NBA reporter Ramona raised a very controversial topic

NBA reporter Ramona raised a very controversial topic. The general meaning is that James' salary cut is like drizzle. Compared with Durant, it is a world of difference. The implication is that James' salary cut is just a show.

When Durant renewed his contract with the Rockets this year, he did not ask for the maximum salary. The total salary was reduced by 30 million U.S. dollars, with an average salary reduction of 15 million per year, which was a considerable decrease.

What is this concept? This is equivalent to the contract amount of Finney Smith. You must know that Finney Smith's contract amount this year is less than 13 million. In other words, after Durant cut his salary, the Rockets were equivalent to getting Finney Smith for nothing.

James also cut his salary when he renewed his contract with the Lakers before, by US$2.65 million, an average annual reduction of 1.325 million, which is less than one-tenth of Durant's salary reduction.

Let’s take a look at what reporter Ramona said and whether his words make sense.

First, Durant's salary cut is a real huge sacrifice for the team. It is not just a verbal promise to contribute to the team, but it is proven by actual actions.

Secondly, James's salary cut is different. He just gave a small discount on the contract renewal, just like recharging 100 yuan of phone bills is 1 yuan cheaper.

Thirdly, this reporter made a vivid analogy: Durant's salary cut is like shaving his head, while James' salary cut is like trimming the corners.

So what is the identity of this reporter? Ramona is a good friend of Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. He has published many negative reports about James before, saying that the Lakers management is tired of James and James is a has-been king. Although he has a good relationship with Jeanie Buss, he shows no mercy to James. This time, he made a big fuss about Durant's salary cut.

Let’s talk about the situation, who among the NBA stars has had the biggest pay cut, and who has gained the most?

1. Duncan: Take a $60 million salary cut. He achieved one man, one city in the Spurs, and salary reduction became his label.

In 2000, his career salary cut exceeded US$60 million, which was nearly US$100 million less than Garnett at the same level. In order to keep David Robinson, he took a salary cut of nearly $3 million and won a championship as a result.

In 2007, his original two-year salary of 51 million was reduced to 40 million in two years, a salary cut of US$11 million. This allowed the Spurs to successfully renew Parker's contract and lay the foundation for subsequent championships.

In 2012, Duncan, who averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game, signed a three-year contract worth 30 million, with an average annual salary of 10 million, which was a loss of 30 million US dollars.

In 2015, in order to recruit Aldridge and renew Leonard's contract, he signed a two-year $10 million contract, which was at least $10 million less.

2. Nowitzki: He is also a big player in salary cuts. One theory is that his career salary reduction is US$194 million, and the other is that he has received a salary reduction of US$110 million. The latter is more credible. Like Duncan, the salary reduction amount is around US$100 million.

3. Durant: 30 million salary cut. He originally wanted to sign a two-year, US$120 million contract with the Rockets with an average salary of US$60 million. In the end, he signed a two-year contract of US$90 million, which was reduced by 30 million.

However, the Rockets may not be able to afford a 60 million contract. Other teams that want to compete for the championship have no salary space, and it makes no sense to sign him for teams that have no requirements for record. But in theory, he did drop 30 million.

Durant's salary cut will also have long-term benefits. For him, it is crucial to prove that he can win a championship after leaving the Warriors. Currently, he is always arguing with fans online. He is worried about not winning the championship after leaving the Warriors. The Rockets gave him a chance, and the salary cut is reasonable.

4. Heat's Big Three: Salary cut of US$16 million. When James joined the Heat, in order to bring in Bosh, all three of them took a salary cut, with the salary reduction reaching 16 million US dollars, and Wade's salary cut reaching 19 million US dollars. This salary cut brought them two championships.

Judging from the above statistics, in fact, the star salary reduction is not purely for the sake of the team. In a sense, it is also for himself, all in order to compete for the championship and help the team recruit players. Among them, Duncan gained the most, winning 5 championships in his career. Behind each championship was the shadow of his salary cut. Nowitzki was relatively bumpy, with his salary cut every year, and it took him a long time to win a championship, but he also realized his NBA championship dream.

Let’s go back to the issue of James’ salary cut in the Lakers. Even if James cuts his salary, can Pelinka introduce players to the Lakers to help the team win the championship? I'm afraid it's difficult, so there is no need for James to cut his salary. Otherwise, if the money is gone and the championship is not won, then it will be all in vain.

Salary cut maniac! Duncan dropped 60 million, earning 5 championships, and Durant’s 30 million is the right name