Because of the play-offs, some teams seem to have a chance, but they don't feel like they have a chance. There are also other teams where opportunities are right in front of them, only to miss them again because of drama. We can look at the Pelicans, who really had a chance to qualify for the game directly, but with the injury of the core main player, they can only accept the result of losing. What's more, Zion will miss the game next. Zion is the core of the team, and if he misses the game, the Pelicans will not have much chance of winning in the next play-off game. The Pelicans, who came from 7th place in the West and ended up being so passive in the play-offs, are also a trick to put it bluntly, because injuries are part of the game.
Compared to the Pelicans' injury, the Lakers' side is united, they know what to do, and it is natural to win. Of course, there's another team, the Warriors, who can't even do it in hindsight. Maybe in a series, the Warriors will be the winner, but in a win-or-lose game, with Kerr's tone, everyone has seen the results. The Warriors have played three play-in tournaments in the past few years, resulting in a 0-3 playoff record. It's been an ugly season for the Warriors because they didn't make the playoffs and the team spent a lot of money. Player salaries reached 205.6 million, while the luxury tax reached 176.9 million.
For the core players in the squad, this summer will also have to make a new selection. Among the players currently on the team with contracts, only Green and Curry are very stable. As for Thompson's side, he also made up his mind. Judging from the information disclosed by Shams, Thompson wants to test the waters of the free market, and he is open-minded. On the matter of renewing his contract, Thompson has also made it clear that he wants to reach a contract that is more consistent with other cores, but it has not been done so far. Thompson intends to leave, in fact, there are many teams in the league that want to get Thompson, and there are two at present. The first is the Mavericks, who are short of shooters and the team also needs players with championship experience.
The other team is the Magic, who will have more demand for Thompson than the Mavericks. First, the Magic need shooters, which is their biggest shortcoming. Second, the Magic have a lot of salary space and are currently eating rookie bonuses, which can give Thompson enough money. Thompson has a relatively high attendance rate this season, which is the most he has played since a major injury, reaching 77 games, averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range in 29.7 minutes. In fact, in a team like the Magic, Thompson has transformed into a full-time shooter and reduced his offense with the ball, which can still maximize his value.
In fact, the Warriors have come to their current position, and it's time to rebuild, after all, the next step can be seen at a glance. For Thompson, if the Warriors can't give him the price he expected, he can try to go to another team. The league itself is a commercial league, and the teams are chasing profits, and the players naturally have to fulfill their values. Maybe when you go out and take a look, you will find another world. Of course, the Warriors have arguably been the most successful team in the league over the past 10 years, with four championships, and the Warriors have entered the all-time team discussion.