I was just about to write about why I opposed trading Holiday, but the trade happened immediately early this morning, quickly causing all the fans to explode. Discussions started one after another. Of course, an arms race is not unexpected in today’s trend. Celtics This move is undoubtedly an attempt to seize this fleeting window to win the championship. It is understandable that Stevens chose to put all his chips in at this point in time. But on the contrary, under the new version of the collective bargaining agreement, this move will make it difficult for the team to exceed the various restrictions after Super-Tax Apron, and also give away the future in exchange for the present, and this kind of gamble is not like the Stevens I have known in the past two years. .
Transaction content》
Celtic sent:
Malcolm Brogdon
Robert Williams III
2024 Warriors first-round pick (obtained from KP trade)
2029 Celtics first-round pick (unprotected)
Pioneers sent:
Jrue Holiday
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Team lineup and team salary》
After the transaction and the signing of Gabriel, the team’s salary has exceeded Super-Tax Apron, but some restrictions and penalties will not be implemented until next year, so this year it depends on how much luxury tax the owner is willing to pay. Now the Celtics have become a top-heavy team, with four starters worth 30 million, and the bench lineup pales in comparison to last year.
Team salary-
1.Jrue Holiday – $36,861,707
2.Kristaps Porzingis – $36,016,200
3.Jayson Tatum – $32,600,060
4.Jaylen Brown – $31,830,357
5.Derrick White – $18,357,143
6.Al Horford – $10,000,000
7.Payton Pritchard – $4,037,278
8. Luke Kornet – $2,413,304(not guaranteed)
9.Oshae Brissett – $2,165,000
10. Svi Mykhailiuk – $2,019,706(not guaranteed)
11. Dalano Banton – $2,019,706 (not guaranteed)
12.Sam Hauser – $1,927,896
13.Jordan Walsh – $1,119,563
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that’s all13Total salary of people》$181,367,920
2023 Super-Tax Apron》$182,794,00
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The salary of the above thirteen people is only 1.4M away from the Super-Tax Apron. It is not even enough for a basic salary. Basically, unless the players are decompressed through transactions, it will definitely exceed the Super-Tax Apron. This is why I don’t think it’s like Stevens. According to the past style of the boss Wyc, the green light may not necessarily reach this level. Everyone knows that the window to win the championship is fleeting, but the risk of reaching this level is still too high. From Brown’s contract extension to the KP trade, I still think the team is willing to make changes but takes into account the depth of the team. Is it really because of the Bucks’ reinforcements that they feel a sense of crisis? It’s worth thinking about.
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Team lineup –
The team can bring 20 players into the training camp. In addition to the 13 official contracts in the lineup, three two-way contracts have also been confirmed. The strength in the penalty area that many people are worried about will come from the remaining four training camp contracts. It was decided that the team has signed three training camp contracts, namely L. Stevens, W. Gabriel and K. Kelley. The first two are Exhibit 9 contracts and the latter is Exhibit 10 contracts. It is expected that the former two will be signed. to fill the remaining player gaps.
The pre-season training camp has already begun, and I may not sign any other training camp contracts. In order to maintain the flexibility of the lineup, I may only choose one from the second to make up for the 14 players. Originally, I would have chosen Stevens without hesitation. , but now that there is a gap in the penalty area, Gabriel has his advantage, but I don’t think he can really have much influence in the defense of the penalty area. I would rather believe in Kornet’s ability.
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The impact of the departure of M.Brogdon & R.Williams III》
Although Brogdon won the Best Sixth Man award last year, he is indeed an efficient scorer. His stability on the court and his ability to always make correct judgments are very important on the bench. But his organizational performance is not as good as others expected. Of course, it is not entirely his responsibility. He can hold the ball and organize the offense through pick-and-rolls, but this is not a tactic the Celtics often play. Not the most efficient tactic either. For me, Brogdon’s better performance is his cutting and three-point shooting. Although his cutting speed and finishing are not too fancy, his dribbling breakthrough is very sharp, and his outside three-point shooting is also at the top level in the league. , with his position and salary, he can no longer ask for more, but he will not be able to hold the ball in his hands at critical moments and direct the double J and organize the offense as everyone expected.
As for Williams III, I don’t agree with the key to this transaction. First of all, the team still has a three-year contract with an average of only 12M, so he is definitely not a player who will get stuck in salary. Secondly, I finally managed to show my worth in the season before last. Even though I had meniscus surgery, I still had a huge influence in assisting defense in the penalty area, not to mention that my support and outside areas showed exploitable potential. I don’t think His injury will be the reason why the team sent him away so early. Especially after the arrival of Porzingis, it was obvious that Horford would be relegated to the second line. Without Williams III having to carry the big center, he could reduce his burden and use his help defense ability. The current situation has become that of Horford. Then no one can carry the penalty area.
2023-10-05 11:49:59
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