To some extent, this is the abnormal civilization of squeezing players under the background of long-term labor-capital imbalance in American sports. Generally speaking, there are two systems of mature sports leagues: the association system represented by European football and the commercial company system represented by the four major leagues in the United States. If you pay attention to the two games, you will feel that there seems to be some deep differences. So what is the essence of this difference? Is the identity of the player.

Athletes face the threat of injury in the sports field for higher income, which may be worth 20 million yuan. A big injury in the game may lead to a serious decline in the level of competition, and even a basic salary contract cannot be signed. Therefore, except those veterans who have earned enough dollars in their long careers and have a carefree life, most athletes give priority to the contract amount when choosing teams.

The energy seeking of star players is also a key factor affecting their personal choice. For example, damian lillard, who is extremely conceited in the following article, would rather tour in the first round and the second round of the Trailblazers' annual playoffs than go to a strong team to hold a group. "Holding a group to win the championship? He chose a more difficult path. " This is my difference. I would never do that. Lillard, who was born and raised in Oakland, only mentioned the Jazz in his university state and the Lakers, another army in California, but ignored his hometown? NBA？ Champion soldier.

This is an era when stars hold a group. Want to win the championship, need a number of stars together, but Lillard doesn't like to take such a shortcut. "This is my difference. I would never do that. My ego, my aggressive heart won't allow me to do this. I am willing to choose a more difficult road, which makes me feel more fulfilled. " Facing the lens of Tencent Sports, Lillard's answer was straightforward.

Back in time? 20 15? In the summer of 2008, after the team's main star Aldridge left the Spurs, the Blazers returned with five starters and four players from last season. One third of the Blazers have rookie contracts, and another third are likely to lose in the second draft. Both the media and the fans are pioneers. In the fierce competition in the west, it is too difficult to break into the top eight because of the serious damage to the lineup.

However, under such a beaten army, Lillard still led the Northwest Wolves to the fifth place in the West, and broke through the first round in the playoffs, becoming? 20 15- 16? A dark horse flying against the wind in the season. What is the average season in Lillard? 25? Create a new high in people's livelihood. In the following season, Lillard averaged 27 points per game, which set a new record for his livelihood and led the team to stick to the top eight in the West. On April 9th, 20 17, Lillard scored 59 points on 34 shots 18, breaking the team record.