in2ebook Chapter 393 Yao Ming's Last Dance! Knicks Strengthen Their Team, Another Trade Explodes!
Chapter 393 Yao Ming's Last Dance! Knicks Strengthen Their Team, Another Trade Explodes!
$2700 million for a single season, $1.48 million over 5 years.
Under the "Su Yan Clause," Su Yan will not only be the highest-paid player in the league next season, but also the player who signs the biggest contract.
Really.
It's hard to imagine that this is a player who just graduated from his first year of training, and he received a "super-maximum salary contract".
However... amidst the shock, none of the fans were particularly surprised.
After all, the strength is there.
Su Yan deserves such a high annual salary.
Thus... Su Yan successfully renewed his contract with the Knicks, signing a "3+2" contract with player options for the last two years, for a total of 5 years and a "super max" contract worth $1.48 million.
Immediately.
Donnie Walsh approached Su Yan to ask for his advice on further strengthening the team.
Su Yan had just returned from his trip and hadn't given it much thought.
He asked, "Manager Donnie, do you have any good suggestions?!"
Walsh replied, "We value Andre Iguodala of the 76ers, but he's not good enough to be a great leader."
But he has good talent; he can pass, defend, and push the fast break, making him a perfect fit for our Knicks' "Run-and-Gun 2.0".
Secondly, Tony Allen, who played for the Celtics last year and is now a free agent, is a defensive stalwart.
We can completely entrust him with the defense for positions 1 through 3.
He can help you solve a lot of perimeter defense issues, allowing you to focus more on scoring and leading the team to victory!
"Oh?"
Su Yan's eyes lit up, and he gave Walsh an approving look.
Because... Iguodala and Tony Allen are indeed important pieces in any team's championship puzzle.
Iguodala, needless to say, is one of the key contributors to the Warriors dynasty.
He may not deserve the FMVP honor, but... the fact that he won it at least shows his value as a role player.
Tony Allen was unremarkable when he first entered the league.
But he improves every year, and when next season starts, he will be playing at the level of the second defensive team.
He was then named to the All-Defensive First Team for several consecutive years.
That was the best opportunity to sign Tony Allen.
"Uh……"
Su Yan thought for a moment and then said, "Iguodala is the priority, but we must at least get one player to strengthen the team."
"clear."
Walsh nodded.
Non-stop operation.
优先伊戈达拉，可是……最近几个赛季，场均全部接近20分+5板+5助+2断+0.5封。
Very versatile.
And his talent is undeniable.
He has the potential to become a team leader.
When the Knicks offered the trade, the 76ers' management still believed that Iguodala could become even stronger.
Ultimately, they refused to make the deal.
This is also understandable.
After all, Iguodala's individual talent and performance are not a problem; it's just that the team's record is always a bit lacking.
That's not Iguodala's problem.
The 76ers' management decided to persevere a little longer.
Seeing that they had no other options, the Knicks had to settle for second best and sign Tony Allen to a $500 million annual salary.
Tony Allen has hidden value, perhaps worth over $800 million, but his current performance only earns him $350 million.
The Knicks offered Tony Allen $500 million, which made him join the Knicks without any hesitation.
They added a defensive stalwart, Tony Allen.
They selected a promising young player: Paul George.
Then, veteran contracts were given to McGrady and Iverson, who wanted to continue playing with Su Yan.
As for the remaining players...
With all players retained, the Knicks have kept their entire championship-winning roster.
That means the salary cap is exceeded!
It definitely exceeded the limit.
But not too many.
After all... McGrady's last big contract ended, which freed up more than 2000 million in salary cap space for the team.
This can be applied to Su Yan.
Secondly... Eddie Curry, who also signed a multi-million dollar contract, also had his salary reduced.
These funds are used to retain players, and offering a higher annual salary to championship-winning players in their contract year is about the same.
It may have exceeded the salary cap slightly.
But it doesn't matter at all.
If they can win the championship next year, the Knicks would be more than willing to pay that luxury tax.
……
With Su Yan's successful contract renewal.
The offseason has gradually returned to normal.
The players who were on vacation are gradually returning, resuming training, and starting to prepare for the new season.
The rookies made a splash in the Las Vegas Summer League.
Among them... John Wall, the number one draft pick, dominated the game, demonstrating exceptional scoring and playmaking abilities.
Dazzling dribbling skills.
The first step was as fast as lightning.
An astonishingly high jump.
He also showcased his exceptional physical talent, making many Wizards fans eagerly anticipate Wall's performance in the new season.
Second.
Blake Griffin, nicknamed "White Beast," who missed the rest of last year due to injury, has returned after a season of recovery.
They'll warm up in the Summer League, just like before.
They can fly and burrow underground, displaying monstrous physical abilities, taking whatever they want and blending into uninhabited places.
Griffin and Wall.
The two have become the two most anticipated rising stars of the new season.
……
As the buzz surrounding the Lakers-Heat trade faded, and Su Yan re-signed with the Knicks, signing a supermax contract, the drama surrounding the Lakers-Heat trade subsided.
Everyone instinctively thought the season would enter a quiet off-season to prepare for the new season.
As a result... two more deals stirred up the league.
First, the Celtics.
They signed Shaquille O'Neal and rebuilt their Big Five.
It looks amazing.
In reality... everyone knows that "Shaq in his retirement year" is no longer a force to be reckoned with. He came to the Celtics not to become one of the Big Five.
It was to try and win the championship.
This deal was all talk and no action, making little of a splash.
But then... the Celtics acquired Glen Davis, Rasheed Wallace, two first-round picks, one second-round pick, and cash from the Rockets.
Trade for Pau Gasol.
The reason this trade was made possible was because Yao Ming was told that his recovery was not complete and he might not be able to play in the new season soon.
This is something the Rockets' management can't wait for.
The idea of abandoning the project and rebuilding has come up.
Yao Ming has recovered well and could play if he were to return to the court, but he knows that even if he does, it will only be his last performance!
He hopes to dedicate his remaining energy to the 2012 London Olympics, joining forces with Su Yan to achieve great results for the Chinese men's basketball team and bring glory to the country!
That's a story for later, so let's leave it at that for now.
When Pau Gasol successfully joined the Celtics, it instantly brought about a qualitative change in the Celtics' fighting strength.
Pierce, Garnett, and Ray Allen.
This Big Three lineup is getting weaker year by year, but Rondo, the fourth Big Three, is continuing to grow, and the newly acquired Pau Gasol is also in his growth phase.
Then.
With the new Big Five lineup, they will surely be able to make another run for the championship in the new season.
The Celtics fans went wild when the trade was announced.
Fans who thought the Celtics' run was over and they were out of the championship race have suddenly become hopeful again.
So exciting!
Besides Pau Gasol joining the Celtics to form a new "Big Five," there's another trade that's equally astounding!