'I'm back.'

Zhang Hao's words in the face of the 1999 championship group became a classic scene in this final after the finals.

As for the sentence "I think the future is still mine"... there are not so many people discussing it, but more are complaining.

If you win others, you have to use your age to hit the other party? It’s simply...it’s so in line with Zhang Hao’s temperament.

Just so honest, so polite, and kindly reminding the other party that if you lose again in the future, don’t be too frustrated...

Everyone knows that the next era is the most dazzling era for the stars to shine and Zhang Hao.

After winning the championship, Zhang Hao said, "I'm back", which was even more shocking than saying this when he first came back!

After the Supersonics and the Lakers played such a Western Conference Final, most people were looking forward to the Supersonics winning the final championship, otherwise, the 76ers' double No. 1 pick combination could enter the altar.

Although many people are looking forward to Duncan catching up with Zhang Hao's championship, it is best to defeat Zhang Hao head-on.

However, Zhang Hao's performance in the Western Conference Finals this year attracted another wave of fans. Compared with the 76ers team, which was upset by Plan B in the Eastern Conference Finals, Zhang Hao does look more dazzling.

As for Eastern players, the most popular player this year's playoffs is not Iverson, Duncan, Carter, but Kobe.

At this time, nothing else matters. In the past few days after the Supersonics won the championship, the entire basketball world has been discussing Zhang Hao.

Before the team changed, people kept questioning Zhang Hao's choice.

Even though he averaged triple-double per game, he has been questioned. Moreover, because he averaged triple-double per game, he even continued to partner with O'Neal, and maybe he won several consecutive championships.

But now, all doubts have been broken!

Give him an old Jordan, he can still win the championship! It’s not that O’Neal must!

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Celebration of the championship, the championship parade... On June 27, Zhang Hao finally got rid of the team-related matters.

After the championship parade, Hornacek, Schramf, Sam Perkins and Muchi Brecklow chose to retire.

Schramf has one year left in the contract, but it is not big.

Muchi Brecklow has one year left to pay 5.7 million US dollars in salary, so he chose to postpone payment. According to regulations, the Supersonics will pay 1.9 million US dollars in salary each year in the next three seasons, and will also occupy 1.9 million US dollars in salary space every year in the next three years.

However, there will be a need for signing and players to renew contracts this summer, so it is ideal to put the not-so-large salary pressure into the future.

After retiring, Horacek joined the Supersonics coaching staff as scheduled and became a shooting coach.

Schramf entered the management and went to the commercial operation department for an internship.

Bryant Stich, who joined the contract midway, expired. After winning the championship, he received a one-year contract offer from Larry Harris. He politely rejected the contract and prepared to enter the free market.

Those who retired and those who chose to leave were one-third less than the 15-man roster of the Supersonics.

For Kukochi, it is hard to say for the time being, the contract has expired, but he wants to join the free market to see.

When Zhang Hao learned the news, he didn't think there was anything wrong. Kukochi's age was the last chance to win a big contract.

The prospect of Ruben Patterson's contract renewal is not clear, and his two-year minimum salary has expired and he has no right to birds.

Dell Curry chose to execute the last one-year contract.

In the just-concluded season, Dell Curry played 60 games, averaging 6 points and 1.3 assists per game, good physical condition, aged 36-37, with excellent health, a 42.2% three-point shooting percentage, higher than Zhang Hao, so he shot a little less, but he was indeed able to grasp the big gap, but he lost the ability to take advantage of defensive shots back then.

Dell Curry's choice to stay in the team has helped to alleviate the Supersonics' pitching crisis.

Ben Wallace chose to renew the contract that had been negotiated before and the middle class contract renewal.

As a second-defense boss, although he is a pure defensive player, the market price of Ben Wallace is also between 10,000 US dollars, which is definitely a salary cut to stay in the team.

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Zhang Hao finally got idle, and Barkley made an appointment with Zhang Hao to come to Zhang Hao's house for an exclusive interview.

First, there were some interviews about winning the championship, and soon passed by. Barkley also knew that these things had been bad in various group interviews after winning the championship.

Going to the point, Barkley asked: "Who is stronger, Kobe or Michael?"

Zhang Hao replied: "Kobe."

Barkley was surprised: "Do you think Kobe is better than Michael?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "Of course, Mr. Jordan is already 38 years old, Kobe is a while."

"..." Barkley took a deep breath: "OK, we don't consider age, other things, such as physical conditions, and technology."

Zhang Hao thought for a while: "In terms of technology, it's Kobe. He is the best player I've ever seen, and of course it's just the technical level."

Buckley said nothing, and asked from another perspective: "You seem to admire Kobe very much?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "Yes."

"..." Can't you say more? Barkley continued to ask, "What about the others?"

“What else?”

"Physical condition, strength."

"The physical condition is of course Mr. Jordan is stronger. Mr. Jordan is the best outside player I have ever seen. He may be ranked in the top five in history, Chamberlain, Magic, O'Neal.

Physical conditions, speed of entering the state, stability...Mr. Jordan is better in many aspects."

"What about one more?"

"What else?"

"Didn't you say the top five players in history with physical fitness? Who is the top five players in history with physical fitness in your mind? Are you?"

Zhang Hao nodded and said, "Of course it's you, Mr. Barkley."

"Hahahaha..." Seeing Zhang Hao's small movements, Barkley still laughed indulgently. He liked the answer.

With a happy smile, Barkley continued to ask: "Do you really think Kobe is the best skilled player?"

"Yes, Mr. Jordan is stronger, but in my opinion, Kobe's skills are better, but there is a big gap between Kobe and Mr. Jordan.

The gap between him and Mr. Jordan is not just about the gap in physical condition and stability. Other ways of playing and cooperating with his teammates are not as good as Mr. Jordan.

He likes to ask for it from his teammates. His college teammates are Brand and Bathirl, who are both players who are good at sacrificing. McGrady is also good at sacrificing, but McGrady is much better than Brand and Bathirl. He should learn to try to help each other, rather than McGrady has been helping him unilaterally."

"Wow, you really know Kobe. Are you giving him advice? Your attitude towards him seems to have always been different from others, even the title is different."

“Yes, I hope his team can become stronger and become the opponent I want to fight… I really feel excited to see a young version of Michael Jordan, and I hope he can become my strongest opponent and make me happier.

Just like I see those players who use you as the template, Mr. Barkley, you will always be very excited, but those players who use you as the template are too weak and are not worthy at all. It’s a pity that I failed to fight you at your peak."

This...comfortable! Barkley also looked regretful: "I'm also very sorry that I didn't fight the best you at the best time, but I want to wait for you to reach the best time. I may not be your opponent, you are not at your peak yet..."

After a disagreement, the two started to joking each other in business, and the cameraman next to them couldn't bear to listen!

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On June 29, the annual NBA Draft Day has arrived.

After a day off on the 27th, Zhang Hao followed the team to start his team work and came to New York.

As early as after the championship celebration party, Zhang Hao was called by the management and coaching staff to discuss the draft. After discussing for a few days, he finally made a decision.

The Supersonics won the championship this year and still won the No. 6 draw. At this time, the media stopped criticizing the Nets, but instead sympathized with them...

Back then, Jason Williams exchanged for Verm Baker, it seemed that he made a lot of money! Even if he added a draft pick, he made a lot of money. After all, the Nets seemed to have a duo of Marbury and Verm Baker at that time, and it was impossible for him not to enter the playoffs.

As a result, the Supersonics won the No. 6 sign...

What made the Nets collapse the most is that next year, the Supersonics have the right to swap draft picks with them.

As for the Nets' current situation, it is likely that they will give another high pick to the Supersonics again.

The top five picks this year must be the five. Apart from Yao Ming, the college students who run for this year are not better than last year's performance in the last season before leaving college, and even without Yao Ming is not as good as last year.

Since the top five picks have been determined, who will be selected by the Supersonics team at this stage is a more popular topic.

Although it may be forgotten in the future, after just finished the finals, Kassel's performance of averaging 14.5 points and 6.2 assists in the finals has been widely recognized.

Jordan is getting stronger and stronger. He averaged 23 points per game in the 6 finals. He spent time without singles when G6 had more than 30 seconds left to secure the victory... The sense of ritual is still very strong.

There are rumors that Ben Wallace is unwilling to enter the free market and will complete a contract renewal with the Supersonics.

Zhang Hao...the first person in the league!

Although Zhang Hao's contract has expired, there is no reason to leave the team.

These four people are here, and the Supersonics team will not worry about players who don’t come to hug their thighs. They are definitely a favorite to win the championship in the new season. Who will the Supersonics team choose at this time, which is very much concerned.

At 8 pm, the draft began.

David Stern came to the center of the stage, and as every year, he kept smiling in the booing of New York fans, and today he was excited. After unpacking the envelope, David Stern's idea of ​​"looking forward to beauty" can be seen at a glance.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the draft, the Washington Wizards selected the first pick... from China!"

There is no suspense. The Wizards boss A Polling, who has the No. 1 pick, chose Yao Ming, a quasi-year junior at Georgetown University!

David Stern no longer reads the university name. Since 1999, the imperial court station has started broadcasting the talent show.
To be continued...