It is said that a player has won a five-year maximum salary contract of US$316 million, setting a record in NBA history

The NBA enters the offseason and many teams are making every effort to strengthen, such as the Nuggets and the Rockets, which have raised the lineup depth and ceiling to the same level as the Thunder last season. The Eastern Conference has basically given up early next season due to the core of both the Celtics and Pacers, but the Magic's offseason trade was signed by Bain + to sign Tyers Jones, and has quietly entered the first team in the East. Compared with the cruel West, the Eastern Conference is more likely to break through the siege next season. When the trading market gradually calmed down, some teams began to renew their contracts, the Thunder renewed Alexander for 285 million yuan in four years, and Homgren for 250 million yuan in five years, and Javier also wanted to renew his contract. This means that from the 26-27 season, they could not retain the three giants at all, and could only break down the framework or abandon one giant.

, including Harden, also received a 2-year, $81.5 million contract from the Clippers, and the second year of the player option, but it is also partially guaranteed, which means the Clippers can free up at least more than 60 million in salary space next summer, with multiple options. After the Nuggets strengthened, the team, Joe Kic, voluntarily refused to renew the contract in advance for 212 million yuan in three years, and planned to wait until next summer. On the contrary, the Suns, who were determined to be rebuilt next season, gave Booker a 2-year, 145 million super maximum salary contract when he sent Durant + was about to buy out Bill. Booker's current contract has 3 years and $170 million, with salary of $53.14 million + $57.08 million + $61.02 million, with a new contract renewal of 2 years, 69.88 million in the 28-29 season, and 75.47 million in the 29-30 season. The average salary for renewal of contracts is 72.5 million, which sets a new record for early contract renewal in the NBA.

In addition, Booker's last year's contract was $75.47 million, which is also the highest annual salary in NBA history. Alexander's final year's salary for renewing his contract was $75.41 million. This is a very outrageous thing. By the time Booker's contract expires, he is already 34 years old. Isn't this the next Wall and Bill? As a defender, is he worth the price? Start with the Suns offseason operation. After missing the playoffs last season, former coach Budenholzer was dismissed. In the end, Cavaliers assistant coach Ott took office and received strong support from Booker. In addition, the Suns traded with Ma Wei, and Durant was sent away for Jaylen Green + Brooks + No. 10 this summer (selected center Maruac). It was only a matter of time before Bill and Sun bought out, and the Sun finally got rid of this huge burden.

In the words of the new Suns general manager Brian, he is very much looking forward to the combination of Booker + Jaylen Green. Green is only 23 years old and is far from reaching the ceiling. He and Booker can play both ball-with and off-ball switching, both offense and defense. Let's not talk about Green's four years of staying at the Rockets, but is Booker worthy of all the team? Last season, Booker averaged 25.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. As the boss of the team, he led the team to the finals in 21 years, but at that time he was surrounded by Paul + Bridges + Claude + Cameron Johnson + Aiton. Since then, the Suns have plummeted, and were blocked by the Mavericks in the 22nd playoffs, and Durant joined in 23rd and was blocked by the Nuggets in the 20th. When Paul left, he was swept out 4-0 by the Timberwolves in the first round last summer.

And this year, they can't even get tickets to the playoffs! There is no doubt that Booker definitely has super personal scoring ability, but since he entered the league, he has not been a qualified leader. When Paul didn't come, he led the team to the Western Conference Crane for many years and played the role of the regular season empty-scoring king; after Paul left, his singles duo and Durant could not drive his teammates at all; including the Suns' trade that was obtained by Bill, Booker and Durant were absolutely supported, but what was the result? Booker doesn't have Harden's guaranteed ability. Even last season, Booker's On-Off value in the regular season was only -0.9, the third lowest in the team's rotation was only better than Bill (-8.7) and O'Neal (-1.0). Instead, Durant was holding on. Relying on Booker to lead the team, what is the upper limit for the Suns? The sun is equivalent to accelerating and declining after a peak in 21 years. But the key to the problem is that when Booker tied up a super maximum salary of 316 million for five years, his trading market also plummeted. After all, he is not Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Alexander, or Edwards. Booker was at most at the level of about 10 in the league during his peak period. When he is over 30 years old and his annual salary exceeds 60 million, his situation will be constantly despised like Bill. What's even more embarrassing is that the Suns' first round picks were controlled by other teams 31 years ago, and they really can't play the role directly, but according to the analysis of the US media, the Suns led by Booker + Green are around 23rd in the league in the new season, and are outside the 12th place in the West!

Typical ear-blindness. The wisest choice for Suns management is to trade Booker as soon as possible. After all, Booker's previous market conditions were at the return level of 4 first round picks. Only when the Suns get their first round pick back, then the future will be meaningful. But they covered their ears and firmly believed that Booker could lead the team to make a fortune. The upper limit has been determined, without Paul or Durant, Booker is just a regular season data brush; the lower limit has been determined, and the team has no right to obtain the first round pick, so what is the significance of the Suns in the next few years? Jaylen Green, who has not made progress for four years? The Suns should have given up Booker long ago, and renewing the contract early means they are not even qualified to turn over.