basketball pope

Chapter 877 [Sensitive loyalty, group superstar]

LeBron James announced to enter the free market and forced the palace management, but the Cavaliers did not immediately dig a big-name star to assist the emperor, but announced to the media on the 5th that after negotiation between the two parties, the Cavaliers would no longer offer James, encourage and bless him to join For a strong team to hit the championship, he has done enough for his hometown.

The emperor was forced to "abdicate" from Cleveland, and James was dumbfounded when he was notified. This was not his intention, but the boss's decision.

James couldn't refute, he could only follow the flow. If he said he wanted to stay with the Cavaliers without negotiating, it would be a shame.

Since he has been unable to win the championship, the Cavaliers owner Gilbert wants to make money instead. When James leaves, the Cavaliers management will operate very well. There is no need to pay luxury tax, no need to poach stars, just make the salary meet the minimum wage standard That's it.

The NBA signed a new broadcast contract, and all teams benefited.James' popularity has declined, and he has been constantly questioned. If he stays with the Cavaliers, the commercial value is not too high.The most intuitive performance is that the Cavaliers lost $4000 million last season.

General manager Kobe Altman persuaded Gilbert that he believed that the Cavaliers gave up James, and there was a star who could attract fans, that is, the 175cm tall point guard Isiah Thomas.Just give Thomas the ball, he can score like Iverson, and his size is the best gimmick.

Compared with James, who has the strongest physical fitness in the league, Thomas seems to be inferior to ordinary people. What step he can take with the team will be a highlight. As long as he can lead the Cavaliers to the playoffs, it will be a very Inspirational story.

It is not surprising that the Cavaliers gave up James. They have not achieved results, and they have been cleaned up for other stars.

The lineups of NBA teams change frequently. Unless it is a coach like Popovich, more than half of the players on the team will have to go in five years.There are only a handful of players who can only play for one team in their careers. A sensitive point in the NBA is called "loyalty".

What is loyalty?

Nowitzki has cut his salary for the Mavericks year after year, saving the boss a lot of dollars for signings. This is called loyalty; Duncan's salary cut has never left the Spurs, and he has never complained. This is called loyalty. Loyalty; Haslem never left Miami since joining the league in 2003, also called loyalty.

First of all, you have to stay in this team for enough years, that is, the legendary "old employees", have enough years, have enough qualifications, and be able to speak in the company, then you have The first element of the "loyal" player title.

Secondly, you need to pay a lot for this team, be diligent, strong, and lead the team to achieve good results. When other teams want to poach you with a high salary, you have to refuse flatly, so that you have "loyal" players The second element of the title.

Again, your contribution to the team must be recognized by other players, recognized by the coaching staff, and recognized by the management.You have to gain a good reputation in the circle and gain enough fame, so that you have the third element of the "loyal" player title.

If you have been in the NBA for more than ten years and have completed the above rules, then congratulations, you are already a "loyal" NBA player.

Does it seem like something is wrong?

Why do players need to pay so much to get the so-called "loyalty"?

Some players can't see the hope of winning the championship, and they spend their youth in mediocrity; some people keep making concessions on income, so that the management can strengthen their teams, but in the end they find that they are not strong enough; the best As a result, some people gave up part of their income, and finally achieved their ideals and got a little spiritual satisfaction.

Is there a way for players to gain both benefits and the ideal?Maybe, but they can't escape the vicious circle set by "loyalty".Even if the boss does not count, many fans will speak for the boss.

I wish so-and-so can return to the purest basketball, will leave unwilling tears due to failure, will leave moved tears due to the trust and struggle between the players, will leave excited tears due to the final lore, always. If you don't get a championship, it's not terrible to fail because you love basketball.

So-and-so shouldn't hold a team for the championship and give up his team. What's the point of winning the championship easily?

It's all too common for fans to talk like this. As a bystander, it doesn't hurt to stand and talk, and it doesn't hurt to sit and type.

Why is the NBA called a business league?Because this is the place of business.China's CBA is a business, the European league is a business, and the AND1 exhibition game is also a business. When a group of people scold the Chinese streetball king Wu You for only spinning tops and playing too dirty, his annual income is hundreds of millions. .

Pure basketball only happens on campus, and students don't make money from playing.Some campus basketballs are not pure. For example, in the comic "Slam Dunk", the Xiangbei team actually hired a black foreign aid center.Do not believe?Who can find a Japanese who grows up like Akagi Goken in reality?
In short, in the NBA, it is too difficult to be loyal. James, who has no way out, the only thing he can do now is to try to join a strong team to compete for the championship.

This time the free market has become more lively. Originally everyone was just fighting for Durant, and now James has also become a target.

The Wizards were the most prepared, sending Chandler Parsons to the Utah Jazz early for a future protected first-round pick and a trade exception in order to clear cap space to sign big names.

The Jazz have not considered digging big names, and no one wants to come to Salt Lake City if they want to. This is the sadness of the bad location.

Opportunities are for those who are prepared.

7月7日，奇才宣布和杜兰特签下了一份1+1价值5430万美元的合同，正式组成了三巨头。

Durant grew up in Washington, and by his own admission has a deep affection for his hometown.Of course, the most important thing is that the Wizards have Wall, the star point guard, and Thompson, the star scorer.

As early as last year, Wall publicly stated on a program: "You definitely have the opportunity to throw an olive branch to Durant and then do everything in your power to convince him to return to his hometown, but we have to be clear that he wants to put his heart and soul into the new season. Throwing in the Thunder game and I'm going to do my best for the Wizards, so that's for later."

Now, Durant has joined smoothly, and the only weakness of the Wizards is the No. 4 position.After leaving Biyombo in the summer, it is difficult for them to find a strong replacement at a low salary. They can only use the Big Three to attract outstanding veterans or train young players.

James also quickly decided on his next home. He had both salary space and the ability to compete for the championship. He didn’t have many choices. He joined the Dallas Mavericks with a three-year 3 million contract, teamed up with Paul, and then played brother basketball.

Before that, the Mavericks were ready to sign Harrison Barnes with a maximum salary to strengthen the small forward position. Now they have assembled a horrible lineup of Paul, Matthews, James and Nowitzki.

Pau Gasol and Nowitzki partnered, and the pick-and-roll defense was too poor. The Mavericks sent the Suns to the Suns for Miles Plumlee, protected draft picks, and maximum cash compensation.

The Mavericks’ lineup is still flawed. Except for the starters, everyone else is low-paid and can’t be replaced. The two blue-collar centers, Plumlee and Noel, lack shooting range and have poor ability to empty the air. Barea with an annual salary of 410 million.

After the two signings were completed, President Adam Silva was very happy. He felt that the stars of the two teams could be admired, and that they would have the strength to prevent the Clippers from winning six consecutive championships next season.

(End of this chapter)