233 million in 4 years, Xiaoka can't sit still!76 people expressed their favor, and Tyronn Lue asked to stay
If there is one team that has been the most dramatic this season, it has to be the Los Angeles Clippers. Back in the offseason, there has been ambiguity about Harden. During many negotiations with the 76ers, he also rejected Harden's joining. Fortunately, the 76ers finally relented and did not ask Mann, so the deal could go ahead.
Harden had just arrived with the Clippers and was a little uncomfortable. Harden + Wei Shao + George + Xiaoka, all four people want to hold the ball, the Clippers did not run in well, and once suffered six consecutive defeats, falling to 11th in the West. But fortunately, Wei Shao was sensible and took the initiative to find Tyronn Lue and asked to be sent to the bench. So far, the Clippers have established a large tactical system with Harden as the core of the ball and the double forward line as the finisher.
As the former league's No. 1 scoring guard, although the offensive arsenal is a little tight after a major injury, there is nothing to say about passing vision and organizational ability. Coupled with Wei Shao's shine on the bench, the Clippers were quickly on the right track. All the way to the Northern Expedition, after five levels and six generals, it was once considered the favorite team for the championship. He also briefly climbed to the top of the west, and for a time the scenery was infinite and proud.
But after the All-Star break, the Clippers' entire team is in decline, perhaps due to injuries, or Lue is testing a new roster for the playoffs. Poor defense, the Clippers soon lost repeatedly, and the rankings also slipped all the way. The New Orleans Pelicans, who are fifth in the West, are now just 0.5 games away. The family foundation that was worked hard in the first half is now almost squandered. If there are no major changes, the Clippers' first-round opponent is the Pelicans.
But after the regular season, it can be concluded that it may not be able to pass the first round. There is at least a month left in the playoffs, giving Lu time to prepare, and there is still a chance of winning. But right now, there is a 100,000 urgent thing, and George may not be able to keep it.
According to a report from Stein, multiple sources revealed that Clippers star Paul George was exposed to multiple Eastern Conference teams following him this summer, with the Philadelphia 76ers being the frontrunner for George. George currently has two years and $98 million remaining on his contract, with a player option for next season.
It is reported that George's agent team and Clippers management have been talking about the contract renewal for more than 2 months, but there has been no substantial progress so far. George wants to get a four-year, $233 million contract, but the small card, as the leader of the team, gets lower than that, and considering that Harden has to renew his contract, the Clippers have been hoping that George can ask for a little less.
In the game against the Trail Blazers, George played 35 minutes and made 10 of 18 shots, 4 of 7 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, contributed 27 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, with a game-high plus/minus of +23. George's attributes of being often supergods and ghosts are also well known, but the Clippers really can't win the championship without him. You have to look at Ballmer, who is reluctant to spend money.
According to a follow-up report, Stein said that the 76ers have plenty of salary space this summer, and they are expected to chase another star before signing Maxey to a max contract extension, and they have been interested in George, but it is currently widely believed that George wants to stay with Leonard to stay in his native Southern California to play together.
If the performance in this year's playoffs is outstanding, this contract is likely to be given. If the first round is gone, then the contract will have to be a different matter.