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The Denver Nuggets scored 57 wins last season, which is inseparable from Iguodala's outstanding performance. Although they lost ground in the playoffs, the Nuggets are still a team full of hope. Next season, if Iguodala does not break out of his contract, the Nuggets will pay him an annual salary of $12 million. It stands to reason that Iguodala has no reason to leave the Nuggets. He has only been in Denver for one season, not to mention a good season.

But in fact, when George Carr encouraged Iguodala to use improper means to harm the opposing player, his heart was no longer in Denver.

Iguodala yearns for victory, but he has his own principles for victory. Intentionally hurting people, he would definitely not do such things.

George Karl's request made Iguodala hate the Denver Nuggets. He is eager for a more secure long-term contract, and also hopes to be able to change a place to restart his career. This place must have a large enough market for Iguodala to plan for his business empire.

The Golden State Warriors have been close to Iguodala, but in the end, this low-key and powerful forward chose the Dallas Mavericks with Yiyang. People don’t always say that playing around Yi makes you better? Iguodala now yearns for himself to be better.

"I can't believe we did it!" After attending the press conference announcing Iguodala joining the Mavericks, Cuban jumped up and down with excitement in his office. He finally had his dream star player again, and he also met Carlisle's needs.

Iguodala is an offensive and defensive guy, and most importantly, he is very willing to play the role of the second or even the third. As long as Yiyang is willing, Iguodala is very willing to cooperate fully. He has the strength of being a star, but he has the heart of a role player.

Compared to Howard and Jefferson, Iguodala does not have the problem of ball distribution. He can score, but he does not stick the ball. He can defend and Marion will no longer be the target of the opponent's key attack.

The addition of Iguodala made the Dallas city a joy. This may be the most correct signing that Cuban has done in the past two years.

After Iguodala "remarried", naturally some people were happy and some were worried. The Denver media still chanted that Iguodala’s loyalty cannot be measured by money, but today, they have unanimously transferred word of mouth, describing Iguodala as a traitor who does no evil.

After completing the signing of the contract to join the Mavericks, the Denver Post columnist Mark Kleiza ridiculed Iguodala's act of leaving the Nuggets as a cowardly behavior: "The Nuggets will become a coward without Iguodala. Better. He gave up a contract with an annual salary of $12 million for the Mavericks. We can understand that if you can't surpass the Mavericks, then become an accomplice with them."

Facing the transfer of Iguodala, George Carr, the old man, also bluntly attacked.

"Iguodala is an innocent player. He chose to use a simpler way to win, but in the end he will regret it. His inexperienced choice will only make his career worse. !"

In Denver, Iguodala became a public enemy of the whole people. But Iguodala himself didn't care. He happily came to Dallas to buy a house, and made the first contact with several bosses to open up his commercial market in Dallas. What does the Denver matter have to do with him? He is now a Dallas Mavericks player.

"Now I'm playing in another team. I just want to focus on this team and play every game well. Carlisle and Cuban have discussed with me about the tactics of next season. To be honest, I think we can achieve good results. As for you asking me what Carl said about me... I can only say that it makes me confused. I have no idea what the situation is and why he said that." In interviews with reporters, Iguodala also expressed his indifferent attitude. The Nuggets are unrighteous to him, do you still expect Iguodala to have affection for his old club?

Yiyang, who was "hiding" in Los Angeles for special training, was also "poached" by the omnipotent reporters, but this time, Yiyang was no longer the protagonist. Almost all reporters asked him to comment on Iguodala joining the Mavericks.

In fact, when Yiyang saw the news about Iguodala joining the Mavericks, he immediately welcomed Iguodala on his social media, and then asked Duffy to help him get Iguodala. Pulled a private phone and sent him a welcome text message.

Yiyang is very excited about Iguodala's joining, but don't expect him to write this excitement on his face.

"We have a very good accomplice who can help us go further in the next season." Yiyang simply said, dismissing the reporters.

"How far do you go? The finals?" A reporter asked not to resist, facing Yiyang who had already turned around and was about to leave.

Yiyang stopped and turned to look at the reporter who asked the question, but in the end he said nothing.

The finals? I thought you guys would say championships!

With the addition of Iguodala, the Mavericks who had been immersed for a long time finally returned to the public's field of vision. Of course, Iguodala is just a starter. Cuban, who had stored it for a long time, immediately began to planfully throw out all the money in his hands.

A day later, the Mavericks officially announced that they will renew the outstanding performance of last season Darren Collison at a price of $15.04 million for three years. The Mavericks' strongest sixth man will continue to attack Dallas.

Although most of the players signed by the Mavericks are not "giant" figures, the experts can see that they are very sensible in every deal they sign! Carlisle and Cuban are completely indifferent to those who are not suitable for the team despite their reputation.

After the contract renewal, the Mavericks quickly reached a two-year, $7.5 million contract with Iguodala’s former teammate and veteran Haitian center Samuel Dalembert. The second year was for the team. Options.

Although Dalem Porter is 33 years old, this extremely professional and willing defensive center is exactly the kind of player the Mavericks need. At this point, Carlisle and Cuban’s recruits have also been confirmed, that is, the kind of guy who is willing to defend and will not occupy the ball too much!

Defense, this has always been an issue that Carlisle has emphasized very much, but the Mavericks lineup last season allowed them to rely on offense to move towards a higher ranking and launch an impact in the playoffs. This season, the Mavericks have almost overthrown and made a comeback while retaining the core, and Carlisle can create a suffocating defensive lineup that belongs to Dallas at will. Carlisle never wanted to experience the helplessness of being helpless in the face of the Spurs offense.

So far, the Mavericks have four defensive champions, Gobert, Yiyang, Iguodala and Dalemport. In the eyes of the outside world, their defensive depth is enough, it is time to recruit some attacking players.

But Carlisle doesn't think so. With Yiyang, Nowitzki, Iguodala and Collison, the team's offense actually doesn't have to worry about. Next, he needs defensive players. And, absolutely must be a top defensive expert!

Prior to this, the Mavericks announced that they would have won the "single king" Nick Young with one year-end salary, the most "alternative" player in the Mavericks summer signing, making the outside world think that the Mavericks are finally hoarding scorers.

Nick Young is not good at defensively and is not a team player. He looks out of tune with the Mavericks system. In fact, signing Nick Young is a "personal preference" of Cuban, and Carlisle has no interest in this player who can only play indiscriminately. But who makes Cuban the boss? He just likes the guys who can score. However, a mere Nick Young will not destroy the structure of the Mavericks. Therefore, Carlisle did not obstruct this contract too much. Sometimes, you have to make Cuban happy too.

In mid-July, Kidd announced to join the Nets with a three-year contract. Only this time, his identity has changed from a player to a coach!

Yiyang was shocked again. After Stevens took over the coach of the Celtics, Kidd, another important teacher in his life, also officially took office.

At the press conference, Kidd also joked with reporters. "Maybe, you will switch to my team tomorrow?"

During this period of training camp, it can be said that there are surprises every day. Gobert's progress made Yiyang feel gratified, and the progress of the team lineup made Yiyang eager to try. The appearance of Stevens and Kidd also made Yiyang look forward to the duel with them.

What Yiyang didn't know was that this summer's surprise was not over yet. At this moment at the negotiating table, Carlisle is fighting for the last important piece of the puzzle for the Mavericks!

"You know, it's also the best point guard in the world."

"You also have to know that it was this best point guard last season that knocked my team out of the game."

"It's your previous team, you're already a free agent." Carlisle smiled and tried to make the atmosphere more relaxed.

"I thank you for your kindness to me, but I really have no reason to join. You can't give me anything other than a more annual salary." A dark and strong player spread his hands. The league is also willing to be a defensive player. Not many teams pay for the players. If it weren't for Cuban's four-year price tag of 23 million yuan, maybe he wouldn't waste time coming to Dallas at all.

"Isn't the championship not attractive enough?" Carlisle directly showed his assassin.

Seeing the opponent hesitated, Carlisle immediately pursued the victory and continued. "Everyone knows that we are recruiting people everywhere, recruiting good players like you. Is it because Mark thinks he has too much money? No, we don't spend this money to join in the fun, but because we have goals. Our goal is What? Championship!"

The dark and strong player hesitated ~www.novelmtl.com~ Although he only entered the league in 2004, he is actually only one year younger than a veteran like Dalem Porter, half a year old to be exact. This is almost the last long contract in his career, and it is also one of his few chances to win honors.

From the emotional point of view, the old club is certainly good. But there are many more realistic things that the old club can't provide him.

Is it to wait for the aging self to be abandoned by the old club after four years, and then to do nothing for the whole career, or to choose a new starting point and pursue something different?

"I...I think about it." The player did not agree to Carlisle, but did not refuse either.

Carlisle didn't force people to make a decision right away, but smiled confidently.

"You are a smart player, Tony. I believe you can make the most correct choice."

Tony Allen stood up and thanked, and left the office. Dallas or Memphis? This is really a difficult choice.