I’m Really Playing Basketball

With Chen Xiao gone to the Golden State Warriors, and the Warriors' salary space being extremely abundant, when the free market opens on July 1, many people are looking forward to Jerry West's big move.

After Jerry West invited Chen Xiao and this year's No. 2 pick to the Warriors, many general managers in the NBA who were eyeing this year's free market were actually trembling.

After all, this year's free market is actually not very big, but it is not very small.

However, some players are absolutely in demand.

For example, Timberwolves star Tracy McGrady.

The 33-year-old Maizi has not been very successful in the Timberwolves in recent seasons. The Big Three combination with Garnett and Pierce has never been able to achieve a breakthrough. The relationship between the Big Three is not very harmonious, but , this league's superstar is still very recognized and sought after by the league for his current strength.

With the great success of Chen Xiao and Durant in recent years, Tracy McGrady, the previous prototype of these two, can be said to be one of the players who have made the most profits.

Nowadays, many teams have acquiesced that in the current NBA super team, if your team does not have a player like Chen Xiao or Durant who ignores defense, there must be something wrong with your team.

Throughout the league, there are many players with the size of Chen Xiao and Durant, but not many who can really ignore defenses like Chen Xiao and Durant.

And McGrady is undoubtedly one of them.

Although Maizi did not suffer any injuries due to Chen Xiao's butterfly effect, he is not a very tough player. Coupled with his age, he is actually at great risk of injury.

Such a player needs to be considered when you want to give him a big contract.

But after the free market opened, many strong teams in the NBA almost didn't even think about it, just like Maizi, who offered big contracts worth tens of millions.

Just like an NBA general manager said: "Even if McGrady can't jump, he can be a shorter Nowitzki."

Listen to this, Maizi's departure from the Timberwolves this year is really being sought after by strong teams across the league.

Many experts believe that Maizi's next home is likely to be the Golden State Warriors.

First of all, Maizi and Chen Xiao have a very good relationship. Although Maizi's outspoken style often makes him 'shame' Chen Xiao and Kobe in the media, Chen Xiao and Kobe, who know Maizi's character, have never really understood each other. What Maizi said about "too high an emotional intelligence" is taken seriously, and should be regarded as the envy, jealousy and hatred of a child.

Therefore, as media experts reported, the relationship between Chen Xiao and Maizi has indeed always been very good.

At the same time, Maizi also said in the media more than once that he wanted to be teammates with Chen Xiao.

Now that Wheat is back as a free agent and the Warriors have a lot of space, isn't this an opportunity?

Therefore, everyone said that this year's biggest fish in the free market, Mai Zi, is going to fall to the Warriors and Chen Xiao to form a team.

Really, it doesn't look like there's any resistance at all.

Even though Chen Xiao has said that he will not team up with superstars in the Warriors, but Maizi is now 33 and can no longer be considered a team superstar in his prime.

If you are over 33, no one will criticize you no matter who you team up with.

This is the consensus in the NBA.

In fact, Maizi is also waiting for Chen Xiao's invitation.

Just like Chen Xiao invited O'Neal back then, he invited him.

Well, because of O'Neal's self-promotion, everyone felt that O'Neal went to the Bobcats because he was invited by Chen Xiao, rather than surrendering if he couldn't beat him.

Chen Xiao has not exposed this fat man for the time being, so this also gave Maizi the illusion.

As a proud person, before Maizi Keyian turned 30, he would definitely not be willing to be teammates with Chen Xiaokebi, but now, he is really willing.

First of all, the issue of age needs to be considered. Secondly, he has been really angry in the two years with the Timberwolves.

Garnett and Pierce agreed that if he goes to the Timberwolves, he will be the boss. As the boss, what's wrong with me having unlimited fire?

Even if you are a little strong-willed, you can't have any objections.

You guys are so bad at keeping your word, you deserve not to win the championship!

Of course, you can just complain about this in your heart, and you will definitely not say it out loud.

But the resentment in his heart is still very deep. Maizi wants to be like O'Neal and Kobe, and follow Chen Xiao to succeed again and again, making these two guys who are crazy about pursuing the championship but can't get it angry to death.

Therefore, although the proud Maizi did not say it clearly directly, there were some hints during the interview.

Arrogantly waiting for Chen Xiao to invite him like he invited O'Neal.

Well, Maizi also thought about it. The first time he would reject Chen Xiao. The second time, he reluctantly wanted to agree, but he would still refuse. The third time, he would agree, and then reluctantly agree to Chen Xiao's invitation.

But after waiting and waiting, there was no news about Chen Xiao at all.

On the contrary, after the free market opened on July 1, I immediately received news from the Warriors' first pick.

The Bobcats' dynasty hero and backup center Lopez signed with the Golden State Warriors for 93 million in four years.

The Bobcats have a very deep center. Cousins, Roy Hibbert and Lopez are the three young centers. Cousins ​​is the most talented, and Roy Hibbert is the best defender. He is also the only traditional one. Big center, and Lopez is the best shooter.

The three centers have their own characteristics. If possible, Jordan would of course hope to keep them all, but it is obvious that even if Chen Xiao leaves, the Bobcats will release 40 million in annual salary.

It is also impossible to renew the contracts of Roy Hibbert and Lopez at the same time. After all, this year the Bobcats also have Rose who has to sign the "Durant Clause", which is 145 million for five years.

Therefore, if the Bobcats keep Lopez and Roy Hibbert at the same time, the luxury tax will be exhausted. The luxury tax is estimated to start at 300 million.

This is really no joke.

Moreover, as Cousins ​​continues to grow, many of the functions of Lopez and Cousins ​​do overlap.

For the Bobcats, Lopez is indeed a bit useless.

But for the Bobcats, Lopez is a bit useless, which does not mean that for other NBA teams, Lopez is also useless.

Lopez's defense cannot be said to be very good, but he is heavy, protects the rim very well, and has always been good at blocking shots and rebounding. If he is not allowed to leave the penalty area and is allowed to guard the basket, his defense is actually good. of.

Coupled with his excellent shooting ability and offensive ability, he is still quite popular in the NBA.

Many teams are willing to offer him a contract close to 20 million, which is a four-year contract of about 70 million to 80 million.

If Lopez's agent is more careful, a higher contract is possible.

After all, good centers are indeed scarce now. A center like Lopez who is so good offensively and can make up for his defensive problems is an absolutely scarce resource.

Anyway, the Bobcats don't want it, and the other team who pays the highest price will get it.

Just as these teams were competing for Lopez, these teams also thought the Warriors and Jerry West were competing for McGrady.

The whole world didn't expect that Jerry West directly paid Lopez the maximum salary...

According to the NBA's labor agreement, if Lopez has the Bird Rights, his maximum contract extension is 5 years. Since the Durant clause is not triggered, his maximum contract extension is 5 years and 127 million US dollars.

If a team is willing to sign and then trade with the Bobcats, he can sign a five-year contract worth 127 million. Maybe there is a team that is willing to do this, but the Bobcats are not willing. The Bobcats' biggest goal this season is to get the Bobcats. The explosive salary has come down, and the Bobcats are not short of people. DeRozan, Curry Jr., Jimmy Butler, Kemba Walker, Isiah Thomas Jr., how many people are waiting to take over.

The Bobcats wouldn't accept any contract of that magnitude.

Therefore, Lopez also knows that it is impossible for the Bobcats to sign and trade with him. The Bobcats will not be willing to add 10 draft picks to the other party. The Bobcats really have no shortage of draft picks and talent, and the Rockets' draft picks can still be used until 2017. Woolen cloth.

Therefore, Lopez also knows that if he renews his non-Bird rights contract, he can only extend it to a maximum of 93 million for 4 years.

And this is also Lopez's goal. As a dynasty center who has won three consecutive championships, Lopez really has no shortage of honors. He is now making money and making more money.

Therefore, he is preparing to try to get a maximum salary for himself this summer. He has plenty of time and energy to spend with these NBA team general managers or owners.

However, he never dreamed that on the first day of the free market, Jerry West and the Golden State Warriors would directly hand him a four-year, 93 million contract.

Lopez was stunned, and other NBA teams hoping to get Lopez were also stunned.

Among a bunch of four-year contracts worth 70 million to 80 million, the one the Warriors handed over was so eye-catching and so touching.

Although Lopez expected a maximum salary for himself, he never thought that a team would give him a maximum salary right away.

All I can say is that this trust is really heavy.

All I can say is that Mr. Chen is always so open when doing things.

What else is there to say?

Of course, he signed with the Warriors directly.

Lopez was very excited and moved when the Warriors came.

Of course, Lopez misunderstood Chen Xiao. In fact, Chen Xiao did not participate in Jerry West's team building plan.

Jerry West invited Chen Xiao to participate, but Chen Xiao rejected it. The successful cooperation with Jordan made Chen Xiao very trustful in these super managers who had made public statements.

It can only be said that Bynum's failure has left Chen Xiao with lingering fears.

If it weren't for Jordan's "God's Eye" and his arrogant draft vision, Chen Xiao's Bobcat career would never have gone so smoothly.

Therefore, after being asked by Jerry West which position he most wanted to play, Chen Xiao said small forward, and everything was left to Jerry West.

Therefore, Maizi actually misunderstood that Chen Xiao was not involved in the Warriors' team-building plan at all. If he could wait for Chen Xiao's call, there would really be something wrong with him.

Of course, Maizi definitely didn't know this, and with his arrogant personality, it was impossible for him to call Chen Xiao first to ask.

But he desperately wanted to be teammates with Chen Xiao. In the end, Maizi could only wait and wait. Many teams made bids for Maizi, but he rejected them all. He looked like he was waiting for Chen Xiao's call. It was really It's a bit confusing, but what's even more frustrating for Maizi is that Chen Xiao just doesn't have a phone...

Of course, Maizi also had his own considerations in rejecting so many contracts. To be honest, he couldn't go to those garbage teams, which are at least higher than the Timberwolves. Then there are only about 10 teams in the entire league.

But most of these teams, like the Heat, Bobcats, and Lakers, are eager to lower their salaries this season. How can they add another player with an annual salary of tens of millions?

So, Maizi waited and became single...

Because NBA teams can't always wait for money. If they don't sign you, they have to sign someone else. Those sub-level teams also have pursuits. If you don't like us, we will find those who like us. team.

Finally, Maizi suddenly discovered that as the biggest player in the free market, no one wanted him, and Chen Xiao's call still didn't come...

"Isn't my hint obvious enough that Chen can't hear it?"

This makes Maizi doubt his life.

Just when Maizi was doubting his life, Chen Xiao was already in London.

Time has come to August, and the Olympic Games are about to begin.

As Chen Xiao and Yao Ming's last Olympics and last major competition, Chen Xiao, Yao Ming, and the Chinese men's basketball team all attach great importance to it.

After all, the United States this year is definitely one of the strongest in history.

Center: Oden, thick eyebrows

Power forward: Chris Bosh, LaMarcus Aldridge

Small forward: James, Durant

Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant, Wade, Ron Howard

Point Guards: Chris Paul, Rose, Curry

This American team is definitely the strongest American team the Chinese team has ever encountered. It is reasonable and powerful.

Therefore, after Chen Xiao finished dealing with the NBA, all his thoughts were focused on preparing for the Olympics.

Of course, although Chen Xiao did not participate in Jerry West's team building, Jerry West would also inform Chen Xiao of the team's changes in the most timely manner.

After the Warriors signed Lopez, they did not continue to sign players. Instead, they hired Bobcats assistant coach Steve Kerr from the Charlotte Bobcats to replace the Warriors' original head coach Mark Jackson as the head coach.

It has to be said that Jerry West does understand football. After the team's head coach is in place, he will rebuild the team according to needs.

As for taking down Lopez so quickly.

It can only be said that Lopez is very suitable for Chen Xiao to play small forward and thick eyebrows to play power forward.

A solid center with range and rim protection, coupled with thick eyebrows and Chen Xiao, this is simply...

Lopez can't help defend, is it too slow?

Haha, with Nong Mei and Chen Xiao playing power forward and small forward, do they need Lopez's help in defense?

So, after Steve Kerr came to the Warriors, Jerry West asked him, do you still need any important players?

Bill, Klay Thompson, Chen Xiao, thick eyebrows, Lopez, Livingston, Matt Barnes...

Steve Kerr takes a look at the Warriors' current roster.

For a moment, Jerry West was unable to say anything he was holding back, and he was also complaining wildly in his heart.

Boss, what else do you want me to say?

In the end, Cole felt that he couldn't do it without saying anything, so he subconsciously said: "Maybe we are missing a player that you think we are missing?"

Then, Jerry West offered a 4-year, 70 million contract, and wanted to sign a 5-year, 70 million contract with the Thunder. But the Thunder are only willing to give Sergio Ibaka $65 million over five years.

Cole took a look, good guy, you have even prepared the fifth grade for me...

What is a nanny? This is the strongest nanny!

On the other side, Maizi, who had been waiting for Chen Xiao's call, was really confused.

The Warriors' big contract may have been given out...