In fact, normally, during the offseason ended last season, the Grizzlies should have negotiated with Xiao Ao to renew their contract in advance, but at that time, Maikao might have had the idea of ​​selling the Grizzlies, and might have even started contacting the seller.

In order to reduce the cost of the team, Maikao did not mention this matter, and Ou did not ask the team to renew his contract with him in advance.

Xiao Ao seems a bit stupid when doing this, but this is also because he has great confidence in his strength.

My data from last season was not particularly good, but my data will definitely improve next season. Instead of signing a contract extension with the Grizzlies with a small amount, it is better to wait until my rookie contract is officially over and become a restricted free agent and see if the free market can surprise me.

The so-called restricted free agent basically means that other teams are qualified to provide quotations for Olympiad, but the Grizzlies have priority matching rights. As long as the Grizzlies can get the same price as other teams, they can renew Olympiad first.

Judging from the situation this season, Xiao Ao has been betting right. After the end of this season, as a member of the Grizzlies' core lineup, he will definitely get a super maximum salary.

Even if the Grizzlies don't give him a maximum salary, other teams will definitely not miss this opportunity to sign O's. They will definitely give O's maximum salary contract. If the Grizzlies don't match, O's will undoubtedly leave the Grizzlies.

Now the Grizzly Management means to discuss with Xiao Ao quickly and set the contract amount to prevent Xiao Ao from being poached.

In the conference room, all the senior executives of Grizzlies came, but Jiang Dongbing did not see the boss Heisley. In fact, since Heisley acquired Grizzlies, Jiang Dongbing has only met once, and has never seen him again in the future.

Stewart hosted the meeting, "People, let's talk about your opinion now, let's try to sign Jermaine."

Jiang Dongbing did not express his opinion. Of course, he wanted the team to sign Xiao Ao next year, but after Xiao Ao signed the contract, it means that the team will be locked in a large amount of salary space. At that time, Jackson and David will definitely have problems with the renewal of the contract.

Judging from the current salary cap situation, it is difficult for a team to provide maximum salary to three players at the same time, which is not counting as Billups and others.

After Billups plays this year, he will face the problem of renewal next year. With Billups' strength, will he give him a maximum salary?

If you don’t give the maximum salary? Billups will definitely be poached, and his temptation is even greater than that of Xiao Ao!

So Jiang Dongbing simply stopped talking? The issue of team contract renewal is better for others to decide.

"Mr. Jackson? Now Iverson, Ray Allen, Kobe, Raheem, and Marbury have signed maximum salary contracts in 1996. I think Jermaine's contract will definitely not be less than them."

"Yes? Jermaine's strength must be stronger than Raheem. Now Raheem has signed a maximum salary? If you don't give Jermaine a maximum salary, you can't argue."

"If you don't give a maximum salary, Jermaine may think that we don't pay enough attention to him, and that it is still very likely to be poached by other teams willing to give a maximum salary." Several executives gave their opinions one after another? The general opinion is to give Xiao O's maximum salary.

This is also impossible to do anything about it. In 1996, there were many talented players in this draft, and there were quite a few players who received the maximum salary. In the time of the Trail Blazers, O'O was naturally not worthy of the maximum salary, but now after the Grizzlies come, whether it is offense or defense, it is definitely worthy of the maximum salary.

And the most important thing is that Xiao Ao is a pure traditional inside player, and his value itself is higher? At least compared to Rahim, who is also a power forward, it is much higher.

If Xiao O and Rahim appear in the free market at the same time now? I'm afraid Xiao O's attractiveness will definitely be much higher than Rahim.

In this case? Not giving Xiao Ao a maximum salary? It is impossible to argue.

In addition, many times, a player's salary is equal to his league status. How can a player who cannot get a maximum salary be called a superstar?

Like Marbury, Raheem and Ray Allen, they have never been to the All-Star, and they have received a maximum salary. If Xiao Ao, who has entered the All-Star, has no maximum salary, he will probably not be able to accept it in his heart.

Stewart's anger hurts. Everyone said they would give Xiao O a maximum salary. This is easy to say, but difficult to do.

The situation of the Grizzlies is very different from other teams, because O'O is definitely not the most important player for the Grizzlies...

We will sign Billups next year, and Jackson or David the next year. Which one is not more important than Olymp. Once Olymp is given a maximum salary, how can the next three people not give a maximum salary?

It is impossible for a team to afford four maximum salaries.

Signing O'O also means giving up one or even two of Billups, Jackson and David. Stewart is going crazy about this tormenting choice.

But if you don't sign Xiao Ao, it means that the Grizzlies will lose Xiao Ao next year, which also makes Stewart extremely reluctant.

"Jiang, tell me your opinion. After all, Jermaine is the player you brought in. I think you have the right to decide whether to give Jermaine a maximum salary." Stewart simply threw this problem to Jiang Dongbing.

Jiang Dongbing shook his head and shook it like a rattle, "General Manager Jackson, don't ask me about such things, it's not within my responsibilities."

"I will introduce players to train them so that they can help the Grizzlies win the championship. As for whether to renew their contracts or give them a maximum salary, that is your question, so don't ask me."

Jiang Dongbing is definitely not willing to get involved in this kind of thing. In fact, when he entered the NBA, he had already made up his mind to lessen the matter of players' contract renewal.

Because there are so many stars under his command, many times he may have to face the renewal of two stars in a year. This is an extremely tormenting choice for any team. In order not to worry about it, Jiang Dongbing certainly is unwilling to care about these things.

Stewart had no choice but to sigh. He never expected that too many stars in the team would become a kind of trouble.

"How about this, let's put this matter aside for the time being. After winning this season, we will see the trends of other teams and then decide on Jermaine's contract issue." In the end, Stewart made the decision.

According to Stewart's meaning, it is to wait until the Grizzlies win this season to see if other teams will come to invite Xiao O, and then decide how to deal with Xiao O's contract.

Jiang Dongbing spread his hands, there was no problem with such an arrangement. He originally thought that such a thing was to block the water and soil, and the discussion now was not very meaningful.

"Coach, I heard that you were having a meeting today to discuss Jermaine's contract issue?" During the afternoon training, Jackson mysteriously ran to Jiang Dongbing and asked.

Jiang Dongbing nodded and said, "Yes, you guys are so well-informed, you know that."

"Hey, of course I need to inquire about such an important thing." Jackson scratched his head and smiled silly.

Of course, Jackson is very concerned about Jermaine's contract issue, because once O'O signs the maximum salary, it will be difficult for him and David to join forces again.

Like Iverson last season, the contract was 9 million US dollars, while the NBA salary cap was only 34 million US dollars.

The maximum salary contract for next season will be more than 9 million US dollars, at least 9.6 million US dollars. By the time Jackson and David sign the maximum salary, it will reach more than 10 million US dollars.

If Xiao O signs the maximum salary, if Jackson and David sign the maximum salary again, it will be close to 30 million US dollars in salary space. How can the Grizzlies afford it? Unless Billups, Artest, Ginobili, Kirilenko, and Peja are willing to share the remaining four or five million US dollars in salary...

Obviously it is impossible. If others don’t say it, at least Billups is definitely worth a maximum salary now.

Therefore, the Grizzlies will face extremely heavy salary pressure in the next two years, and there is no solution to the pressure. It is not that Jiang Dongbing can solve it by a time traveler.

Unless Jiang Dongbing has infinite personal charm, which makes everyone under his command willing to cut his salary in half, or even cut his salary in half, it is not enough, and it must be reduced to a normal third of the salary to ensure that the Grizzlies' lineup will not change.

"Stephen, have you ever thought what if the Grizzlies can't provide you with the maximum salary when you sign the contract? What should you do with David?" Jiang Dongbing asked a very realistic question.

This matter is related to Jackson's salary, of course it is an extremely realistic reality.

This question also stumped Jackson. After a moment of silence, he spoke, "Let's cut your salary, I think David is willing to cut your salary and stay with the Grizzlies."

"I would rather get less salary, David and I want to continue to play under the coach."

"But if the coach is not in the Grizzlies then we will definitely run away..."

Jiang Dongbing was so happy that Jackson would say beautiful words. He might not know the situation of the Grizzlies. After the Grizzlies signed O'O and Billups, Jackson and David would not be able to stay even if they were willing to cut their salary.

"Stephen, don't have this idea."

"The player industry is just a youthful life. Don't think about reducing your salary for me. You have to know that it's not me who is cheaper in your approach, but the team boss."

"Unless you are paranoid about the championship, don't do such stupid things. Why can't you get along with the US dollar?" Jiang Dongbing said slowly.

Jackson has just arrived for two seasons and is about to win two championships. With such a young age, he still has countless opportunities in the future. He doesn't have to cut his salary now.

Moreover, Jiang Dongbing was even more reluctant to Jackson and David to cut his salary for himself.

"Okay, let's talk about the future later." Jiang Dongbing sighed and said.

...

In the blink of an eye, the game has entered April, and there is only half a month left before the end of the regular season.

The Grizzlies have won all four games against the Lakers this season, and they have won all three games against the Spurs. The next game is the last game against the Spurs.

To this day, the Grizzlies still have only lost one game, maintaining the unprecedented high winning rate of the NBA.

The lost game is naturally the feat of the Miracle Bucks, but since Jiang Dongbing led the team to beat the Warriors, no team is willing to use the three-point tactic to fight the Grizzlies' head.

Those powerful teams themselves are disdainful of using such methods, which is not cost-effective to be precise.

Take the Spurs as an example. There are no decent three-pointers in their team. If they really give up their inside advantage and shoot three-pointers against the Grizzlies, their outcome will definitely not be better than the Warriors.

As for the Lakers, Zen Master Jackson has his own pride, and he is unwilling to use this despicable gambling method to confront the Grizzlies.

In any case, the Zen Master Jackson in today's league has the highest qualifications and reputation. Facing the rising Grizzlies, the Zen Master must still be concerned about some influence.

Some people say that Zen masters are the rich and handsome men in the NBA coaching group. Think about it, this evaluation makes sense. The teams led by Zen masters are all one of the best lineups in the league. After coaching for so many years, I have never seen any coaching methods that Zen masters have used.

The Zen master will definitely not accept it if he lets the rich and handsome man become a gambler, and he must have a glimmer of hope in his heart, believing that the Lakers still have a chance to beat the Grizzlies.

However, after four regular season matches, the Lakers were shaved by the Grizzlies. Although there were more losses in these four games and fewer losses, there was no doubt that the Lakers were not the opponent of the Grizzlies.

If the Lakers really meet the Grizzlies in the playoffs, even if the Lakers can win one game, it will be considered a way for their ancestors to accumulate virtue.

Now the teams in the league that are popular for defeating the Grizzlies are only the Spurs left, and they are the only remaining spark of hope.

Now the Spurs and the Grizzlies are about to fight, which has attracted the attention of all fans. If the Spurs cannot defeat the Grizzlies in this game, the remaining opponents of the Grizzlies will definitely not be able to stop the Grizzlies' offensive, and will definitely make the Grizzlies win the feat of 81 wins in the season!

At the Grizzlies' home court, the starting players of both sides have already begun to appear, and Jiang Dongbing nodded at Popovich opposite the stadium.

Jiang Dongbing looked at the Spurs lineup on the field and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The Spurs lineup truly interprets what shabby means, it is really shabby. There is nothing else on the court except Duncan and Robinson.

There was originally a Superman Elliott, but this season Elliott only played more than ten games due to kidney disease and was reimbursed. Now the Spurs are the starting small forward player Mario Elli.

To be honest, Jiang Dongbing didn't know about Ellie before, because this player really has no presence and has played for almost ten years in his career, averaging about eight or nine points per game. Such players are really a big hit in the league.

But such a player with no presence now has become the starting position of the Spurs, which shows how bad the Spurs' lineup is.

However, no matter how bad the outside lineup is, the Spurs are just a team that cannot be underestimated by relying on the Spurs' double towers.

Popovich, opposite the stadium, may have felt a little sad when he saw the Grizzlies' starting lineup and couldn't help but sigh.

Popovich doesn't want the Grizzlies' starting lineup. Even if Jiang Dongbing gives Peja, Ginobili and Kirilenko on the Grizzlies' bench to the Spurs, Popovich feels that the Spurs will win the championship this year!
Chapter completed!