Yabussele complained to 76ers: The quote is too low and is underestimated

"I felt at the time, 'Oh my God, you really don't want me to stay'." French striker Abuselle, who just joined the New York Knicks, rarely disclosed the real reason why he left the Philadelphia 76ers in an interview with SKWEEK TV on July 5 - he admitted that the 76ers' offer in the free market was "really very low", which made him feel the team's contempt.

This powerful player who has long proved his value in the European arena was originally open to the return of the 76ers. Yabuselle admitted: "Leaving Philadelphia was not a major turning point. I thought to myself, 'Oh my God, I might go back'. I didn't have any trouble with 'wanting to leave' there, really no." He made it clear that as long as the 76ers offer a "good contract", he would be very happy to stay.

However, reality is contrary to expectations. "I don't have any negative emotions or difficult moments," Yabussele changed the subject and said the key point, "but to be honest, they hardly gave substantial quotes. Although there were quotes, the amount was really very low." This far-lower than expected quotes made Yabussele understand the team's attitude in an instant: "I felt 'Oh my god, you really don't want me to stay', that's the case."

When Philadelphia was hesitant, the New York Knicks took the initiative decisively. According to ESPN, the Knicks eventually signed Yabuselle on a two-year contract worth $12 million. This offer is undoubtedly a direct recognition of his performance last season. In the regular season where the Sixers played, Abuselle averaged 11 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, with a stable shooting percentage of 50.1%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 38%, demonstrating the reliable value of a space striker.

It is not difficult to see from Yabuselle's blunt statement that the 76ers management may have obvious deviations in evaluating its value. A "ultra-low offer" that lacks sincerity not only failed to retain this practical player, but also made the player feel disappointed that he was not valued. The Knicks' decisive intervention not only added important rotational power to the team's forward line, but also clearly conveyed a signal in the free agent market: New York is willing to pay reasonable rewards for valuable players.

The game in the free market has always been cruel, and Yabussele's experience once again confirms this. While Philadelphia’s management was still weighing, the fast-paced signing in New York was already done. For the 76ers, this loss may be worth reflecting on - sincerity is equally important as market conditions when evaluating the value of players.