One Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty-Nine. Heart to Heart Talk

We chatted about games for a while, and during dinner we also talked about life and the changes in the league in the past month or so.

After dinner, Sun Ce, Paul George and Klay Thompson came to the reception room.

Although they didn’t say anything particularly nutritious before, it was just like chatting among friends to kill time, but both Klay Thompson and Paul George knew the purpose of having dinner together tonight.

Klay Thompson has nothing to worry about. The Grizzlies are ready to renew his contract in advance and have communicated with him.

As for Paul George, after the championship parade and other celebrations were over, he was ready to be traded. He was already worried about the troubles he would encounter if he went to a weak team and started from scratch. At the same time, he also looked forward to trying to carry a team. As a team moves forward, it may be able to find good teammates, or it may wander around the league...

Every player has different expectations for his career and wants to experience different things.

But now that the league's landscape has changed, Paul George feels that his future may have a huge impact.

After sitting down, Sun Ce asked directly: "Paul, do you want to continue to play against Kobe in the playoffs? This time there will be LeBron. I can't wait to start next season."

Paul George was not coy and said bluntly: "I like the current situation, but I know that the team will not be able to renew my contract next year, including Jimmy. There are too many high-paid players on our team. I don't think so." I have a chance to stay, but I know that my trade value will be lower next year, and we cannot match the high salary offered by other teams, so I am ready to be traded.”

"I know, I understand, but don't you still have a one-year contract now? Isn't the renewal a matter of next year? If you are willing, I don't think the transaction value will be an obstacle to your staying. Do you think the players returned from the trade can Comparable to you?

Why would those teams trade if they could match you?

You are an important part of our ability to win the championship. Without you, we cannot win this year's finals.

You should know that the team wants to trade you not because they think you are not good enough, but because they think you are too good and the team cannot provide you with the conditions to fully demonstrate your abilities.

Just like Rudy and Mike, they left not because they were not good enough, but because they were too good. "

After Sun Ce finished speaking, he paused for a moment, saw Paul George nodding in approval, and continued: "But I always think our cooperation is very good.

Just like the finals, every game I think about how great it would be if we could continue to work together.

Maybe, it really only takes one year, but if possible, why don't we fight for three consecutive championships together? Build our own dynasty!

I know you have sacrificed a lot on the team, but I am also willing to sacrifice. I am happy to reduce the number of shots and the ball. I think the three of us will not be worse than the outside trio in Los Angeles! "

Kobe, James, Leonard, when it comes to the Los Angeles perimeter trio, Paul George thinks of these three.

Needless to say, Kobe and James are now a perfect forward-guard duo. And because James has a wider defensive coverage, the defensive end has a much greater impact on the overall than Paul, and his scoring and rebounding are even higher than those of Paul. Paul is good and has better breakout ability. His pick-and-roll breakout ability is not weaker than Paul's.

Leonard, a contemporary of Paul George, was not very good at the beginning, but towards the end of Paul George's sophomore season, he felt Leonard's improvement in defense and shooting during his rookie season. Last season, Leonard De is already a very good cutting-type defensive player, and he also has certain singles ability and relatively stable shooting ability.

As a contemporary player, it is meaningless to compete with Sun Ce. This guy is a bug, but competing with Leonard, Irving, Hayward and other outstanding players of his generation is what Paul George wants.

"We have been teammates for three years, and we have done things together that 99 percent of the players in the league can't do. I cherish this time.

If possible, I don't think the team will care about the transaction value. I hope we can try again next season.

But if you want a better stage to show your abilities, of course I am happy for you and respect your choice. "

Sun Ce said a long paragraph that made Paul George feel dizzy. Klay Thompson next to him was secretly praising Sun Ce's eloquence, and he was also dizzy.

After talking for a long time, Klay Thompson only understood one meaning - the Lakers' perimeter trio is so strong, you stay and help us fuck Kobe.

But different people understand the same words differently.

Paul George feels a respect he doesn't feel from other teams.

Sun Ce came to ask for his opinion on behalf of the team, and Paul George understood this very well.

If he really wanted to leave, maybe the team would trade him.

Maybe the transaction value is really not that important. Paul George agrees with Sun Ce. No matter who comes back from the trade, he will not be as effective as him, because his salary is just over 4 million. How strong can a player with this salary level be? At most, two or three draft picks will be added, and it will take time to convert the draft picks into strength.

It took a talent like Paul George three years to perform in the playoffs last season, and the Grizzlies just didn't have time.

So what the team is really worried about is the competition for ball possession. Paul George has thought about this issue. It is indeed the biggest problem facing the team. Not only him, but also Jimmy Butler, who is about to be in his third year, has shown more desire to control the ball in the playoffs.

Thinking of this, Paul George glanced at Klay Thompson next to him. This guy doesn't have to worry about the ball possession issue at all.

As for the salary issue, if he doesn't care whether the trading value drops or not, his salary next season will be just over 4 million. The team can even control the salary below the luxury tax threshold to avoid paying super luxury tax. After a year of disconnection, the luxury tax can be paid again in the next two years. According to the latest regulations issued by the NBA, if luxury tax is paid for three consecutive years, super luxury tax will be paid starting from the third year. The luxury tax below 5 million is 2.000 2.75 times, and there are 3.5 times and 4.5 times later...

Paul George has discussed the prospects of staying or leaving with his agent many times. After all, this is something that affects his career, so he knows these very well.

Seeing Paul George lost in thought, Sun Ce continued: "We are on the most difficult road to pursue our dreams, but this is good, isn't it? Just like Steve said - let's suffocate for the dream together!"

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