all say that today's NBA league has already passed the era when the center wins the world. But which team will take the initiative to abandon the position of center and pull the defense line out of the paint? I'm afraid no team would dare to do this. Everyone has to admit that in this era where the outside line is dominated by three points, the value and sense of existence of traditional centers are greatly reduced, but it must also be recognized that traditional centers can not only score, but also have a strong ability to protect the frame. The team organized the opponent to break through the last line of defense.
After seeing how the Lakers won the championship, veteran Howard was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers with an annual salary of 2.6 million US dollars; the Cavaliers' starting core insider Tristan Thompson joined the Celtics with a two-year middle-class contract of 19 million US dollars , Perhaps many people think that they will become cheap labor for the new owner. But the fact is not the case. Last season, the Lakers proved that Howard is not the one who voluntarily gave up James, and Tristan Thompson is also considering his own development, with many offensive players. The new season Will definitely be optimistic about Tristan Thompson's play inside.
is not only that, Ibaka and Gasol, whose contracts with the Toronto Raptors expired, have also become the favorites of the league's favorite teams to win the championship during this time. Since entering the offseason, Durant has indicated to Ibaka that he wants him to join. But after the Raptors signed Van Fleet with a four-year contract of $85 million, they will definitely do their best to discuss the renewal of Ibaka, so Durant’s dream of signing Ibaka will probably be It ended in failure.
In addition to Ibaka, Gasol Jr. in the Raptors is also the league's sweet pastry. As a 35-year-old veteran, Gasol Jr. ended the five-year $113 million contract he signed in 2015 last season. With the expiration of his contract, and last season's data of 7.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, it is almost certain that his annual salary will not exceed tens of millions of dollars.
According to a report by Marc Stein, the Clippers have joined the pursuit of free agent Ibaka and Gasol, but with the special circumstances of Ibaka, the main goal of the Clippers’ signings is Little Gasol. However, it is embarrassing that the Lakers, the champion team last season, also signed Harrell, Schroeder, and gave up Rondo, Howard and others, have long aimed at the little Gasol who entered the free market.
With the lack of cap space for the Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers suddenly kicked in, which definitely made the Lakers uncomfortable. After all, when Harrell, a veteran of the Clippers, was introduced, most of the Clippers were unhappy. The role took a 180-degree turn, how can the Lakers be happy.
You must know that from the overall performance of the Clippers last season, in addition to the superstar combination did not play a big role, their internal disadvantages have also been exposed. It seems that cutting the players the Lakers want has become one of the things the Clippers must do every offseason.
