Paul, an old brother, recently worked as a backup point guard on the Warriors' side, and suddenly came to a bombshell: "I have to win a championship before I retire, and I can't stand the feeling of not having a championship." As soon as these words came out, I knew that this guy was really in a hurry. Think about it, I was picked by the Pelicans (at that time it was called the Hornets) in 2005, and after so many years, I have been more diligent than me changing my phone case, from the Clippers to the Rockets, to the Thunder, the Suns, and finally to the Warriors. Don't say it, I'm anxious to look at it, isn't this like you spelling out the 12 zodiac signs again, and it turns out that the pig has forgotten its home!
Looking at the Warriors next, the situation is not optimistic, the 4-year $120 million contract in Paul's hand will not end until the 2024-25 season, and now it seems that the Warriors are determined not to execute the contract option and keep the 30 million annual salary of the big man. Think about it, who made Paul not in good shape now, although the scoring and assists are okay, but it depends on whether people are willing to pay for it. I went to the supermarket with you, and saw a piece of pork priced at 300, although I knew that the pig was staking and ran out, but are you willing to pay out of pocket? So, as soon as the news came out that Paul was going to change jobs, this drama was not easy to sing.
When it comes to Paul's next stop, the Lakers and Timberwolves are the two teams that have the most drama. On the Lakers' side, although it seems that there is little hope of winning the championship now, as long as there are two big guys such as Davis and James, this team is still very attractive. Once James decides not to leave the Lakers in the summer, Paul will definitely think about it, after all, Friends, who doesn't want to do things with friends. As for the Timberwolves, this season has shown the competitiveness of the league's first gear, if Paul goes, it will be a tiger wing, anyway, he is not short of that money, rushing for a championship, maybe it will be.
Let's talk about the Celtics and Bucks, these two teams are also quite funny. The Celtics already have Holiday in place, what do you say Paul can do if he goes? However, in this way, the Celtics' guard line has changed from luxury to local tyrant level, and whoever comes has to give way. As for the Bucks, hey, with Brother Alphabet and Paul's accurate passing and defense, isn't that just an addition to the picture, but who doesn't love a few more legs?
When it comes to Paul's return to the Suns, it's really love-hate-hate. Just like an ex-girlfriend who goes back and asks to get back together, you know in your heart that this is a win-win situation, but even if you pinch your nose, you have to sigh first. When Paul was traded away by the sun, the sourness in his heart was even more sour than drinking half a pound of vinegar. But you say, does the sun need Paul? Needless to say, the absence of him is like the lack of a heart, and the ability to lead the team is simply the "sun" of the sun! Doesn't Paul's seasons in the sun prove that the old boy can fight for a few more springs? Feelings are feelings, and if they can get together again for a common goal this time, maybe they can also perform a "counterattack of the old boys."
Paul's sentence "Champion or retire, there is no choice" sounds like a line in a TV series, and the passion is so passionate that it makes people's hearts stir. Really, this guy has pushed himself into a corner, either breaking through the wall or leaving the scene in disgrace.
Is this like the kind of first love that can never be chased? I know that it may just be a dream, but I just chase it with all my heart. Paul, the wise man on the field, the kid off the field, his career is full of honor and applause, just one ring away, it can be complete. But this champion is really like the ultimate boss, so he can't get over that hurdle. Every year in the transfer season, Paul seems to be rubbing shoulders with the championship, which can't help but make people sigh, is there something really destined?
Talking about Paul's low-salary joining, this is simply the veteran's last bet. From high salaries to low salaries, this is not only a reduction in salary, but also a change in identity and status. But you say, is it all worth it for that championship ring? This spirit of doing anything for the sake of dreams is really admirable and distressing. Paul has used his career to prove that no matter how many individual awards you win, no championship is like a movie missing the final climax. This kind of persistence, this kind of madness, makes people sigh and helpless. However, in the end, how many people in this world can be desperate for their dreams?
Paul and James, the two old fritters, want to get together to compete for the championship, isn't this the "spring of the elderly" that we usually think about when we chat? It's just that they think about the spring on the basketball court. Paul wants a championship ring at this moment, and James is not hard-hearted, for the sake of years of brotherhood, he still has to take a hand. However, the combined age of these two people is almost 100 years old, and joining forces to win the championship sounds like a fantasy? Don't worry, what miracle has not been seen in the dream factory of the NBA? If Paul really goes to the Lakers with a low salary, then the average age of the Lakers team will jump up a lot, and it is estimated that he will have to rely on crutches to support him when he walks on the court.
When it comes to dignity, Paul, a veteran, is a real problem. It's not just the sneakers that have been polished in a season, but also the pride of the veterans. For a big guy who has won countless honors and has a salary of as high as 30 million, what kind of psychological struggle does this have? But think about it, for the supreme championship ring, these are nothing. Besides, we often say, "Money can't buy happiness", but if you can buy a championship ring, that's pretty much the same. Paul's willingness to lower his body in order to pursue his dreams is admirable.
Chasing dreams or chasing shadows, Paul's struggle on this issue is more complicated than his interspersed running positions on the court. Every transfer is like the start of a new episode, full of unknowns and expectations. But each time, the Light of Champions seemed to be laughing at his powerlessness ahead. Now, he stands at the crossroads of his life again, the road ahead, one leading to known glory (albeit hypothetical) and the other to the dullness of retirement. Paul is probably more anxious than anyone else, but that's his charm - never give up, even if it's a hint of fantasy about the championship.
In the last fight, can Paul realize his dream? The question is more worrying than the suspense in those TV dramas. You know, the NBA is not like a TV series, there is no screenwriter to arrange a reunion for you. But if Paul does win the championship before he retires, it's a better story than any script. The last ditch before retiring is not only a test for Paul, but also the best response to those who say he "can't". Please give the veteran a chance to finish his career without regrets. If nothing else, just for those dreams that were poured by sweat when they were young, and for those of us who love basketball, we can see a happy ending.