free market opened, the Lakers finally settled on the most reluctant Popper. After some negotiations, 40 million yuan in the final 3 years successfully retained the champion.
Last season, Pope averaged 9.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, but his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 39.4%. Especially in the finals, he became the Lakers’ most reliable scoring after James and Big Eyebrows. point. According to Popper’s previous estimates, the annual salary should be around 15 million, so the Lakers keep it with an annual salary of about 13 million, which is quite cost-effective.
After successfully leaving Pope, the Lakers will also proceed to finalize the contract for Brother Thickbrow. Previously, he has not completed the contract extension with Brother Nongmei, mainly because the team's salary is limited, and Popper's contract needs to be completed first. Leaving the thick eyebrow brother is a certainty, and the maximum salary is also a certainty, it's just a matter of 2 or 3 years. So Lakers fans don't have to worry, the slogan of the Lakers championship can still be shouted.
In fact, after completing the Pope’s contract, the Lakers’ new season lineup framework is basically complete. The starters are James, Big Eyebrows, Pope, Matthews and McGee; on the bench are led by Schroder, Harrell, Caruso, Tucker and Kuzma. Of course, the Lakers also have some non-guaranteed contract players, such as the letter brother and Zach Nowell Jr.
However, the Lakers are still a veteran base salary from the hard salary cap, so they will continue to strengthen; so where do they strengthen? Brother Miao thinks it must be an insider. Z1z
already has Pope, Schroder, Matthews, Caruso and Tucker on the back line, James and Kuzma on the front line, and enough manpower. But the Lakers have not strengthened much this season compared to the luxurious insiders of last season. Especially after Howard was replaced by Harrell, I think the hidden dangers are greater.
Although Harrell is the little prince in the regular season, but the playoffs are easily restricted by large-tonnage insiders such as Jokic and Boban. Even with James, Harrell’s shortcomings are still obvious; and Harrell The defense has always been criticized, the playoffs will become a hidden danger. Not to mention McGee, who was almost abandoned in the playoffs last season. So to put it bluntly, when it comes to bayonet in the playoffs, I'm afraid I have to rely on Brother Thick Eyebrow. The difference is that there was Warcraft next to Brother Thick Eyebrow last season, so who will be there in the new season?
's answer to Pelinka is to choose 1, Cousins or Gasol. Of course, Ibaka has not yet decided to move down, but the Lakers can't afford such a high price. From the book, Gasol is obviously more suitable for the Lakers. Able to defend, cope, three-pointers, and one-handed three-pointers. But the premise is that the Lakers have to persuade Xiaojia not to rush back to Europe.
Fortunately, Little Canada’s brother Paul Gasol has made brilliant achievements in the Lakers. Pelinka can mobilize and convince Little Canada if it succeeds. Then the Lakers' inside line will be more luxurious than last season, and they will be one step closer to the championship.
