Historically, Bogut's contract was not small. If the contract was still like that, Deng would not have signed it.
Historically, when the Bucks traded with the Warriors, Bogut's contract still had two years left and expired in the summer of 2014.
In the 11-12 season, Bogut only played 12 games due to injury and was reimbursed for the season, so the Bucks reluctantly traded him to the Warriors.
If this were not the case, it would be impossible for the Warriors to acquire Bogut.
Being able to replace Ellis alone also shows the importance of Bogut!
After all, Monta Ellis was as important a player as Curry at the time.
In the 12-13 season, Bogut missed most of the games due to injury and only played 32 games after joining the Warriors.
Even so, Bogut is very marketable.
Historically, in October 2013, the Warriors reached a three-year contract extension with Andrew Bogut totaling $43 million.
Although the Warriors significantly reduced Bogut's playing time last season to protect him, Bogut still averaged 5.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks in 24.6 minutes per game, especially
On defense, Bogut did a good job protecting the penalty area.
When healthy, Bogut is a very good center, averaging 12.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in his career.
At that time, the famous American basketball commentator Nate Jones said when commenting on Bogut's contract extension: "Bogut is the second most important player among the Warriors after Curry."
Regardless of whether Jones ignored David Lee, Clay or Iguodala when making his comments, it at least shows that Bogut's defensive power in the interior is exactly what the Warriors need most.
If it were the historical price, Deng Fang would not choose to sign the contract.
This is also the reason why Deng Fang didn't take action last season.
Bogut is useful and will be necessary for the Warriors in the future, but his market is not big, especially when the league is led by the Warriors and the small ball trend has begun.
The result was as expected, the Warriors didn't take action and the Bucks didn't send him away.
There are basically no teams that want to pay a big price to trade Bogut, and the Bucks will definitely not trade him without enough revenue.
Bogut came back last season and played very poorly with the Bucks, averaging only 7 points, 8 rebounds, and only 0.9 blocks in 30 minutes per game!
There is no way, the Bucks are a mid-to-lower team, and the team no longer regards Bogut as a core player. Without the ball, it is not surprising that Bogut's data plummeted.
This leaves fewer teams interested in Bogut.
Next season is the last year of Bogut's four-year contract. This offseason, Bogut has the right to opt out of the contract and become a restricted free agent.
Once he becomes a restricted free agent, the Bucks may lose Bogut for nothing, so they really want to send him away.
Even if it’s a second-round pick, it’s not a loss!
It was under this circumstance that Deng Fang pressed the transaction button.
Warriors general manager Tim personally negotiated the contract with Bogut.
35 million in 5 years, no terms!
7 million per year, this price is half of the annual salary of the historical contract, and it is signed for a few more years!
To be honest, General Manager Tim was a little reluctant and thought the price was a bit high.
After all, Bogut's statistics last season were really not good.
Deng Fang knew that the price was super cost-effective!
This is definitely a low buy!
For Bogut, this price is a bit low, but he can't help it because he didn't play well last season.
In addition, I have been injured several times before, so it was okay to sign such a big contract just for insurance.
Now is the small ball era, and traditional centers like him are becoming less and less popular.
The most important thing is that he signed a contract with the Warriors!
For Bogut, as the No. 1 pick, he has already made a lot of money, but he has yet to taste the taste of the No. 1 pick.
The difference between 35 million or 45 million in 5 years is not big for Bogut, but the temptation of a championship is real!
As long as you join the Warriors, you will basically reserve the championship trophy. This is what many people dream of!
How many people want to come to the Warriors to hug their thighs, but they still can’t!
Of course, for the convenience of subsequent signings and transactions, the Bucks must agree to this signing.
In the end, the Warriors only sent two second-round picks before the Bucks agreed to the sign-before-trade requirement.
In fact, the Bucks originally only wanted a second-round pick, but they opened their mouth when they saw that their opponent was the Warriors.
The guy the Warriors want will definitely work!
Just ask for more!
A first-round pick...forget it, two second-round picks!
If the price is too high, it will be in trouble if the Warriors don’t want it!
What is the most important thing for the Warriors right now?
That’s the pick!
The Warriors previously had 8 first-rounders and 3 second-rounders through trades!
This doesn't even count the Warriors' own draft picks.
Of course, because the Warriors have always been ranked first in the league, the Warriors' draft picks are not high and their value is not high.
Two second-round picks are a small deal for the Warriors.
The Warriors signed Bogut without much cost!
Although Bogut's role is very important, Deng Fang will not let it go.
Once you are in my hands, you must listen to me!
Deng Fang's status in the Warriors is not ordinary, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he keeps his word.
Everyone on the Warriors knows this.
Although Bogut is a newcomer, he is not stupid.
Deng Fang’s reputation in the league is not that great!
After taking down Bogut, Deng Fang met with him immediately. First, he made his identity clear and clearly told him his rules:
If you are on my team, you must listen to me!
Not just on the basketball court!
The same goes for the important things in life!
Otherwise, get out!
If you are not honest, you will be served on the bench!
If you get angry, just hide it, I'll give you a salary, I'll support you, but I won't let you play!
See if you can still play in a few years!
Facing the strong Deng Fang, Bogut had no objections, other than nodding!
Deng Fang immediately assigned Bogut a task: to go to China for at least half a month every offseason to walk around and see what the real China is like!
In addition, we must study Chinese hard and read at least 5 history books written by Chinese people every year!
Bogut muttered to Deng Fang's request for a long time, but finally agreed.
Deng Fang's request is nothing special and is not difficult to implement.
Although it seems to have nothing to do with basketball, it is understandable.
Deng Fang is Chinese. In order to communicate better with the head coach, it is not too much to learn more about China's situation and language.
Bogut is arrogant and arrogant, but he is not stupid.
This is the same as most white-skinned pigs!
They are arrogant just because their economic level is relatively high and they have the capital to look down.
Once their own vital interests are involved, and once the other party is stronger than themselves, these white-skinned pigs will be more cowardly than anyone else!
