Although there is no salary to play in the playoffs, players still flock to it, because this is a stage where they can better show themselves, and a higher level of competition can fully reflect the value. At present, the NBA is competing for the first round, and it is only halfway through, and it is far from the end, but there are already many stars who are worth their lives. An average of 31 points per game, an average of 30 points per game! Before the first round of the NBA ended, the top salary of these four people has been stabilized
After Harden left, Maxey took on the backcourt of the 76ers, not only made the All-Star, but also won the most improved award of the season. And because of Embiid's long-term absence, Maxey's ability to lead the team has also been trained, and now he can deal with various defensive teams with ease. In the playoffs, Maxey scored 33 points, 35 points, and 25 points respectively, averaging 31 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists per game, shooting more than 50%. It's no wonder that he and Embiid have been called the new "OK combination". Last year, Maxey rejected the 76ers' 140 million contract extension, and this year he rejected 180 million again, and according to his performance in the playoffs, the 76ers should open a five-year 260 million level.
The Pacers made a big trade in the middle of the season, recruiting All-Star forward Siakam, originally intended to make him to assist Haliburton, but unexpectedly turned into a thigh in the playoffs. In 3 games, Siakam scored 30+ in 2 games, averaging 30 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block per game, with a shooting rate of 58%, which is completely the level of a superstar. Whether it's playoff experience or athleticism, Siakam has helped the team immensely. He is also a contract year this year, and the Pacers were actually ready to renew him with a maximum salary as early as when they made the trade, and now they will not hesitate, and it is expected to be a five-year contract of about 250 million.
After suffering two road losses in the first two playoffs, the Magic have fully adapted, returning to their home court to beat the Cavaliers in two consecutive games to tie the series score, which is also the first 2-2 in the NBA this season. Banchero was very good, but the best player on the Magic team was 22-year-old forward Wagner Jr., who averaged a team-high 21.5 points and eight rebounds per game, and 4.3 assists was the second-highest, shooting 51% from the field. His rookie contract is expiring soon, and the Magic have no reason not to keep the future star, and of course he can't trigger the Rose clause, believing that he will get a normal rookie max contract.
The last one is Brunson of the Knicks, although he has two years left on his contract, he has already qualified for an early extension this summer. In the regular season, Brunson has exploded, and even won the Player of the Month, and in the playoffs, his magic continues, the Knicks lead the 76ers 2-1 to see the hope of promotion, Brunson averaged 28.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game, although the shooting rate is low, but considering the intensity of the game, it is completely understandable that he is very good at playing tough battles. According to the rules, Brunson can get a four-year contract extension of 156 million this summer, and if he waits for the end of his contract, he can even sign a five-year contract of 260 million. Of course, countless precedents have proved that staying in the bag is the last word, and no matter how good the performance is, you can't stand a sudden injury and decline one day, so if the Knicks are sincere, Brunson must not refuse.