The offseason has begun, and NBA teams have launched a fierce arms race. In this battlefield without gunpowder, the superstars in the free agent market have become the focus of the most attention, including Harden, Paul, Klay, George, Valanciunas and other players The whereabouts of players have affected the hearts of countless fans. Among them, Klay has broken with the Warriors, he is almost certain to leave the Warriors, and he will be the number one fish this summer. In addition, the whereabouts of George and Harden are currently unclear, which has aroused the interest of many teams.
The Los Angeles Lakers are clearly not willing to miss out on this game and are planning to chase a third star in the hopes of building a stronger roster. It is reported that Klay is very interested in joining the Lakers, and he is willing to assist James and Bushy Eyebrows. However, a more realistic problem is that the Lakers' salary space is difficult to bring in a third star. Moreover, the star LeBron James has come to a contract year, and the Lakers still have to leave him room for a big contract, which makes it more difficult for the team to bring in reinforcements.
However, as the heart and soul of the Lakers, James has already made an admirable statement that he is willing to take a significant pay cut to help the Lakers sign one of their stars. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James is willing to take a pay cut for the possible arrival of Harden, Klay or Wallan. Dave McMenamin said: "Sources have revealed to ESPN that James is willing to make financial sacrifices in order to bring in an experienced veteran like James Harden or Klay Thompson, or a mature big man like Valanciunas who can play alongside Anthony Davis. ”
This move not only shows James's magnanimity and sacrificial spirit, but also shows his confidence in the team's future and his desire to win. Late in his career, James is still willing to make such a huge sacrifice, which is undoubtedly a huge boost to the Lakers and fans. If you want to get a star like Klay or Harden, James needs to take a very large salary cut. According to Haynes, James would need a $16 million pay cut to allow the Lakers to use the $12.9 million full mid-range exception.
However, James also revealed through his agent, Rich Paul, that if the Lakers fail in their pursuit of stars and are unable to sign the player they want, then James will not choose to take a pay cut and will instead pursue a contract with a maximum salary. This idea is not only an affirmation of their own value, but also a spur to the Lakers management, hoping that they can seize the opportunity and successfully bring in strong reinforcements. In any case, James' statement undoubtedly provides strong support and motivation for the Lakers' recruitment plans in the offseason.
We expect the Lakers to succeed in this battle for the stars, and we hope that James' grandeur and sacrifice will be duly rewarded. If the Lakers can manage to bring in either Harden or Klay, then they will form a formidable "Big Three" and become one of the most competitive teams in the league. Regardless of the outcome, James' statement deserves our respect and praise. His spirit and attitude are not only a support for the Lakers, but also a contribution to the entire NBA league. I hope James and the Lakers can get what they want!