Give up 36.35 million! Harden plans to jump out of the contract! The Clippers president expresses his willingness to renew his contract

The spring breeze in May blew on his face, but it could not disperse the fog shrouded in Los Angeles. The Clippers star James Harden, the former MVP, is about to make a key decision that concerns his own future and whether the Clippers dynasty can continue - whether to implement the player option of $36.35 million next season. This is not just a contest of numbers, but also a re-evaluation of the value of a veteran and a profound discussion of a team's future prospects.

34-year-old Harden is no longer the young and energetic "bearded man" who fights alone. He used his average of 22.8 points and 8.7 assists this season to prove that he is still the top point guard in the league. His outstanding performance in the regular season won him praise and laid the foundation for renewal negotiations. However, the sluggish performance in the playoffs, especially the defeat in the tiebreak, undoubtedly cast a shadow on his future. Could it be that Harden, who is thirty years old, really faces a career decline? I think the answer is not so decisive. For the Clippers, President Frank has publicly stated that Harden's contract renewal is the top priority in the offseason. This shows the team's recognition and importance to Harden. Leonard's health has always been a major hidden danger to the Clippers, and in this case, Harden's stable output is particularly critical. But the team must also weigh the trade-offs carefully. Will the high-paying contract renewal squeeze the team's salary space and affect the future lineup strengthening? This is undoubtedly a difficult problem facing the Clippers' management.

Harden's contract renewal negotiations are by no means a simple digital game. This includes Harden's consideration of his own value, his persistent pursuit of his dream of a championship, and his expectations for the team's future. Will he choose to leave in pursuit of higher salaries? Or for the sake of team stability and in order to fight side by side with Leonard, choose to reduce salary and renew contracts? These are things we cannot predict.

In the end, Harden's decision will affect the future direction of the Clippers and even the entire league structure. Will he choose to be loyal to the Clippers and continue his Los Angeles story? Or find a new master and start a new journey? Everything will be revealed. Let's wait and see, and pay attention to the future choices of this superstar and see what surprises or regrets he will bring to us this summer.