NBA: I just want to play soy sauce, you let me win the championship

Chapter 289 Fulfilling Lu Yuanzhi’s promise
"So, the core now is whether you are willing to renew your contract with the maximum salary now."

"Of course, I don't recommend that you use the 'Little Bird' clause directly. It is best to come to the Pacers and stay for a few years before using the 'Bird clause'."

When Big Bird talked about the clause named after him, he smiled even happier.

The Bird Clause, also known as the famous "Bird Rights", is a special clause named after Larry Bird. After staying with a team for three years, the team is not subject to salary cap restrictions and has the same rights as the team. Free agent extensions.

Moreover, this free agent can enjoy a salary increase of 10.5% per year instead of the regular 8% salary increase.

Lu Yuanzhi is currently only eligible for the "early bird rights", which means playing for a team for 2 years. However, the "early bird rights" are not inferior to the "bird rights". Basically no one will choose to use the "early bird rights". Right", because after using the "early bird right", you can no longer use the "bird right".

However, considering that Lu Yuanzhi wants to use the "Bird Rights", he must stay with the Pacers for at least three years, Bird really made a good calculation.

Yes, the Pacers are now close to getting Lu Yuanzhi, and the only step left is for Lu Yuanzhi to renew his contract with the Kings.

As long as Lu Yuanzhi completes the maximum salary extension with the Kings.

There will never be anyone who is indifferent to the maximum salary and goes to become a free agent.

Lu Yuanzhi has always been pursuing a maximum salary contract. Although the Pacers have his disadvantages and are a small ball market, Indiana has a very good basketball atmosphere and there are many local fans, so overall it is not a bad choice.

At the same time, the Pacers are also a strong team in the playoffs. With their own addition, they are likely to break out of the weak Eastern Conference and reach the finals, which will also help him obtain high-level free attributes.

Everything seemed to make sense.

Lu Yuanzhi never hesitates when doing things. Since he has achieved his goal, there is no need to delay. Just when he was about to say yes to Bird, his phone rang, and the name that popped up on the screen was Jordan.

An old gangster called unexpectedly?
Where is this going to happen?

Lu Yuanzhi quickly said hello to Bird, ran to a quiet place and answered Jordan's call.

"Max, this is Michael, do you still remember my invitation to you before?" Jordan's voice was a little hoarse and a little tired on the phone, "I'm sorry, because of some small changes on my side, I can't let the team propose it now. Apply to your trade.”

"I heard Larry went to Sacramento to find you. Did you meet him?"

"Yes, Michael, we are sitting together having a drink." Lu Yuanzhi felt that there was no need to hide this kind of thing, "And Michael, to be honest, the Pacers have better staffing than the Wizards and are more likely to hit the championship. , and you also know that I really want to win and keep winning!"

It's actually very simple to chat with a very competitive person like the old gangster. You don't need to find any random excuses to reject him. You just need to tell him that the reason for your choice is to win, and he will understand you instantly.

After all, what the old gangster pursues is winning.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, and then the old gangster's voice continued, "I once thought that after introducing you, I would drastically adjust the lineup and form a championship team."

"But now it seems that this goal is difficult to achieve."

"However, things have taken a big turn. I can't tell you the details, but I just want to ask you not to rush to renew the contract and remain a free agent."

"When the dust settles on my side, you can make your own decision based on the situation. Should you come to help me or go to Larry."

"You made me a promise, didn't you?"

"I hope you fulfill your promise. There is only one request, and don't rush to renew the contract." Lu Yuanzhi thought that what he said to the old gangster was just a joke, but he didn't expect that the old gangster would seize on this sentence and want him to remain a free agent. identity.

But having said that, the old gangster's request was not excessive. He just asked Lu Yuanzhi to wait and not rush to renew the contract, lest the old gangster lose his room for maneuver.

After a period of hype, Lu Yuanzhi is not worried at all now that no one will care about him after becoming a free agent.

People who want him are lining up from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Everyone thinks he is a big fish in the free market.

Lu Yuanzhi was also curious. Jordan, a person so proud, was willing to ask him to wait. Then there must be something big going on.

Then just wait, at least there is no harm in it for now.

"Okay, Michael, I won't renew my contract before the end of the season, but I will also tell Larry that this is your reason. I hope you don't mind, after all, I almost agreed to him just now."

"No problem!" The old gangster's voice on the other end of the phone was also very encouraging. "This is the best news I have heard recently! As for Larry, it's okay, just tell him."

"I'm especially looking forward to seeing his frustrated expression. It's because of me. I'm so happy!"

"Okay, hang up, I wish you all the best!"

Lu Yuanzhi returned to his seat and told Larry Bird the old gangster's request and his decision.

Bird didn't look depressed at all. In his own words, "I knew there would be a lot of twists and turns in signing you, and I didn't expect to succeed this time, but I'm curious about what Michael can do to compete with me." ,I am looking forward!"

Well, both legends have different brain circuits than ordinary people.

After the meeting with Bird, Lu Yuanzhi returned to his regular schedule and joined the team in the sprint stage of the regular season.

After losing to the Suns in an away game, the Kings started their own winning streak, defeating strong opponents such as the Mavericks, Lakers and Trail Blazers, and continued to consolidate their position as the league's number one record.

On March 3, the Kings faced a challenge from the Clippers at home.

The Clippers have always been a weak team in the league, but this year's Clippers have been the focus of the media because after their boss Sterling's racially charged remarks were exposed, the players quickly expressed their stance.

They wore their jerseys backwards to express their dissatisfaction with their boss.

The league has officially announced that Sterling will be traded to the team as soon as possible after the regular season.

Yes, the league is forcing Sterling to sell the team, and if Sterling refuses, the league will disqualify the Clippers.

There is no way, most of the players in the league are still black. Taking into account the feelings of these players, Stern will never allow an owner like Sterling who makes racist remarks against black people to continue to own the Clippers.

No matter what, Sterling must leave the NBA world.

As for how the transaction will occur, that is not something Lu Yuanzhi can know.

After learning that the team boss was going to be replaced, the Clippers quickly restored order. What they have to do now is to finish the regular season and then go home to fish. After the offseason is over, they can say goodbye. That stingy vampire!

(End of this chapter)