Is there a concept of loyalty in professional basketball? Even in today's high degree of commercialization, loyalty is still one of the important cores of sportsmanship, and of course, NBA is no exception. So 10- 1 1 The victory of the "old boys" who led the Mavericks in the season is even more impressive, and now Lillard's persistence is also commendable.

Is the NBA loyal? The answer is yes, but the definition of loyalty changes with the development of the times. The world is not black and white, there are good people and bad people, and it is not enough to generalize all points and faces. Consider the NBA under the business alliance? There is no promotion or demotion, players are highly mobile, and young giants are rampant in 65,438+00 years. Loyalty is more valuable, and the factors that affect loyalty are nothing more than money, record and feelings.

Boozer is the most direct money-oriented player. In 2004, he tore up the verbal agreement with the Cavaliers and transferred to the Jazz. 10, he transferred to the Bulls. "Adding money" is always the first. He can go out to work without asking for money, which is understandable, but it has absolutely nothing to do with loyalty. On 15, Andrea Jordan almost repeated the same story to Macuban. At that time, if he joined the Mavericks, "Qiao Shouxin" would lose some money in salary (especially if the Clippers renewed their contract), but the change of environment and the idea of returning home made him reach an oral agreement with Kubanda. Who would have thought that He Wen would take Paul and Griffin to his house to block the door and leave him with emotion and reason? Really. The most classic is Duncan. In 2000, Magic invited him sincerely, and the big contract, high salary and super lineup (Hill, McGrady and Disney) were all set up for him, but the general still left a stone Buddha with tears in his eyes.

Garnett stuck to Minnesota in 12, maintained the top star level of 20+ 10+5 for six consecutive seasons, and won the MVP in 2003-04. However, he only had one experience in the West during his career in the Timberwolves, and then missed the playoffs for three consecutive years (this record continued until 20 18). For players, KG's loyalty is beyond doubt. In the last year of his career, he ran around and returned to the place where his dream began. The fat uncle at home welcomes the hero back in his own unique way. This kind of feeling can't be bought with money. However, we should also see that the rookie KG signed a super top salary of 65.438+0.26 billion US dollars in the second year, which is as strong as the impact brought by the increase of the top salary from 20 million in the previous two years to more than 40 million today, and he is only 20 years old! Many years later, when 10 defeated James again with the Old Green Army, KG also told him, "Don't let loyalty hurt you!"

Iverson's situation is similar. His loyalty and love for the Philadelphia 76ers can be seen from the enthusiastic cheers of the fans. The real "son of Philadelphia" is as good as a big contract, but it is also subject to record and championship desire. Although it experienced 0 1 MVP and finals, it went from bad to worse, and the chain reaction and management conflicts intensified, and finally parted ways. Iverson's loyalty is not only reflected in his long-term existence.

Among them, Nash is the most special. Nash's solar experience has its glory and its trough, belonging to a 7-second offensive brigade, which achieved each other and really set off a small ball storm. It is a miracle that he won the MVP twice in a row. The team experienced three times in the West, but it had no choice but to attack and ignore the defense, and lost 2-4 three times. Especially after 10 Stoudemire left, there was no hope for the team in the playoffs, and Nash fought for two more seasons, even for fans. Okay？ Nash. ? What about you? Is it okay? Go ",so at the age of 38, he joined the Lakers to make a final effort, in exchange for the Sun's two first-round and second-round draft picks+8.9 million trading anomalies+3 million cash.

Westbrook was the last person to be blessed because of the transfer. With his small personality and contribution to the Thunder, he is also a model, just like Nash. At first, he wanted to take the initiative to cut his salary and leave Harden. After all, he was the one who stayed to turn off the lights without four thunder and three thunder. The old captain, Kelly Sen, has left. He has had enough of this thunder.

Nowitzki and Cuban are the best. Team history goat insists on a team to the old age, bringing the only championship trophy and countless team history records. He has made outstanding achievements such as honor, and at the end of his career, he has to "wrangle" with his boss Cuban for salary.