The leader of the Bulls is Rose, nicknamed the Windy City Rose. Since joining the Bulls in the 2008-09 season, his performance has been outstanding and he has almost secured his position as the number one guard in the Eastern Conference.
In addition to Rose, the Bulls also have many capable players such as Noah, Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, Hinrich and Salmons.
The Bulls are all very capable, and they are a combination of old, middle and young people, and the lineup is very reasonable.
In addition, the Bulls have approximately US$20 million in salary space this summer, enough to sign James.
This is also very important!
According to reporters, James called Rose as soon as the finals ended.
The "Daily Herald" also stated that James said that he liked Rose's game, liked his team, and hoped to have the opportunity to play together.
Obviously, James is very interested in joining the Bulls.
Of course, the Bulls also welcome James' joining.
The only obstacle is Rose!
Rose refused to personally recruit LeBron, even though LeBron had already hinted to him!
The 21-year-old Ross is introverted and has a high spirit.
Rose has great physical fitness, outstanding skills, tough style, and a bright future.
A young man with a high spirit and a bright future would not want to be the second in command of a team!
I have the ability to be the boss, why should I be the second child?
An outsider comes here and becomes the boss, and all the credit for winning is his, and all the losing is mine. Who is willing to do such a thing?
no one!
So Rose was quite indifferent to James joining.
At that time, ESPN reporters exclusively reported that James called Rose, which was confirmed by league sources.
Rose has been taking things slowly since being eliminated by the Cavaliers in the first round to end his season.
The source also revealed that the conversation between James and Rose did not last long.
Finally, a fatal rumor spread from the Bulls: Rose was unwilling to recruit James.
This rumor was later proven to be inconsistent with the facts, but at the time it was equivalent to directly ending the possibility of James going to the Bulls.
Anyway, three or four days later, James ended this grand tour!
Next it's time for James to make a decision.
James gave himself two days to think about it.
Since you are an emperor, you must behave like an emperor!
While James was meeting with each team, other teams were not idle either.
Since there is no chance to meet James, then what are you waiting for?
The right thing to do is to trade quickly to reinforce.
James is not the only big fish in this summer's free market!
Of course James is the biggest fish, but if you can't get it, other big fish are also quite tasty.
On July 3, the Celtics signed forward Paul Pierce to a four-year, $61 million contract extension.
This is a contract extension without any suspense.
Pierce is a hero of the Green Army and has been playing for the Green Army. Whether it is in terms of strength or emotion, the Green Army will renew Pierce's contract.
In addition, the Mavericks offered Nowitzki a four-year, 96 million contract a few days ago. On July 4, the Mavericks announced a four-year, 80 million contract extension for star Nowitzki.
I have to say, this is a weird contract extension.
For other players, the more money, the better, and for teams, the smaller the contract, the better, but the Mavericks are doing the opposite!
The team offers high salaries, and the stars ask for a salary cut...
Nowitzki has such a good relationship with Mavericks owner Cuban!
In addition, the Grizzlies signed Rudy Gay for 80 million over five years. This contract is generally considered to be a premium, and many people feel that Rudy Gay is not worth the price.
The Eagles' move was even more terrifying, directly offering Joe Johnson $120 million over six years.
New York signed Stoudemire for $100 million over five years.
This signing demonstrates New York's determination to become bigger and stronger, and is also a bargaining chip for them to recruit James.
However, there is a crisis in this, that is, the possibility of James and Wade teaming up to join New York, which has been rumored for a long time, no longer exists.
In the blink of an eye, there are only three big fish left in the market: James, Wade, and Bosh.
There are two more fish in the middle, David Lee and Boozer.
David Lee's decision to stay or go will most likely depend on whether New York can sign James.
James comes, David Lee goes.
James doesn't come, David Lee stays.
As for Boozer, it is impossible for him to go to the Cavaliers.
Boozer was drafted by the Cavaliers with the sixth overall pick in the second round in 2002.
Boozer signed a "2+1" contract at the time, and the team had the right of first option in the third year.
In other words, the Cavaliers could fully use this clause in the summer of 2004 to allow Boozer to continue to be a team player and only need to pay an annual salary of less than 700,000 next season.
In his first year, Boozer scored 10 points and 7.5 rebounds with a 53.6% shooting rate!
The next year, Boozer started all games and scored 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds.
Based on Boozer's performance, if the Cavaliers use the terms of the contract to keep Boozer, it will be a very cost-effective deal for the Cavaliers.
But in December 2003, Boozer and his agent Pelinka approached the Cavaliers' top management. On the one hand, they expressed their desire to stay and play in Cleveland, and on the other hand, they hoped that the team could give him a decent and long-term contract.
Considering Boozer's outstanding performance in the past two seasons, Cavaliers owner Gund, general manager Paxson and Boozer held a meeting on June 30, 2004 to discuss future contract issues. Boozer's wife and agent were present.
meeting.
At the meeting, Gund and Paxson told Boozer that the team had two considerations for him: First, the Cavaliers exercised the option, and Boozer continued to play with an annual salary of less than 700,000, and then regained his freedom next summer.
body.
Second, the Cavaliers did not use the option and made Boozer a restricted free agent. The team hoped that Boozer would accept the team's six-year, 41 million contract.
As a result, Boozer happily expressed his acceptance of the Cavaliers' second plan, and repeatedly told General Manager Paxson that he would sign with the team as soon as the signing time on July 14 came.
good.
But just five days after the Cavaliers announced that they would give up Boozer's third-year option, Boozer was shaken by the temptation of money when faced with a six-year, $68 million contract offered by the Jazz - 27 million higher than the Cavaliers' asking price.
, and finally chose to betray.
Even though the Cavaliers offered their maximum offer of $5 million over one year on Monday local time - Boozer could become an unrestricted free agent next year - Boozer still rejected it.
This incident ruined Boozer's previous image as a "good boy from Duke" and caused an "integrity crisis in the NBA" because of him. Boozer's agent Pelinka also resigned due to this.
After that, whenever Boozer came to the Cavaliers' home game, from the moment Boozer was introduced, Cavaliers fans booed every time Boozer scored, every time he grabbed a rebound, and even every time Boozer
Cavaliers fans would boo when the inbounds kick was taken on the sideline, and they kept chanting "Boozer is a loser!"
