The king of contract renewal at the 13th pick! Booker bets for 250 million yuan to end his life in Phoenix City, how can the Suns dilemma be solved?

When Durant applied for a deal and Bill was deeply involved in rumors, Phoenix's renewal printer roared for only one person, Devin Booker's name was imprinted on the Suns contract for the third time, writing a rare paradox of loyalty in the NBA.

ESPN famous reporter Shams broke the news late at night, as if it was thunderous: The Sun and Booker reached a two-year, $145 million early renewal. The contract will push Booker’s total contract value to an astonishing five-year, $316 million until the summer of 2029. What is more meaningful is the promise of boss Matt Ishbia: "Consolidate Booker's future leadership position." At the moment Durant left the team, this declaration is nothing more than a handover ceremony for power. The scene of Booker's contract renewal was like a carefully arranged loyal drama. The boss came to negotiate in person, the management emphasized "consolidating the leadership position", and Booker declared that he "had aspired to win here." In an era when superstars frequently flow, this two-way journey seems so precious. But behind the gorgeous oath is the cold game of salary rules. The starting salary in the 2027-28 season will reach US$62 million, triggering the maximum treatment of the 38-year-old clause. In 2029, 36-year-old Booker will receive an annual salary of US$72 million. The total salary of the Suns in the next five years will exceed US$1.8 billion. The luxury tax bill is comparable to the GDP of a small country. This contract creates double history. The first star to renew the Suns three times, and the largest contractor from the 13th pick. When the top pick of the same class, Downs went to three teams and No. 4 Porzingis wandered in five cities, Booker spent ten years of persistence to get the highest praise of the capital world.

Book's data list of 25.6 points and 7.1 assists per game this season cannot cover up the dazzling efficiency decline. His real shooting percentage is 58.1% hit a new low in the past five years, and his shooting percentage is 39.2% at the critical moment and is ranked outside the league's top 100. When Durant was injured, Booker led the team alone with only 11 wins and 15 losses. What is even more serious is the misalignment of leadership responsibilities. In the first round of last season's playoffs, Booker's defense against Edwards was a disaster, allowing his opponent to average 31 points with a true shooting percentage of 63%. The question of famous speaker Skip pointed directly at the core: "He was addicted to being the next Kobe, but forgot to do Devin Booker first." The declaration of "consolidating leadership" at the contract renewal press conference was like a double-edged sword. When the Bill deal was recognized as an "epic failure", Booker must prove that he can bear the heavy pressure of competing for the championship, rather than indulging in the comfort zone of "empty group owners". In the locker room, Booker stroked the wrist guards embroidered with the words "PHX". The 13th-ranked boy ten years ago would not have thought that he would become the totem of the Desert City. But the cost of totem is getting heavier, and when the new contract takes effect, the Suns pay $487,000 for Booker's score for every game they win. Loyalty and ambition are scorching under the scorching sun in the desert. Booker signed not only a check, but also a contract of fate for Phoenix. If he could not win the championship, this five-year, 316 million contract would eventually become an iron cage that traps the Phoenix.