The Godfather of Basketball

Tracy McGrady's retirement sparked a lot of fans' reactions and sympathies, and social media posts about McGrady's memories are also emerging in an endless stream.

4 championships, 2 scoring titles, 1 mvp, 1 Fmvp, 1 dynasty, McGrady's achievements in the NBA are already very close to Kobe, but people are a little embarrassed because of past injuries.

Now this press conference brings those memories back into the eyes of the fans.

"Thank you T-mac, thank you for my youth."

It was the most liked reply on social media.

McGrady's retirement triggered a wave of heated discussions among fans. At this time, the time came to July 1, and the door to the free market for the new season officially opened.

As soon as the door opened, many expected verbal contract extensions were reached one after another.

Conley and the Grizzlies reached a five-year, 153 million contract with the highest total in history.

DeRozan and the Raptors reached a five-year 139 million maximum salary extension contract.

Brad Beal and the Wizards reached a five-year, 125 million maximum salary extension contract.

Batum and the Hornets reached a five-year 120 million maximum salary contract.

The Lakers successively reached a 4-year 72 million contract with Ruhr Deng, and a 4-year 64 million contract with Mozgov.

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Just as Tang Tian knew, in order to fill the minimum salary line, the teams were really flying with maximum salary contracts and premium contracts all over the place.

In contrast, because of Tang Tian's precautions during last offseason, the Nets' salary structure is much more reasonable.

Among the 15-man roster, Tyler Johnson was traded and left the team in the draft. The contracts of Livingston, Plumlee, David West, McGrady, and Humphries expired. There are still 9 players left on the team roster. The highest salary of the nine is Deron, who is only more than 23 million. The others, Butler's 17 million, Gordon's 15 million and Yi Jianlian's 12 million now look more like middle-class contracts.

The combined salary of the nine players is only about 75 million, and the team still has a full salary space of 20 million.

In other words, on the basis of retaining last season's championship lineup, they can also sign an ordinary top-salary player.

It's pretty scary.

However, Tang Tian does not plan to do this. Jokic’s contract expires in two years, and Booker and Butler will also renew their contracts. Explode directly.

Not to mention this year's market conditions, 20 million is simply not enough to sign top stars.

Minor repairs and minor repairs ensure the competitiveness of the bench. Waiting for the growth of Booker and Jokic in the new season is the correct way of thinking.

For example, Tucker, the old player's four-year contract with the Thunder has just expired. This is what the Nets are trying to win.

Just when Tang Tian was about to go to Oklahoma City, the league broke the news that Durant would announce his decision after meeting with some important teams. The meeting place was Hampton Beach in Long Island, New York. Teams include the Thunder, Warriors, Spurs, Heat, Celtics and Clippers.

After seeing the news, Tang Tian temporarily canceled his ticket to Oklahoma City, and instead took a car to Long Island. On the way there, he asked Jones to call Durant's team to secure a private meeting.

In the previous life, Durant joined the Warriors and made the Warriors the most incomprehensible team in the league. Because of this joining, Durant was also called "the enemy Du" by many fans, which became a black spot that could not be erased throughout his career.

But the current situation is obviously different from the previous life. Tang Tian was the former head coach of Durant, and the Nets are also the defending champions. Moreover, after a little cleaning, there is room to sign Durant naked.

The Nets need a step closer to defend their title. Durant wants more championships, which is a win-win for both parties.

And because he had coached Durant, Tang Tian didn't want his former disciple to embark on the so-called most difficult path in his previous life.

Long Island is not far from Brooklyn. When Tang Tian arrived, Durant and his team arrived not too long ago.

Before all the teams started meeting, Tang Tian met with Durant in private.

"Coach." To Tang Tian, ​​Durant was still full of respect. You must know that Tang Tian kept the Four Young Masters behind and helped them win the championship.

The two chatted for a few words, and then quickly got to the point.

"I think you join the Nets. Brooklyn is a big city, and you can win more championships here. We even have the opportunity to create an unprecedented dynasty here." Tang Tian said directly.

"Coach, the Nets can win the championship without me." Durant thought for a while and said.

"But it's very difficult. Last year's championship was thrilling and even a little bit lucky, but if you join, it's very safe." Durant's strength is unquestionable. He is the most comprehensive scorer, and he can seamlessly connect with any team .

"The team doesn't have enough salary space, does it?" Durant continued.

"This is very simple. If you want to come, I can clear the space in minutes."

Durant nodded after listening, but remained silent and did not express his opinion.

"If you don't want to stay in the Thunder, is there a better place than the Nets?" Tang Tian saw that Durant had been silent, and then asked.

Durant hesitated to speak.

"The Clippers? Do they have enough salary space? If you go, Griffin or DeAndre will definitely go, but if they go one, they will be stronger than the Thunder?

Heat? If Wade chooses to leave, there are only Dragic and Whiteside. This lineup is not very competitive in the East, and the salary space also determines that they cannot keep Wade.

Celtic? what do they have What do they have besides those flags hanging above the arena?

Spurs? Tim is retired, Aldridge hasn't proven himself in the playoffs, and Leonard is already there.

But the Nets have young players and excellent role players. What the team lacks now is a real superstar. You are the most suitable one, Kevin, and you will become the leader of this team. "

Tang Tian has already analyzed the teams one by one, and whether it is horizontal or vertical comparison, the Nets are undoubtedly the better choice.

"Coach, you missed a team." Durant said after hesitating for a long time.

"Warriors?" Tang Tian didn't miss it, but deliberately ignored it, because he didn't think Durant that way at all, but judging from Durant's reaction, he didn't think too much.

"Kevin, look at me, do you really consider going to the Warriors?" Tang Tian said in a daze.

Durant looked at Tang Tian, ​​perhaps because his eyes were a bit aggressive, he turned his head away again.

"Kevin, the Thunder took a 3-1 lead against the Warriors last year, and then they were reversed 3-4. They, the Warriors beat your team. Did you really, ever think about joining such a team?"