Beijing time on June 28, there are less than three days left before the official opening of the NBA player market, and each team is actively making preparations.
Today's famous reporter Haynes reported that Wall will reach a buyout with the Rockets. Later, the famous reporter Woj added that the source revealed that Wall and the Rockets will sign with the Clippers after completing the buyout. The famous reporter Tim Macmahon reported that Wall gave up US$6.5 million of next season's salary of US$47.36 million during the buyout, which means that the Rockets will pay Wall US$40.86 million next season. This is quite surprising. Normally for such a huge contract, the team will follow the example of the Lakers who waived Luol Deng and the Pistons who waived Josh Smith and pay it over many years. Of course, this is the Rockets' own. Choice, they only need to avoid the luxury tax next year to be successful.
And Wall joining the Clippers will be a signing that changes the pattern of the team competing for the championship next season. This is not because Wall himself has superstar skills and strength, but that he just makes up for the last shortcoming of the Clippers. Then There is just a lack of core organizers. Wall was not good at shooting when he was at his peak, and it is even more the same now, but his offensive sense and passing ability on the court have not significantly deteriorated, and there is still some residual heat on the defensive end. His first season with the Rockets was also his last. In one season, he averaged 20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. He couldn't do it as the face of the team, but it was more than enough to be the third-in-command of the Clippers.
Next season, Paul George and Leonard will return. The Clippers will once again have the forward offensive and defensive capabilities that make the entire league fearful. In addition, the addition of Wall can make the original number one position more effective. Reggie Jackson, who likes to score, will play the second position, or directly become the sixth man. In this way, the Clippers will not be afraid of any opponent, even if it seems that there are only Zubac, and Hartenstein inside. It is thin, but the Warriors who won the championship this year are a good example. There is also no strong point inside, but through the performance of core stars and a style of play that conforms to the trend of basketball, success can be achieved. The Clippers next season will have the ability to switch defenses. And the single-point blasting ability will only be stronger than that of the Warriors.
Such a comparison with the Lakers is really miserable. The team spent a lot of money last season and didn't even make the play-offs. Even though both of their rivals, the Clippers, were injured, they managed to make the play-offs next season. , not surprisingly, the Lakers are not even a team of the same level as the Clippers. It can only be said that a decision-making error by the management directly caused the Lakers to lose several years. Fortunately, the championship in 2020 is a great consolation. , look at thick eyebrows sitting in front of the computer and fighting fiercely, you will know how satisfied they are.
