"The 13-14 season, you won the championship and the Finals MVP, officially replacing Kobe Bryant as the face of the Lakers in the eyes of fans, and representing basketball in the Greater Los Angeles area.
At the championship parade, General Manager Mitch Kupchak officially announced the completion of a 2-year, $20 million contract renewal with Pau Gasol.
After the celebration, Bryant expressed to Jim Buss his desire for a pay cut and renewal, hoping for an annual salary of $15 million to $20 million, but was rejected by Jim Buss.
Jim Buss adhered to the principles of his father, Jerry Buss, and renewed Bryant's contract for two years with an annual average of $30 million.
Kupchak conveyed the Bass family's thoughts to the media: Kobe is a six-time champion, he is our Michael Jordan, and we are willing to continue to give him the same treatment as Jordan.
