Chapter 994 Walker’s Situation

However, Tang Tian doesn't like the Big Three. In fact, it's not just because he doesn't like to work together. He is more worried about the future of the team.

The Big Three need to run in. Whether it is the Heat's Big Three, the Cavaliers' Big Three, or even the Rockets' Big Three or the Lakers' Big Three, problems will arise during the running-in process. They are all the result of 1+1+1<3.

Because everyone is a superstar, someone must sacrifice the ball and status. After the sacrifice, not only personal data will be lost, but also money.

The NBA is a commercial league, and players’ money for playing must come first. Money can’t be lost even if it’s nothing.

So no matter how big a gimmick is, the group will definitely break up in the end.

To put it more bluntly, this is drinking poison to quench thirst and eager for quick success.

Of course, there is a reason why Tang Tian does not object. He has been giving advice to the management before, rather than actually being the general manager of the Pelicans.

If the team has opportunities to strengthen, he will not stop them.

And the most important thing is that he has absolute confidence in his own strength. After all, Jordan is still Jordan with Pippen beside him.

The free market is on its fourth day, and most of the rotations and role players have been settled.

At this time, Woj's disciple Shams exposed a piece of news. Hayward and the Pelicans are very close. The Pelicans and the Jazz have a great chance to reach a deal with a previous exchange. The main factor in promoting this deal is The reason is Stevens, the head coach of the Pelicans, and the two sides are likely to cooperate again after the NCAA.

In February of this year, the most well-known sports reporter in the NBA, Adrian Wojnarowski, also known as Woj to fans, switched to ESPN.

Yahoo's number one reporter has also changed from Woj to his former disciple Shams.Charania.

Like the fierce free market, the news war is also raging.

Although Woj beat shams most of the time this year, shams got the upper hand this time.

After this news was exposed, it immediately triggered another heated discussion among fans on social media.

"George, Butler, Hayward, these are the three top small forwards competing to be the starting small forward of the Pelicans?!"

"The temptation of the dynasty is too great! And if the Pelicans can get one of them, the certainty of the dynasty will increase dramatically!"

"I think George and Butler have little chance. The Pacers will not do what George wants, and the Mavericks will not be able to make their main competitor stronger. On the contrary, Hayward, a free agent, can be directly traded for one."

"Holiday + Don + Hayward + Davis + Jokic, this lineup is scary enough! I think this time the league is really about to end!"

"Isn't Tatum the shadow of Stern! Stop this deal quickly! If this succeeds, the NBA will be completely finished!" A statement from a Harrell fan.

"I agree, no one wants to watch the NBA without suspense!" A comment from a Forbes fan.

"It's okay! Didn't you say the same thing when Durant went to the Warriors? There's no ending either!"

"I think it's very difficult to stop this. George and Butler have reasons to do it, but Hayward basically has no chance."

"It's over, it's over, the alliance is over!"

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When one star after another comes out and says they want to join the Pelicans, fans increasingly feel that the Pelicans' dynasty is irreversible.

Even because the Pelicans completed consecutive championships and replaced the Warriors as the public enemy of fans, most fans began to be dissatisfied with Tatum.

Just like Stern was to James and Silver was to the Warriors, fans now feel that Tatum is no different to Tang Tian and the Pelicans than before.

Amid such voices, the free market entered its fifth day.

Hayward is closely linked with the Pelicans. Among the big-name free agents, only Kemba Walker is left who has jumped out of his contract.

According to Woj, the contract renewal negotiations between the Hornets and Walker have stalled. The two sides have relatively large differences in the contract amount. After most teams have completed the lineup replenishment, it is expected that it will be difficult for Walker to get a four-year maximum salary contract. .

Walker's current situation is very embarrassing.

After playing the peak season of his career last year, in theory, as the Hornets' top star in the past six years, a maximum salary extension is a certainty.

Because the Rose clause was not triggered, his five-year contract only costs 160 million for five years, which is a completely reasonable price in the current free market.

But negotiations between the Hornets management and Walker have been at a standstill.

Jordan's attitude makes it seem difficult for both parties to reach such a contract.

And other teams are also skeptical about Walker's strength. After all, Walker's height is there, and they are also worried that Walker will only break out in the contract year.

Tang Tian was on vacation before and a lot of people wanted to come to the Pelicans, but Walker didn't contact him. He didn't even notice Walker, thinking he had signed a contract early.

He didn't notice until Woj broke out.

His first reaction was that Jordan was really cheating and had this attitude towards the team's top star in six years.

Compare the Lakers, Trail Blazers, and even the Rockets, and the difference is not even a little bit worse.

And this pitfall is not only a emotional pitfall, but also a huge pitfall on a business level.

Charlotte is not much different from New Orleans as a ball market. To put it bluntly, no stars would want to come to a place like this.

The best example of this is Cleveland in history. Even if James returns to win the championship, no star is willing to come.

It's not even a matter of whether the team's record is good or bad.

The same situation can also be proved with the Pelicans. After winning the championship last year, they still played single-core or dual-core basketball.

On the one hand, there are stars willing to come this year because of the temptation of the dynasty. On the other hand, Tang Tian's existence has opened up the ball market, not only locally but also overseas.

In other words, although New Orleans is still a relatively small city, the football market has been greatly expanded.

So for the Hornets, even if Walker is not worth the maximum salary in their eyes, he still has to renew his contract with the maximum salary. Because no one will come after Walker leaves, the Hornets will be finished.

There is also the last layer. With Jordan's attitude towards the team spirit, other players are even less willing to go to Charlotte.

This is also an important reason why Tang Tian didn't notice Walker, because the Hornets had no reason not to renew his contract.

But now that the matter was over, Tang Tian took the initiative to call Walker and help him analyze what to do next.

At this point in the free market, there are not many teams with enough salary space.

Among the remaining teams, the Celtics, Lakers, 76ers, and Wizards are the only four teams.

Tang Tian's advice to Walker is to contact his agents. A four-year maximum salary is the best result. If it fails, sign a 1+1 deal.

Tang Tian knows Walker's strength. If he doesn't have the strength to reach the super maximum salary, the maximum salary is still okay.

Walker did as Tang Tian said, and the results came soon.