On February 12, inside information about Harden's trade to Philadelphia was exposed, and Harden's character was criticized by American fans. One: on the one hand, he told the Nets management that he did not want to leave the team, so that Max and Tsai Chongxin did not listen to the rumors of the outside world, on the other hand, he has been consulting the way to join Philadelphia; on the other hand, he has been consulting the way to join Philadelphia; the second is that he continues the lifestyle of his 20s at the age of 33 and is attached to the nightclub, and does not listen to the advice of his teammates, and he was in the Rockets because of this problem and Paul.)
Harden's swap with Simmons is clearly Philadelphia's 5-for-2 MVP Deng, but according to ESPN's analysis, this deal Philadelphia only gets a C-trade rating, while the Nets get a B+ trade rating. A lot of people overlook the problem — James Harden isn't young anymore, and he's going to ask for big contracts.
After the deal was reached, salary structure expert Bobby Max analyzed Harden's future salary situation, saying that Harden could first execute the 47.3 million player options for next season or choose not to execute. (Negotiating the deal under which Harden executes next season's player options is part of the deal)
However, Harden can reach a five-year, 269 million contract extension with Philadelphia, which can reach Harden's 38 years old, and the 38-year-old Harden salary can reach $62 million.
According to Bobby Max, once Philadelphia gives Harden a five-year, $269 million top-salary contract, then three years from now, we'll be talking about Harden's contract, like John Wall and Russell Westbrook, and Harden's bigger contract will be the worst in NBA history.
At present, Philadelphia is still very excited about Harden's arrival, but Harden's last two games will not play, harden + Embiid's combination looks very fit, but the thought of Harden to sign 5 years 269 million I still pinch a sweat for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia reporter Kyle Neubeck revealed that Harden has not yet implemented the player option for next season after yesterday's deal, but Philadelphia and Harden are interested in long-term contracts. Is Philadelphia really going to give this super big contract?
Text/Yan Xiaobai