NBA Old Age Star System

In terms of personal honors this season, Su Tian not only topped the scoring list, assists list, and steals list, but also won a first defense, and ranked first in the regular season mvp list in the high game. But in the end, can he win this season? The regular season MVP is still unknown.

On the NBA regular season mvp list this season, in addition to Su Tian, ​​the main contenders include Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Embiid.

Except for Su Tian, ​​the other three are all big men, and Su Tian is the only small man.

In fact, Su Tian is still very confident in himself. Whether it is a comparison of hard power or team performance, Su Tian is higher than others, but he cannot stand up to the league causing trouble, and Su Tian has already expected this, so I didn’t even attend the awards show.

At the final awards night, the regular season MVP was also given to Nikola Jokic.

Jokic was very happy to get this MVP, but he also looked a little embarrassed when he took the stage.

However, Su Tian no longer paid attention to all this, but started his trip to China on time as scheduled.

Just as Su Tian was carrying out his trip to China normally, the Lakers' post-game work also started normally, and Pelinka also entered work mode in time.

The Lakers have a lot of work to do this season, and there are some players that the team cannot keep, such as Boucher, Brunson and others.

When the trade market opens, the only ones left on the team will be the three giants and some players on rookie contracts. Even the three giants may not be able to keep them.

Pelinka looked at the team's lineup and was in a daze. The teams that have come to ask for prices recently are not good. Many of the prices are very suitable, but Pelinka has to pick the most suitable one. Although it will lose some talents, But at least I can add some.

Su Tian was also carrying out his business activities step by step. George also took a boat to the sea again and started his own sea fishing. Nongmei returned home and played games, just like an Internet-addicted teenager.

The Big Three all have bright futures.

In fact, the Lakers' actions are relatively quiet, because the Lakers have only one theme, which is selling people, while other teams have more than just this goal in the offseason.

It is worth mentioning that Su Tian did not participate in the 2022 draft. Although Pelinka invited Su Tian as usual, Su Tian still did not participate. Mainly because there is no point in participating because Su Tianda didn't know any of these players and had no impression of them, so there was no chance of picking them up.

Su Tian could only place his hope on his badge "Juyi Hall".

Time came to July unknowingly, and the free trading market opened.

The first ones to be completed were some contract extensions, and these were basically negotiated.

Jokic reached a five-year, $5 million super-max contract extension with the Nuggets.

Devin Booker reached a four-year, $4 million supermax contract extension with the Suns.

Bill signed a five-year, $5 million max contract with the Wizards.

Oladipo re-signed with the Heat on a one-year, $1 million contract.

Batum renewed his contract with the Clippers on a two-year, $2 million contract.

Portis will sign a four-year, $4 million contract extension with the Bucks.

Jewon Carter signed a 2-year contract extension with the Bucks.

Matthews stays with the Bucks on a one-year contract.

Anfernee Simons signs a four-year, $4 million contract extension with the Trail Blazers.

Bamba signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension with the Magic.

And when contract renewals are flying everywhere, the Nets are the first to break out the first big news of the offseason. The Big Three are going to part ways!

This season, the Big Three of the Nets have been constantly affected by injuries, resulting in their failure to show their full form in the playoffs. The Big Three lost to the Celtics.

At this point, the Big Three of the Nets have completely declared failure, and the three of them have begun to look for another way out.

The first person to break the news was Durant. It is reported that he is currently in contact with the Suns and Heat respectively, but experts predict that he has a greater chance of going to the Suns.

Harden is also looking for a way out. Although Su Tian thought about recruiting Harden when he learned the news, Harden himself didn't think he was that down and still wanted to take on the responsibility of a team. offensive duties.

As for Irving, he is in contact with the Mavericks, and the two parties may reach an agreement.

Just when everyone was discussing the disintegration of the Nets' Big Three, some news broke out from the Lakers, to be precise, news about former Lakers players.

Jalen Brunson will join the Knicks for $4 million over four years.

Boucher signed with the Raptors for $3 million in three years.

Otto Porter reached an agreement with the Toronto Raptors on a two-year contract worth $2 million over two years, with a player option in the second year.

Bjelica announced that he would leave the NBA to play in the Turkish League.

Gary Payton II reached a three-year, $3 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Pelicans signed Jose Alvarado to a three-year, $3 million contract.

The Lakers left the Lakers at the same time, and Pelinka was powerless to keep him.

Fortunately, Dort, Johnson, and Brando are still on rookie contracts and can stay for one year.

Griffin and Cousins ​​chose to stay in Los Angeles. Although their abilities have greatly degraded, they can only be used as ordinary substitutes.

After the Lakers players left one after another, there are currently only 8 players remaining in the Lakers team.

Dort, Su Tian, ​​George, Johnson, Big Eyebrow, Brando, Griffin, Cousins.

Pelinka was selective in the free market and signed Derrick Rose with a veteran's minimum salary to supplement the team's defense line.

In fact, Pelinka has also thought about whether to try to trade George to free up salary space and then sign these better young players.

However, after considering Su Tian's personal call to keep George last season, Pelinka still gave up his thoughts. You must know that Su Tian is still in his prime and has not yet reached the age of 30. It is the Lakers who are desperately trying to retain George. The team's cornerstone must be left behind, and Su Tian must not be dissatisfied with himself.

The young Su Tian has already won four consecutive championships. Who knows what crazy honors Su Tian will have in the end.

Even Pelinka knew that even if Jenny fired her, Su Tian would not be dissatisfied.

Just when Pelinka felt that it was difficult to continue his work, some veterans began to actively contact Pelinka, and most of them expressed their willingness to accept the veteran's basic salary and the role of substitute.

This includes some very well-known players, including Carmelo Anthony, Aldridge, Rajon Rondo, Lou Williams, etc.

This undoubtedly boosted Pelinka's spirit. Although these players are old, weak, sick and disabled, it at least allows Pelinka to carry out his work normally.

Time passed little by little, and Su Tian's trip to China was coming to an end, and he was preparing to return to Los Angeles. Before leaving, Su Tian returned home and enjoyed a hard-earned one-week vacation. After the vacation, he took a plane to Los Angeles.

The day after Su Tian returned to Los Angeles, Su Tian took the time to start his offseason training tasks. This season, Su Tian's template card was an inside player, so the speed of integration was not fast. There is still a long way to go before opening the next template card.

But even so, the current strength is enough to cope with the new season. At least there is no problem in leading the team into the playoffs.

And just when Su Tian returned to Los Angeles to start training, the Lakers' recruitment work was gradually coming to an end.

Pelinka selected two players among these veterans who he thought were pretty good, namely Rondo and Aldridge.

Rondo is full of experience and is like a coach on the court. With Rondo's on-field organization, even Su Tian feels safe in his heart.

The only shortcoming is that Rondo is older and his explosive power has declined. Coupled with the three-point shooting that he is not good at, there is no doubt that he has shortcomings in offense.

As for Aldridge, due to the impact of injuries, he almost retired before. Now that he is back on the court, it is still unclear whether he can still contribute his previous performance, and it is even said that whether he can still maintain his health has to be played. question mark.

However, Aldridge's shooting is indeed what the Lakers need, especially as a big man with a relatively thick body. If paired with defenders in pick-and-roll tactics, the effect will be very good.

In the new season, after discussions with the coaching staff, it was decided to return Su Tian to the No. 1 position to control the team's ball rights and lead the team.

So the lineup for the new season was determined.

Starting line-up: Su Tian, ​​Dort, Johnson, George, Thick Eyebrow.

Substitutes: Rondo, Rose, Brando, Griffin, Aldridge, Cousins.

In addition to these 11 people, Pelinka also signed two undrafted players.

They are Austin Rivers and a Chinese player, Zeng Fanbo.

Pelinka did seriously examine the signing of Rivers, but Zeng Fanbo did it purely because of Su Tian. Pelinka wanted to please Su Tian.

The 13-man roster will also be the main players for the Lakers in the new season. However, some fringe players may still be introduced in the middle of the season, but this is no longer harmful. The Lakers' salary space has almost been locked.

Time soon came to September, the Lakers' team training camp started, and Su Tian also met his new players for the new season.

However, the new players who have come in are basically role players, and the main players are still the old players.

"Hey Su, I've heard of your name for a long time. I'm really happy to be able to work with you this time."

Seeing Su Tian enter the arena, veteran player Rondo took the lead to step forward and hug Su Tian to greet him.

"Rajian, you have heard of your reputation a long time ago. I watched you play when I was a kid! I hope we can have a happy cooperation in the new season." Su Tian also said with a smile.

Aldridge who was next to him also stepped forward to greet Su Tian, ​​but Aldridge was obviously a little introverted and just smiled very sheepishly.

"Hey Sue, hello."

"Hello LaMarcus, it's a pleasure to play on the same team with you! I believe your shooting in the new season will definitely have a positive impact on the team."

After greeting the two veterans, Derrick Rose and Su Tian didn't leave behind. He stepped forward to say hello to Rose.

These veterans are relatively outgoing, while the undrafted players Rivers and Zeng Fanbo are relatively taciturn.

As Zeng Fanbo's senior, Su Tian still stepped forward to say hello to Zeng Fanbo.

"Boy, come on in the new season. If you perform well, you will have a chance to get stable playing time." Su Tian said with a smile.

"Really? Brother Tian, ​​don't worry, I will definitely work hard and won't let you down!" Zeng Fanbo looked very excited.

Su Tian took this opportunity to observe Rivers on the side and found that although this young man was thin, he was not afraid of confrontation and had good shooting ability, which could effectively make up for the Lakers' lack of shooting power on the bench.

Rivers noticed that Su Tian was looking at him, so he immediately stepped forward to say hello.

"Hello, Su, my name is Austin Rivers." As a rookie, Rivers was quite reserved.

"The young man performed well. It will be useful in the new season if he strengthens his three-point shooting." Su Tian said.

"Okay boss, don't worry, I will definitely work hard to strengthen!"

Su Tian could tell that Rivers really wanted this job.

After greeting the new team members, Su Tian looked at the old team members.

After saying a simple hello, Su Tian looked around but didn't see George.

"Anthony, have you seen Paul? Why didn't I see him?" Su Tian asked.

The thick eyebrow smiled and said: "Paul, he was asked by the coach to lose weight again, hahaha. This time he is even fatter than last year."

Su Tian shook his head helplessly after hearing Thick Eyebrow's explanation.

The team has won four consecutive championships, and George has been a witness all the way. As a hero of the team and the second and third boss, George has already begun to indulge in his heart. It is good to be able to return to the arena on time to participate in training now. .

So Su Tian turned around to find head coach Wharton and found George riding a bicycle next to Wharton.

When George saw Su Tian coming, he immediately raised his head to say hello, and was lazy by the way.

"Hey! Sue, long time no see!"

George's voice also attracted Wharton's attention, so Wharton turned his head and looked behind him.

"Su, long time no see. How was your vacation?"

"Not bad Luke, it's been a long time." Su Tian then turned to look at George.

"Paul, what's going on with you? It was like this last year, why is it still like this this year? If it doesn't work, I can only ask the coach to put you on the bench." Although Su Tian said it harshly, his expression was still smiling. .

"No, no, no, Su, don't worry, I will definitely complete the task before the regular season starts, and it will definitely not delay our game." George said immediately.

After hearing George's assurance, Su Tian and Wharton smiled and nodded.

"Let's go Su, Pelinka is waiting for us. We have to have a meeting before the new season starts," Walton said.

"Okay coach, let's go together." (End of Chapter)