roccoschili Chapter 969 Double Happiness
Chapter 969 Double Happiness
Chapter 969 Double Happiness
The Thunder's championship parade will be held in Oklahoma City on June 6.This is the second year in a row that Oklahoma City has held a championship celebration, and this small town is now considered to be in the limelight in the United States.
This is not the first time the championship parade has been held, so the procedures and so on are very familiar, and there is no need to go to other cities to learn from them.
This is the fifth time for Xie Kai to participate in the championship parade, and he is already an old acquaintance, but every time he participates, he still feels emotional, because it is not the excitement of the parade itself that makes him excited, but it reminds him of a whole Bits and pieces of the season.
Because of the dedication, it is particularly meaningful.
After Xie Kai returned home in Los Angeles after winning the championship, Zhou Jing told him that she was happy, which made him a little bit at a loss for a while.This basketball superstar is aggressive and fearless on the court, but when he encounters this, he suddenly feels like he doesn't know what to say.Because he knows that if nothing happens, he will be a father in 10 months!
The news soon became known to everyone, and of course it was limited to the circle of relatives and friends, and everyone sent congratulatory messages.Zhou Jing was also protected like a giant panda and raised her baby at home.
In order for Zhou Jing to raise her baby with peace of mind, Xie Kai also took Zhou Jing's parents to Los Angeles to accompany her so that she would not be lonely.
Xie Kai's side is a double blessing, and the operations of the NBA offseason teams have officially begun.
The Thunder will face huge salary pressure this summer.The players on their roster alone are overcapped, so there is very little room for reinforcement.
威少在去年的9月30日和雷霆签署了一份为期5年价值2.05亿美元的续约合同，新合同从2018-19赛季开始执行。
Xie Kai's 3-year 2 million contract has also entered its second year.As for Pickle, his contract expires this summer and needs to be renewed.
If the team wants to avoid taxes, then not renewing the contract with Pickle is the best way, so that two large contracts plus a few small contracts can keep the total salary below the luxury tax threshold.
In the past two seasons, the Thunder's total salary has exceeded the cap, so according to the rules of the super luxury tax, if they still exceed the cap next season, they will pay the super luxury tax next season.
Thunder boss Clay Bennett said on the day of the championship parade that the team will strive for three consecutive championships next season. He is willing to pay the luxury tax and let general manager Presti go boldly and don't be afraid to spend money.
This is naturally a good thing for the Thunder to defend their title, but the problem is not simple.What the boss said was just an attitude, if he really asked him to sign the check, would he hesitate?Presti is already an old man, and he knows that the boss often likes to sing high-profile, don't watch what he says, but watch him do it.At that time, if the luxury tax is too high, if he is unhappy, it will be bad.
The job of the general manager of the NBA is not easy. He has to be responsible to the boss first, and handle the relationship with the stars and the head coach second, which is not something ordinary people can do.
The biggest task for the Thunder this summer is to renew the contract of Pickle.Obviously, Paojiao will ask for a maximum salary, but if the team does not satisfy him, he may leave the team as a free agent.
If Pickle leaves the team, the Thunder's salary space cannot make up for a star of the same level, so it will be more difficult to think about 3 consecutive championships.
Paojiao is 28 years old this year and is in his prime. He has both offense and defense, and has proved that he can play the role of the third giant beside the appetizers.If the team renews his contract, they can also lower the price of duck eggs whose contracts also expire. This is another layer of intention.
The biggest free agent this summer is undoubtedly James. The 34-year-old superstar is still at his peak. He is still the top three superstars in the league and is extremely attractive to teams with salary space.
Many teams have already begun to recruit him. The current leaders are his old club Cavaliers, the Lakers in the West, and the Philadelphia 76ers in the East.
Of course, James' decision three will definitely not be announced at the beginning of the free agent market, so signings for many teams has become a bit tricky.Because the whereabouts of many players will undergo important changes because of Big Fish's decision.
James' decision has no effect on the Thunder. As long as they can retain the 2017-18 championship lineup, they will complete the task.
The draft on June 6 has nothing to do with the Thunder. They only have a second-round pick at No. 22. What good players can they find?So nothing to be concerned about.
Thunder general manager Presti set his sights on the free agent market, hoping to attract some veterans who want to win the championship to join.
There are a lot of big fish in the free agent market this year. According to the current players who have jumped out of the contract, there are big fish such as James, Durant, Pickled Pepper, CP3, Thomas Jr., and Kao Shen.
Of course, "big fish" such as Thomas Jr. and Kaoshen must be quoted after all, because they have experienced serious injuries, and the risk of investing in them is still relatively high.
Some teams are waiting for next year, because Xie Kai can jump out of the contract next year.Compared with James, Xie Kai is younger and matches the lineup well.
Xie Kai spent this time resting at home, accompanying his pregnant wife Zhou Jing.Their family has always been crowded, and many relatives and friends have come to the United States to see Zhou Jing. Of course, the expenses for eating, drinking and entertainment are all paid by Xie Kai.
Xie Kai is really rich now, and he doesn't squander it, such money for eating, drinking and having fun is just a drizzle to him.
The doctor said that Zhou Jing was just pregnant, so it is not easy to fly, so she can only stay at home in the United States and cannot go to her hometown in China.Fortunately, transportation and communications are well developed now, so she can't go to China to meet relatives and friends, they can also come to the United States!
Zhou Jing was very satisfied with Xie Kai's care and arrangements. He had some morning sickness during pregnancy and was in a bad mood, but relatives and friends all came, and she was no longer lonely, and her health was getting better and better.
In the Thunder, Paojiao is a free agent. Xie Kai and Westbrook have already talked with him, hoping that he will stay on the team and everyone will strive to build a dynasty together.
Pickle also likes to stay on the team. Xie Kai and Westbrook are good partners, and he doesn't feel uncomfortable.In the past two seasons, he actually has a lot of possessions in the team. He is more suitable for playing off the ball, but he plays very comfortably.The data is not so prominent, but the efficiency has improved compared to when he was in the Pacers.
The key now is money. If it is the maximum salary, he will most likely stay.
The Thunder of course hope to keep Pickle Pepper, but they also hope to lower the price or something.The luxury tax pressure is simply too great.If you haven’t played a house, you don’t know how much food, rice, oil and salt are. In addition to pickled peppers, the team also needs to keep duck eggs, Grant and others. The pressure on salary is very high. Presti wants to split a dollar in half.
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