The youth team of the Thunder, whose average age is no more than 24 years old, has performed very well this season. From the beginning of the season until now, it has firmly occupied the playoff position, showing very strong strength and beauty. The prospects are exactly like the replica of Dewey Dengka back then. The only shortcoming is that they are not very experienced.
Alexander, the absolute core of the Thunder, is very good at both ends of the offense and defense. Before the All-Star Game, he averaged about 31 points per game, ranking among the top three in the mvp rankings. He is low-key, humble and hard-working, and plays gorgeously and beautifully. A superstar, given time, will definitely grow into the league's future star and leading face. It has to be said that the Thunder management is really discerning. In order to retain talents like Alexander, the Thunder management was willing to sign a contract with him for US$300 million over five years. However, such a contract was rejected by Alexander's team.
The current league has entered an era of big contracts, and the next broadcast contract will be doubled. Even players like Lillard and Bill can get big contracts with an annual salary of 60 million, and even Brown Both signed super-large contracts worth $304 million over five years with the team. Alexander has now entered the ranks of the league's top stars at such a young age, and his future is even more unlimited. Especially since Alexander has almost locked in the selection of the best team this year, he can fully activate the highest salary signing. For this reason, Alexander is ready to ask for a five-year 3.5-year contract. The largest contract worth US$100 million.
This puts the Thunder management in a difficult position. The price of this contract is indeed too high. Both the total contract and the average annual salary have almost set new NBA records. But Alexander's current strength and prospects are indeed worthy of this contract. If the Thunder pays him for this contract, it will face the same high salary demands from other young players, as well as subsequent huge luxury taxes. The consequences of refusing to sign James Harden because of millions of dollars are still fresh in our minds. Once Alexander is upset, it will be worth the loss.
The only solution is to add treaty restrictions and reward clauses to the contract, which can not only stimulate the players' fighting spirit, but also ensure that they will not suffer too much.
