Xi suddenly said something that surprised everyone.
He said: "Thank you. But, Mr. Kupchak, and owner Jim Buss. I really don't have an agent, and probably no agent will believe that I can stay in the NBA, so I do all these things myself."
.”
This is not common in the NBA. Almost every player has an agent to help them deal with problems.
However, considering Fan Xi's previous situation, it is normal that he does not have an agent. Indeed, no agent is willing to run around for an undrafted draft pick because the economic benefits are very low.
"It's okay, Jack. The current rookie contracts are standard contracts, according to NBA standards. We are willing to provide you with a 21-year-old basic salary contract. The first two years are fully guaranteed, and the team has options in the third year."
Kupchak said understandingly.
This sentence really surprised everyone.
Especially Steve Blake, he didn't expect that Fanshie would get a three-year contract because of his outstanding performance in one game. When he entered the NBA as the second pick in the second round, he only got a two-year contract.
With a guaranteed contract, he only received US$370,000 in the first year.
But now, why does this damn kid get a two-year fully guaranteed basic salary with an option for a third year?
His expression felt like eating sour grapes, it was unnaturally twisted.
Odom and others congratulated Fan Xi at this time.
However, at this moment, Fan Xi said something that surprised everyone.
"Why don't you give me another 10-day short-term contract? You can still examine me again. You know, according to regulations, a team can give the same player up to three 10-day short-term contracts."
Fan Xi said this calmly.
What??
Everyone present was shocked.
What does this amount to?
It was equivalent to the cooked duck having been put into Fan Xi's pocket, but Fan Xi forcibly pulled the duck out of the pocket and threw it away.
Why?
Why don’t you want the protection contract you got?