3.6 million US dollars in one year! 81.5 million US dollars in two years! Paul makes it clear, Harden has a long way to go

In the Wild West, many strong teams were armed to the teeth, and the road to winning the championship became increasingly crowded. Looking ahead to the new season, the defending champion Thunder is still the biggest favorite team to compete for the championship. Teams such as the Rockets, Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, Mavericks, Timberwolves are making a comeback, and young teams such as the Spurs and Grizzlies are also accelerating their rise. It can be predicted that the competition in the West will further intensify in the new season. In the process, the Los Angeles Clippers made a heavy blow and once again won the praise of the "offseason championship". The old boys of the Clippers have a dream of winning, especially Paul and Harden. Competing for the championship is an unfinished career, and they have a long way to go. They have to compete with their opponents and race against time.

1 USD 3.6 million, Paul is getting older and more demonic. If James is the "GOAT spokesperson" of the NBA league, then Paul can definitely be regarded as the "executive vice GOAT" of the NBA league. In the past season, Paul is the second oldest player in the NBA, second only to James, but he remains young and creates miracles. Paul played for 82 games, averaging 28 minutes per game, and averaged 8.8 points + 3.6 rebounds + 7.4 assists + 1.3 steals per game. According to statistics, Paul is the oldest player among the six players who have maintained full attendance in the regular season last season, with the other five being Allen, Barnes, Bridges, Jaylen Green and McDaniels. At the same time, Paul is the only player in NBA history to play 82 games in his 20th season of his career, and is also the oldest starter in NBA history to play 82 games, which is shocking the past and present!

Paul is getting older and more demonic, and more fragrant. When the free agent trading market opened, many eastern and western teams such as the Suns and the Bucks had a strong pursuit of it. In the end, Paul joined the Clippers with a veteran's basic salary contract of 3.6 million US dollars! On the one hand, in the past few seasons, Paul has been traveling to the Thunder, Suns, Warriors, and Spurs. He has long expressed that his last dance in his career is closer to his family; on the other hand, Paul used his best years to build the Clippers into an all-connected city, and the wind of falling leaves returning to the roots quietly emerged this offseason, and it was natural for Paul to return to the Clippers. More importantly, the Clippers have Harden, Kat, and Zubac, and they have introduced Daluo, Collins and Bill in the offseason. The situation of winning the championship is very good. How could Paul refuse the last chance to win the championship?

2 USD 81.5 million, Harden supported half of the ship

Paul returned to the Clippers, which was also a reunion with former Rockets teammate Harden! Back then, Harden and Paul formed an anti-war army and once forced the universe into a desperate situation, and the Rockets led by the Light Bulb combination were once regarded as the most likely team to overturn the Warriors. However, due to many uncontrollable factors such as injuries, the light bulb combination has never realized its dream of winning the championship, which has become a regret for countless fans. Times change, things change. Before Paul returns to the Clippers, Harden worked hard and played the role of the captain, supporting half of the ship! Last season, Harden played 79 games for the Clippers, averaging 22.8 points + 5.8 rebounds + 8.7 assists + 1.5 steals; in the seven games of the playoffs, Harden averaged 18.7 points + 5.4 rebounds + 9.1 assists + 1.3 steals + 1 block.

During this offseason, the Clippers and Harden signed a two-year contract of $81.5 million, with an annual salary of $39.18 million in the 25-26 season, a player option in the 26-27 season, and only $13.3 million in the guarantee contract. The Clippers' contract is very particular. First, it rewards Harden's outstanding contribution last season, and second, it maintains salary flexibility. Harden and the Clippers' contracts can be selected in both directions for the last year. Of course, Harden's willingness to accept this harsh 1+1 contract shows that he is extremely confident! In the words of NBA legend Wade, Harden is an outstanding leader who can lead the Clippers to set off a storm in the new season.

Paul made the words clear, Harden had a long way to go

The Clippers held a press conference, Paul made his official debut, and made the words clear, the general idea is as follows: I am very grateful that I still have the opportunity to play at the age of 40, and I will do my best every day. I was willing to go back to the Clippers at all costs, which was something I dreamed of. Harden and I have an unfinished career, and I am also looking forward to playing for Tyron Lou. Competing for the championship next season is our plan. It is easier said than done. Paul is 40 years old and Harden is 35 years old. Age will be the biggest enemy of the light bulb combination. Paul Harden joins forces to lead the Clippers to set sail again. Paul wants to accept the arrangement of playing a substitute for Harden. Harden has a heavier burden and a long way to go! This is their best chance to win the championship, and perhaps the last chance. It is up to heaven to plan things, everything is the best arrangement. I hope they don’t leave any regrets! Bless Paul! Wish Harden! Bless the Clippers! Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.