msmithbooks Chapter 891 The operation is basically completed
Chapter 891 The operation is basically completed
Chapter 891 The operation is basically completed
As a space-based 4, Patterson has no effect on those bad teams with good offensive space.He is 28 years old, has little potential, and is more functional. He is suitable for becoming an excellent role player next to a superstar, and he should not waste his time in a bad team.
Last season, Patterson averaged 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in the Raptors, and his 3-point shooting percentage was 37.2%. He averaged 1.5 3-pointers per game.
The Thunder took a fancy to Patterson because of his steady 3-pointers.In the NBA, a big man who can shoot more than 35% of his 3-pointers is a good space-type insider, and he has both shooting percentage and production. He can be regarded as the kind of space-type 4 that the Thunder have been looking for. .
The Thunder lost the two No. 4 positions of Gibson and Turk Ilyasova during the offseason. They were already very well-equipped at the No. 4 position, and they suddenly seemed stretched.In order to reinforce this position, general manager Presti made a big circle in the league at the 4th position, and finally found Patterson in the free agency market.
The Thunder's requirement for the 4th position is to have a shot, because the two centers in the team, Duck and Kanter, are out of the penalty area and there is no offensive threat. If there is another power forward similar to TT who blocks the penalty area, then It is hurting the team's offensive space.
Patterson is very suitable for the Thunder's system. He doesn't occupy the ball, and his off-ball style is very suitable for partnering with Duck or Kanter.Compared with the Turks, his 3-point shot is faster and more accurate, and his defense is better.
Patterson himself is also very excited to join the Thunder and partner with superstars such as Xie Kai.In the free agent market, he is not a player that no one cares about. Some players have offered him middle class, but he has always wanted to join a strong team.
The Thunder also attaches great importance to Patterson. They sent their only mini-middle class, so after signing him, if the team does not trade in the future, they can only supplement the basic salary because there is no salary space.
The importance and strength of the Thunder are what impressed Patterson the most. He lost a little money, but he got the chance to play beside Xie Kai and the championship.His former Kentucky teammates Wall and Cousins, who entered the league with him, have never won a championship. He is expected to win the championship one step ahead of these people. This is what makes him extremely excited.
After the Thunder signed Patterson, their roster will become more diverse next season.They can form a traditional lineup (Westbrook, Xie Kai, Pickled Pepper, Patterson, Duck Egg), a senior and four juniors (Westbrook, Xie Kai, Pickled Pepper, Grant/Robertson, Duck Egg), a space lineup (Westbrook, Xie Kai, Pickled Pepper, Abrines, Patterson).
After signing Patterson, Thunder general manager Presti heaved a sigh of relief, because he knew that most of the signings this summer were basically completed.The next step is to renew Robertson.
Roberson could cap the extension because the team owns his Bird rights.Therefore, contract renewal is basically a matter of certainty, and it is a matter of the size and length of the contract.
Robertson definitely wants to sign a long-term contract with an average salary of 1000 million US dollars. His performance last season is obvious to all. His 3-point shooting percentage has increased and his offensive confidence has become stronger.But his shortcomings are still obvious. The increase in 3-point shooting rate still lacks the ability to open up space, and the 3-point production is still limited. When encountering incomplete openings, his shooting confidence needs to continue to improve.In addition, if he is required by the standard of a 3D player, he is still somewhat unqualified.
Robertson's bargaining chip now is his own progress, future potential, and if the team does not renew his contract, because there is no salary space, it is impossible to free up the contract of the mini-middle class and above to sign free agents.
The Thunder are not passive either. They have Xie Kai, Abrines, and even Pickle at the 2nd position, so they are not losing too much blood without Robertson. .
The market for Robertson isn't that good, and certainly not bad, given his youth and defense.But if it really exceeds 1000 million, as a strong team, it would be too extravagant to recruit him as a blue-collar.It's useless for a weak team to ask for him, and he is unlikely to become an All-Star player.
Therefore, the two sides will have a short-term game, and the signing will be completed without accident, and it may take some time.
Xie Kai is busy with business and making friends in China, but he has his own arrangements and won't let the precious offseason be spent on this.He has very high demands on himself and will not be satisfied with the achievements he has made so far.He wants to defend his title and even establish a dynasty. He wants people to know that he can not only establish a dynasty in Memphis, but also in Oklahoma City.
So on July 7th, Xie Kai and his training team started personal special training at a training base in the suburbs of BJ.
On the other hand, Nike has sent a business team, led by the group's senior management, to China to talk to Xie Kai about renewing the contract.Not only Nike, Adidas and Under Armour, have already sent people to contact Xie Kai's agent, and even went to his mother's place, trying to find an opportunity to discuss cooperation with him face to face.
Xie Kai's team's tone is very consistent, that is, if there is a business cooperation, he will not interview his agent at all!
Just so arrogant!Xie Kai has the capital of arrogance, because he is now the most popular superstar in the NBA. You don't want to sign me, and some people want to sign me.
On July 7th, the Thunder announced another signing. They signed a three-year contract with the team's defensive champion Andre Robertson with a total value of 15 million US dollars.
Both parties in this contract have made concessions, and the sincerity of the Thunder is enough, because they have to pay a luxury tax that far exceeds the contract amount.And Robertson also made a concession. He didn't bite the contract that must have an average salary of more than 1000 million US dollars. This middle class is basically the largest contract that the team can give him.
After Robertson signed, the Thunder's signings this offseason have generally come to an end. Next, they only need to fine-tune the lineup, sign veterans, and let rookies fill the roster. Wait for mid-season adjustments, or trade or Pick up leaks.
The Thunder value Robertson so much, mainly because of his defense.With him, Xie Kai's pressure can be relieved on the defensive end, allowing him to focus more on the offensive end.
Moreover, Robertson is very young and low-key, which is very suitable for playing next to superstars.
The current roster for the Thunder is as follows:
Center - Duck, Kanter, Dakari Johnson
Power forwards - Patterson, Grant
Small forwards -- Pickles, Huestis, Daniel Hamilton
Shooting guards - Xie Kai, Robertson, Abrines
Point guards - Westbrook, Felton
(End of this chapter)