Reverse Growth Superstar

Latest website: On the first day after the free agency market opened, the biggest news was undoubtedly that Link renewed the Grizzlies with a 5-year maximum salary of $93 million.

Link played for the Grizzlies for four years. Normally, he is no different from a rookie who has just fulfilled his rookie contract.

Under normal circumstances, a player who has just executed a rookie contract signs a maximum salary with the team, even if the maximum salary is not particularly high, it is worth his worth.

For example, "Uncle Drew" Irving, the No. 1 pick in the same year as Link, would be able to get a contract range of 85 million to 90 million if he renews his contract with the Cavaliers this summer, which is similar to Link.

Although Owen has great potential, because he is still immature, the price of 85-90 million, which is less than 100 million, is still in line with his worth.

But when Link, who was in the same class as Irving, was revealed that 93 million signed with the Grizzlies, people were very surprised.

Everyone always agrees that Link's salary is too low, and why is his contract so much higher than Irving?

It is not difficult to explain why people feel this way. Because there has not been any player in NBA history who has won twice in the first four years of his career, and has also completed the personal honorary Grand Slam achievements of double one team, MVP, FMVP and the best defensive player!

Although Link, like Irving, is equivalent to a rookie who has just executed his rookie contract, his achievements are no longer comparable to players who have just executed his rookie contract!

Link and Owen can't even be compared, the hard honor is really far apart!

Therefore, people feel that Link's salary seems to be lower than his strength. After all, Anthony, who didn't even make the playoffs last season, was revealed to be able to take at least 120 million!

Outside, most people think that the Grizzlies have made a big deal. They only used the price of an ordinary star and left a superstar!

Of course, in addition to this, some people think that the Grizzlies management is particularly mentally disabled. The reason for this view is mainly because of the trade veto and player options at the end of the contract.

"The Grizzlies’ $93 million contract is the largest amount allowed by the rules. They don’t owe Link anything, why should they give Link a trade veto? Link won’t work in the future, they can’t even do it. Shoot him!"

"The Grizzlies may have forgotten how Kobe used the trade veto to torture the Lakers. This kind of overlord clause can't be used randomly."

"KD has no trading veto power, and LeBron has no trading veto power, but Link does. In fact, if Link is not counted, there are five people in the entire NBA history who have trading veto power. Hahahaha, the Grizzlies are really poor , This is the sadness of the small city team."

"Player options? Gosh, if the Grizzlies are dead in four years, Link will kick them away!"

"The Grizzlies are too mentally disabled, they are completely under Link's control!"

"Many overlord clauses let us see the side of Link's merchant."

"The Grizzlies simply changed their name to Memphis Link."

The next day, Link found that there were countless fans who complained about this signing on the Internet.

The big villain will be hacked for a long time.

I don't know, I thought it was Link who put the knife on Wallace and Pella's neck, forcing them to add trade veto and player options.

In this regard, Link was also quite speechless. There are actually people who argue that Durant has no veto power. Link really wants to ask the fans who said that, does Durant have two championships?

In summary, in terms of the amount, those people couldn't find the black spots of this contract, so they simply blacked out the terms.

If Link can also sign a 100 million yuan contract this summer, there will definitely be sunspots who will jump out and say that he is not worth so much money.

To put it bluntly, the sunspots are expressing a point of view, "Link is not worth so much!"

Neither Link nor the Grizzlies responded positively. Because it is totally unreasonable to say anything to Heizi.

Now, after completing the draft and renewing his contract, Link has flown to Europe with Rachel to start their sweet summer vacation.

The sunspots were so dark that Link couldn't see it either.

Link is relaxed now, but the Grizzlies and some other players are still roaming the free agency market.

For example, the Grizzlies two consecutive championship player Andre Iguodala.

Seeing the Grizzlies win Link for $93 million in 5 years, the happiest thing is undoubtedly the new Warriors coach Steve Cole!

After Link signed the maximum salary contract with the Grizzlies, the Grizzlies won't have much salary space left this season! At this time, he and the warrior can take advantage of the void and "steal" Iguodala who is thinking about it!

So after the Grizzlies renewed Link, the Warriors met with Iguodala for the first time, and Iguodala agreed.

Cole knows this well. As long as Iguodala is put on the puzzle, he believes that the Golden State Warriors will open a new era!

The two sides chose to meet in New York. When Iguodala appeared in front of Cole, he looked like a suit and leather shoes.

He was polite and didn't play big cards, which surprised Cole.

After all, Iguodala's Grizzlies are not a "polite" team. He thought that Iguodala would show some banditry.

At that time, Cole suddenly realized that people don't really understand the Memphis Grizzlies.

"It's nice to meet you, Andre. At the same time, congratulations on your second championship ring in your career." Cole then put on his kind side as he tried to get closer to Iguodala. the distance between.

"Thank you, Steve. Speaking of which, it's really a good memory... I'm sorry, let's talk about business." Iguodala found himself caught in the wonderful memories after winning the championship and hurried back. Excited.

"Hahaha, there is nothing to be sorry about. You have seen our offer, 48 million in 4 years! I believe this reflects our sincerity." When Cole reported the number of 48 million in 4 years, he was confident.

An average of 12 million a year is a price that the Grizzlies cannot offer. If the Grizzlies follow the bid, the salary space will be completely locked. Because of the contract of Link, Gasol and Randolph, it takes up 45.33 million US dollars.

45.33 million US dollars, equivalent to 71% of this year's salary cap! After the Grizzlies renewed Link, they can only use less than 40% of their cap space to get other players. And this 40%, it is impossible for the Grizzlies to use all of Iguodala.

Iguodala nodded, 4800 in 4 years. For an auxiliary player, this is indeed a very sincere offer. He also knew very well that the Grizzlies could not offer such a price.

Seeing Iguodala nodded, Cole immediately stepped up his offensive. "In the new season, I can guarantee that the Golden State Warriors will change dramatically. We made the playoffs last season and we already have a good foundation. With my transformation, I believe that our team can approach the championship. Stephen Curry is fully mature, and Klay Thompson is worth it. Our potential next season is unlimited. If you want to win the championship, I can tell you , You can get it in Oakland too!"

"And I know, you have been investing. A place like Oakland is undoubtedly more suitable for investment than Memphis. No offense ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ But Memphis and the Bay Area are far behind economically! In the Bay Area , Not only can you win the championship, you can also build your own business empire!"

Cole came prepared. After playing all the cards in his hand, Iguodala nodded. Using the lines in the movie "The Godfather" to describe it, Cole believes that what he has given is an "unrejectable offer."

As a result, Iguodala did not speak for a while. He looked at his hands, as if thinking about something.

Finally, Iguodala smiled politely, "I'm glad that you guys value me so much, but...I need to think about it."

"Of course, this is a major event that determines the direction of your career. You should consider it carefully! I will wait for your reply, Andre. We need you, Oakland needs you. In the Warriors, you can get everything!"

Cole is still full of confidence, and he thinks Iguodala will eventually agree anyway. Considering it is just a polite remark before formal cooperation.

But in fact, Iguodala said he had to consider it, which really meant literally...