Beijing time on November 17, according to NBA reporter Shams, due to the lack of progress in the Westbrook deal, Harden has lost patience with the Rockets, thinking that the team’s window to win the championship has been closed, and even refused the team’s offer for him. The two-year contract renewed in advance of 103 million yuan. This is similar to Harden being traded by the Thunder, but this time Harden has the confidence.
time was called back to the summer of 2012, and the Thunder renewed Harden. At that time, the team was only willing to give him a four-year contract of 55 million yuan, and Harden hoped that the team would be able to give him a four-year contract for 6000 years, with an annual salary of 15 million. Harden averaged 17 points per game. There was nothing wrong with asking the team to give 5 million more, but the Thunder refused, and only gave him 2 hours to consider, and then traded him to the Rockets.
Harden at this time, he has no choice, he is not the core player of the team, he does not have much right to speak, coupled with his own character, let him in a passive state in negotiations. But today in 2020, Harden is already one of the top players in the league. His worth has already doubled several times, and he is no longer at the mercy of others.
refuses the annual salary of 50 million. It takes a lot of courage. You must know that this pre-renewal contract will not take effect until the 23-24 season. By then, Harden is 34 years old and can reach a maximum salary of 50 million at this age. Players, no player in active service can do it. Even if this player is James, it is not surprising. If Harden agrees, he will be the first player in NBA history to receive an annual salary of 50 million.
’s refusal of 50 million annual salary is enough to explain Harden’s desire to win the championship. He hopes to win the championship and make everything he has done in the past become valuable and meaningful. Without a championship, no one will admit it, no matter how strong the data is. His strength, like Nowitzki before he won the championship, Harden just didn't want to be hurt by loyalty again.
According to a follow-up report by NBA reporter Shams, Harden's idea of leaving the Rockets is getting stronger and stronger. His goal is the Nets. He wants to play with his former elder brother Durant. The Rockets have also made initial contact with the Nets, but there is no substantial progress. In the next half month, everything is possible.
If you are Harden, choose 50 million or win the championship?
