The Nets, who recently exited the first round of the playoffs, became the most disappointing team of the season. Not only was it swept 0-4 by the Green Army in the first round of the playoffs, but more troublesomely, the Nets also lost a lot in terms of finances. According to reports, after the Nets were out, their performance also directly led to financial losses, and this season the Nets and their main stadium "Barclays Center" lost a total of about $50 million to $100 million!
In addition to this loss, the Future of the Nets is also bleak. Almost all of the first-round picks for this team in the next few years will be given to the Rockets, or the first-round picks will be exchanged with the Rockets. Harden, who was originally exchanged for these chips, went directly to the 76ers after playing for the Nets for 1 and a half seasons, although the Nets exchanged Ben Simmons, known as an All-Star guard, but look at Bency's state this season, not only has he been injured, but his mentality seems to have a "big problem", and whether he can play next season is still unknown.
Bency's troubles have not yet been solved, and Irving's side is in trouble again! According to NBA reporter Sheane Devini, he interviewed an Eastern Conference executive who said that Irving would not execute his final year's player option: "I would be very surprised if Irving chose to execute his player option, and if he did, the Nets management would dance happily!" ”
We know that Irving has one more year left on his contract, and he's on a $36.9 million salary next season, and if he gives up that salary and becomes a free agent this summer, he's entitled to a super contract with the Nets for up to $247.6 million for five years. The Eastern Conference executive also said that now that Irving has forced the Nets into a desperate situation, the Nets have no way to replace Irving with other options, they can not send Irving by way of a trade, but also can only pay him, which makes the Nets dilemma.
In fact, the Nets have another way, that is, to refuse to renew the contract with Irving, but Irving has not played well this season, and he is also one of the best point guards in the NBA. If Irving had let him become a free agent, wouldn't the Nets have lost an All-Star in vain? Therefore, Irving gave up the final year player option, which is to secretly "force" the Nets to quickly come up with a new and bigger contract to renew his contract.
Otherwise, everyone knows that the Nets will lose a superstar in vain, and if Irving is gone next season, only Durant, who is in a state of decline, and Ben Simmons, who has serious psychological problems, will the Nets still have the possibility of winning the championship? Maybe they're having a hard time getting into the playoffs. Irving, who saw the current situation of the Nets, was still very shrewd, and wanted to take advantage of this "chaotic energy" to force the Nets to quickly renew his contract.
As for whether he can regain the championship in the future, Irving does not care at all, he and James have already won the championship with the Cavaliers, and the 30-year-old Owen may no longer need a second championship trophy, he needs a more affordable big contract.