NBA Absolute Flood Dam

Chapter 494 The end of the season

On April 4, the Suns held a grand signing ceremony, which shocked the league and all the media.

"The super contract was born, 6 million US dollars in 1.45 years, are the sun crazy?"

"The largest active contract in the league was born, and the Suns are gambling."

"Another Garnett is born!"

"Tumor contract, it will completely sink the Suns."

Countless media put this news on their headlines.

"Is Jerry Colangelo crazy?"

The general manager of the Heat, Pat Riley, was caught off guard. He only waited for the end of the season to clear the contract in the team and use it to chase the hammers. However, the Suns used such a super contract to renew the contract in advance, and his plan went bankrupt. .

In Los Angeles, the Lakers headquarters, owner Buss Sr. and general manager Kupchak were very frustrated, and Phil Jackson was also very disappointed.

Next season, Phil Jackson will return to the Lakers. One of his conditions is to sign Li Ba.

In fact, they have been preparing to pursue Li Ba, and they have not been affected by Kobe's attitude, and they are even preparing to clear some contracts.

But now, everything is empty.

"Six years, alas, no chance," Kupchak sighed.

From the first time he saw Li Ba playing, he had a deep interest in him, thinking that this is an inside line with great potential. Later, Li Ba's situation not only confirmed his vision, but also greatly exceeded his expectations. estimate.

Just, missed.

"We can also get the contract, but there is no chance!" Old Buss regretted rejecting Kupchak's proposal at the beginning.

"Tie Hammer, it's time!" Dayao called immediately.

"It's okay." Li Ba smiled.

"Aren't you afraid that your contract will kill the Suns?" Dayao said.

"Is that what I have to worry about? That's what the management has to worry about. I want me to play for them, but I don't want to invest money. Is there such a cheap thing in the world? I still think this contract is too small and too long. Besides. Now that the Suns' football market is so good, and the team's valuation has turned around, they should have the strength to break through the luxury line." Li Ba said.

"Anyway, your strength will definitely decline next season." Dayao said.

"So what? My strength will definitely improve next season. I mean the offensive end." Li Ba said.

"Why, have you practiced your shooting?" Dayao asked in surprise.

"Hehe, of course it's not that strong, but the offense in the paint should improve." Li Ba laughed.

In the evening, Li Ba held a PT at his home. One was to celebrate, and the other was to talk to his teammates. There was no management team present, only players.

The playoffs are here, and he doesn't want to affect his performance in the playoffs because of his contract.

"I've always said, I want everybody to sign a big deal, and now that I've signed it, I want you to sign it, here, or in another team."

Li Ba raised his wine glass and said.

"You guy, you are more greedy than Garnett." Marbury scolded with a smile.

He has no idea about this contract. He himself is paying more than 1000 million US dollars a year this year. If the hammer can't get this price, then his agent should change.

And for the relationship between the two, he can't say anything.

"Boss, it looks like I'm leaving next season." Joe Johnson laughed.

His contract is coming to an end, and after Li Ba's big contract appeared, it is no longer possible for him to sign a big contract with the Suns.

"Every one of you has a team acquisition, don't worry about not having a big contract. What we have to do now is to play well in this playoffs, get the highest honor, and then pursue our big contract." Li Ba laughed. .

"Yes, Boss, you have made a good start. I have to think about my next move." Battier laughed.

Li Ba laughed loudly, and said: "I said at the beginning that I came here to make a lot of money. Apart from making money, honor is my pursuit. I can understand who disagrees."

"Who the hell doesn't agree? Who doesn't want a big contract? I'd rather not have a ring, but a big contract. That's the most important thing."

Marion, who likes big contracts the most, smiled and looked at Payton.

Payton shrugged and said, "I've won a big contract, and now I'm only pursuing honor when I'm old."

The prospects for the Suns this year are very good. Even next season, the Hammers' contract of more than 1000 million will not actually have a great impact on the Suns. They should be able to build a good lineup, so this is his sincerity.

He has been around for so many years, and of course he knows exactly where the impact of this contract on the Suns is. It will be in the next few years, when the annual salary of the Hammers rises to 3000 million year by year, that it will have a very big impact on the lineup. In the first two years The impact is slightly smaller.

Besides, this alliance is based on strength to get money, with the strength of the hammer, in his opinion, this contract is not big at all.

At least compared to Garnett's share, this one is worth it.

"Haha!" Everyone laughed.

"Come on, let's have a drink, I hope all of us can get the big contract as we wish." Li Ba raised his glass.

"For the big contract, do it!" Everyone raised their glasses together.

Li Ba finally said: "But there is one thing, this playoffs, we must play well, play well, and win the championship in order to play our worth."

"The boss is right, for the championship, for the big contract, cheers!" Joe Johnson shouted.

"cheers!"

Really did it this time.

In the next half month, until April 4th, the Suns completed all the regular schedule and achieved a record of 20 wins and 65 losses, ranking first in the division and in the league.

With this record, the Suns have home court advantage in the playoffs.

李坝常规赛上场78场，首发78场，场均30.1分钟，拿下16.1分20.2篮板3.8助攻3.6抢断5.1盖帽1.1失误1.5犯规的数据。

Single stat king, Li Ba once again won three individual honors including rebounding king, steals king, and blocks king.

At the same time, he ranks first in many league statistics, such as personal win-loss value, defensive efficiency value, defensive plus-minus value and so on.

In the end, Marbury did not get the honor of the assist king, ranking second, and the assist king was taken away by Nash.

Nash averaged 11.9 assists per game, only 0.7 more than Marbury, which was lower than Marbury's data last season.

The reason why Marbury's assists have declined this season is because the Suns of other teams have more defense against the fast break, but the most important thing is that his playing time has been reduced by 5 minutes, which was shared by Payton.

Not only was his assist shared by Payton, but because of the reduction in playing time, he only averaged 26 points per game, and he was not eligible to compete for the scoring champion.

But Marbury has no objection either. In a word, the Suns have great hopes of reaching the final step this season, and that is the most important thing.

The scoring champion was taken away by Allen Iverson, averaging 30.7 points per game. This is also his fourth scoring champion. He has also won the steals champion three times.

Li Ba's luxurious regular season statistics made countless media reporters only surround him, including some who attacked him.

He likes this kind of feeling, you are not happy with me, but if I say something, you have to surround him like a dog.

(End of this chapter)