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The pursuit of Zhao Feiyang by various teams is still happening, but for the Minnesota Timberwolves, this is obviously not good news.

Although Zhao Feiyang personally said that he would wait for the Timberwolves' next move, the offseason is too long and there are too many variables.

The Timberwolves must determine their own core, so as to build a championship lineup around him.

Otherwise, everything is ready, and in the end, the core of the team is gone and someone else poached it, then what should the team do?

So, three days after the Cleveland Cavaliers made an offer, Philip Sanders of the Minnesota Timberwolves came forward to negotiate a contract with Zhao Feiyang on behalf of the team.

The two sides met in the team's conference room. There were not many people involved. From the legal staff to the management, to Zhao Feiyang and his agent David Stocker, there were only five people in total.

In front of the conference table, Coach Philip Sanders came forward with a tired body. His illness was gradually deteriorating, and his face was much uglier than before.

Even so, he is still busy with various affairs of the team, as if he wants to fight to the last moment of his life.

"Zhao, after careful consideration by the team's top management, we have offered you a new contract."

"Of course, we can't give too high a price. After all, the team still needs to sign other players..."

"Kevin's contract had one more season, but he decided to retire... The team bought him out early, which can be regarded as his contribution to us..."

While coach Philip Sanders was speaking, Zhao Feiyang opened the contract and looked through it.

What shocked him was that the contract price offered by the Timberwolves was not low. In three years, the total salary reached 7200 million US dollars, and the third year was Zhao Feiyang's player option. At that time, he could jump out of the contract in advance. !

Other specific terms are also listed. After Zhao Feiyang read and asked the legal staff, he was also very satisfied with the Timberwolves contract.

"The price of 2400 million a year is not something that can be given casually... The Timberwolves, a relatively stingy team, can give me so much money, which has indeed proved their sincerity.... "

"Not to mention them, I'm afraid that any team in the league may not be able to easily give a price of 2400 million..."

Zhao Feiyang muttered in his heart.

"Zhao, are there any doubts? Don't worry, we have also noted on the contract that the team has signed all-star players... If we can't do it, you can choose to contact the team. Terminate the contract..."

"The management of this matter has all passed, you can rest assured that we will find suitable candidates during the offseason..."

Seeing that coach Philip Sanders talked about this, Zhao Feiyang really had nothing to hesitate.

"Coach Philip, I am willing to sign with the team..."

A few minutes later, the two parties formally signed the contract in the conference room.

Coach Philip Sanders smiled and gave Zhao Feiyang a big hug.

"We are also looking for candidates for the head coach... I believe that next season will be a huge change for the Timberwolves..."

"If I can still see..."

Coach Philip Sanders' last words were spoken very softly, Zhao Feiyang didn't hear clearly.

In short, the Timberwolves quickly held a press conference and announced the news through official channels.For a while, countless media reposted it one after another, and the entire NBA league knew about it.

For a while, public opinion suddenly heated up, not only the fans, but also the players participated in it.

Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving, who is participating in the second round of the playoffs, commented under the news, expressing his surprise at the amount.

"Oh! Man, this is unbelievable... I'm only going to make less than $1500 million next season, and this guy got 2400 million, which is an amazing price...."

Another star, Joe Johnson, also commented.

"God! Another guy with $2400 million, man, you'd be like me if you had $89 more...."

LeBron James, as Zhao Feiyang's former teammate, also expressed his views online.But compared to the surprise of other players, what he showed was blessing.

"Zhao, congratulations!"

"Dude, your annual salary is higher than mine now, hahaha... Remember to treat me to dinner next time we meet..."

The players are relatively restrained. After all, everyone is playing in the same league. Even if they are unhappy, they will not show it. Even if there is some jealousy, they will maintain the friendship on the scene.

But the fans are different.

The fans who support Zhao Feiyang and those who don't support Zhao Feiyang are completely divided into two factions.

First of all, those who support him think that the price he signed is very reasonable.

"2400 million U.S. dollars? It sounds like a lot, but Zhao is not only an All-Star player, he is also a player from China...Do you know how much potential the China market has? If the Timberwolves can keep With the cooperative relationship with Huaxia, they will definitely become the next Rockets...."

"That's right, maybe in the next few years, the home team of Huaxia fans will be Timberwolves, and the jerseys everyone buys are also Zhao Feiyang's. The commercial value he brings is too great... His teammates will definitely benefit from it too...."

"The $2400 million contract seems huge, but the broadcast contract is about to expire in the last few years. At that time, the wages of the entire league will definitely increase greatly. If you look back in a few years, this The price of 2400 million US dollars is nothing, maybe a good role player at that time has a chance to get it..."

"Being able to lead the team and score points, there is no scandal in private, let alone any negative issues... Such a leader player is only 2400 million! It's really worth it!"

Those who do not support Zhao Feiyang hold completely different views.

"Shit! This contract is shit! What are you kidding? Kobe's contract is only $2500 million! He's No. 1 in the league...Joe Johnson is only a few hundred thousand dollars short Knife, but that guy is simply overpaid and incompetent...he doesn't deserve a contract like that..."

"Zhao will be the player with the third highest salary in the league next season. Frankly speaking, I don't think he deserves it. His salary even exceeds LeBron's. Why?"

"Look who's behind this guy in salary? LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant...  ...Why does this Huaxia kid compare with these names?"

"A guy who is already 30 years old, the Timberwolves still use such a high price to sign him? In my opinion, this guy is worth 1400 million at most! If it is more, it is not worth it at all... Timberwolves The management will definitely regret it, and they will definitely not be able to turn around because of this stupid contract in the past few years...."