Chapter 1415 The First Contract Renewal in History
110 million in five years!
This price exceeded everyone's expectations, and even those who thought it would set a record were shocked by the huge amount.
Some might say that this amount is just average, Dolan gave Alan Houston a bigger deal a few years ago, and Bryant's previous extension was bigger.
But this is something different. The rookie contract itself is special, and you will be clear by comparing it.
You must know that James chose to renew his contract in advance in 2006 after his rookie contract ended. At that time, he only signed a 4-year contract of 60 million yuan. After only 3 years, Ji Feng's contract renewal amount almost became James. 2 times, although it takes a year longer, but this has no effect.
What's even worse is Wade. After the supernatural reversal and won the championship and the finals MVP in 2006, Wade also completed his contract extension ahead of schedule. He signed a 3+1 contract with the Heat that year, with a total of 4 years. $62 million, with a player option for the last year, but this was not the Heat's max salary at the time, and O'Neal's salary had already reached more than 20 million.
Anthony has the largest contract renewal amount in the 2003 generation. He is also one of the few players who received a maximum salary after his rookie season. The comparison between him and Ji Feng is also the most intuitive. He also renewed the contract ahead of schedule in 2006. The maximum salary contract the Nuggets can give, but compared with Ji Feng, he is a full $30 million less!
Not to mention before, Kobe's rookie contract is only 3 years and 3.5 million US dollars, which is less than Ji Feng, and the subsequent contract amount is only 6 years and 70.9 million US dollars.
And McGrady, who was amazing at the beginning, signed a 7-year 92.88 million after the end of the rookie contract. This number surprised a large number of people at the beginning, but it still failed to exceed 100 million!
Of course, compared to the 150 million contract renewals in future generations, Ji Feng is a little worse at this time, but in this era, Ji Feng is the worthy first person!
This number also spread all over the country in a short period of time with the news of Ji Feng's successful contract renewal!
The news of Ji Feng's contract renewal has become the hottest news around the world for a while. Various media around the world rushed to report it. Lakers fans cheered and celebrated, and fans of other teams sighed with embarrassment.
On the Hupu forum, fans also had discussions.
"Lakers Championship!"
"Finally, the contract is renewed. After the rookie, the contract is over 100 million, and the average is more than 20 million per year for 5 years. I will ask who else."
"Wade cried and fainted in the toilet. The Heat really sucked. Wade never got a max salary. It's really miserable."
"The Lakers went out of their way, but they really made money. Anyway, I support Ji Feng. Wherever Ji Feng goes, I will be a fan!"
"Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty! Important things are said three times!"
As soon as Ji Feng came out of Staples, he received a congratulatory call from his teammates.
Kobe: "Yes, I finally got a salary that matches yours, and I will still be our buddy next season!"
Gasol sighed a little: "Who would have thought that the year before last, he was still an undrafted player and got more money than me, and he did a good job."
Farmar is more direct: "Can't the health care start?"
Ariza was very envious: "Congratulations Ji Feng, you deserve it, and this is my goal!"
It seems that this is slightly lower than the price originally offered by New York. New York once offered Ji Feng a 6-year, 160 million sky-high contract at the end of the season.
However, this is already the largest contract extension that the Lakers can give. After all, the Lakers are different from New York. After two seasons of clearance, New York has cleared out some junk contracts, just to make room for In the past two years, the free market has made a difference, and the Lakers are a team with 4 giants. There are also a group of bench gangsters that are expensive. In order to renew Ji Feng, the old Buss did not hesitate to exceed the luxury tax. The red line is to establish a dynasty here!
According to NBA rules, the salary cap for the 2009-2010 season is $57.7 million, and the luxury tax line is $69.92 million. Any team with a total salary exceeding this number will have to pay $1 in luxury tax for every $1 spent. .
Before Ji Feng did not renew his contract, the Lakers' highest salary next season was Kobe Bryant. Kobe renewed his contract with the Lakers in 2004, when it reached 7 years and 136.4 million, which expired in 2011, and his annual salary next season reached 23 million. .
Then there is Pau Gasol, who also renewed his contract with the Grizzlies in 2004. It took effect in 2005, and it was 86 million in 6 years. 16 million.
Then there is Bynum, who just renewed his contract last year, but Bynum is an early contract renewal. His salary will not officially take effect until next summer. The salary of 52.3 million in 4 years is also considered to match his worth, but next season he will Still a rookie contract, only 5.5 million.
Then there is the old fish Fisher of 5.05 million, Vujacic of 3 million, Ariza of 2.46 million, Farmar of 1.95 million, Walton of 2 million, and other unimportant players of about 1 million, the total has reached In the early 60 million, it is very close to the luxury tax line.
After renewing Ji Feng's contract, Ji Feng's salary in the first year reached 17 million, becoming the second highest salary in the Lakers after Kobe Bryant, and it will rise at a rate of 10% every year in the future. In this way, the total salary of the Lakers has reached 77 million, exceeding the luxury tax red line by more than 7 million, which means that if there is no transaction in the future, the old Bass will have to pay more than 7 million US dollars next season!
But it doesn't matter, it's all worth it for the Lakers dynasty, and the Lakers still have a deal on the way.
Besides, the impact of Ji Feng's contract renewal can be measured by a mere $7 million. According to incomplete statistics, Ji Feng has been with the Lakers for the past two years. Just sponsorship has brought the Lakers tens of millions of dollars in revenue, and the competition is more frequent. It is hard to find a full ticket, and the Lakers have become the team with the most live broadcasts in the United States. Their influence in the world has been further improved. The Lakers’ valuation has also been ranked second in the league, and continues to approach the New York Knicks. If the Lakers continue to win the championship this season , the Lakers are expected to surpass the former to become the most valuable team in the NBA, all of which are inseparable from Ji Feng.
So as long as Ji Feng is retained, the Lakers chariot can continue to roll forward, but the transaction is inevitable, and the old Buss is not willing to suffer losses, so in the next month or so, the Lakers' lineup may still be There will be many changes.
Although Ji Feng was reluctant, he was able to accept it. This is the alliance. Whoever stays and who leaves is normal. Goodbye or friends are enough.
After completing the signing, Ji Feng can be regarded as letting go of the biggest stone in his heart, and he can continue to play with peace of mind.
Ji Feng, who ended the contract, did not stay, and there were still a lot of things waiting for him in China, so Ji Feng returned to China the next day, and at this time, the news of the Charity Celebrity Tournament also came out.