The Nuggets coaching staff has undergone a major change! Westbrook fights with injuries. Should we keep the contract of 3.3 million or leave?

On June 2, a not-surprise news came from the Denver Plateau - the Nuggets management announced the departure list of four assistant coaches: Sanders, Jones, Krask, and Graham. The contracts of these four brothers just came to an end, and the team obviously did not plan to renew the contract. To be honest, it is not surprising that anyone can see this. After all, the workplace is like a world of martial arts, and the principle of a emperor and a minister has not changed from ancient times to the present.

I still remember when Coach Ma Long was fired last month, I told my buddy that this coaching staff is probably going to have an earthquake. As expected, Adelman had just been properly promoted, and the assistants who had previously been with Malone could not keep them. The most important thing in the workplace is to take sides. You are not the confidant of the new coach, so why do you keep them? Besides, Adelman must establish his authority and support his own people to the top so that tactical execution can be smooth. Just like when our company changes its leaders, the old team always needs to adjust and adjust, and the truth is the same.

But to be fair, this guy Adelman did a great job after taking over. At the end of the regular season, the Nuggets were like a deflated ball, sliding from the second in the West to sixth. Jokic was so tired that he was as tired as an old ox. He played for 38 minutes every game, and his ankles were swollen like steamed buns. As soon as Adelman came up, the first thing he did was to reduce the burden on his teacher. The playing time was cut to a reasonable range, and the players' spirits immediately became different. Although he lost to the Thunder in the second round of the playoffs, he can score a record of 10 wins and 7 losses in the middle of the playoffs. Who wouldn’t give a thumbs up? At least Jokic and Murray agree with the tactical adjustments of the new coach, and I didn't hear anything wrong in the locker room.

Westbrook's Battle of Redemption: From controversy to Maka's counterattack path

After talking about the coaching staff, we must talk about Westbrook's performance this season. This guy is like riding a roller coaster, from being criticized for being a "cancer" to becoming a firefighter in the Nuggets, the plot is even more ups and downs than the TV series. I was really stupid when I played against the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs - I averaged 16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, and I was still the sixth man. I could carry the explosive pack and rush to the inside at critical moments. How much pressure did Jokic and Murray share?

Remember in G3, the Clippers almost forced the Nuggets to the edge of the cliff. Westbrook came on as a substitute for 28 minutes, scored 21 points and 8 rebounds, and opened the gap with two consecutive three-pointers in the final quarter. If it weren't for him, the Nuggets might have been sent away by Harden and Leonard in the first round. But in the second round of the Thunder, this guy suddenly became silent, scoring half of the average score per game. The fans were calling him "high salary and low ability". It was only after the game that he broke his right bones! It hurts even if I think about it. I played the entire series with injuries. I was already in the hospital, Westbrook could really bear it.

Speaking of this, we have to mention his grudges and revenge with his old boss Thunder. When the Thunder Three Young Masters broke up, Durant ran to the Warriors to hug Curry's thigh, but Green criticized him, "We are the champion before you come"; Harden, as the regular season as a tiger, was as strong as a tiger, and was weak in the playoffs, and he always lost his chain at critical moments. Look at Westbrook again, he fought for his life in the Nuggets with his basic salary. Every game was like playing in the finals, and he was so fierce that we ordinary fans looked at him in awe.

The mystery of staying and leaving: The human relationship behind the 3.3 million contract

The most heartbreaking thing now is Westbrook's 3.3 million player option. According to regulations, he has to decide whether to execute the contract before June 29. To be honest, this is quite difficult to choose - stay in the Nuggets, have stable playing time, and teammates regard him as a brother, and Jokic celebrates with him every game; but if he jumps out of the contract and with his performance this season, he might be able to earn a higher salary in the free market. After all, there are examples of basic salary and All-Star data.

But then I thought, Westbrook is so old, what are you going to do at the end of his career? Money is important, but it is even more rare to be happy and respected when playing basketball. Look at Jokic and Murray. They always joke with him during training and are willing to feed him the ball on the court. This kind of team atmosphere is not available everywhere. Besides, the Nuggets are now a strong team in the Western Conference and can still make it to the championship next season. If Westbrook stays in the team, he might really realize his dream of winning the championship - this is much more valuable than the ring Durant gets to hold his thighs.

Loyalty and utilitarianism, the eternal contradiction between professional sports

Some people say that Westbrook is stupid, and he insists on staying in the Nuggets if he doesn't make money; others say that he is true to playing basketball for money just for one breath. This reminds me of Kobe back then, who was willing to cut his salary at the end of his career and stayed in the Lakers. Some people scolded him for occupying salary space, while others praised him for his loyalty in one person and one city. Professional sports have always been a business, but there are always some players who are willing to gamble for their feelings.

Westbrook's choice actually reflects the survival rules of the entire league - Durant and Harden represent utilitarianism, wherever they can win; Westbrook is like an old-school player, paying attention to "a soldier dies for his confidant." Which option do you mean? Can't draw conclusions. But one thing is certain: when most players calculate the maximization of benefits, the guy who is willing to fight for the team will eventually make fans remember his name.

As for the changes in the Nuggets coaching staff, it is just a routine operation in the business world. As long as the coach who plays the team is good, who cares if you use old subordinates or newcomers? But Westbrook's stay and leave adds a bit of human touch to this summer - in this alliance full of transactions and calculations, this uncertainty has become the most attractive point.