Say goodbye to Clippers, refuse to renew 140 million contracts, pursue top salary contracts, and Harden again chooses the wrong person

The atmosphere of the NBA playoffs has been unusually calm compared with previous years since the division semi-finals of this season reached this stage. The main reason is that the superstars we are used to discussing in the playoffs, such as James, Durant, Curry, even Harden, Brother Alphabet and Kaka, all ended the journey of this season ahead of schedule. Now, the Celtics have entered the eastern finals early. They have almost no team to compete in the eastern division. One foot has entered the door of the finals. In the west, the situation is even more sticky. The competition between Denver and the Timberwolves is extremely fierce. The lone ranger has shown strong strength, which is likely to pull down Thunder, who ranked first in the regular season in the west.

It is worth mentioning that the rise of young people this season has exceeded many people's expectations. Alexander and Edwards are the best among them. They quickly become the core players of their respective teams with their outstanding performances. At the same time, some traditional giants have encountered difficulties. The Clippers are one of them. At present, there are many rumors about George leaving the team. It is reported that what he is seeking is a generous pension contract, and the Clippers cannot meet his requirements. In addition, there are also some cracks between George and Kaka, which is mainly due to the unsatisfactory performance of Kaka in the playoffs, which makes the team lack sufficient competitiveness at the critical moment.

Let's not hesitate to say that the future of the Clippers is once again covered with a layer of fog. The renewal of the key player Paul George has become the focus of the media and fans. According to the exclusive report of the well-known journalist Shams Charania, the Clippers are eager to maintain their current lineup. They hope to keep George in the team, but the two sides have reached an impasse in the contract renewal negotiation. The contract renewal provided by Clippers far failed to meet George's expectations. Clippers wanted to provide a four-year contract of 140 million dollars, but George's broker team wanted to provide a four-year contract of 212 million dollars. It is not difficult to see that the gap between the two is huge.

So, does George still deserve such a high salary contract? We can analyze from multiple dimensions. On the offensive end, George's performance has been stable and outstanding. His average score in the playoffs is 20+7+5, the overall shooting rate is 41.1%, and the three-point shooting rate remains at 36.7%. There is no denying that George's offensive means are rich and varied, whether it is singles, fixed point shooting or three-point shooting, he can easily complete. His ability to shoot three-point balls is particularly outstanding. He can create opportunities for teammates both with and without the ball, and become the end point of team stability at critical moments.

At the defensive end, George also showed the top level. He has excellent single defense ability, fast traverse speed, flexible feet and quick response. His height and arm span give him a natural advantage on the defensive end, and he can accurately judge the opponent's passing route, with 1.2 steals per game. George's defensive awareness and tactical understanding are also very good, and he is the most trustworthy member of the Clippers' defense line. Although he has some weaknesses in his ability to defend without the ball, this does not prevent him from becoming one of the best defenders of the Clippers.

However, George's persistence in the top salary contract has also led to doubts from fans. After all, George is 34 years old. To renew a long-term contract will mean that at the end of his career, the team still needs to bear the pressure of high salary and the crisis caused by his declining ability. For the Clippers, they need to weigh George's strength and age, and consider the future development direction of the team. In addition, George's contract extension has also had an impact on other players of the team. Does the Clippers have room to provide Haden with a long-term contract! Although Harden joined the Clippers to fight for the championship, the current situation of the team makes him feel helpless. It is obviously inappropriate to provide him with a three-year contract worth 75 million dollars under the premise that it is difficult to guarantee the championship.

In addition, it is generally believed that George no longer trusts Leonard. Since he joined hands with Leonard, the latter has never played the whole season healthily. The combination of Enbid and Maxi brings a better prospect than that of Haden+Leonard. Most importantly, the 76ers have the ability to give George a top salary of $212 million over four years, and George will become the third leader of the team in the 76ers, without having to bear much public pressure and scoring pressure.