LeBron James, the big man in the basketball world, suddenly announced that he wanted to jump out of the contract and become a free agent, our big brother LeBron, doesn't he just want to play some tricks on the contract and make a big "I don't want much, it's the market price"-style drama? But the Lakers management didn't seem to understand this play, and directly came to a "fatherly" love and gave a three-year contract extension of 140 million. LeBron's heart, I'm afraid it's worse than eating flies, it's not just a matter of money, it's simply disrespectful to the "God of Basketball"!
LeBron's request is not simple, that is, to position himself as the "first brother" of the NBA, with a three-year $168 million maximum salary contract, which sounds dazzling, plus a player option, this operation is as sharp as holding a sword and pointing it at the throat of the opponent. Compared to the contracts of the young players now, the veteran's request is like saying, "Boys, do you see? This is the world of the big guys." However, it's no wonder, after all, people don't play by their faces, so who is the average of 25+8+7 data per game, who is not impressed?
Let's talk about LeBron's two conditions, which are even more exciting than the plot of the TV series. The first condition is domineering enough, and the second condition is even more eye-catching, and he actually wants the Lakers to take his eldest son Bronny in the draft, which is so sharp that it is like playing a "family league". Is LeBron trying to stage a "father-son soldier" in the NBA? This plot is more dramatic than "Star Wars", but it is no wonder that who doesn't want to compete with their own flesh and blood in the prime time of their career? This is not only personal glory, but also family pride.
LeBron used his contract negotiation to directly use the Lakers as his "development platform", which is not just as simple as basketball, which is to treat basketball as a business, but also to build a family brand. The business acumen of this big man is really admirable. It's just that there is no lack of criticism behind this, some people say that this is using personal influence to "manipulate" the team, but from another angle, isn't this also a win-win situation?
Oh, that's good, LeBron James is going to turn the Lakers into a family business? What a show! I think at the beginning, this NBA living legend, with his all-around data of 25+8+7 per game, is simply a Swiss army knife on the court. Now, not only do you have to get a sky-high contract for yourself, but you also have to bring your eldest son Bronny to play with you. In the final analysis, isn't this just a show of "family glory"? Is LeBron playing basketball or filming "Father and Son Basketball Dreams"? But then again, this kind of requirement is not without in the history of the NBA, and it depends on whether the Lakers' management is willing to give the green light to this big man.
Next, let's break down the two conditions of this big guy. The first is the three-year contract worth $168 million, plus a player option. My God, this is not just a contract, this is simply an all-round investment in LeBron's career! Just ask, in the big family of the NBA, who can refuse such a condition? However, the "humiliating contract" given by the Lakers is really puzzling, are they expecting LeBron to pay for it out of his own pocket? Although LeBron is old, but the data that people have typed is there, what is the flavor of this contract? "Dedication to work"?
Let's talk about Team Rocket's "crazy recruitment". After all, who doesn't want to have such a superstar in their team who can guarantee statistics and attract countless amounts of money? Is the Rockets dreaming, or are they really sure? You know, a big name like LeBron can't be recruited by recruitment, but behind this is enough salary space and a team that can let him see the hope of the championship.
In the final analysis, if LeBron really leaves the Lakers, it will undoubtedly be a big impact on his career and the image in the hearts of fans. On the one hand, LeBron has had a good performance in the past few years with the Lakers, both in terms of personal data and team honors. On the other hand, if he leaves because of contract problems, then those fans who have always been optimistic about him may feel a little disappointed in their hearts. However, having said that, on the big stage of the NBA, there has never been a shortage of transfer dramas, and I don't know how LeBron's play will end in the end?
Seeing LeBron's contract negotiations with the Lakers is really reminiscent of the old saying, "There are no eternal friends in this world, only eternal interests." Isn't LeBron's operation a living NBA version of "interest swap"? What LeBron wants here is a higher salary and the dream of taking his son to the battlefield, but what about the Lakers? Obviously, they also want to borrow LeBron's big aura to continue to make a lot of money. But the Lakers' $140 million three-year contract obviously didn't touch LeBron's bottom line, which is the same as if you want to buy an Apple 12 at the price of a Xiaomi mobile phone, think too much!
Besides, LeBron's two conditions, one can play better than the other, especially the one who plays with his son Bronny, is simply treating the NBA as a family business. This is not only LeBron's personal dream, but also enough to make fans buy it, after all, who doesn't want to see father and son play together, but the business logic behind it and the balance of the team's culture are much more complicated. This is reminiscent of Kobe Bryant's contract renewal drama with the Lakers back then, when the Lakers also gave up in order to maintain their iconic stars. Now LeBron is obviously reshaping the team's culture and business model in his own way.
When it comes to Team Rocket's crazy recruitment, it's even more interesting. The Rockets are looking at LeBron's commercial value and on-court influence, and want to turn over in one step. It's like a big deal in a casino, where you either win a full house or you lose it all. The Rockets' operation is not only a bet on LeBron, but also a big bet on the future of the entire team. It seems that in the big family of the NBA, everyone is playing their own little ninety-nine, wanting to occupy an advantageous position in this war without gunpowder.
In the end, if LeBron does decide to leave the Lakers, then the future of the Lakers really has to be well planned. After all, once LeBron's superstar leaves, it will leave not only a gap in the box office and fans, but also a huge gap in the team's tactics and strategy. Whether the Lakers will usher in a new "post-LeBron era" or find a new direction is unknown. But, at the end of the day, this is the NBA, and every transfer period is full of possibilities and uncertainties. Who would have thought that LeBron's contract negotiations would lead to so much drama?