The chapter analyzes the financial implications and team-building strategies behind a player's contract extension, considering the benefits of sacrificing individual earnings for team success. It also touches upon historical examples of elite players taking pay cuts to support roster flexibility and competitiveness. The discussion extends to potential championship contenders in the NBA, emphasizing the importance of strategic decision-making in roster composition for upcoming seasons.
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Jalen Brunson's extension with the Knicks and whether or not it will be a precedent in the apron era, the Warriors' pursuit of Lauri Markkanen, and a look at a few teams that make you wonder about their direction.
Brunson's extension (1:04)
Will this be a precedent? (12:34)
Where do the Knicks stack up in the East? (19:43)
Warriors' pursuit of a Markkanen trade (25:16)
WTF are these teams draft (39:58)
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