I really can't bear to part with Louis, he's so outstanding, and he's willing to be a substitute..."
Kobe also felt quite regretful: "Louis's performance, nowadays, a contract worth ten million would absolutely be no problem, unfortunately, we don't have his Bird rights, originally he joined us for the championship with a very low salary, now his two-year contract is about to expire, he's already 31, surely he'll pursue a big contract."
Budenholzer: "I understand, after all, players eat the young man's meal, Jim and Mitch both support him pursuing a big contract... However, I think Louis didn't just join for the championship, more likely it was because of you.
By the way, Kobe, are you really not planning to become a coach? That ability of yours would be wasted."
