NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 750 Atmayok's Wedding

The Clippers' swift re-signing of Villanova's Brunson and Bridges on July 1st was a testament to their speed. This is consistent with their usual approach; they are known for their decisive and efficient trades and signings.

Everyone was very interested in the specific amount and duration of Brunson and Bridges' contract renewals, and the details were soon revealed.

Brunson's new contract details are as follows: the contract is for a total of 5 years, with a total value of $120 million, and the last year is a player option!

Because the Clippers are Brunson's former team, they can offer him a maximum of five years. This contract announcement sparked many opinions. Some argued it was an overpayment, claiming Brunson wasn't worth the price and that the Clippers would be overcharged. Others argued it was a great deal, considering the anticipated surge in the salary cap, making it extremely valuable in the future.

Jia Fei knew Brunson was worth the price; if it weren't for his genuine desire to stay, he could have gotten a four-year, $100 million contract with another team.

Bridges' contract details are as follows: a total of 5 years, worth $100 million, with the last year being a player option!

In other words, Bridges' annual salary is $2000 million. For a 3-and-D player like him, this contract is not small. However, considering his attendance rate, his adaptability, and the possibility of his future improvement, this contract is also very worthwhile.

In an era where the middle class earns over $1000 million, $2000 million is still a long way from a top salary, so Bridges' contract is definitely not overpriced.

External opinions also reflect this, with many feeling that Brunson's contract is slightly overpriced, while Bridges' contract is not, and that the two contracts together are acceptable.

The Clippers offered both players five-year contracts, effectively binding them to the team. Jia Fei, with his keen insight, knew these two contracts would be incredibly valuable.

The Clippers not only re-signed Bridges and Brunson, but they also did not re-sign Grant and Lee Kelly.

On July 2, the Clippers signed two rookies, Ethan and Jalin Williams, completing their 15-man roster.

Many people are speculating whether the Clippers will make any trades, but Jia Fei knows that the Clippers' offseason work is already finished.

The Clippers' current roster is as follows:

Inside players: Hartenstein, Aldama, Art Mayok, Jalin Williams

Wings: Jia Fei, Paul George, Mikal Bridges, Grant Williams, Jaden McDaniels, Herbert Jones, Ethan

Guards: Brunson, Hart, Bruce Brown, Terrence Mann

Compared to last season, the Clippers lost a wing player and added a center, with little else changing. However, since the personnel changes mainly involved frontcourt players, they didn't significantly impact the team's overall structure.

Jia Fei's consideration was that while they had many players on the wings, the team couldn't rely on a small lineup throughout the regular season. They needed a center, but Art Mayok was getting old and could only serve as a locker room veteran, unable to enter the regular rotation. Therefore, adding a defensive anchor in the paint was essential. Hartenstein's durability couldn't compare to Bridges'; his aggressive style of play carried an injury risk, making it necessary to add depth at the center position.

The Clippers' offseason moves are over, and they'll face some salary cap pressure for the new season. Considering they haven't had much of this pressure before, this will make their moves less flexible. But that's unavoidable; you can't keep relying on rookie bonuses indefinitely. After all, with their championship runs, their draft picks are becoming increasingly scarce, making it harder to add immediate impact and talent through the draft. Moreover, these young, ready-to-play players need contract extensions; if they leave without re-signing, it will significantly impact the team's strength.

Regardless, the Clippers retained their championship core during the offseason. While losing two wings was regrettable, it didn't fundamentally affect the team. They have too many capable players; losing two role players doesn't diminish their overall strength. In fact, their departure might have given other young players more opportunities, and the team still has considerable potential to unlock.

Many championship teams not only experience the aging of their core players in the later stages, but also the aging of their role players. As a result, the team becomes lifeless, lacks energy and spirit, has poor athleticism, and has no potential to be tapped.

The Clippers are different. Their core players are in their prime, the team is very young, and there are many promising players. As long as the players develop, the team's strength will continue to increase.

Meanwhile, Art Mayork and his fiancée Rose's wedding is just around the corner. They will be getting married in Los Angeles on July 22nd, which is only 20 days away.

Jia Fei and his close friends are busy making arrangements to give Art Mayok and Rose a satisfactory wedding.

Money really is a good thing. Art Mayor spent $420 million to buy a villa in downtown Los Angeles as his and Rose's love nest after their marriage.

Rose is absolutely thrilled! She's finally moving into a villa, a dream she's had for a long time. She can't believe it's coming true so soon! While Art Mayok can't compare to Jia Fei, he's still an active NBA player. In the years he's played alongside Jia Fei, he's not only secured tens of millions in contracts but also numerous commercial endorsements, earning close to ten million dollars a year. Buying a villa worth several million dollars is no problem for him.

Jia Fei gave Art Mayok and Rose a Lamborghini sports car as a wedding gift. The amount of money was nothing to him, but it was a token of his good intentions.

On July 22, Art Mayork and Rose's wedding was officially held. Art Mayork looked exceptionally handsome in a black suit.

"Xiao Ning, what kind of house do your parents like?" Jia Fei asked Lin Ning at the wedding.

“My dad used to say he wanted to build a Chinese-style house, but we don’t have any land to build on, and it would cost a lot of money to build such a house, so we can’t afford it!” Lin Ning answered truthfully.

"And you, do you like that kind of house?" Jia Fei continued to ask.

"I'm fine with either, I like both Chinese and Western styles!" Lin Ning replied with a smile.

Unexpectedly, two days later, Lin Ning's father, who was in China, called and asked Lin Ning why she bought them a Chinese-style villa worth 2000 million yuan without telling them first!

Lin Ning was also dumbfounded. When did he buy them these? Did her father make a mistake? And where did she get the money?