NBA's legendary Shaquille O'neal asked why the player could not refuse to work if he could not get the contract he wanted.
Professional athletes, usually called contract holdouts, sometimes skip training camps and do not appear in team facilities before the season begins, so they push up the organization to more advantageous contract negotiations.
However, in the case of Miami Heat Forward Jimmy Butler, this drama happened in the middle of the season.
2024 report Revealed Miami refused to extend the two years of $ 113 million in the summer of $ 113 million. This worsened the relationship with the team with the team.
Then Butler Skip the road trip I went to Orlando in December and missed another team flight to Milwalky in January. The player was stopped twice by the team, but for the first time Seven games And the second time Two games。
“Do you want me? I don't want you.”
This topic led to a heated discussion about “NBA on TNT”. This was characterized by the fact that O'Neill was taking the butler side due to a great contract failure.
“In this situation, I think it's about human nature. I know exactly what Jimmy feels. I was in this situation many times.” 'So the nature of humans begins. “
Charles Berkley, a legendary NBA, a friend of Kohost and his fellow, will soon interventionWe will take the role of a thermal organization for the purpose of the discussion.
“Well, I signed the transaction next year, so I gave you what you want!”
SHAQ refuted.
The host was referring to the current contract of the Butler, which has been set to expire at the end of the 2024 to 2025 season. This is worth an average of $ 48 million per year. Butler has the third year of choice, but now it can be uncertain.
SHAQ continued. “I don't like this basketball business, it's always because of someone. I think it's more human nature.” Everything I've done for you, you extend to me. Do you want to give it? ” You don't want me. “
Berkleie, along with other host Kenny Smith and Erney Johnson, have argued that the butler has not been contracted.
Jimmy Butler at the latest stopped tennis event in Miami.Reserved Padel's Jason Colner/Getty Image
“You're not just not at work!” Berklee said.
Shack simply answered, “Why not?”
“You can ask for a transaction, but you have to appear,” Smith strengthened.
Johnson asked O'Neill to see if he felt the level of responsibility to play and play. Shack replied that he had done it, but he said he wouldn't go all out.
Due to a complete difference, Smith stated that the Butler, or probably shacks, must respect the contract as the first signed.
“You signed a contract that you thought was wonderful at the time. Let me give this example,” Smith explained. “Michael Jordan played for $ 2.3 million when he was. [in Chicago] And “I signed a contract. I'm going to play.” Now, I was able to demand more, Jimmy was able to seek more, but he still has the duty to appear. “
Johnson concluded that players are obliged to play fans, teammates, and franchises.
Barkley and Smith not only agree, but also stated that $ 50 million should be enough for everyone to leave the sofa.
BLAZETV Contributor TJ MOE Agreed“I don't want to see a man who earns $ 50 million a year throws a frustration and stops playing.”
“It's crazy to protect this,” Mo added.
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