Chapter 876: [Sensitive loyalty, group superstar]

LeBron James announced to enter the free market and forced the management of the palace. The Cavaliers did not immediately dig up big stars to assist the emperor. Instead, they announced to the media on the 5th that after negotiation between the two sides, the Cavaliers would not offer James anymore, encourage and bless him to join A strong team to impact the championship, he has done enough for his hometown.
The emperor was forced to "abdicate" from Cleveland, and James was dumbfounded. This was not his intention, but the boss's decision.
James couldn't refute, he could only push the boat down the river. If he said he wanted to stay in the Cavaliers and hadn't negotiated, it would be a shame.
Since he has never been able to win the championship, Cavaliers boss Gilbert wants to make money. If James leaves, the Cavaliers management will work very well. There is no need to pay luxury taxes, no digging stars, and only the salary meets the minimum wage standard. That's it.
The NBA signed a new broadcast contract, and all teams benefited. James' popularity has been declining, and he is constantly being questioned. He remains in the Cavaliers, and the commercial value is not too high. The most intuitive performance is that the Cavaliers lost $40 million last season.
General manager Kobe Altman convinced Gilbert that he thinks the Cavaliers give up James, and that there are fans who can attract fans. That is 175cm tall point guard Isaiah Thomas. As long as Thomas is given the ball, he can score like Iverson, and his height is the best gimmick.
Compared with James, the strongest in the physical fitness league, Thomas seems to be even worse than ordinary people. Which step he can take with the team will be a big deal. As long as he can lead the Cavaliers to the playoffs, it is a very good one. Inspirational story.
It's not surprising that the Cavaliers gave up on James. They haven't produced any results and have been cleaned for other stars.
NBA team lineups are often changed. Unless it is a coach like Popovich, the players in the team in five years will have to go more than half. There are only a handful of players who can only play for a team in their careers. A sensitive point in the NBA is called "loyalty."
What is loyalty?
Nowitzki's salary cuts for the Mavericks year after year, save the boss one by one US dollars to recruit. This is called loyalty; Duncan's salary reduction guarding the Spurs has never left, and never complained, this is called Loyalty; Haslem has never left Miami since entering the league in 2003, which is also called loyalty.
First of all, you have to spend enough years in this team, that is, the legendary "old employee", have enough years, have enough qualifications, and can speak in the company, then you have The first element of a "loyal" player title.
Secondly, you need to pay a lot for this team, diligent, strong, and lead the team to achieve good results. When other teams want to rob you with a high salary, you must categorically refuse, so you have "loyal" players The second element of the title.
Again, your contribution to the team must be recognized by other players, by the coaching staff, and by management. You have to gain a good reputation in the circle and gain enough fame, so that you have the third element of the title of "loyal" player.
If you have been in the NBA for more than ten years, and have completed the above rules, congratulations, you are already a "loyal" NBA player.
Does something seem wrong?
Why do players need to pay so much to get the so-called "loyalty"?
Some players do not see the hope of winning the championship, and they spend their youth in vain. Some people keep making concessions on income, so that the management can strengthen their team, but in the end they find that they are not strong enough; the best As a result, some people gave up part of their income, and finally regained their ideals, and got a little satisfaction in spirit.
Do players get both benefits and ideal ways? There may be, but they cannot escape the strange circle set by "loyalty". Even if the boss does not count, many fans will help the boss speak.
Wish someone can return to the purest basketball, will leave unwilling tears because of failure, will leave moved tears because of the trust and hard work between the players, will leave excited tears because of the final lore, has been Failure to win a championship is not terrible because you love basketball.
Someone shouldn’t hold a team for the championship and give up his team. What's the point of winning easily?
This kind of argument by fans is too common. As a bystander, standing does not hurt when talking, and sitting without typing hurts.
Why is the NBA called a business league? Because this is the business field. China’s CBA is a business, the European League is a business, AND1’s exhibition game is also a business. When a group of people scolded Chinese street football king Wu You for only the top gyro and playing too dirty, his annual income was tens of millions. .
Pure basketball only happens on campus, and students do not make money from playing. Some campus basketball is not pure, such as the comic "Slam Dunk", the Xiangbei team actually invited a black foreign aid center. Do not believe? Who can find a Japanese who has grown into Akagi Gangxian in reality?
In short, in the NBA, it is too difficult to be loyal, and James has no way out. The only thing that can be done now is to join a strong team as far as possible to compete for the championship.
This time, the free market has become more lively. Everyone was just fighting for Durant, and now James has become the target.
The Wizards were the most well-prepared, sending Chandler Parsons to the Utah Jazz early for a future protected first-round draft pick and trading exception in order to clear the salary space and sign big names.
Jazz has never considered digging big names, and no one wants to come to Salt Lake City. This is the sadness of the bad location.
Opportunities are for those who are prepared.
On July 7th, the Wizards announced that they signed a 1+1 $54.3 million contract with Durant, formally forming the Big Three~EbookFREE.me~Durant grew up in Washington, he himself I also admit to having a deep feeling for my hometown. Of course, the most important thing is that the Wizards own the star point guard Wall and the star scorer Thompson.
As early as last year, Wall had publicly stated on a show: "You must have the opportunity to throw an olive branch to Durant, and then do your best to persuade him to return to his hometown, but we must be clear that he wants to be wholehearted in the new season. I’m going to Thunder’s game, and I’ll do my best for the Wizards, so I’ll talk about these things later.

Now that Durant is joining, the Wizards' only weakness is only No. 4. In the summer, Biyongbo left, it is difficult for them to find a strong substitute at a low salary, they can only use the Big Three to attract outstanding veterans, or train young players.
James also quickly determined the next home, not only to have salary space, but also have the ability to compete for the championship, he did not have many options, three-year 90 million contract to join the Dallas Mavericks, team up with Paul, and then play brother basketball.
Prior to this, the Mavericks were prepared to sign the top salary to sign Harrison Barnes to strengthen the small forward position, and now they have gathered the terrorist lineup of Paul, Matthews, James, Nowitzki.
Gasol Jr. and Nowitzki partnered, and the pick-and-roll was too poor. The Mavericks were sent to the Suns for the Myers-Pramley, protected draft picks, and maximum cash compensation.
The Mavericks' lineup is still flawed. Except for the starter, everyone else is low-paid and can't reinforce the substitute; the blue-collar centers of Pramley and Noel lack range and have poor ability to evacuate; the score of the substitute depends on Baria with an annual salary of 4.1 million.
After these two signings were completed, President Adam Silva was very happy. He felt that the players of the two teams were commendable. He also had the strength to block the Clippers six consecutive championships next season.
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