warrior“Spray Brothers” Corey,thompsonWill the partnership be broken up? Can the 35-year-old Thompson get a point in the free agent market and get a contract worth at least three years and more than $60 million? Or as he wishes, earn a multi-year contract with an annual salary of $25 million.

The news currently coming out is that OrlandomagicIf they are interested in Thompson, they are likely to offer at least a three-year contract worth more than $60 million. The Magic do have such abilities and needs. The Magic need a three-point shooter and a veteran with championship experience who can provide support for the two young forwards. Chiello and Wagner opened up space and provided various growth assistance in the lounge, training, games, and mentally.

Thompson is a three-point shooter who is good at creating space and running with his hands without taking possession of the ball. Many teams in the playoffs or championships need him.76 peopleNeeded, they still lack a key role player;lakersIt is also necessary. The Lakers are too poor on the outside, and their running tactics and containment power are insufficient.

The 76ers don’t need one more ball-holding point, they need a stable third or fourth scoring point. The Lakers have greater needs. The Lakers’ three-point perimeter is too poor. The Lakers need an excellent three-point shooter to open up the space and make more runs without the ball. They often need a genius to make a few moves. The Lakers also need a stable third or fourth scorer. At this point, Thompson is aging and is no longer the top three main force of the championship team, but he can become the team’s best fourth or fifth scoring killer.

Thompson’s current functions and roles are only three-pointers, space-opening, tactical running support, and face-off defense. Thompson’s defense has degraded, but at least he has rich experience in the championship game, and his experience can make up for the lack of defense and physical fitness. insufficient.

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1. Thompson, a 35-year-old shooter, has degraded defense and is no longer the team’s top three main star. He is not needed to rebuild the team. Generally, it is difficult for playoff teams to rely on his three-pointers and immediate improvement in functionality to compete. Crown strength. What really needs him is a team like the 76ers or Lakers who are very close to competing for the championship. They need to add a third or fourth scoring point, especially three-pointers and creating space. The problem is that this kind of team cannot and will not give Thompson a satisfactory contract, unless Thompson is willing to take a low salary and join with half his worth.

2. The Warriors no longer need Thompson. This is more realistic. The Warriors are unable to give Thompson a multi-year contract with an annual salary of more than US$20 million. The Warriors also need to make changes and reinforcements, especially forward + height + rim protection length. People, extending Thompson’s contract is definitely not an option for the Warriors, unless Thompson really wants to stay with the Warriors and is willing to take a low-salary contract.

3. Many championship teams will need Thompson. The Nuggets, Mavericks,gray wolfLakers, 76ers, and Knicks, but none of these teams have the ability to give Thompson a multi-year contract with an annual salary of more than 10 million. Even if Thompson still has fighting ability and a three-pointer, he can only settle for a low salary or a basic salary. Contract, this is a future that Thompson will not accept.

4. Winning the championship is no longer attractive to Thompson. Winning the biggest contract on the market and still being able to play ball, becoming a main player is Thompson’s main consideration. If the Magic are really willing to give Thompson a contract with an annual salary of at least $20 million, this may be Thompson’s best and last option.

Two special options are key to Thompson

The first is to go to the Lakers. The Lakers have the opportunity to give Thompson a two-year, $20 million contract. He can become a member of the Lakers’ championship. The Lakers need his three-point firepower, free-handed running, and the ability to open up space. Why is this option so important? I think Thompson’s chances of getting a multi-year contract with an annual salary of more than $20 million are really slim. The Lakers have current salary and clearing space, and it is difficult to find second-tier stars or better players to strengthen them.

The second is to go to the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have the opportunity to become a better championship team. Thompson is the most perfect role player for the team. The Timberwolves don’t have enough offensive weapons, especially the lack of an excellent outside line and a containment point to make up for the third or fourth scoring point that the Timberwolves lack most. The Timberwolves also don’t have the ability to give Thompson a full contract, but at least he has an important role and tactical status.

The Splash Brothers may break up this summer, and the Warriors must re-build a championship lineup. Giving up Thompson is inevitable. It is also difficult for Thompson to get a satisfactory contract. He can only choose to play happily and enjoy the playing space at the end of his career.