The 2nd league, the 5th league, the 13th league! The three most premium stars in the new season contract were born

The NBA is in a long offseason, and many contracts of billions have been born this summer, such as Alexander's 4-year, 285 million super maximum salary renewal, Jewe's 5-year, 289 million super maximum salary renewal, Doncic's 3-year, 165 million contract renewal, Booker's 2-year, 145 million contract renewal, etc. As the new broadcast contract takes effect, the NBA's super top salary level will also rise. According to forecasts, by next summer, Antetokounmpo and Jokic will both be eligible to renew the 4-year and 293 million super top salary. In the future, the third contract in Wenban's career, the average salary may exceed 100 million. One contract can match James' total stadium income in his 23-year career! It is understandable that superstars get the maximum salary. After all, they can decide the team's ceiling. Is there anything worth it?

According to statistics given by US media, there are 14 players in the league with a salary of over 50 million in the new season, Curry ranked first in the league with 59.61 million, Jokic and Embiid tied for second in both 55.22 million, Durant ranked third in 54.71 million, and James executed a player option worth 52.63 million, ranking only 12th in the league. Among this ranks, Leonard’s 50 million is at the end of the crane. It can be said that everyone who can get a salary of 50 million is all superstar level, but the US media asked, whose performance in the new season will be difficult to match their contract? Like Tatum who has experienced a serious Achilles tendon injury cannot be included. After all, the healthy Tatum has grown into a leading figure in the Mesozoic generation. The three most premium stars in the contract are Embiid + George + Butler.

Start with George, the lowest salary, the annual salary next season is 51.67 million, the 13th in the league, between James and Little Card. A month ago, George suffered an accidental knee injury while training and was soon underwent arthroscopic surgery and was expected to be evaluated before the start of the new season training camp. But then column reporter Singer confirmed that George's recovery was not optimistic and he was likely to miss the preseason. Last season, George has been persisting with injuries, averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 42% + 35% in both events, and his true shooting percentage + victory contribution value is close to the bottom level of the league. The most embarrassing thing is that George has been unable to stay healthy. In the last season alone, he experienced groin injuries + fingers + knee injuries, and he could no longer send them out.

, and George has three years and $162 million left in his big contract. George is not in a hurry. He was even photographed by the media. He was still queuing up to go to a nightclub for entertainment while he was recuperating after the operation. But for the 76ers, the best way to deal with George's contract is to postpone the buyout next summer and not be able to send George away because they don't have the first round of signing assets that they can pay! Which team has two Wolong and Fengchu at the same time? Embiid's salary in the new season is 55.22 million US dollars. A month ago, Embiid publicly turned against the team in an interview, and even directly stated that he took the initiative to declare that the season's reimbursement (last season) was a help-seeking act because the management was very indifferent to himself. The 76ers hope Embiid will make a comeback as soon as possible next season. Embiid's response is even more ruthless and there is no timetable.

Like George, Embiid's future career will also be questioned. In the past two seasons, Embiid has only played 58 games in total. With Harden here, he is the MVP. After Harden left, he became a vitreous body, from his ankle to his groin, especially the knees and meniscus on both legs. In the words of sports medicine experts, even if the 76ers still have fantasies and hopes, it is difficult for Embiid to return to his previous state. Before he knew it, Embiid was 31 years old. US media also revealed that 76 people regretted extending their contract with 193 million yuan three years ahead of schedule. This maximum salary has not been executed yet. Embiid can still get a 4-year salary! He looked down on Jokic at the beginning, but now he has become the most premium star in the new season's contract, and can even be removed.

And the last one, in fact, many fans are not willing to admit it, it is Butler. Butler's salary in the new season is $54.13 million, fifth in the league. Last season, I paddled in the Heat for half a season and came to the Warriors to plug and play. I played 30 games in the regular season and 11 games in the playoffs, averaging about 18 points per game. Especially when Curry fell down due to injury, Butler led the Warriors and won four consecutive games by the Timberwolves. We can make many excuses for Butler: for example, there are few restraint points around him, such as his back hip injury, such as overloading the team's defense and organizational roles, etc., but the core of the problem is that Butler has not returned to the Heat level in the summer of 23, and his lack of explosive scoring means Curry can only fight alone.

In addition, Butler's regular season plan has been the norm in the past few years. Once he enters a new 82-game full season, can his body stay healthy? It can be expected that even after the Warriors accept the qualification offer and sign Horford + Payton Jr. + Curry Jr. + Melton + Brogdon and others, the team still lacks a stable second scoring point, and Curry will only be more tiring in the new season! If the team can make the playoffs, their weaknesses will be infinitely amplified. The fundamental reason is Butler's 2-year maximum salary of 110 million yuan has completely blocked the Warriors' various operating space. Compared with other stars, the salary premiums of these three in the new season have become more or less a burden on the team.