In the 24 hours after the opening of the free agent market, various teams frantically snatched players, Durant, Irving, Thompson, Walker, Butler and others may leave or stay
They each found their home, and there was only Leonard’s last "big fish" left on the market.
During his hesitation period, the teams competing for him were secretly wrestling, hoping to bring the FMVP who led the Raptors to the first NBA championship in team history to their account.
Among the many suitors, the Lakers are widely considered to have a great lead. The combination of James and thick eyebrows still makes this team that has missed the playoffs for six years suddenly become a strong contender for the championship. If Leonard
The joining of Germany to form the Big Three is enough to rebuild the Lakers dynasty.
According to "Los Angeles Times" reporter Broderick Turner, Leonard has had a telephone conversation with former Lakers basketball affairs president "Magic" Johnson. The two talked happily and talked about many specific details.
Kawhi even asked if he could lead his team into the team like James did if he signed with the Lakers.
During the interview, Turner learned from Johnson that LeBron James brought his own trainer and medical team to the Lakers, and Kawhi wondered if he could do the same.
As far as the magician is concerned, the Lakers do not reject this, because this team, which has never lacked superstars in history, has always had a tradition of opening the door for big names.
When James made "Decision 3" to the Lakers a year ago, his longtime partner, personal trainer Mike Mancias, followed suit.
Not only did the Lakers agree to James’ request, but Mancias later became the team’s physical trainer and performance coordinator.
Randy Mims is one of the famous "Four Horsemen" of the James team. He grew up with an iron buddy and is now the head of the Lakers player schedule and logistics.
Although it is not clear who Leonard will bring to the Lakers, but talking about such details, on the one hand, it shows that a consensus has been reached on major principles (such as contract salary), and on the other hand, it also shows that he has a vision for the future.
He decided to pay special attention to it. After all, when he played for the Spurs, it was because of his discord with the medical team that he eventually split with the team.
Therefore, having medical staff he trusts more is also one of the important factors in whether he decides to come to the Lakers.