Why did CBA refuse Kobe to join in that year?
20 1 1, the NBA was locked up for a long time because of labor agreement disputes. During the lockout, many NBA players turned their attention to other leagues because they had no ball to play and in order to maintain a good competitive state. For example, James and Wade have joined the Drew League in the United States, and the first-generation superstar/klock -50/ is also considering joining other leagues. Some domestic teams learned the news. Contacted Kobe's agent team and wanted to join Kobe. This team is the Shanxi team, and Kobe's agent team made five harsh conditions at that time.
The monthly salary is 2 million. This was also the highest salary in the NBA at that time. The team needs to arrange a single-family villa for Kobe, equipped with corresponding training equipment and top security team. Kobe should go to the away game with a private jet. The right to use the private jet belongs to Kobe. Kobe can arrange his daily activities, including his training and business activities at the place of attendance, which means Kobe can choose whether to train with the team; Once the NBA lockout is over, Kobe can terminate his contract with Shanxi team at any time and return to play in the NBA without having to bear the responsibility for breach of contract.
These conditions can be said to be harsh, but the management of Shanxi team agreed, and it has to be said that Shanxi team is really willing to spend all the money. Seeing that the other side is so generous, Kobe is also happy to play in the Shanxi men's basketball team. The two sides reached an oral agreement. After signing the contract, Kobe can see it in CBA in the new season. When the news came out at that time, it immediately triggered a heated discussion in China, especially among fans. It's great to watch Kobe play in his hometown. However, after everything was ready, the contract fell through because of chinese basketball association.
Because once Kobe joins, it is extremely unfair to other teams. By then, both strength and attention will come to the Shanxi team. Some people will say that there is nothing to fight, just give the champion to Shanxi. Under the opposition of other teams, the Basketball Association also held an emergency meeting to adjust the new foreign aid policy: first, no contracts, and second, playing.
I have to say that this is also the most regrettable signing operation in CBA history. Actually, Kobe didn't come to China just for money. After all, he has many fans in China, so Kobe played happily. If he joins the club successfully, together with Kobe, the CBA League will attract the attention of the whole world, and maybe it will also promote the development of basketball in China!