One Guard
Chapter 821: Big changes in the landscape
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The basketball world in the summer of 2016 is destined to be extremely crazy. The Dallas Mavericks are building a dynasty, which is a top priority. But when Wade and Yiyang were visiting Huadu in the Netherlands, this year's free agent market was equally crazy.
First of all, Dirk Nowitzki jumped out of his contract, which aroused everyone's suspicion. After all, Dirk's annual salary last season was only $9 million, which can be described as cabbage price.
People are speculating that Dirk may leave with Yiyang ruling Dallas. After all, in this age of materialistic desires, loyalty is worthless.
However, Dirk disappointed everyone. Dirk continued to stay in Dallas, and Cuban did not stingy with his money. For a player like Dirk, Cuban is willing to give money as long as he wants, even if Dirk Already 38 years old.
Wade returned to the Miami Heat for $47.5 million in 2 years, which is something everyone has expected. The Heat spirit in Wade's heart has never gone away. This time, Riley's offer was sincere enough that Wade had no reason to refuse.
Whether the 34-year-old Flash can still compete must be everyone's question, but the Miami Fighter has always proved that he is not too old. During his two years in Dallas, Wade maintained his condition pretty well. The second-leading scorer on a dynasty team can't be blocked. As long as he returns to Miami, Wade will continue to shine.
Dwight Howard finally "escaped" the right and wrong place in Houston. For 70.5 million in three years, Howard got what was probably the last big contract in his career, returned to the Eastern Conference, and joined the Hawks.
Of course, there are also DeRozan's 139 million in 3 years, James' 100 million in 3 years, Conley's 153 million in 5 years, Horford's 113 million in 4 years... In this era when the salary cap continues to rise, Players' wages have also become increasingly exaggerated. Contracts worth hundreds of millions are no longer unusual.
From today's perspective, the five-year 108 million signed by Yiyang with the Mavericks was really a big bargain for Cuban. After all, now, even Mike Conley can get a 150 million contract.
Of course, the most terrifying news this summer came from Kevin Durant.
Durant suddenly announced that he would not renew his contract with the Thunder, shocking the entire league. After all, on the surface, he and Westbrook have always had a good relationship, and the Thunder are a championship contender every year.
There has been speculation about Durant's whereabouts. Some say he will join the Mavericks, who just defeated him, while others say Durant may join the Lakers, who are in desperate need of stars and have nowhere to go with their money. But when Durant finally decided to join the Warriors, the world was stunned.
In the Western Conference Finals last season, the Warriors lost to the Mavericks 4-2 and were eliminated early. But their 72 wins and 10 losses in the regular season have proven that they are a very scary super team. If it weren't for the Mavericks, the Warriors would definitely have the strength to hit the championship.
It was such a super team, but suddenly another superstar joined the team. Fans all over the world were scared to tears. As a result, the authority of the Mavericks has undoubtedly been greatly challenged!
The Thunder can't beat the Mavericks, and the Warriors can't beat the Mavericks. But what if the Thunder's star player joins the Warriors? The result is uncertain.
When being interviewed by reporters, Durant also said frankly: I joined the Warriors just to defeat the Mavericks!
The Dallas Mavericks won three consecutive championships, which made them the public enemy. Almost all teams that have won three consecutive championships have this experience. The more championships you win, the more people want to defeat you.
Durant joining the Warriors undoubtedly showed signs of change. Throughout the summer, Cuban also pursued big names. But not everyone is like Dirk and Wade, willing to be a green leaf next to the radiant Yiyang. They would rather create glory themselves than become Yiyang's foil.
Just like that, throughout the summer,
The Mavericks don't have any important signings. Without Wade, the Mavericks almost kept their original lineup. But what everyone knows is that the current lineup of the Mavericks is another year older. Iguodala, Dirk, Tony Allen, Carter, Deron... As they grow older, how much strength can they exert?
Although the situation was already precarious for Mavericks, Yiyang did not give up on himself. He is still training hard in the summer. Brickley said that he has seen players as hardworking as Yiyang, but he has never seen a superstar as hardworking as Yiyang!
In this way, Yiyang started his 1617 season with a group of veterans and almost a single-core configuration.
This season may be the most difficult season since the beginning of Yiyang's career. Due to the age of the Mavericks players and the number of injured players, most of the time, Yiyang can only rely on Yiyang to support the team forward.
Nowitzki finally showed his age. Even the all-powerful German tank will run out of oil one day. And Iguodala and Tony Allen no longer have the terrifying defensive dominance they once had.
Yiyang's personal statistics this season are very scary. He averaged assists and 2.4 steals per game. A large part of the reason for this is because the Mavericks really have no one else who can step up. Most of the time, Yiyang has to score high points to ensure that the Mavericks win.
In the end, the Mavericks still achieved 64 wins this season. Everyone marveled at Yiyang's personal ability. After all, in this era, it is almost unbelievable that a single-core team can win 64 games. You know, the Warriors, who have a super lineup, have only won 67 games this season.
But this season, Westbrook averaged a triple-double per game and took away the MVP that had been occupied by Yiyang for four years. This result is full of controversy. Because Westbrook's triple-double average is simply achieved. Look at how painful it is for Oladipo and others to play next to Westbrook, and look at the picture of Adams not reaching out every time he gets into position, waiting for Westbrook to snatch away the rebound.
With the standard of Yiyang in front, Westbrook, the MVP, is really unpopular.
In the playoffs, Yiyang was not disappointed because he lost the MVP. He got through all the way, but Nowitzki fell in the second round, and Yiyang had to carry the team forward alone. Facing the Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals, Yiyang scored 40+ points in three consecutive games, allowing him to defeat the evolved Harden and lead the team to the Western Conference finals for the fifth consecutive year!
In the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors and Mavericks meet again! This script is what everyone wants to see before the season starts. These two teams can be said to completely dominate the Western Conference. But compared with the Warriors' lineup, the Mavericks' configuration is too "shabby".
Durant and Curry finally completed their revenge, 4 to 3. No one thought that such a Mavericks team could fight the Warriors to the end. But the Warriors' powerful firepower brought the Dallas Mavericks' myth to an end.
Durant, Curry, Thompson, Green, when the best players in the league teamed up to deal with Yiyang, and Yiyang lacked helpers, the Mavericks had no choice but to accept the outcome of failure.
"The Golden State Warriors, they broke the Dallas Mavericks' three-year dominance of the league! Kevin Durant, he finally got his wish and passed Yiyang! Look at him, look at Kevin crying with joy Expression! Yiyang and the Dallas Mavericks have left too many shadows on all the stars in the Western Conference! However, at this moment, the shadows have dissipated!"
"The era of resistance in the Western Conference is finally over, but now, all teams in the league must think about how to deal with the terrifying Golden State Warriors!"
"The Warriors actually overturned the dominance of the Dallas Mavericks. This is incredible. If the Mavericks cannot continue to strengthen, Yi's myth is likely to be ended!"
"Reinforcement!? Everyone is proud to defeat the Dallas Mavericks. I think there are very few superstars in this era who are willing to act as a green leaf for Yi!"
Under the grand celebration of the Warriors players, Yiyang silently walked back to the players' tunnel. He originally thought he had enough honors, but when he failed again, the unwillingness in his heart was still strong.
"Damn it!" Yiyang punched the wall of the players' tunnel. Benjamin saw it and quickly went up to stop him. Yiyang's hand is more expensive than Benjamin's whole body. If something went wrong, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Cuban.
Cuban walked up to Yiyang with a confused look on his face. The fat boss was obviously not feeling well either. They were still a dynasty last season, but they couldn't even make it to the finals this season. The gap is indeed too big.
But it is difficult for him, Nelson Jr. and Carlisle to do anything in the free agent market alone. It was for this reason that the Mavericks had almost no reinforcements last season.
When Cuban and Nelson called each other, the player would only say in surprise: Join the Mavericks? Please, I don't want to be a supporting role next to Yi.
In other words: I would rather join another team to defeat you.
Just like Kobe Bryant of the Lakers, not all superstars are willing to come to Dallas to play. Kobe and Yiyang were too dazzling for Los Angeles and Dallas.
"This summer, too. If we want to strengthen, you may need to personally take action." Cuban is very helpless. His connections with other members of the management are no longer sufficient. If the Mavericks still want to regain their glory, they may need to rely on Yiyang's connections!
After working hard in the league for so many years, Yiyang has not only made enemies everywhere. There seem to be quite a few people who are willing to follow him...
Looking at Cuban's serious expression, Yiyang nodded slightly.
This guy who was just eliminated has already begun to outline the blueprint for the next dynasty in his mind.
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