Attack the point guard.

This is not a new term.

Among the point guards who have emerged in the past two years, Rose and Westbrook are typical examples.

They have strong bodies, outstanding talents, and their style of play is loved by fans.

They are different from traditional point guards who like to organize. They prefer to take the ball and attack by themselves.

Most of the assists they send are based on their own deterrence.

Zhou Chen’s style is of this type.

The media also has a similar understanding as Zen Master. They believe that Zhou Chen is the offensive point guard leading the new era.

After defeating the Lakers, the Heat’s ranking has been further consolidated.

With only one month before the end of the regular season, the Heat have also reached a critical period to impact the rankings.

Now that the Heat are in fourth place, they definitely hope to catch up with the top three. Although it is a bit difficult, they still want to try.

This period of time is considered a critical period for the Heat.

But at this time, the media suddenly broke out a lot of news about Zhou Chen’s whereabouts in the summer.

Almost everyone knows that Riley only signed a one-year, $2 million guaranteed contract for Zhou Chen to become a full-time player, and this summer, this contract expired.

According to Zhou Chen’s current performance, his starting salary will be more than 15 million US dollars, and many rebuilding teams are even willing to offer Zhou Chen a maximum salary.

Zhou Chen is not a first-round pick, and the number of years he has entered the league will not be restricted by his rookie contract. In the summer, as long as a team is willing, he can sign a maximum salary with Zhou Chen.

According to media reports, many team general managers have expressed interest in poaching Zhou Chen. Maximum salary and other matters are just minor issues.

Under this situation, do the Heat still have the ability to retain Zhou Chen this summer?

The Heat have always had salary space, but can the price offered by Riley satisfy Zhou Chen?

When Zhou Chen became a regular employee, Riley had the opportunity to renew his long-term contract with Zhou Chen in advance, but Riley didn’t. This time, it was a fall in the gutter.

The stingy Riley signed a one-year guaranteed contract for Zhou Chen, which made the Heat management passive.

Miami newspapers were denouncing Riley, and Riley was helpless.

Zhou Chen is a different kind of guy. Apart from Zhou Chen, which non-first-round player can achieve maximum salary performance in just one year?

Arenas? He is not as arrogant as Zhou Chen. As a rookie, Zhou Chen was recognized as an All-Star after playing only ten games, and he will be a superstar in the future.

58 points in one game and 60+ triple-double in one game. If not for the insufficient number of games, Zhou Chen would have dominated the scoring and steals titles.

Who can hold it in his mouth like that? The only one in NBA history, rookie Zhang Dashuai was a little choked when he saw Zhou Chen.

As the Heat continued to play games in March, this news became more and more popular.

Finally, the NBA officially spoke out. The league announced that in order to protect the rights of the team, the NBA will introduce a contract limit for non-first-round picks in the second and third years in the future.

The league is aware of this loophole and is preparing to study it next season.

Of course, this clause was passed too late this year and will not affect Zhou Chen.

The announcement of this clause was also dubbed the “Zhou Chen Clause” by media fans.”。

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In a post-game interview, Riley was also asked by reporters about Zhou Chen’s contract.

The Fox Sports reporter asked: “Mr. Pat, Zhou’s contract will expire this summer. Many teams have already said they want to poach him. Are you willing to do your best to keep Zhou?” There was not much excitement in the game

. At this time, discussing where Zhou Chen went has been a hot headline recently.

Pat Riley said: “Zhou is a part of Miami’s future. I will do my best to promote the next contract negotiation with Zhou.”

Knowing that he was stingy and causing big trouble for the team, Riley did not dare to talk to Zhou. Chen has some reservations about renewing his contrac

Try your best to keep Zhou Chen, this is the boss’s order.

The initiative now rests with Zhou Chen. As long as Zhou Chen doesn’t want to, he doesn’t have to renew his contract with the Heat in the summer.

In just one season, it’s too hard to keep people with emotions, and Riley also has a headache.。

“So what price do you think Weekly’s contract is worth now? “The reporter from Miami asked。

“Max salary, there is no doubt that he is one of the best point guards in the league. “Riley answered firmly.

Reporters knew from Riley’s mouth that the Heat were really prepared to fulfill Zhou Chen’s needs at all costs.

As the games continued in March, Zhou Chen’s performance tended to be stable. Zhou Chen is almost certain that he is the Heat’s No. 2 man.

As long as Wade’s condition declines, Zhou Chen can quickly take over his position.

He is the future of the Heat!

With the firm commitment of the always cautious Riley, a reporter from Miami We are also relieved.

In mid-March, the Heat also lost two games. These two games were the loss of the Heat team.

Zhou Chen is not unacceptable for losing. Sooner or later he will lose in the NBA. A team, including him, will always have ups and downs, which are normal.

Zhou Chen’s performance in March was still crazy. He maintained his average per game at 38 points, 7 assists, 7 steals and 6 rebounds.

Then With the increase in the number of games, Zhou Chen’s strength is increasingly displayed in front of everyone.

Although Zhou Chen’s data has declined compared to those games at the beginning, this is normal.

Wade’s comeback has occupied part of the ball. With the power and tactical status, other people in the league also have a certain understanding of Zhou Chen, and they are constantly targeting Zhou Chen on the court. The game becomes more difficult, and Zhou Chen’s efficiency cannot be the same as when the opponent is not familiar with him at all. So scary.

The news that Zhou Chen can get a maximum salary from Riley became the biggest headline in the NBA that day.

This made Rondo, the Celtics starting point guard who had just defeated the Lakers, a little dissatisfied.

Rondo scored 23 points and 16 assists A super triple-double with 12 rebounds, but there was no news report.

Even at the post-game press conference, Rondo was asked by reporters about comparisons with Zhou Chen.

The reporter asked Rondo: “More and more fans think Zhou Chen Chen is the number one point guard in the Eastern Conference. What do you think?

Rondo said angrily: “He is just a rookie. He has never been in the All-Stars or won a championship. The fans and the media should give more respect to the veterans. ” ”

This veteran is hinting to him… Although he is not qualified, he is older than Zhou Chen.

The reporter continued to ask: “Will you choose to renew your contract with the Celtics this summer? ”

Rondo naturally hopes that he can get a good contract in the summer. The

22-year-old Rondo averaged 29.9 minutes per game this season, scored 10.6 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.7 steals. His performance is very stable.

Rondo said : “Of course, they know my abilities and need me. I also like to play in such a team. The Celtics are a team with a glorious history. We have the Big Three. As a point guard, I want to pass the ball to them as much as possible. I want to continue to cooperate with them. The reporter asked: ”

I heard that Zhou Chen will get a maximum salary. Will you match him in terms of contract amount?” ”

Rondo’s market value is only about 40 million in four years, which is incomparable in this aspect.

Hearing about the contract comparison, Rondo said angrily: “Zhou’s value needs to be re-verified. If he can win the championship, it is indeed worth it. , otherwise it’s not worth it. ”

Rondo has been with the Big Three for a long time, and the Big Three also won championships under his command. The championship brought Rondo a kind of arrogance and confidence. Rondo does not think personal data is very important. If the point

guard If you can’t win, then no matter how good the data is, it’s useless.

Because of Rondo’s words,

the media continues to frantically hype the upcoming showdown between the Heat and the Celtics.。

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