After Adams renewed his contract, Van Jordan s contract became the focus: 4-year new contract, is it a blessing or a disaster?

Recently, the Houston Rockets successfully renewed center Steven Adams for three years and 39 million yuan. This cost-effective contract instantly became the focus of hot discussion among fans and the media. As a substitute center this season, Adams averaged 3.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in just 13.7 minutes per game, and his shooting percentage reached 54.5%; in the playoffs, facing the Warriors' small lineup, he and Shin Kyung averaged 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, and his shooting percentage increased to 60%. The difference between the team's positive and negative values ​​when on the court and when not on the court is as high as 88, fully demonstrating his important role in the team's inside.

However, the contract direction of the Rockets' other core Van Jordan is also attracting much attention. According to the well-known American basketball reporter Haynes, the Rockets have officially decided to give up the $44.5 million contract for Van Jordan in his last year and instead plan to renew a four-year contract with a total value of up to $100 million.

This season, Van Jordan has a significant decline on the offensive end, with low breakthrough efficiency and poor attacking effect. His scoring methods mainly rely on three-pointers and mid-range breakthrough layups after using screens. But he is still the organizer and rhythm controller of the Rockets' offense. He can score 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists in the regular season, with only 1.4 turnovers, and the data is stable. On the defensive end, it is one of the most reliable players in the Rockets' backcourt, and they are very active in single defense and assisting defense. In the first round of the playoffs series against the Warriors, Van Jordan's role became increasingly prominent. In the desperate situation where the team was 1-2 behind, he lost three consecutive games, dragging the series into a tiebreak battle. Among them, G6 scored 29 points and had 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in the tiebreak. It is a key figure in the Rockets' ability to compete with the powerful Warriors.

From the perspective of the team's salary structure, the Rockets' operation is also very critical. As the growth of newcomers such as Shin Kyung and Greene, their salary will gradually increase, and the Rockets must plan their salary space reasonably. Giving up executing Van Jordan's existing high contract and re-signing a four-year, 100 million contract will not only ensure the stability of the team's core defender, but also alleviate the salary pressure in the next few seasons to a certain extent, leaving room for subsequent lineup adjustments and signings.

This new contract is of great significance to the future direction of the Rockets. If Van Jordan can continue to perform stably during the new contract period, especially leading young players to make continuous progress, then this contract will undoubtedly become an important cornerstone of the Rockets' rise. At the same time, the Rockets may continue to trade or sign up for the core lineup of Van Jordan and Adams during the offseason, such as chasing superstars such as Durant and Jaylen Brown to further enhance the team's strength. But if Van Jordan declines in form or fails to run-in with the team's new players, this long contract may also become a burden on the team. The Rockets' refusal to execute Van Jordan's original contract and plan to re-sign 100 million new contract for four years is a gamble full of challenges and opportunities. This not only concerns the direction of Van Jordan's personal career, but also will profoundly affect the Rockets' competitiveness and development trajectory in the NBA in the next few seasons. All Rockets fans are waiting and watching, looking forward to the team's surprises in the new season.