Annual salary of 55.22 million, with 4 years left with a super maximum salary of 248 million! Embiid is not far from retirement

The NBA has entered a long offseason. With two months left before the start of the regular season of the new season, the NBA announced the Christmas game arrangements, with 10 teams having 5 games, and the West occupying 8 teams (4 games). It is obvious that the main focus of the new season is still in the West. In addition, ESPN updated the league team strength list, with 7 teams in the top ten in the West. Due to the veteran giants Celtics, the core Tatum was seriously injured, and the team chose to demolish the team and rebuild in the face of salary pressure; as the Pacers, as the team in the finals last season, Halliburton was seriously injured, the team let Turner go and reduce operating costs, and the Cavaliers + Knicks + Magic are left to support the situation in the East. But one thing is undeniable, the way the East and the East leads to the finals is the same, and the remaining three teams in the East have a higher probability of winning the championship.

Then the remaining teams are no longer competitive? Here, Antetokounmpo is still doubtful about staying with the Bucks. If you stay with the Bucks, you will basically lock in a super maximum salary of 400 million in the next six years (I will be eligible to renew the super maximum salary of 293 million in four years). However, the probability of leaving the Bucks to win the championship is higher. US media generally believe that Lakers, Clippers and even the Warriors may become Antetokounmpo's next home. There is another team, the 76ers, who are the top four regulars in the Eastern Conference in the past five years, but only won 24 games last season, ranking 13th in the Eastern Conference. In the end, he unexpectedly retained the first round pick (Tanhua signing) and selected Edgecom, the young genius. The outside world generally has different views on the Sixers. Some believe that they will make a comeback next season, while others believe that they should completely rebuild.

Let's start with two messages. First of all, famous reporter Singer confirmed that the 76ers were eager to participate in the team training camp, but sources believe that most people in the league do not believe that this will come true, and Embiid's knee may never be able to recover to 100%. Previously, Embiid had bombarded the team in an interview and bluntly stated that he took the initiative to choose to reimburse the season last season, which was asking the media for help. As for his future plans, Embiid believes that he needs to recover completely before talking about a comeback. Secondly, the 76ers are not short of resources for reconstruction (Maxie + Edgecom + Demonic Brother McCain), but George has 3 years and 162 million max salary contracts left + Embiid has 4 years and 248 million max salary contracts left, which has become a huge burden!

Previously, an anonymous executive in the East revealed that the 76ers management felt very regretful about the renewal of Embiid last summer, because the three-year, 193 million yuan super maximum salary will not end until the summer of 29. Even if the salary of 55.22 million next season is not included, Embiid is unable to be dealt with just in terms of contract renewal. What concept? In the words of famous Perkins, the 76ers do need to be shuffled, and they also know what to do, but why are they giving Embiid and George the maximum salary easily? There is a high probability that no team will be willing to trade Embiid or Paul George. Previously, the US media had a trading plan for Embiid to 5 for 1, which could roughly be exchanged for Middleton + Sal + Kisbert + two first-round picks.

But the key question is how long can Embiid fight? First of all, George, who is over 35 years old, will face only two situations in the future. Either they will be safely surviving their retirement while the 76ers are still in peace, or with two years left in the contract next summer, the 76ers choose to directly clean up the portal just like the Bucks buy out Lillard. But Embiid is the boss of the team after all, and he is in the top two centers in the league under his health! A month ago, Embiid turned against the team. His original words were: The 76ers did not want to listen to my explanation, nor did they want to admit that the actual situation had occurred (serious injuries)! My comeback timetable, after I retire, you may never hear from me again, I can’t wait! This is equivalent to pushing the 76ers to the forefront. Any next company that is potentially interested in Embiid will not take action easily!

On the one hand, Embiid has suffered from injuries in the past two seasons. Since he won the MVP with the help of Harden in 23 years, he has completely let himself go in the past two seasons, and has played a total of 58 games. Excessive holding of the ball + dribbling has caused his knees to be overwhelmed, and his knees are indeed unable to support his huge body. What's more, Embiid has no limit to leading the team, and he has never even entered the division final! On the other hand, Embiid's resentment towards the 76ers has reached a certain level. What if he suddenly announces his retirement at a certain point in the future? The potential next company is in vain! This makes it difficult for the 76ers to deal with Embiid's huge contract. The team needs space to grow young people. Do Embiid, who is 32 years old next season? Since entering the league in 2016, Embiid has missed nearly 400 games, including the problems of left knee (meniscus tear and surgery), left orbital fractures, shoulder injuries + left hand ligament tear. He and the 76ers have actually reached the point where they are tired of each other, and it is difficult for the 76ers to send them out through the transaction! In fact, there is only one last path left. The 76ers will rebuild the team around three young people in the future. Embiid gradually becomes an outsider. When he realizes that he cannot return to his previous peak level, his pride will make him voluntarily withdraw and bid farewell to this league. It depends on who can't hold on first.