Recently, Clippers owner Ballmer officially rejected Leonard's 4-year 200 million and George's 5-year 260 million contract extensions. The reason is simple, Clippers owners believe the two players have fraudster attributes. Since Leonard joined the Clippers in 2019, he has played in just 189 games and has a season attendance of less than 50%. Apart from frequent rotations, there are few other positive performances. George was also injured frequently after joining the Clippers, and his condition deteriorated.
A reporter accompanying the Clippers once broke the news that only Leonard and George have personal bodyguards and trainers on the team. The two have the right to decide the team's itinerary and training plan, which has led to the dissatisfaction of many teammates, and even Lowes, Beverley, Harrell and others have chosen to leave the team. Leonard and George also have the right to decide whether to play or not during crucial matches, further fueling controversy over team leadership.
Now, the Heat's undrafted games are playing in the Finals, which has opened the eyes of NBA owners. Ballmer is also tired of pursuing only the star effect, and now he is pursuing the dream of a championship for the Clippers since its founding 51 years. "I'm rich, but I'm not a fool," he said. I spent more than 40 million to make the team better, not for these players to retire! ”