The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 542 The Grand Prize
In Santa Monica's Buck Hangar, the most shining group of people in the league gathered together.

Zhang Xiaotian was well-dressed and had friendly exchanges with other players.

Leonard and Aldridge are also there. As members of the defending champion, the three are also in high spirits.

Zhang Xiaotian's status in the world has improved a lot in this year.

Last season was a good head star, this season he has become the league's top striker.

"One of the awards that everyone pays most attention to, the best player is issued by the league chairman Xiao Hua."

After a speech, after playing the video of Zhang Xiaotian, Harden and James, Xiao Hua reported Zhang Xiaotian's name.

Zhang Xiaotian stood up vigorously, and the surrounding players came over to congratulate him one after another.

Almost at the same time, the system received the message and the reward was given out.

[Complete the mission "Swordsman", reward: a super player with no shortcomings (as the best player, there will be no basketball value below 80). 】

[Basketball data (full value 100), strength: 82+12.3, speed: 80+9.6, bounce: 80+9.6, three-pointer: 90, mid-range shot: 90, layup: 80, dunk: 80, confrontation: 84+ 12.6, Defense: 88, Ball Control: 80+7.3, Passing: 80+7.2, Steals: 80+7.2, Inside: 80, Rebounds: 80+7.2, Blocks: 80+7.2, Stability: 80+7.2. 】

This season is a season of real harvest. Zhang Xiaotian is already the scoring leader. He also won the Best Key Shot of the Year Award and the Best Round of the Year Award earlier.

In addition, he and Leonard were selected to the second team of the best defensive team.

Because the Spurs have too many strong defensive players, they have not won higher honors individually. If Zhang Xiaotian wants to enter the first defense next season, he still needs to work harder.

Zhang Xiaotian was also selected to the best first team with Harden, James, Durant and Anthony Davis, Leonard was selected to the second team, and Aldridge was selected to the third team.

Those who came to participate in the award ceremony also showed some limelight, and everyone had a good time.

After finishing the matter, Zhang Xiaotian formed a bureau and invited a group of people to have fun.

After everyone was almost high, Zhang Xiaotian went to James, who was tired of singing, with a drink.

"LeBron, I heard that you have plans to leave the Cavaliers, why don't you come to the Spurs."

"Who did you hear it from? It wouldn't be those media reporters. I didn't even think about it myself."

"That's why I'm really thinking about it. You should think about my suggestion."

"Haha, it's better to give others a way to survive... To be honest, I should also think about the future. This year... let's not talk about it, you are the culprit. I plan to listen to the opinions of my family in summer."

James is full of sighs in his heart. He has no doubt that he can win the championship when he goes to the Spurs, but the former younger brother has become the core of the team, and it is impossible for him to humiliate himself in the past.

Even though he is old, he is still a core player who does his part.

Zhang Xiaotian was actually inviting him politely, and he also knew that it was unlikely that James would come over.

The reason for saying this is that he has already talked with Aldridge, and some teams are willing to give Aldridge a long-term contract, and the Spurs may not be able to negotiate.

Zhang Xiaotian also understands Aldridge's choice, so the team must find another heavyweight in the summer.

Other teams only hope to find an auxiliary star. Of course, if a player of James' level comes over, they must be very welcome. Even a star like Paul George who is playing in his early years, they are also willing to give a good contract.

There are a lot of big fish in the free market this summer, and Durant will also jump out of the contract. There are also many pure insiders. Cousins ​​and Howard are both free agents.

Zhang Xiaotian would contact them one by one, not in person, but also on the phone.

As for the team's contract renewal, role players are easy to talk about. Those who are willing to accept ordinary salaries will stay, and those who are offered high salaries by other teams will definitely leave. The Spurs' current plan is to match three All-Stars with a group of role players.

Others will not pay more, but Evans can jump out of the contract and re-sign a tens of millions if he wants. This season, Evans' performance has met expectations, but no matter how high it is, he will not give it. Murray It's more cost-effective as a rookie, just practice shooting well.

Veterans are more difficult to deal with. The team actually hopes that they will stay and help young players, but the salary will definitely not be high.

Zhang Xiaotian had a face-to-face chat with Parker, and Zhang Xiaotian also made a request to stay.

However, Parker's thinking is also very reasonable. From the end of the season to the playoffs, he has no chance. He is not willing to let him use the salary of a veteran to teach experience.

He feels that he can still play and change the rhythm of the game, not just as a mentor.

There is also the issue of the status of the team. As the former Big Three, he did worse in the Spurs than the older Ginobili. Today's young players are more likely to identify with the team's new core.

Parker expects to be treated like Duncan, but his strength has declined. In addition, when he was in the French team at his peak, his prestige is much lower than that of Duncan. He is a little embarrassed now.

Ginobili is too old to have any other ideas. If he still plays, he will be willing to renew his contract with the veteran's salary, but he is not sure whether he will continue his career.

After entertaining guests at the award ceremony and deepening the relationship with everyone, Zhang Xiaotian also started to pull people out.

Durant was his main target, and Zhang Xiaotian called for several days in a row.

"Come on, Kevin, the Spurs are your best choice."

"Zhang, it's easy for you to say, you don't know how much pressure I have been under these two seasons."

"You are a top player, so it's normal to be under a lot of pressure, but if you don't have the chance to stand on the highest podium, wouldn't your hard work in the past two years be in vain...Come on, let's create a dynasty together, even if it is We have to stand at the top and suffer when we are scolded."

"Think about how perfect our striker lineup is during the All-Stars, we will play the most efficient offense and defense, and we will lead the trend of basketball around the world."

After chatting with Durant, Zhang Xiaotian called Paul George again, "Paul, you said we are together, plus Kawhi, can anyone else score in front of us? All teams will fear us."

Of course, inside players such as Cousins, Jordan, and Howard, Zhang Xiaotian also called.

If Aldridge leaves, Zhang Xiaotian will definitely bring in an All-Star striker or inside player.

As for the shooter, just leave it to the team to find it.

The relatively weak guard line before is enough now. The key is good players who can help defend. It is best to be able to open up space and protect rebounds.

Moreover, they are now two consecutive champions, and there should be many players who want to come and hug their thighs. Among them, there will definitely be good helpers who fit the style of core players such as Zhang Xiaotian. The Spurs will not have any problems with their combat effectiveness next season.

(End of this chapter)