The triumph of "Miami" in the last two playoffs

The triumph of "Miami" in the last two playoffs proved that for the sake of big wins to sacrifice much, and including money.

Dwight Howard , LeBron James , Andre Iguoadala and Tim Duncan . Four stars, four thriving financially players. Even though the amount in their bank accounts have become somewhat less. All four are included in the progressively growing list of NBA stars, whose salaries will rise in the clubs in the event of free agents on the market and at the same time reduced when switching to another team.
And let every one of them will lose a couple of million - the bread and butter, eggs and a variety of other delicacies to them is more than enough. In the end, the amount of words in the eight-column "salary" has not been canceled. Nevertheless, such a situation - this is what the leaders of the most sought long ago the league and team owners, who two years ago literally locked players in their teams to achieve high goals: equal distribution of strong players in all clubs, as well as encouraging competition and the competitive element in the NBA as a whole. However, the biggest surprise was the culmination of a long series of changes Dwight Howard team in the offseason. Superman chose "Houston", who offered him a four-year contract for $ 88 million, which is $ 30 million less than the amount of light it in the "Lakers" in the case of perepodpisaniya. However, with one caveat - in Los Angeles, he had to spend five years. Recent events show that the material question is not the most cornerstone for the newly minted free agents. For example, "Denver" to attempt to re-sign Iguodalu for the next five years and promised to forward of 60 million "green". Andre chose other money and moved to the "Golden State", which four-year contract with the Olympic champion had cost $ 48 million. Thus, the "Warriors" disappointed "Nuggets" twice - first beating the team from Colorado in the first round of the playoffs, and then stole her key player. Objectives of the new collective agreement (at least from the point of view of club owners) included the redistribution by different teams of really talented players and those who are not the biggest paycheck. And the most absurd is that the players who fought with the possible onset of a lockout, who tried not to lose money and years as prescribed in the contract, at the moment are of this is easy. Most of the players are still chasing the astronomical salaries. But there were those for whom the loss of a few million more than compensated for the important things. For example, Chris Paul, who, together with the "Clippers" in the new season will be a real chance to compete for the championship. And all because the team in order to keep its main star and give her hope for the attempt to win the Cup of Larry O'Brien, donated to so many people and was invited to the name. It's about Doc Rivers . Hardly "Clippers" would invite a specialist, if would be assured that only the bags of gold will keep Chris' team. Moreover, it was found that "the Lakers' first required to do anything to Phil Jackson returned to the number one position in the team and helped keep it Dwight Howard. As we already know, carts with money bosses Californians have not helped. And confirmed that Superman himself, "I want to be happy again and enjoy basketball. Want to go back to the days when I was myself - Dwight Howard , who was good and fun. " Guide "Lakers" in connection with the loss of centering have withstand a lot of pressure from the media, the public and competitors. To confirm the status of one of the main shark in the NBA, the club is vital to find one equal in status and basketball class replacement. Over the years, few could imagine that the "Lakers" on their authority and ambition are able to watch out for players of similar caliber. above described trends indicate that the NBA runs into the era of building teams with long-term prospects. When James, Wade and Bosh have linked their fate under the flag of Miami in 2010, all of them essentially lost the money. Each participant of "Big Trio" is rumored has missed about $ 15-17 million, which helped the "hit" save in the Yudonisa Heslema and invite Mike Miller , without which, probably, "Miami" could not win the last two league titles. The composition of the final series of the NBA playoffs last season is a shining example of what great victories often come by cutting financial appetites. And James and Wade, and Bosh, and especially Ray Allen, who moved to the "hit" on a smaller compared to the Boston salary - all declined from a piece of cake to become authors of the success of "Miami." "San Antonio" in general can be considered as leading lights in the matter, since the last 16 consecutive years of leadership operates on the proven formula that allows the Texas club for so long to stay in the rank of regular contenders for the title. Tim Duncan last season earned $ 9.6 million, Tony Parker , the number of a candidate for MVP of the season, earned $ 12.5 million, while Manu Ginobili has recently agreed to a contract extension, on which will receive $ 14 million. And all three ended up in negative territory for the sake of the atmosphere that they create in the "San Antonio" for many years.

If you take the formula, "Spurs" as the base for all of the NBA, the decision "Thunder" before the start of last season to part with James Harden is quite understandable. Leaders of "Oklahoma" just could not agree with him, that James was able to make sacrifices for the sake of the team. At Kevin Durant at the same time ended the contract novice and the new agreement Kay-Dee put a big salary owed ​​to the star of his caliber. Westbrook extended his contract on less favorable terms, agreeing to drop, and for the desire to go further under the handle with Durant to the coveted league title. And due to the progressive tax on luxury, which introduced the NBA leadership, management "Thunder" could not afford to pay Harden the money he demanded. All they could do - is to offer bearded salary below the amount that gets Westbrook. now James Harden is one of the leading players in the NBA, and his presence alone in the "Rockets" has become so important factor by which Dwight Howard took a life-changing decision. And the defender is unlikely to have been able to open up and get what you want in "Oklahoma," sitting behind their partners. But after Ginobili in the "San Antonio" was in the same situation! He could earn much more than the other team, but no complaints from him about the role in the conquest of "Spurs' three league titles, and also about the fact that we have to constantly share the ball with Duncan, Parker and Leonard, we have not heard. Manu quite can say that, they say, money - not the point. And another NBA star player, Dirk Nowitzki, totally agree with him. In 2010, the German became a free agent and decided to re-sign a contract with "Mavericks" for which he received a 16 million less. Thanks to this "Dallas" was able to enhance the composition, which led a year later to the Texans winning title. Nowitzki now plans to go to the next salary reduction for the sake of the club was able to attract the star basketball player, who may well make a bunch with Dirk in a year. But the most interesting thing will be to check the movement of this entertaining trend in the next year, when the free agent would be none other than like Kobe Bryant . Black Mamba has repeatedly stated his desire to become a champion again, but will he sacrifice their blood for the sake of inviting those basketball players that have the potential to help bring back the cup? On the other hand, Kobe longs to surpass or even to repeat the achievement of Michael Jordan in the number of won championship rings. And if only for that, he can sacrifice principles. I am sure that all this year the defense will rankle a difficult question: "Is the money happiness"?