The news came suddenly. Originally, the Lakers were the least dynamic team in the league. It can be understood that the Lakers are the defending champions for two consecutive years. Generally speaking, the defending champions will not make too much changes to their lineup, because if you win the championship with this lineup, it proves that the whole lineup is the strongest, and random changes are generally self destructive.
Look at the previous dynasties, generally speaking, even the role of players are not changed much, whether the original bull or later OK are the same.
And the Lakers have just extended season peak for a record price, which in everyone's eyes is the perfect signing of the summer.
ESPN even said that even if the Lakers don't make a deal next, they can get a + in the summer's trading evaluation just by renewing their contract with Jifeng.
So the Laker fans are holding the attitude of watching the drama to enjoy the crazy trading market this summer. As a result, at the end of the summer, eating melon even ate their own home!
For a while, the Laker fans couldn't sit still, because anyone with a clear eye could see that Ariza was only a substitute for Ji Feng in the Laker team, and the average playing time in the regular field was only 13.5 minutes, and the number of playoffs dropped to about 10 minutes, but Ariza's role is needless to say.
Ariza this season can get 7.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals 0.8 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 46% and a three-point shooting rate of 38%. Compared with his playing time, this data is very impressive.
And his more important role is defense. Because of his existence, the No. 3 position of the Lakers can be called the strongest No. 3 position in the league. He and Ji Feng have become the nightmare of all the No. 3 positions in the league. Moreover, because of his existence, Jackson's tactics can have more changes.
For a simple example, Ariza is on the top of position 3, and Jifeng can swing to the back court or even the interior line at will. If the state is not as good as before, Jackson dare not let Jifeng swing at will, especially for the Cavaliers, Nuggets, such as super three position team, Ariza will make it easier for the Lakers to win.
So if Ariza leaves and the Lakers have nothing to add to their third position, Vujacic will return to the bench position, which is undoubtedly a weakening for the Lakers.
Jifeng also contacted Kupchak after getting the news, but Kupchak was also in a dilemma. Of course, he hoped to keep him, but there was no way, because Ariza's price was too high.
Ariza wants to ask for a long-term contract. His agent's offer is $38 million for four years, while the Lakers are only going to give 10 million middle-class people for two years. Such a big gap makes the negotiation impossible. Ariza has just won the championship and is so young that it is difficult to tempt him with the championship. In Kupchak's mind, Ariza is not worth the price, so Kupchak is not worth it I can only express regret.
After hearing this, Ji Feng couldn't help it. After all, it was Ariza and the management. He couldn't make a decision for either party.
So in the eyes of all the fans, Ariza announced on September 6 that he was a fully free agent and began to test the free market.
Ariza's departure also made many Laker fans feel angry, many people ran to his social account to leave a message on diss him.
However, although many people scolded him, Ariza still called Ji Feng before he left:
"sorry, brother, I have decided to try the free market. This is the best group I have ever met in my career. We are a real team, and I finally won the championship. This is the best team for all players My ultimate dream, I really like it here, but I can't help it, brother. My child is born and I have to support my family. " Ariza said on the phone.
To be honest, Ariza has had a good time here this year. Although he is a substitute, he is very happy with Ji Feng. If he can choose, he really wants to stay. After all, this is the championship team.
"Man, I understand you. Have a good trip and we'll meet again on the pitch." Ji Feng replied.
To tell you the truth, Ji Feng doesn't feel angry at all. At most, it's a pity. NBA is a Business League. It's not uncommon to leave here like this. It can be said that there are all over the street. Stop and go is a part of this place.
And just like Ariza said, he needs to support his family. He is not an all-star player. He doesn't have so much attention and endorsement. His income is basically salary. Therefore, the importance of a big contract in his career is self-evident. It's understandable that the champion will pursue a bigger contract.
So after hanging up the phone, Ji Feng can only accept this fact. In fact, Ariza will leave without hurting the foundation of the Lakers. As long as they start, they will not have any big problems.
But just as the Lakers, from top to bottom, have accepted Ariza's departure and are ready to start the new season with their current lineups, the story turns around again!
"It's a blast! Ariza has signed with the Rockets ESPN said in the morning news on the 8th that rocket officials confirmed the news.
Ariza signed with rockets for 33 million in 3 years!Before Rocket fans were happy that they had gathered together the best defensive positions in the league, the rocket officials updated the news.
Artest leave the team!
Public opinion is in uproar!
Fans have said that no wonder the Rockets with such a high price to sign Ariza, it is Artest to leave the team!
Artest left the Rockets after facing an interview, he left because he wanted to win the Championship: "he wants to go to a team that can compete for the championship!"
This stabbed the Hornets' nest, each team began to stretch out the olive branch one after another, wanted to recruit this strong No. 3 position under his command!
Although Artest has reached the age of 30, he is still the number three player in the league. Last season, Artest played a total of 69 games, averaging 17.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.52 steals per game.
His three-point shooting rate was 39.9% (153 out of 383 shots) his career high. There were a total of 105 steals throughout the season, which ranked first among the Rockets.
As of July 2009, Artest has three steals in the NBA in the past eight seasons, making him one of the top five players in the league. In the 10 seasons of his career, Artest is the player with the most steals.
You can say that Artest is an unstable factor, a villain on the court, dirty and dishonest off the field, a dressing room bomb, but you can't deny that he is a good player.
So in the first time that Artest left the team, Jifeng immediately contacted the management of the Lakers, with the purpose of four words: recruit Artest!
"Ah? Recruit Artest? " Kupchak's first reaction was that Jifeng didn't think too much, but his second reaction was that he was very excited!
That's Artest!
If Artest can be recruited to the team, that season peak, Kobe, Artest three people composed of the outside line combination, plus the inside double tower, Kupchak think about it will drool!
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