In the NBA league, the value of young stars is getting higher and higher every year. In the 2022 offseason, Jokic received the first salary in NBA history (5 years and 2$7.2 billion), however, in the 2023 offseason, Jaylen Brown quickly broke the record, and the Green Army gave Jaylen Brown a five-year 3$0.4 billion contract. Although Jaylen Brown doesn't have big accolades like regular season MVP and championship, that doesn't prevent him from getting the biggest contract in history. Next summer's offseason, the NBA's highest record will definitely be broken. 38+17！35+12！Unwilling to give a big contract, and unwilling to let you go, this style is really Anji
When Anji was the general manager of the Green Army, he was very shrewd, strategic, capable, and famous. From the Green Army to the Jazz, Angie successfully operated two big trades. First, Jazz general manager Angie used blue-collar center Gobert to go to the Timberwolves 1-for-9, in exchange for 5 first-round picks and multiple players. Second, Angie used Mitchell to go to the Cavaliers 1 for 8, in exchange for 3 first-round picks + 2 first-round swap rights + 3 young players. Among them, Markkanen and Sexton joined the Jazz because of the Mitchell trade, and the two of them have changed as a result.
Markkanen and Sexton, when they were with the Cavaliers, had a harder time getting a chance;However, after joining the Jazz, these two young players have won the ball, and their stats and strength have skyrocketed. Markkanen is averaging 23 per game this season3 points +86 rebounds +13 assists +09 steals +08 blocks, 49% shooting from the field and 38 from three-point range2% and 84 free throw percentage8%。This statistic is at the level of an All-Star forward, but the Jazz are not ranked well, and Markkanen is expected to have a difficult time making the All-Star team.
According to statistics released by NBA reporters from American media, this season, Jazz forward Markkanen scored a total of 256 points (first in the league), including eating cake dunk + mid-range shooting + three points. In the regular season between the Jazz and the Suns, Markkanen efficiently blasted 38 points + 17 rebounds + 1 assist + 2 steals + 2 blocks. The Jazz and the Clippers played each other, and Markkanen scored 35 points + 12 rebounds + 3 assists + 1 steal + 1 block. The Jazz and the Nuggets battled, and Markkanen faced Jokic and still scored 27 points + 14 rebounds + 5 assists + 2 blocks. Playing a strong team, Markkanen doesn't seem to have stage fright.
NBA reporters reported that Markkanen is eligible for a maximum five-year 2 offseason next summerA contract of about $500 million, however, Jazz management wants Markkanen to take a proper pay cut to renew his contract. And, now multiple teams in the NBA have called to inquire about Markkanen. American media reporters reported that the Jazz management's asking price for Markkanen is extremely high, similar to the original trade of Mitchell and Gobert, about 5 first-round picks or some young chips. Fans say that Anji's asking price for the lion's big mouth is really not low!
Now Jazz management Angie is not willing to give Markkanen the highest salary cap, nor is he willing to trade Markkanen away. The Jazz coaching staff is now intentionally or unintentionally suppressing Markkanen's No. 1 core position in the team, not giving the most balls, and suppressing Markkanen's stats (contract renewal and price reduction). Therefore, Markkanen is now in a bit awkward with the Jazz, he wants to play well and wants to renew his contract to stay with the team (long-term contract), but Angie is too picky and reluctant. Markkanen is also interested in many NBA teams, and his ability at the power forward position is very suitable for some championship teams.
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