Almost joined forces with Duncan! McGrady complained about magic operations. Duncan almost left the team in 2000. What is the league s offer?

After the NBA transfer market opened, after several days of lively signings and trading, the teams have stabilized. At this time, fans are very eager to have more explosive transactions to appear, so as to have the strength to change the entire league structure.

In the history of the NBA, there are a few transactions that can rewrite history, but due to various accidental relationships, they failed to become a reality. The most well-known one was naturally when Kobe almost joined forces with Paul. In fact, in the offseason in 2000, the league almost had a deal that completely changed the situation, that is, the Magic was only one step away from Duncan. If the deal could be completed at that time, the Magic would have formed a luxurious lineup of Duncan + McGrady + Hill + Miller. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the league finale was.

McDy talked about this almost completed deal when she participated in a podcast program recently. He said: The version of the story I got was that management and Duncan had dinner with him, and Rivers refused Duncan's request for his family to fly to Orlando with him. In my opinion, you should have met all his requirements 100% in this case - when you have the chance to sign a player like Tim Duncan, you should do anything. If there were Tim Duncan and Grant Hill, we would have to bear the pressure of winning every season, right? So the pressure will drive us to win the championship.

And Rivers had responded to such rumors a long time ago, saying that the team agreed to all Duncan's request at that time. Unfortunately, after a long talk with Popovich, Duncan chose to stay with the Spurs. During the offseason in 2000, Duncan became a restricted free agent. In addition, he was affected by a series of factors such as injuries and the Spurs management, so he planned to change the team. For such a level risk who has won the championship and is only 24 years old, each team naturally acts at the news. Let’s take a look at what kind of insurance prices were given by many teams including the league at that time? What prompted Duncan to finally choose to stay with the Spurs?

Magic: The league's maximum salary, Hill or McGrady as bargaining chips

Let's pay attention to the protagonist Magic in the transfer. At that time, the team was in the post-O'Neal era. Although McGrady and Hill had good performances, they could never lead the team to a better record. In addition, the two have obvious injuries and hidden dangers, the Magic are naturally eager to make changes to the lineup. Duncan, who has experience in winning the championship and is already a top striker, successfully entered the team's vision.

At that time, the Magic could be said to directly choose Soha Duncan. The then coach Rivers had a meal with Duncan, and the management even prepared a maximum salary for the league. And as long as the Spurs can nod, McGrady and Hill can choose and even send the two away in packing.

Knicks: The league's maximum salary and team shares have always been an absolute tycoon. Entering the Knicks in the new century also requires league superstars to support their huge football market. So when recruiting Duncan, the Knicks played a card of humanity. In addition to the league's maximum salary, the management also promised Duncan to obtain equity in the team after he retired.

In addition, they promised to help Duncan's wife and family solve employment problems, and of course solve housing and children's schooling problems.

Nets: The league's maximum salary, the championship promise

Nets also provide Duncan with a maximum salary without hesitation. In addition, the biggest recruitment ace in their hands is core guard Kidd. If Kidd can join forces with Duncan, the two will naturally be competitive in the league. So at that time, the Nets also used Kidd as a key factor in recruiting, promising that Duncan could win the championship trophy.

Bulls: Unconditional Soha

Unlike other teams, there are chips and promises, the Bulls recruitment is very simple. As long as Duncan and the Spurs can put forward the conditions, the Bulls will agree to everything without hesitation. It can be said that for the Bulls in the post-Jordan era, if they can welcome a forward player like Duncan, the team will be able to recover immediately.

Spurs: Love card

As a scheming and concise old world, the Spurs are not in a hurry at all as they see other teams constantly tempting Duncan with money. They directly played a card of love. You should know that Duncan had a very good relationship with other teammates and coach Popovich at that time, and he was also a person who paid great attention to love. Therefore, under the treatment of the old coach's words, Duncan finally chose to reject any team's invitation and continue to cooperate with the Spurs. After that, he signed a three-year, $32.6 million contract extension with the team. At that time, Popovich's persuasion to Duncan was also textbook-level. He considers Duncan completely from his position, from his future career plan to his future development goals, and how he can help him staying with the Spurs. All this is completely the earnest teachings of an elder to his younger generation.