After losing to the Suns, the Lakers ended the season completely. This dramatic season, which ended in the playoffs, will be somewhat lamentable. You know, before the start of the season, the Lakers' championship odds were second only to the Brooklyn Nets, and this contrast was really a bit outrageous. Rumors about James's whereabouts have intensified as the Lakers' decline has intensified, and staying with the Lakers is not LeBron's best option in any case. James' contract is still in the final year, how the Lakers will rebuild the lineup around James, will be on the offseason topic list for three consecutive years.
In the latest interview show", "The Shop", Lakers forward LeBron James talked about the players he most wanted to play with, saying: "In today's game, Stephen Curry is definitely the person I want to play with the most, and now there is no doubt that he is." I love everything about him, it would be cool for us to play together. In the Lakers' current stormy juncture, it is difficult for James's words not to feel his ulterior motives. This season, James has not deliberately shied away from discussing his future direction, but has spoken freely. During the All-Star period, James revealed the possibility of returning to the Cavaliers, and now joining forces with Curry has become a possibility in James's mouth. Combined with the Lakers' mess, james really has the potential to leave the Lakers next summer.
However, Curry politely rejected James. In an interview with reporters, commenting on James' remarks, Curry said: "This is fantastic. Well, his wish came true, and we joined forces at two consecutive All-Star Games. So, I don't know if he's satisfied with that, I'm satisfied right now. It feels cool and we can all imagine it. Curry's response once again reflects his high emotional intelligence. Curry's answer, both euphemistically rejecting James, makes the reason logical. Although the Warriors' situation is also quite difficult, compared to the Lakers, even if the Warriors do not see the hope of winning the championship in the short term, their future is at least clear. As Iguodala put it, the Warriors can "juggle the present and the future." The Warriors have locked in a playoff spot, and if Curry expresses any idea of joining forces at this moment, it will somewhat destroy the stability of the locker room, so Curry's statement is the embodiment of high emotional intelligence.
Even though the Warriors' hopes of winning the championship this season are very slim, the Warriors are not in a hurry, and Curry is no different. Many people believe that Curry is at the tail of the peak and the Warriors should do everything possible to build a championship lineup around Curry, but in fact, this is not realistic, nor is it really What Curry really thinks. Unless they can reintroduce stars of the same level as Durant, today's Warriors will do anything at a loss, and they will only lose their young assets in vain. Curry is a superstar with no desire and no desire, and he holds three championships in his hand, and he has no strong desire to win the championship in the face of this warrior team now. However, the combination of James and Curry may really make a qualitative change for the Warriors. Still, Warriors general manager Miles said today: "I wouldn't comment on James' remarks. But who wouldn't want to play with Curry? ”
In the offseason, the Warriors also face many problems. Dealing with Wiggins' contract, contract extensions and strengthening the lineup are all urgent needs for the Warriors. Wiggins after the All-Star Game has changed his value from an All-Star to an ordinary starter, and for the Warriors, the offseason extension of Wiggins is a great test. Not surprisingly, the Warriors will give up on renewing Wiggins and trade him in advance to stop the loss in time. Many salary experts have analyzed that if the Warriors renew their contract with Wiggins at a price higher than $25 million, then the Warriors' future salary structure will become difficult. At the same time, Wiggins also shows a high degree of substitution, and abandoning Wiggins may really become a foregone conclusion. There is also a possibility that Wiggins will accept a contract of about $20 million, but this seems unrealistic, and there are too many teams willing to offer Wiggins a $30 million contract.
It's true that the Warriors will sell Wiggins, but they won't make a loss-making deal to trade Wiggins, and the Warriors need to think through any long-term player. For the Warriors, letting Wiggins continue to play for a year and then pat his ass and leave is not the worst strategy.