45 points + 16 assists, 89.2 million in 4 years! Reeves sees the reality clearly, the NBA is just a business

NBA is the most successful sports business alliance in the world. With the 2011-year broadcasting contract of US$76 billion, each team can receive US$145 million in TV broadcasting fees in the new season. The team boss made a fortune, and the star’s salary also rose. Many seemingly ordinary players are eager to sign big contracts! During this offseason, Kumingga, Thomas, Kiddy and Grimes became restricted free agents. Kiddy signed a four-year, $100 million contract as he wished. Thomas accepted a qualification offer to bet on the future. Grimes and Kumingga are still sticking to the bottom line and never giving up in an inch of land. In the final analysis, they cannot withstand the "temptation" of the big contract. In addition, there is also a star in the league who is very skilled and brave, and he bet on the new season for the big contract!

What I want to talk about is Reeves of the Lakers. Reeves has two years and $28.8 million left in the contract, with an annual salary of $13.9 million in the new season, and a player option worth $14.9 million in the 26-27 season. During this offseason, the Lakers immediately placed a four-year, $89.2 million early contract renewal before Reeves. According to the calculations of NBA salary experts, this is the largest contract the Lakers can provide to Reeves at present. To put it bluntly, this most sincere early contract renewal is the Lakers' recognition of Reeves, and the Lakers believe that Reeves can become the team's future puzzle. Thinking deeper, the Lakers are actually trying to lock in Reeves' peak period at a smaller cost. According to the calculations of NBA salary experts and reports from US media, Reeves is eager to try the free market next summer and seek a large contract with a starting salary of US$30-35 million!

Reeves is just a undraft, but he has gained a foothold in the Lakers with his own efforts and super high ball maker, able to coexist with James, and knows how to partner with Doncic, can defeat and organize teams, showing strong adaptability, and he uses his amazing performances to make people admire him again and again. For example, in the Christmas game against the Warriors, Reeves contributed a triple-double of 26 points + 10 rebounds + 10 assists; on December 29, Reeves scored 26 points + 16 assists, setting a career high; on February 9, he played the Pacers, Reeves scored 45 points + 7 rebounds + 7 assists, setting a career high. Last season, Reeves played 73 regular season games for the Lakers, averaging 20.3 points + 4.5 rebounds + 5.8 assists + 1.1 steals + 2.7 three-pointers; in five playoffs, Reeves averaged 16.2 points + 5.4 rebounds + 3.6 assists + 3 three-pointers.

At the Lakers' new season media day, Reeves once again talked about the topic of refusing to renew his contract in advance. He reiterated his position, which mainly has three meanings. First, I am very grateful to the Lakers for giving me the opportunity. Since I came here, you have given me and my family everything they want and need. Second, I'm not saying that we must seek astronomical numbers, we just think that price is not right. Third, after I refused to renew my contract, I always thought I might be traded. It would be cool to play a full career with a team, but few people can do it at the moment, and I hope to live my life here! The implication is: I think it will always be the Lakers, as long as it is enough money!

Rather than saying that Reeves is too ambitious, it is better to say that Reeves sees the reality clearly: the NBA is just a business, and making money is the bottom line! According to the latest report by Lakers reporter Dan Woike, sources revealed that Reeves' annual salary for the next contract will exceed $35 million. Some insiders of two teams even speculate that Reeves' annual salary may reach more than $40 million. Reeves is 27 years old in his playing age. As James grows one year older, Reeves is expected to play more roles in the Lakers. This is the most important contract in life. When will he fight if he doesn’t fight? Perhaps, this is why Reeves dared to reject the 4-year, $89.2 million contract. Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.