After renewing Davis, the Lakers' offseason operations this year have basically come to an end, training camp has also been opened, you can concentrate on preparing for the new season. Because the Lakers lineup is too strong, in addition to the two big stars of Zhan Mei, there are also Titans such as Harrell and Schroeder, plus Gasol Jr., Morris, Kuzma, Pope, etc., the Lakers’ Competitiveness is even stronger than that of the championship season, and even American Yang Yi A-Smith bluntly said that he is optimistic about the Lakers' success in defending the title next season.
In the operation of the Lakers, one thing is very curious. The contract of the Lakers Titan Pope expires in 2023, and he and the team renewed the contract with the team for 3 years and 40 million. After James renewed his contract in advance with 85 million for two years, his contract also expires in 2023, while Davis signed a five-year contract of 190 million, which is enough to guarantee that the Lakers will be three in the next three years. The main force will stay in the team to help the team rush to the championship.
The contract between Pop and Lao Zhan expired at the same time. It was really a coincidence, or it was intentional. Just recently, Su Qun, a famous domestic basketball player, analyzed the operation of the Lakers on social media, and he analyzed the deep meaning of the Lakers' series of operations.
"Popper signed 40 million yuan for 3 years on November 22, indicating that at that time the contracts between James and Davis had been negotiated with the Lakers, and the terms of the contracts of Pope and James coincided and both expire in 2023. This It provides the Lakers with a stable lineup foundation for the next three years."
Teacher Su Qun's analysis made people realize that the Lakers' serial operation seemed to make sense. The Lakers' Pope, James, and Davis are all under Rich Paul's. They have a very good relationship. Just like the buddies, Pope won a three-year contract of 40 million yuan. Both Lao Zhan and Rich Paul have credit.
However, after James decided to sign a two-year 85 million pre-renewal contract with the Lakers, Davis soon reached a five-year $190 million contract with the Lakers. If the two parties negotiate, it may take a while, but Less than 24 hours after Lao Zhan reached a contract extension with the Lakers, Davis also reached an agreement with the Lakers, which was too fast.
Therefore, Teacher Su Qun believes that the contract between James and Davis was actually negotiated when Popper renewed his contract, just waiting for an appropriate time to be announced. Moreover, it is not a coincidence that Pope and James' contract expired at the same time.
Teacher Su Qun also said, "After the Lakers' offseason operations are all completed, we can find strict logic from them. In fact, some of them are arranged, but everyone is too lazy to go alone."
So, so many operations of Lakers general manager Pelinka can be connected in series. First, scorer Schroder was traded to make up for Rondo's vacancy, then Matthews was signed to make up for Danny Green's vacancy, and then Gasol was signed to replace McGee and Howard, and to renew Pop and Morris. After the team signings are completed, it is announced that James and Davis have reached a contract extension. In this way, the Lakers will have the ability to compete for the title in the next three years, before James is 38 years old.
The Lakers can form such a luxurious and competitive lineup. In addition to James and Davis, who are the Lakers, the Lakers general manager Pelinka and the agent of the combination of James Ricky Paul, they both operate behind the scenes. And discussing these things, very delicate operation, people have to admire.
