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Chapter 350 The Road to Three Connections

Chapter 350 The Road to Three Links

In the first three years of his career, he led the team to the finals twice and won two championship rings. Channing is already a figure in the world of basketball. No matter where he goes on vacation, there are fans from Wuyang Wuyang Ask for a photo autograph.

The system has quietly untied Channing, and his future is up to him. In other words, if Channing is willing, he can immediately announce his retirement, leaving an eternal legend in the NBA.

Of course, Qian Ning would not do that, especially since he just signed a five-year, $5 million super-max contract.

Coach Cheeks has been fidgeting since he led the team to win the championship. He has always had one big thing in mind, that is, Channing's contract extension must be done, and no surprises are allowed.

Although Channing has stated that he is willing to stay with the team with a maximum salary, he must not be careless before signing a formal contract. This is how Cheeks was robbed of Rasheed Wallace overnight by the Celtics last year, so this time Cheeks was more cautious. The old guy even packed up his bed and moved into Channing's house, as if he would not leave until the renewal of the contract was finalized, which greatly disturbed Channing's private life.

Originally, Channing joked that Cheeks was too neurotic, but he didn't expect that this move would really work. Other teams actually contacted Channing through various channels, and all of them were long-term contracts with maximum salary. It sounds like an extremely attractive treatment, trying to attract Channing.

Channing, whose rookie contract has just ended, has become the biggest big-name star in the free market, and even his number of suitors has surpassed that of James and Wade.

Most of them are bad teams, such as the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. In addition to offering a maximum salary contract, they also promise the team's absolute boss status, various winning rewards and other conditions. Chan Ning customized a lifelong VIP card for the largest entertainment venue in New York City, but Chan Ning has always been very conservative about men and women, and scoffed at this kind of behavior, so naturally he didn't want to go.

James made a lot of phone calls to Channing, constantly talking about his admiration for Channing, and his desire to play in the same team. It seems that the script is the same as before his rebirth. Old James has been sticking to Cleveland for so many years After that, I finally couldn't stand the loneliness anymore.

In fact, Channing knew what James meant as early as his rookie season. At that time, he thought that teaming up with James to win the championship was a shortcut for him, but now the situation has changed. Channing is already a winner, so naturally he will not condescend Downgrading to James as the second child.

James laughed: "That's not what it means. I mean that Philadelphia signed me. We are partners. You are still the boss. We are both brothers. The boss and the second don't need to be so clear!"

It turned out that James thought this way, and Channing completely understood. I don't know if James said the same thing to Wade when he joined the Heat before his rebirth.

However, no matter what James said about the hype, the rainstorm, the tears and the tears, Channing is still a no word, the second child beside him has been locked up, it must be Yao Ming, it doesn't matter if you sign James, it can't affect Yao Ming's maximum salary next year To renew the contract, you James will either be wronged and sign with Philadelphia for $1000 million, or I'm sorry, let's take a look elsewhere!

James sighed. It seems that after getting the two championship rings, Channing's heart has drifted away, and he refused to accommodate himself. However, before hanging up the phone, Channing still kindly gave James a clear way:

"I heard that Wade next door is discussing with Bosh to form a team. Old Zhan, you can inquire about it. It may be a good opportunity for re-employment."

After Channing hung up, he heard Cheeks in the living room heaving a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the contract renewal talks went smoothly, and soon, Ed Snyder, the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, personally offered the maximum salary and a long-term contract. With a swipe of a pen, Channing got it done, and Cheeks didn't need to be in Channing's living room. I live in a snail's nest.

There is still the last year of Yao Ming's contract left, and Philadelphia has already reserved space for Yao Ming's maximum salary and long-term contract in advance. Some salaries will keep them well.

The two-year cheap contracts of Birdman Anderson and Livingston have expired. They have successfully passed the difficult return and adaptation period in the Philadelphia 76ers. At present, their bodies have basically recovered and their competitive status is also very good. Therefore, they are also awarded However, based on their feelings for Philadelphia and their dream of collaborating with Channing to win three consecutive championships, Birdman Anderson and Livingston both chose to stay in Philadelphia and signed $300 million per year. The contract is about 100 million lower than the outside quotation, but they are both very happy.

Except for Ratliff’s retirement, the other players in Philadelphia remain unchanged, the main frame remains intact, and there is no need to pay the luxury tax. This is the benefit of cultivating rookies. Ibaka, Dragic, etc. are rookie contracts. , The contracts of young players such as Lowry and Belinelli are also very affordable, so Philadelphia has enough salary space, which is more than enough after eating the big contracts of Yao Ming and Channing.

The contract renewals of all players have been settled. Before the start of the new season, Channing officially shouted the slogan of three consecutive championships.

At the same time, the NBA officially announced a blockbuster news. Former Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James announced through live TV that he would bring his talents to Miami Beach and join forces with Wade and Bosh to form the Big Three of the Heat.

As soon as the news came out, everyone was shocked. Super teams such as the Lakers, Spurs, Celtics, and Mavericks began to recruit troops one after another, intending to fight against the new Big Three.

The Celtics' contract extension talks with Ray Allen were not smooth. Rondo's prominence intensified the conflict between him and Ray Allen. Danny Ainge originally valued the young Rondo more, but James' trouble caused Danny Ainge to quickly renew Ray Allen's contract. In addition, they also laid off Rasheed Wallace, renewed Pierce, and signed the old O'Neal who was not wanted by the Cavaliers.

The Lakers signed Matt Barnes, renewed Fisher's contract, and added a defensive gate on the front line.

The Mavericks signed boxing champion Tyson Chandler and continued to hold back their big moves quietly.

And Philadelphia basically did not move during the offseason. After getting the internal players, Cheeks followed Channing's suggestion and signed rookie Hassan Whiteside with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the draft. The young center has good size and athleticism, is good at blocking shots, and can become Philadelphia's third center after Yao Ming and Jason Thompson.

The Big Three of the Celtics have gone away, the Big Three of the Heat are coming, Kobe is eyeing the West, the Mavericks and Spurs are temporarily dormant, and the Warriors and Thunder have a bright future. Facing so many enemies, can the Chinese cash cow combination of the Philadelphia 76ers succeed? Realizing the dream of three consecutive championships, all this is a mystery.

After the system automatically left, Channing's story ended, but his NBA journey continued!

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