NBA: Started as Sakuragi Hanamichi

Chapter 269 Early Contract Renewal Negotiations

"What is Kupchak looking for me at this time?"

Lin Feng guessed that it must be related to the contract, but he still wanted to make sure.

Kobe replied: "I guess it should be about contract renewal. You know, just now you won four awards by yourself. The Bass family attaches great importance to you. They have long said that they want to invest in you for a long time. I think Kupchak is looking for you at this time. It must be related to contract renewal."

"Well, I think so too."

Lin Feng nodded slightly.

"Then how do you plan?"

Kobe asked.

"No plans, talk to them."

"Okay." Kobe nodded, and then said: "Lin, I hope you can stay with the Lakers. This is a wealthy team, and it's a Los Angeles ball market. You should understand that if you go to some small ball markets, they may give you a higher salary, but the prospects for development are definitely not as strong as the Lakers!"

"I understand this..."

Lin Feng is not stupid, of course he knows that the Lakers are a big ball market.

Located in Los Angeles, the City of Angels, celebrities from all walks of life are flying everywhere.

Lin Feng is unwilling to go to small markets such as Charlotte, Milwaukee, and Cleveland even if he is given a high salary.

Even if he really switched jobs, Lin Feng would only choose the Rockets and Bulls.

He thinks these two teams are feasible, otherwise it is better to stay with the Lakers.

Go to the Rockets and play with Yao Ming.

Before crossing, Yao Ming regrettably retired from the NBA stage in his prime due to injuries.

Fighting for nine years without getting a championship ring.

Now he travels back to Los Angeles in 2007, always feeling that he has to do something for Yao Ming.

Next season, he plans to discuss with Yao Ming. It is best to persuade Yao Ming to come to the Lakers. The two Chinese players will win the NBA championship together!
If this kind of thing happens, it will definitely cause extraordinary turmoil in China.

As for the Bulls, it's a second-tier consideration.

Not surprisingly, Lin Feng will not leave the Lakers.

Thinking of this, Lin Feng took a special plane back to Los Angeles, and together with Kobe and Su Muqing, met with Kupchak.

Kupchak had already discussed it with the Bass family, and it was Jenny who spoke to him in person.

Order him no matter what method he uses, he must negotiate with Lin Feng in advance.

When the season is over, immediately renew the contract with Lin Feng.

If Lin Feng is poached by other teams, Kupchak will be responsible for all the responsibilities.

Hearing Jenny's words, Kupchak didn't dare to neglect.

He knew what Jenny meant, which meant what Old Bath meant.

"Dong dong dong..."

While Kupchak was thinking secretly, there was a knock on the door.

It was almost afternoon, he received a call from Kobe, and he was sitting in the office waiting for Lin Feng.

"Please come in!"

Kupchak adjusted his collar to look more refreshed.

The first time I met with Lin Feng, Kobe brought Lin Feng over.

At that time, he didn't pay attention to a Chinese player, and he didn't even bother to look at Lin Feng.

How could a Chinese guard with a height of 189cm and a weak build be able to make a name for himself in the NBA?

If it weren't for Kobe's face, even if a player like Lin Feng signed a short-term contract with the Lakers, Kupchak would have to think deeply about it.

Because of Kobe, he couldn't refuse, so he just offered a basic salary contract and sent Lin Feng away.

Just like rich people sending beggars on the street, it doesn't matter at all.

now...

The situation was completely reversed. Facing Lin Feng, he felt like sitting on pins and needles, fearing that Lin Feng would reject his request.

Kupchak smiled as Lin Feng, Su Muqing, and Kobe entered the office.

That smile was somewhat false and embarrassing, and Lin Feng, Kobe, and Su Muqing could all feel it.

"Hi, old Ku."

Kobe sat down carelessly and greeted Kupchak.

"Kobe, you and China Lin are here, and beautiful Su, good afternoon."

Kupchak stood up, neatly dressed in a suit and tie.

He made a special trip around the desk and shook hands with Lin Feng, Kobe and Su Muqing proactively and humbly.

Here is a detail, he went to Lin Feng first, he was the first to shake hands with Lin Feng, and then Kobe was the second.

From this detail, it can be seen that Lin Feng's position in Kupchak's heart once surpassed Kobe's.

Because Kobe has already renewed his contract with the Lakers, he is not afraid of Kobe changing jobs.

And Lin Feng is still unknown, he wants to curry favor with Lin Feng, and persuade Lin Feng to reach a pre-match agreement with the Lakers.

At the beginning of next season, immediately renew the contract with the Lakers.

Big-name players like Lin Feng and Kobe are the guarantee of ticket and jersey sales.

There is still some time before the end of the season, and negotiations on contract renewals have to start.

"China Lin, please sit down."

Kupchak was very polite, with a warm smile all over his face, and motioned for Lin Feng to sit down and talk.

Lin Feng didn't play tricks, and he didn't have time to argue with Kupchak.

Looking up at this fake old guy, he said, "I already know why you asked me to come. It's about negotiating a contract extension for next season, right?"

"That's right, that's right, Lin, next season we hope that you can continue to renew your contract with the Lakers."

Kupchak used the word 'you'. In the English translation, the pronunciation is quite strong, which represents his respect for Lin Feng.

"Oh, what price are you going to offer?"

Before coming, Kobe taught Lin Feng negotiation skills.

His contract extension with the Lakers was negotiated in this way.

When the two parties reach an agreement, they will intervene in the brokerage team and conduct a second round of negotiations.

This second round of negotiations is going through legal procedures, which are more rigorous and cannot be sloppy at all.

Lin Feng already has a management team, and his management team is LeBron James' management team.

That guy named Rich Paul is currently in the NBA, and Rich Paul is already in charge of a number of players' brokerage consultants.

"Lin, according to the price given by Miss Jenny and the Bass family, if you stay with the Lakers next season, it will be this number!"

Kupchak held out a finger, which represented an annual salary of at least tens of millions.

"Of course, it's impossible for us to renew the contract for only one year, and for five years, a total of 5800 million US dollars! What do you think?"

The Bass family was very generous and immediately renewed their contract with Lin Feng for five years.

A large contract with a total salary of 5800 million, on average, exceeds 1000 million US dollars a year.

Of course, paying taxes in the United States is very fierce, and it would be nice to have $3000 million in hand.

Su Muqing next to her was dumbfounded.

Although Rao was born in a middle-class family, Su Hongyuan and Polina are not short of money, with more than 1000 million US dollars a year, which still makes Su Muqing very excited.

If she had been Lin Feng, she couldn't help but agree to Kupchak on the spot.

On the other hand, Lin Feng was very calm, without blinking his eyelids.

With his incredible performance in the Lakers, this salary is really not much.

He turned his head to look at Kobe and asked Kobe for his opinion.

Kobe rubbed his chin habitually, and then said softly: "Think about it first, this is a trial reward from the Bass family. If you are not satisfied, you can continue to talk."

"Right? Old Ku."

Bryant set his sights on Kupchak.

Kupchak nodded quickly: "Yes, what Kobe said is correct. This is the trial remuneration given to Lin by the Bass family. If Lin is not satisfied, we will continue to apply and strive to help you get more salary!"

(End of this chapter)