Chapter 508: [The lowest paid champion, Boozer ’s loyalty]

The operation of the Sun in the free market can only be described as "low-key", first announced the signing of Payton for two years, and then renewed the veteran Kukoc for two years, both veteran base salary.
Payton praised Guo Xu at the press conference for joining the Sun, expressing his firm belief that the team will defend the title next season.
When the two met in Los Angeles, Guo Xu invited guests to dinner and imagined the future with Payton, making him feel very comfortable. Once he was comfortable, he couldn't control his "big mouth."
Payton said that "Jason Guo is the most difficult player I've ever seen".
The reporter then asked: "You said that Jason is the most difficult to defend, what about Jordan?"
Peyton responded: "Jordan's talent is superb and he is omnipotent on the court, but he will always be irritated by my rubbish. Jason doesn't do this. He's too fast and will keep running. It's difficult for me Tell him rubbish. In fact, for a while, I was going to drive him crazy when I was defending Jordan. In the 1996 Finals, if I was defending Jordan in the first game, the result might be very different. "
In the interview, Payton was also asked about the hot topic, that is, O'Neill left the Lakers and Kobe Bryant.
Peyton commented: "After the Lakers' three consecutive championships, management has been making the wrong choice. They let go of two key players. Kobe is very strong, but he is a little brother, he can't lead like Jason. The whole team ca n’t rule the penalty zone like O’Neill. The Lakers will have a difficult time next, so I chose to leave.

Since he switched to the Sun, Payton will not skimp on Guo Xu's praise. Who made Guo Xu the team leader? First, he showed that he is the strongest in the NBA and is not worse than Jordan. Payton hugs his thighs and looks less embarrassing.
Kukoc is also preparing to retire in the Suns, and he had a great time in Phoenix. He can play a role in adjusting the atmosphere in the dressing room, and has a good relationship with his teammates. Everyone regards him as the big brother and mentor.
Although several black players can't practice his skills to play like a small forward, Kukoc can teach them how to attract the fastest time after defense to protect the basketball and move to the right position.
Don't underestimate the skill of passing, the inside tactics that will respond are huge. In the first year, the Sun's running ball was still terrible. In the second year, Haslem, Stoudemire, and Nene could occasionally send out assists, and grabbing the frontcourt rebounds can quickly divide the ball instead of Forced "send cap" in the crowd.
They were often blocked in the first year, and they improved a lot last season. Kukotci contributed greatly, showing extraordinaryness in the ordinary.
Guo Xu also called Kukoch after seeing the signing news. Congratulations to Qige, he can establish a dynasty with everyone and look at the picturesque mountains and green water together ...
Kukoc is very smart. It is a trivial matter to earn a few million less. It is the key to staying in solar to get more honors. Even if the other teams give more money, he does not want to go.
Now he has four championship rings. If he can establish a dynasty with the Suns, he will definitely leave a glorious stroke in NBA history. Six rings are the same as Jordan and Pippen.
Spurs' Robert Horry may not be fortunate than Kukotka. As long as Chico retires with six crowns, even if he can't be elected to the Hall of Fame, it will be one of the best foreign players in NBA history. There is no dispute.
At this time, the sun's lineup next season has been determined, there are strong players in all positions without having to dig people. After the release of Kiricek and veteran Gugliotta, the Suns roster has only three places. Now their 15-person quota is full, and there is no need to find someone to try for the pre-season.
Centers: Diop, Nene, Stadamer.
Power forwards: Valejo, Haslem, Kukoc.
Small forwards: Marion, Ariza, James Jones.
Shooting guards: Raja Bell, Joe Johnson, Josh Howard.
Point guards: Guo Xu, Steve Blake, Gary Payton.
From the outside view, the Suns lineup is mainly based on "Trident" and Joe Johnson, the rest are role players. In Guo Xu's view, the depth of this lineup is almost explosive, capable of attacking and defending. Ariza and Valecho have no performance opportunities in the first season and can only be used as a marginalist.
The most amazing thing is that the total salary of the Suns is below the salary cap, which is actually 5 million lower than the previous Suns in the 2004-05 season.
The previous life Sun signed Nash for 6 years, 65 million, not a top salary, but the management dug the Clippers forward Quentin Richardson, and the team also has Howard Ellis's middle-class rotten contract.
The total salary of the Suns as the defending champion is only 39.6 million, which is not much beyond the "poor line". It is the team with the lowest total salary in the league next season, which is lower than the Clippers and Eagles. This caused the media and basketball experts to exclaim unanimously-was it wrong?
Brian asked Guo Xu about the free market recruitment. Guo Xu made it clear that he didn't need to introduce stars. He was confident that he would lead the Suns to defend successfully and there was no need to dig a person at a high price.
Originally, the Jazz had the lowest salary in the league, only $ 38.77 million last season.
After the opening of the free market, the management of the Jazz made a big move and dug the piston center Memet-Oku with a 6-year premium contract of 50 million US dollars. Once the news was announced, countless people said it was a bad contract, because Okur was a marginal man in the Pistons last season.
Coach Jerry Sloan is very optimistic about Okur and believes that his style of being able to resist in the penalty area and pull out to play pick-and-roll is very suitable for the Jazz. He has worked out a hard training plan for him, and as long as Oku obeys, he will definitely become stronger.
Then the Jazz dug the Clippers swingman Quentin Richardson for 45 years in 6 years, and signed the Suns quit Kirissek in 4 years in 2 years to reinforce the weak flanks and the salary went up.
At this time, there was a big variable in the league, because the Jazz selected power forward David West with a similar style, so there was no high-paying Cavaliers power forward Carlos Boozer.
Fortunately, the Jazz didn't dig Boozer anymore, otherwise it was a hidden danger. In case their record is greatly improved next season, they won't be able to select future star point guard Deron Williams. Seeon loses his horse and knows how to be a blessing. If Jazz gets a strongman too early, things will change completely.
In this life, Boozer's agent is not Pelinka who encouraged him to be an "anti-bone", but Hapi Waters. Hapy suggested that he choose a low salary of 700,000 for the Cavaliers to fight for another year, hard to brush the data, and strive to sign a top salary directly next year.
The Cavaliers gave Boozer another condition ~ EbookFREE.me ~ jumped out of the contract this year, and then signed with the Cavaliers for 6 years 41 million, is this not a fool? Last season Boozer averaged 15.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game. His shooting percentage was 52.3%. As the team's second best player, is he worth it?
The previous life Boozer was very angry and accepted Pelinka's suggestion. He first promised to renew the contract with the Cavaliers at a low salary. Then he broke his promise and turned around to sign a 6-year 68 million contract with the Jazz. Boozer's behavior triggered a big discussion about "integrity" in the NBA. ESPN's opinion poll showed that more than 70% of people believed that Boozer's behavior was "deception."
Now that the Jazz have not given Boozer a premium contract, he can only choose to stay with the Cavaliers for a year.
This triggered a series of butterfly effects. The Cavaliers not only left Boozer, but also selected an excellent blue-collar insider Bidelins. They did not need to sign Drew Gooden as a substitute for Boozer.
If the Cavaliers choose to renew Boozer in 2005, they will have no room to sign the famous rotten contract of the previous life Larry Hughes.
Guo Xu foresees that this knight will be much stronger than the previous life ...