In the world of the Lakers, there are always stories that change. Once again this summer, Christie's name was put on the Lakers' negotiating table. It is said that the Lakers want to keep the young player, they see his potential and they see his future. And this seemingly simple contract extension is like a big drama quietly staged on the stage of the Lakers.
Christie's contract has expired and he has become a restricted free agent. For the Lakers, this is an opportunity and a challenge. They want to keep him at a cheap price, after all, such a young player is a sought-after commodity in today's basketball market. However, although there are not many competitors, they are all small ball markets with good strength. It's not going to be easy to win this battle.
Lakers management is starting to get busy, and they start studying Christie's stats, analyzing his game footage, trying to find his weaknesses and also look for his strengths. They knew that if they wanted to keep Christie, they had to give him a reasonable contract. And this contract must meet Christie's expectations without putting the Lakers under too much pressure.
And so a three- or four-year contract began to surface. The Buha reporter predicts that the annual salary of this contract may be between 5 million and 7 million, and if it is 6 million to 8 million annual salary, then the total amount may be 18 million for three years or 24 million for four years. This figure should be a good offer for Christie. After all, he's just a young player who still needs to prove himself in the game. Of course, Christie's looks alone are enough for the Lakers to give a 4-year contract of 24 million.
However, just when the Lakers were busy with Christie's contract extension, James's name was brought up again. Some people say that the Lakers' hiring of Vogel and Ham as head coaches was not a decision made by James, but by management. However, in the eyes of fans and the media, James always seems to be the one who takes the blame.
For James, though, he doesn't seem to care about that. His mind was on another place, and that was his eldest son, Brownie. The Lakers are said to be so interested in selecting Bronny that they even want to use a second-round pick to draft him. As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
Brownie's physical condition has always been the focus of attention. After experiencing cardiac arrest, his health has been touching the hearts of countless people. However, now that he has full medical clearance to play, it means he can get back on the pitch and chase his dreams.
For the Lakers, drafting Bronny will not only allow James to stay with the team, but also breathe new life into the team's future. After all, Bronny's potential is clear, and he has the same basketball talent and determination as his father. If he can be cultivated well, he may become a core player for the Lakers in the future
However, all this is just speculation and prediction. The real results will take time to be revealed. In the world of basketball, everything is unknown. However, no matter what the outcome is, the story of the Lakers will continue to play out, and they will write their own legend on the basketball court.