You've seen those performers on the street, all of them are highly skilled, but you just ran into a boss who picked the door, and the price was not as expensive as the pancakes and fruits in the stall next door. No, James Harden had a similar embarrassment. As a big name in the Los Angeles Clippers, his recent form has indeed declined a little, but who doesn't have a low period? At this moment, the Clippers patted his chest and offered him a contract, $82 million for three years, which sounds like a lot, but in Harden's eyes, this contract is like a child's play compared to his value. Harden was so angry in his heart that he directly told the team owner, which of us will humiliate whom at this price? Thinking that he can't still play well, why is it so worthless? This thing is more uncomfortable than eating a pot without oil.
Just when Harden felt that he was underestimated, and the breath in his heart was like eating half-cooked skewers that were hard to swallow, Paul George was like the buddy who handed him a cold beer, cool and thirst-quenching. Paul George is not only the Clippers' leading scorer on the court, but also quite capable off the court. He understands Harden's dissatisfaction, and he also sees it in his eyes and feels distressed in his heart. So, he decided to come forward and became the "peacemaker" of this contract negotiation.
Paul George approached the team's management and talked to them, about Harden, about his contract. He said, Harden, you have to understand that he's not just a scoring machine, he can drive the atmosphere of the whole team, he can get the fans excited, he's the kind of guy who can step up in key moments. Paul George even suggested that Harden be given a three-year, $120 million contract, which, in his opinion, would not only reflect Harden's value, but also not let the team's salary cap blow up.
However, just as the two were trying to find a balance, Perkins made a splash on television. He put it in a way that makes people's eyes shine, where is Harden worth so much? As a superstar in the league, he's the kind of big guy who can make your team a box office hit and get your attendance skyrocketing. Perkins' point is clear: Harden is not only worth it, but he must get a four-year, $230 million max contract. When he said this, he seemed to be fighting for Harden, portraying Harden as a hero who was misunderstood by the times.
But there is always another voice, such as Perkins' partner, A. Smith. He has reservations about this view, he believes that although Harden is good, 120 million is already very fragrant, after all, "basketball is a five-a-side sport, not a one-man show". He worries that if too much money is spent on Harden, how will the Clippers keep Paul George? After all, Paul George is also a rare treasure in the team.
This discussion about Harden's contract is like chili oil in a hot pot restaurant, and everyone has their own opinion. But in any case, Harden's contract issue is no longer just a numbers game, it is about respect and recognition of value. The story between Harden and the Clippers is far from over.
In the midst of the turmoil over Harden's contract, everyone has thrown out their own theories, just like the various hot dry noodles on the market, and while the way they are cooked is similar, each stall prides itself on being unique. Harden's contract negotiations are not just a game of numbers, but a battle of respect, value and expectation. No matter what the outside world says, the final decision is still in the hands of Harden and the Clippers.
Harden's story reminds us that we must not forget the overall interests of the team while pursuing our own values. Similarly, the Clippers should realize that if they want to go further, they can't just keep costs down. Whether the two sides can find a balance and reach a win-win contract will not only affect the future of Harden and the Clippers, but will also be a case worth exploring in professional sports.
At the end of this story, we can't help but ask, will Harden and the Clippers find a common ground with each other, and will they be able to write a brilliant chapter for the Clippers together? Time will tell. For us, this is not only a negotiation, but also a deep reflection on the "value" and "respect" in professional sports.