1204: The older you get, the more sassy you get
The free agent market in the summer of 2019 was just the first day of the game, and all the fans were bombarded with all kinds of bombshell news.
Sure enough, the alliance landscape has changed dramatically. The number one of many teams changed owners, and the power rankings of the entire league were subverted in an instant.
The Los Angeles Lakers, who failed to make the playoffs last season, were placed at the top of the power rankings by ESPN overnight.
Anthony. The addition of Davis has finally given the Lakers hope after so many years of rottenness.
The forward combination of him and James is reverie.
What's more, now the Lakers are still chasing Vucevic, Leonard and others.
As long as one of them can be brought in, the Lakers can take off on the spot.
The Nets, who were tepid last season, have also become the strongest title contenders.
Before the free agent market opened, there were comments that Durant and Irving could be together in New York.
At the time, everyone was speculating that they would join forces with the Knicks. But unexpectedly, they all chose the Nets.
With Durant and Irving, plus Dinwiddie and Jordan Jr., the Nets' championship lineup took shape in an instant.
And they are also ranked second in the combat power index.
Of course, the New York Knicks are embarrassed at this point. They freed up 70 million salary space for Durant and Irving, but they didn't use a penny.
Then I don't know if it's anger or what, the 70 million New York is all used to sign the power forward......
The brain circuits of the Knicks management, ordinary people really can't keep up.
In addition, the Philadelphia 76ers also spent money crazy to come up with a rather luxurious lineup.
Root. The five-star lineup of Simmons, Embiid, Horford, Harris and Richardson makes the 76ers extremely competitive.
Miami Heat acquired Jimmy. Butler, with him, the Heat also regained the capital to make the playoffs after Wade's retirement.
The Dallas Mavericks, who finished second to last season in the West, signed Porzingis, and the combination of him and Doncic is also highly anticipated.
The previous second- and third-tier teams have all become title contenders this summer.
On the contrary, those heroes from last season have more or less been impacted.
The Golden State Warriors went to Durant, and no one knows if they can still maintain their dominance.
You know, without Durant in the playoffs last season, the Warriors were powerless in front of the Grizzlies.
Although they got D'Angelo. Russell, but Russell is clearly not yet at Durant's heights.
The Toronto Raptors, who have finally risen to prominence, have to face the embarrassing situation of Leonard's departure just one season after acquiring Leonard.
Although Leonard has not yet decided on his next home, he still has the possibility of staying.
But whether it's Los Angeles or any other city, it's more attractive than the icy Toronto.
And the defending champion Memphis Grizzlies have inevitably become a weakened team.
Four regular rotation players were taken overnight and two veterans were retired.
The Grizzlies can't even put together a full team, let alone a championship, right now.
Moreover, Link only renewed his contract with the Grizzlies for one year, which was also interpreted by the outside world as a signal that "Link is starting to lose confidence in the Grizzlies".
So much so that many people have already begun to discuss which team's jersey Link will wear next summer.
After all, this era is different, and the set of one person and one city has long been outdated. People wouldn't be surprised that Link did plan to leave Memphis.
Watching the Grizzlies lose strength, Sam. Smith was the happiest.
On the question of "can Link surpass Jordan", Sam . Smith has always been in the opposition.
One of his social media posts also sparked heated discussions.
Seeing that his remarks were so popular, Sam. Smith updated again on the evening of July 1. This time, he said very explicitly: "Next season, the Grizzlies will only be able to finish in the top eight at best." If they experience injuries, they won't even be able to make the playoffs! The overall winner? Please, the grizzlies have taken enough, it's time for someone else to take it next. ”
Sam. Smith's prediction of the Grizzlies' record next season has once again sparked heated discussions.
Some people say that he is talking nonsense, and some people think that Sam. Smith's words are rough.
An hour later, the former bull expert gave his own professional analysis, proving that he is not brainless.
"First, let's look at the free agent market. We all know that grizzly bears need fresh blood now. But on day one, 90% of quality free agents have been signed! The rest, IMHO, is not yet at the level of a championship puzzle. ”
That said, the Grizzlies will have a hard time finding quality puzzle pieces next. Of course, you could say that there is Leonard on the free agent market. But unless Leonard can accept 5 million in 1 year, he and Memphis will never be involved. ”
"Some people will say, grizzlies can be traded. However, the Grizzlies also don't have the leverage to trade. Right now, the only thing the Grizzlies have trade value is Jokic, but Jokic's salary can't be matched by every team. ”
"And Conley and Gasol...... IMHO, no team will be willing to accept them. Conley's contract with Gasol is undoubtedly premium in its current view. Their existence is also the main reason why the Grizzlies salary space is locked. All I can say is that the Grizzlies shouldn't have given them that big contract a few years ago. ”
"The rest of Vince. Carter and Iguodala, even if they are traded, will not be able to bring too much power to the Grizzlies. Neither a trade nor a free agent signing will work, so the Grizzlies' roster next season won't be too competitive. ”
"The Grizzlies have been able to rise quickly after their last three-game winning streak because they have a couple of quality rookies on their hands. But this time, the grizzly bear has nothing but a Dillon with its own glass attributes. Outside of Brooks, there aren't any rookie players worth mentioning. If you want to follow the old path of relying on young people to rise again, Grizzlies can't get through. ”
"Finally, I have to remind you that Link is 31 years old! Whether he will be able to show such quality form next season is still a question mark. Athletes start to slip after 30 dominance, which is inevitable for most people. What's more, Link is still an Asian player. Look at Jeremy. Lin, look at Yao, you can't help but be worried about Link's state. ”
"If Link's dominance declines, so does the strength of the Grizzlies roster. Then, the Grizzly Bear's dynasty could collapse completely. It is not impossible to enter the reconstruction period directly. It's remarkable that the Grizzlies have been able to roam the league for so many years without rebuilding. It's time for them to move on to the next reincarnation. ”
Sam. Smith analyzed it and said that the Grizzlies were miserable, as if they would be at the bottom of the West next season.
But a lot of what he said is also true, there are no quality players, no potential rookies, no trades.
Even the most die-hard Grizzlies fan can't argue with these points.
As for Link's state, he doesn't say it's okay. When he mentioned this, many people also became worried.
Yes, before you know it, Link has become a "thirty-year-old man".
Naturally, Link also saw this popular social media dynamic.
But he doesn't have time for Sam right now. Smith has a war of words, and there are still many things going on in Link this summer.
Most quality free agents do have a home, but it's not impossible to find one.
While Pera and Wallace are busy, Link wants to do something with his personal connections.
In fact, he had already made an appointment to meet someone tomorrow. And that guy, definitely a quality player who has been overlooked!
As for the state of being 31 years old......
See Sam. Smith said that, and Link almost didn't laugh.
Slippery form? doesn't exist, I'm the older I get, the more sassy I am!
During last season's Finals training, Link had filled his last little white bar and reaped the rookie season of Grant and Hill's agile body.
His path of reverse growth has reached its peak!
Next season Link will make Sam. Smith take a good look at what it means to be a superstar in reverse growth!