Eric Gordon
As a Rockets fan, in the second article of the season preview, I want to talk about where Eric Gordon, the veteran of the Rockets , will go. Gordon can be regarded as the Rockets' veterans. The team's cornerstone James Harden has switched to Nets and Philadelphia 76ers ; another core player of the team, Chris Paul also played from Thunder to Suns , and even entered the finals; Paul successor Russell Westbrook has switched from Wizards to Lakers . Even the role players left the Rockets, and only Eric Gordon was still in the Red Country. Sometimes I have forgotten when Gordon came to the Rockets. In a trance, Gordon has become one of the marks of the Rockets.
Eric Gordon
Why does Gordon have a special liking for the Rockets?
Eric Gordon was the No. 7 pick in 2008. Gordon, who joined Clippers , was soon trained by the team as the core player of the future. Even when the deal about Paul was rumored between the Clippers and the Hornets Hornets (now the Pelicans), the Clippers also showed Gordon that the team would not use it as a bargaining chip for Paul. However, the Hornets insisted on asking for Gordon in Paul's deal. Paul's charm was obviously incomparable to Gordon at that time, so Gordon was still sent to the Hornets.
Eric Gordon
Hornets seem to be a cursed team. Their star or core players seem to be troubled by injuries. Even if the team later changed the team name to "Pelicans", they failed to get rid of such a fate - Gordon, Davis , and Fat Tiger have perfectly inherited the title of "Glass Man". After the Hornets were named "Glass Man", the Rockets, who got James Harden, needed to find a helper for the team's boss. The team signed free agent Eric Gordon for 4 years and $53 million. In fact, Gordon received a 4-year, $58 million offer from the Suns before this contract, and the Hornets chose to match the offer. Four years later, Gordon's contract with the Rockets was lower than four years ago, which shows that Gordon's four seasons with the Hornets did not prove his worth.
Eric Gordon
The story of Gordon after joining the Rockets should be very familiar to Rockets fans. Harden is called "Deng Ge" by fans, while Gordon is called "Round Face Deng". Not only can Gordon provide firepower to the bench, but he is also one of the most trusted outside shooters around Harden at critical moments. Gordon did not suffer too many injuries during his time with the Rockets, and Gordon also showed his attitude and ability on the defensive end in playoffs with the Warriors. Before Gordon joined the Rockets, his health and defensive performance were questioned by the outside world, but the Rockets' career helped Gordon. Choose to believe in your trough, which may be the solid emotional foundation between Gordon and the Rockets.
Eric Gordon
Godon is likely to stay in the team
Entering the end of his career, Gordon is still willing to stay with the Rockets, but at the same time he is also considering joining a team that is expected to compete for the championship. As the Rockets have not made a promise to renew or trade, Gordon also called on the Rockets management through the media. Eric Gordon's current trading value is not low, and the Rockets are expected to request a first-round pick near the lottery in the trade. In addition, Gordon's contract for the new season is worth $19.6 million, while the contract for the last year is worth $20.9 million. Gordon's last year's contract is not guaranteed. Gordon needs to win the championship with the team or be selected as an All-Star in the first three seasons to activate the last year's guarantee contract. The possibility of the Rockets winning the championship is very slim, and Gordon's age, number of games and mobile phones are difficult to make him an All-Star, so Gordon is likely to end the contract after executing the $19.6 million contract for the new season. Therefore, Gordon needs to make plans for his next contract.
Eric Gordon
There have been many news about Gordon's trade in the offseason. The team that hopes to get Gordon is some championship teams. If a championship team wants to get Gordon, it needs to pay for the first round of picks.It is difficult for ordinary championship teams to give first-round picks near the lottery zone, which is one of the difficulties in the transaction. In addition, Gordon's contract is close to $20 million, and the players who can get this level of annual salary in the championship team are basically rotating players, or even one of the core players. So, is Gordon really worth the bargaining chips these championship teams have? This is the second difficulty of trading. So, on the surface, Eric Gordon is a very good puzzle for the championship, but in fact, there are also quite a contradiction in the transaction between the championship team and the Rockets.
Eric Gordon
As for the teams under reconstruction, there is no need for veterans like Gordon at all. As for those teams that are not in the championship, even if they get Gordon, it is impossible for the team to achieve the championship level. Therefore, Gordon's deal is likely to fall on hold. Why do you say that Gordon is likely to stay in the team?
Eric Gordon
First of all, although Gordon's current transaction is very difficult, once the contract expires and Gordon enters the free agent market, he may become a hot commodity. It will not be easy for the Rockets to sign Gordon back by friendship. Secondly, Gordon is worth at least one first-round pick. After the Rockets renew Gordon at a suitable price, they still have the chance to trade Gordon for the first-round pick. Therefore, it would be a wise choice for the Rockets to renew Gordon, and of course, as for the contract period, it may need to be carefully considered. I think it is more reasonable for the Rockets to give a "2+1" team-driven option and an annual salary of about 10 million yuan.
It is difficult for ordinary championship teams to give first-round picks near the lottery zone, which is one of the difficulties in the transaction. In addition, Gordon's contract is close to $20 million, and the players who can get this level of annual salary in the championship team are basically rotating players, or even one of the core players. So, is Gordon really worth the bargaining chips these championship teams have? This is the second difficulty of trading. So, on the surface, Eric Gordon is a very good puzzle for the championship, but in fact, there are also quite a contradiction in the transaction between the championship team and the Rockets.
Eric Gordon
As for the teams under reconstruction, there is no need for veterans like Gordon at all. As for those teams that are not in the championship, even if they get Gordon, it is impossible for the team to achieve the championship level. Therefore, Gordon's deal is likely to fall on hold. Why do you say that Gordon is likely to stay in the team?
Eric Gordon
First of all, although Gordon's current transaction is very difficult, once the contract expires and Gordon enters the free agent market, he may become a hot commodity. It will not be easy for the Rockets to sign Gordon back by friendship. Secondly, Gordon is worth at least one first-round pick. After the Rockets renew Gordon at a suitable price, they still have the chance to trade Gordon for the first-round pick. Therefore, it would be a wise choice for the Rockets to renew Gordon, and of course, as for the contract period, it may need to be carefully considered. I think it is more reasonable for the Rockets to give a "2+1" team-driven option and an annual salary of about 10 million yuan.
