The Rest, Only Noise

After the Fira Summer League ended, the Chinese team trained on the spot to prepare for the Atlanta Olympics, and the NBA Summer League teams were disbanded in situ.

Before preseason training camp arrives, these would-be NBA players have a full summer to prepare for the new season.

Louie returned to Los Angeles, and as the team's president and head coach, he also found ways to strengthen the Lakers.

Especially after the loss of David Robinson, there is an urgent mentality within the Lakers to catch the big fish in the free market.

In addition to Robinson, who is already famous, there are several notable centers in the free market.

Among them, the most concerned is the 24-year-old super center Shaquille O'Neal and Ralph Sampson.

O'Neal is the biggest fish in the free market.

Although he has not yet won the championship, he is only 24 years old this year. When Sampson, Ewing and Olajuwon retire, O'Neal will still be a dominant force in the league.

Get him and get the future, there is no doubt about that.

While the Magic did some stupid things during the season to hurt their relationship with the O'Neal camp, when they came to their senses, it was natural to realize how important it was to keep O'Neal.

West didn't think about recruiting O'Neal, because with the Lakers' existing salary space, they obviously couldn't bring this shark into the team.

After Mourning and Pence each signed a 100 million-dollar extension contract, a "medium" 6-year, $100 million extension contract could no longer satisfy O'Neal.

He wants the biggest contract in the league.

At this time, the New York Knicks had an idea and secretly applied to the league for a special exception, hoping to satisfy the player's oversized contract in the form of part of the salary space + commercial endorsement (1).

Stern in this life is troubled by super teams. How can he give the Knicks a chance to sign Shaquille O'Neal?

Stern expressly rejects this opportunistic approach.

As a result, the window for O'Neal to join the super team has actually closed.

Where O'Neal went was up in the air, and Ralph Sampson, another supercenter in free agency, made his own decision.

Louie initially wanted Sampson to join Los Angeles, but he wasn't interested in the idea of ​​playing for the Lakers.

Mainly, he didn't want to join forces with Benjamin Wilson.

Because Wilson was the key to the Knicks that destroyed the '88 Green Kai.

To join forces with him is to betray Boston.

His thoughts made Louie speechless, because ... Larry Bird, the banner figure of the 88 Green Kai, was an assistant coach in the Lakers.

Did Bird betray Boston?

Sampson has his reasons, he thinks Bird did not betray Boston, because Bird has retired.

Coaching and playing are two different things.

Well, since Sampson is so loyal to Boston, Louie guesses where he's going.

The only gentleman who left Boston for two years finally decided to end his career in Boston.

Sampson turned down offers from other teams and instead signed a four-year contract with the Celtics with a player option.

It is understood that this contract is about 4 years and 60 million US dollars, and the third year is a player option.

Bostonians were thrilled.

They never blamed Sampson for leaving.

In their opinion, if Sampson doesn't leave, it will be difficult for the Celtics to start rebuilding. Now, they have acquired young talents such as Grant Hill, Rasheed Wallace and Laettner, and are missing one. Respected old superstars teach young people by words and deeds.

Sampson's return comes at the right time.

It can be said that this is the most beautiful story that happened in professional basketball in 1996.

The one and only Mr. returned to the place where the dream began.

"We fully understand and support Ralph's decision, and he will always be a part of the Heat no matter where he is," said Heat president Lewis Shafir.

Sampson decided on his next home, and Danny Manning also started contract renewal negotiations with the Heat as a big winner in Gongdou.

As a result, the two sides are again in trouble.

The lions of Manning's camp opened their mouths and asked the Heat for a 6-year, $140 million super contract.

Shafir yelled at Manning when he contacted Louis on the phone.

"What a shameless man! Ralph is a hundred times better than him!" Shafir roared, "He can't say the price! Why doesn't he want 200 million in 6 years?"

Louis joked: "How about you pack him back home and not renew the contract?"

"We've lost Ralph, and if we don't keep that bastard, Mr. Arison will kill me," Shafir said with a bitter face.

Louis smiled lightly: "It seems that you have no way out?"

"Yeah, there is no way out." Shafir said with a wry smile.

"I think you can stabilize him first and see the effect. Once he signs the contract, the initiative in the future is actually in your hands. You can do whatever you want with him at that time." Louis said. Opened up Shafir's mind.

Shafir no longer hesitated.

"That's right, Coach Lu, no matter what, I have to keep that guy first, I won't do anything like chickens and eggs!"

Louie said angrily: "You bastard, are you laughing at me? (About the Lakers freeing David Robinson

"Haha... Coach Lu, that... it's getting late, let's talk next time."

Shafir can be said to be resolute and determined. He decisively gave Manning a 6-year, 130 million contract, and then gave Drexler, who had no idea of ​​leaving Miami, a 3-year, $24 million contract extension.

Subsequently, Shafir renewed his contract with Jaylen Rose in advance for 5 years and 28 million.

Another 2 years and 4 million left Knicks veteran John Salley.

After each operation, the Heat's salary for the new season has been seriously overcapped.

But there are still people who need to renew.

Joe Dumars wanted a three-year, $18 million pension contract, but Shafir hesitated.

In terms of qualifications, Dumars is the most powerful veteran of the Heat.

In terms of dedication, when Drexler joined the team, it was Dumars who voluntarily gave up the starting lineup, so that the Heat's most talented players could fill the starting roster.

Now that the team has successfully won two consecutive championships, Sampson, Manning and other main players have gained both fame and fortune. Dumars is just a **** in the eyes of fans, a dispensable person who only wants a decent pension contract.

But Lewis Shafir can't give Dumars the decency he wants, because in addition to Dumars, he also has Reggie Lewis who needs to renew his contract.

When Shafir slashed Dumars' pension contract to $10 million over three years, the gentleman known for his good temper broke the defense on the spot.

Shafir maintained his apparent grimness, saying to the irrational Dumars, "Joe, if you can't accept this contract, I'll have to say goodbye to you."

Shafir's notoriety spread.

It was a long time before the truth of the matter was revealed.

Shafir wants to make sure the boss is happy with him.

The owner of the Heat team, Mickey Arison, believed that an old **** like Dumars was not worthy of a high-paying contract renewal, so Shafir could only rely on the owner's will, ignoring Dumars' contributions and sacrifices for the team. Make an insulting offer that will never forgive him.

It's hard to see value on a superteam for a player like Dumars.

In the two seasons of Cosmos Heat, Dumars averaged 19 minutes per game and scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, which is basically the data of a role player.

No one noticed that Dumars increased his 3-point percentage to 37 percent, and no one noticed that he was the only offense and defense guard on the Heat who matched Billy Donovan's philosophy.

Miami's media and Heat fans didn't feel anything about his departure, as if he was a dispensable asshole.

Then, after saying hello to Shafir—saying something about Dumars, I took it—and contacted Wilson and asked him to call Dumars.

Immediately, Wilson used his charisma to make a personal phone call to Dumars, opening with "I'm sorry for what happened to you, dude," followed by "I've seen long ago that Lewis Shafir is a bad guy. Reliable chops, that's why I didn't listen to you to join Miami" to liven up the atmosphere and end with "Come to LA, let's do something big together."

Dumars's blood surged, his fingers trembling with anger: "Okay, I'll join Los Angeles, and I'll prove what that **** did wrong!"

"However, JD, our cap space...you know."

"money is not a problem!"

"Great, JD, I welcome you on behalf of the Lakers!"

When Wilson called to report the results of the victory to Louis, the excitement and self-satisfaction were completely hidden.

Louie couldn't help but sighed: "Fortunately, there is you, Benj. Patrick will never be able to do things like this. He is very good at making people feel bad, but he can't do things like recruiting players. ”

"Coach, don't say that about Patrick. Apart from having no friends and being too strong and domineering... (a dozen words omitted)... he is a very good person."

(1) First of all, this is a long footnote, and I'm sorry to make you pay to see this. I'm going to say another thing specifically for this. I don’t know if you have heard such a statement that the Bulls’ back three consecutive games are favored by the league because Jordan’s 30 million contract does not account for salary space. Let me ask a question first, do you believe it? I don't mean to, but I do feel that a lot has been misguided.

I have a firm conclusion on this matter.

The first is a simple explanation of Jordan's $30 million contract. The Bulls signed this contract with Jordan using bird rights. Of course, it took up contract space. Although the amount of this contract was outrageous and larger than the salary cap at the time, it was still a good deal at the time. regulation. This is the simplest and most straightforward explanation, and later I will explain why the Bulls are doing this in compliance, and the source of this outrageous rumor.

Let me first talk about the origin of "Jordan's 30 million salary does not take up space". It can't be said to be the source. This is basically a rumor that has been distorted by one, ten, and one hundred rumors. Of course, it may also be deliberately done by some people.

The original version of the story comes from the American sports writer David Halbersta (David Halbersta's book, titled "ying for Keeps: yteather than the Bulls that sign shiastofithissry--andthoseoftherestofitsyers--undertheNBA'yChiustoexJuly1, 1998, toJanuary20, 1999, andforesperteandthatseason'sAll-StarGatobeent (CBA) fterthetosides failed torehanagreent, theonersbeganthelkout.

The 1998-99 NBA lockout was the third of four in NBA history. It lasted from July 1, 1998 to January 20, 1999, forcing the 1998-99 regular season to be shortened to 50 games per team and canceling that season's All-Star Game. In March 1998, NBA owners reactivated the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA), seeking to change the league's salary cap system and individual player salary caps. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) opposes team owners' plans and wants a raise for players who earn the league's minimum wage. After the two sides failed to reach an agreement, the bosses began the lockout.

This is the end. I'm sorry for making you waste time reading such a large piece of popular science, but I think as a Jordan fan, at this stage, this rumor should be refuted.

What is the subtext of the rumor that Jordan's 30 million contract is not included in the salary cap? It means that the Bulls have an extra 30 million salary out of thin air, which is unfair to other teams of the same generation. It means that the league gives the Bulls a maximum salary. It means that the Bulls' second three-peat championship is actually a super team hanging against ordinary strong teams. , which means that the bulls of the last three consecutive companies have no gold content. The conclusion is that Jordan deceives the world and is not worthy of being a dog.

Before a great man falls, the first thing to be overthrown is his merits. Only in this way can he completely deny his sanctity and lay the foundation for the legitimacy of the transcendence of the later ones.

If there is reason and evidence, that’s all. It’s absolutely unfounded and unfounded rumors that conjure up bargaining chips to pour dirty water out of thin air.

No way. Jordan has a lot of black spots, so why spread rumors, as someone said, Wizards Jordan, spread his hands,

Can't do anything, I definitely don't argue. complete fact.

The Jordan of the Wizards made me believe that he would be surpassed~www.novelmt.com~ Because this experience made his flawless career no longer perfect, and he himself tarnished his own sanctity, except to prove to the fans that Jordan is in The zone era was also dominant, because the 40-year-old had nothing but 20 points per game in the zone era.

PS: One more thing, is the person who makes this kind of rumors because the players he supports are held up by the league in 360 degrees, or because his success is so illegitimate, so I don’t see it How about an honest person who is used to Danzi who doesn't stick together, doesn't take shortcuts, and fights upright and upright? I'll just say it casually, don't mind.

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