Clay Thompson, it's really a big deal for everyone! Recently, Shams broke the news on the show that Klay is leaving the Warriors and is ready to test the free market.
You say, the loyal Warriors brother for so many years, why just say go? The Warriors gave him a contract extension last season, and the story became interesting all of a sudden, and the name "Magic" popped up and became Klay's new follower! Can you believe it? Speaking of the Magic team, although it is not a giant, it has recently held 60 million space, and it is not ambiguous to spend money.
And you said that the relationship between the Warriors and Klay is really a bit dramatic.
On that sad afternoon in 2019, Clay tore his Achilles tendon, and many people sweated for him, after all, such a big injury is not a joke.
Warriors owner Lacob is quite particular about this buddy, and immediately threw out a five-year, $190 million maximum salary contract.
This posture is simply full of trust and support for Clay! However, Klay has not played all of his five years, and has spent two-thirds of his time sweating on the court.
After playing for three years and getting five years of money, this kid is actually worth 60 million a year in the Warriors.
Some time ago, Barbossa, the assistant coach of the Warriors, also bluntly said in an interview that Klay is no longer what he used to be, and his career will be difficult from now on.
As an insider in the team, Barbossa's remarks also seem to reveal that Klay is likely to really leave the Warriors.
And that's not all, Shams followed up with the report, hey, there's still a little bit of fun between Clay and the Orlando Magic! It's a bit intriguing to ask why the Magic have their eye on Klay.
The Magic have been coveting Klay for a long time, and this summer they are gearing up to make some big news in the free agent market.
As for the Magic team, there are a lot of young players now, head coach Jamal Moseley and Banchero and Wagner, a group of new generation of boys, in the regular season this season, played a 47-35 record, fifth in the East, and re-entered the playoffs after 5 years.
This young man's momentum, that's really strong!
When it comes to the Magic, you can't ignore their three core players: Banchero, Wagner, and Suggs.
Especially our 21-year-old champion Lang Banchero, this kid is the leader of the rookies! In Game 7 of the series against the Cavaliers, Banchero scored 38 points and 16 rebounds, but the team lost to the Cavaliers 94-106, and finally lost the tiebreaker.
The process of this competition is really exciting!
In this series, although the Magic lost the game in the end, Banchero's performance was impressive.
Let's take a good look at his average stats per game: 27 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
Especially in the last three games, Banchero averaged 34.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game for a big double-double, which is simply explosive, worthy of being the champion!
The Magic team of young players played well, but when it comes to veteran experience, it is really stretched.
Therefore, Klay Thompson, who holds four championship trophies, has naturally become the sweetheart of the Magic team.
The Magic are now lacking a great point of attack from the outside, and they need to have a lot of playoff experience, and Klay meets both of those needs.
With him, the Magic's performance in the coming seasons is expected to be even better.
But then again, the Magic's current salary structure is also quite tight, and these young cores have to keep their contracts.
Banchero still has two years to expire, Suggs has one year, and Wagner Jr. has one year, do you say these three brothers, can the Magic not keep them? Therefore, the contract given to Klay naturally can't be too extravagant, but it is guaranteed to be higher than the price offered by the Warriors, and it can't be sold too generously.
This price, although not sky-high, is also a big red envelope for Clay.
Although the Magic team has a good chance of signing Klay, it is really worth spending money to buy people.
The Magic now have a lot of money in hand, but they haven't found a suitable place to spend it, and they are thinking about whether to play a big game of chess when they want to be a "big boss".
This deal can be described as a combination of risks and opportunities.
Clay's ability and experience are undoubted, but he is no longer the sharpshooter of his heyday, the shadow of injury is still there, and it remains to be seen whether he can fully recover his form.
The young lineup of the Magic team, coupled with the addition of Klay, can the two form an effect that one plus one is greater than two, it is exciting to think about it!
At the end of the day, Klay is leaving the Warriors, and Warriors fans must not have a good feeling in their hearts.
These people watched Klay grow up, watched him attack the city with Curry and Green, and won countless championships.
But this is the reality of the business league, where players and teams have their own considerations and choices.
Klay's future is still uncertain, but no matter where he ends up, we hope that this player who plays calmly and shoots well can continue to shine on the court.
Fans are waiting to see Klay's new chapter, and the Warriors will also face a new situation without Klay, as for whether the Magic can stand out and become Klay's next battleground, it will be really interesting to see! Regardless, Clay's future is a mystery.
Some people say that the Magic team V is going to be the "big boss" this time, but who knows if it will be a windfall from heaven in the future? Look at what the Warriors would be like without Klay, Warriors fans will inevitably be congested! Back then, the combination of Klay, Curry and Green was invincible, and now the Iron Triangle has been dismantled, do you think this feeling can not earn tears? It would be great if the Warriors could continue to shine without Klay.
Let's face it, think about the warriors without Clay, you have to cheer up and continue to charge.
Besides, if the Magic can get Klay, it will be a big investment.
Klay, the three-point shooting god, can bring a lot of attention.
And if our young lads like Banchero, Wagner, and Suggs can learn two tricks from Clay, the offensive end will definitely go to a higher level.
In the future, the Magic team may have the hope of becoming a strong team that will hit the championship.
Then again, if Clay were still the same, the deal would have been a real deal!
There is a "but" in everything.
Klay's injury remains a concern, and his movement and defensive ability have inevitably declined over the past few years.
If the Magic team can poach Clay, of course, it will be a good thing, but if this guy is really not as good as before, it will also be a problem.
Thinking about the contract that is still full of false names, and the big plans for the next few years, I don't know when I will be "slapped in the face"!
Truth be told, if the Magic team really wants to challenge for a championship, they have to make good use of every penny, and every player they buy has to play their best.
But a big name like Clay, once signed, is a big gamble.
It's like a restaurant owner who is in dire need of a chef who prefers to hire a well-known old chef who has been retired for a few years.
Spending all the money on Klay, what about the growth of young players? Banchero, Wagner, Suggs, all of them can't be less, but is there enough money?
In fact, the people who watch the ball like exciting operations.
Magic's operation, if it can really deal with Clay, there will be more lively scenes on the court! The warriors are missing a general, how is the combat effectiveness? With veterans leading the Magic team, can they play stronger? How many stories are waiting for us?
Back to Clay himself.
Leaving the Warriors, we can't say what he thinks in his heart, but he must have done a lot of consideration and trade-offs.
What decision could be easier to let go of that familiar environment? Every season ticket holder, every sideline supporter, that's a die-hard fan of his.
Competitive sports are so cruel, no one can always be at the top, and sometimes leaving is for a better start.
Where is Klay in the future, what will happen to him without the Warriors, and what kind of "big head" will the Magic team be, our fans' show has just begun.
No matter how you look at it, it's a good show.
Every choice and operation makes us itch and look forward to more exciting basketball dramas.
Let's wait and see what surprises and changes this summer will bring.
Whether it's the Warriors or the Magic, the next battle is sure to be even more exciting.
The story on the basketball court is never simple, just like this potential transfer of Klay, the script has been handed to us, and the next show is waiting for them to show us a good look.