Halladay spoke about the extension contract while Janis Antetokounmpo 28, Greece demanded that Zuru Halladay (33) remain among the remaining conditions in the Milwaukee Bucks hereinafter Milwaukee.
According to a report by John Oucharski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the 26th, Halladay said he wanted to sign an extension contract with Milwaukee.
In May last year, Halladay appeared on Andre Iguodala's podcast and said he would seriously consider retiring when the contract ends.
Halladay withdrew his remarks at the time, saying, "I don't plan to retire yet," and said, "I want to sign an extension contract." "I don't want to play for another team and I think I can still do well," he said, expressing his desire to retire from Milwaukee, "I want to stay here as a Milwaukee member."
Halladay played 32.6 minutes per game last season, averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.2 steal field throws success rate 47.9% three-point success rate 38.4% (6.1 attempts) and free throws success rate 85.6% (2.6 attempts). He was selected to the All-NBA Defensive Team and was honored to be named an All-Star for the first time in 10 years.
Above all, Halladay played 65 games in the regular season, contributing greatly to winning the first seed in the Eastern Conference last season. 스포츠중계
Halladay will be eligible for an extended contract from January 24 next year. Even if Halladay is a veteran looking at his mid-30s, he is considered a key figure in catching "franchise star" Antetokounmpo. Also, based on the previous statistics, it is considered natural for Milwaukee to sign an extension contract with Halladay.
This season Halladay receives a minimum salary of $34.9M, plus an additional $1.9 in incentives. He then has a player option worth $37.4M next season. Therefore, whether Milwaukee offers an extension contract in January next year depends on Halladay's play and team performance.
Halladay wants to stay on the winning team and believes Milwaukee can fulfill his wish. "I spent three seasons playing in Milwaukee, which I could call the best of my career, and I have a winning record," he said. "I think I'm the best or one of them because I was always told 'If you win, you're the best.' Milwaukee won, and I was also part of the winning team."
Meanwhile, this offseason Milwaukee succeeded in catching one of the "Big Three" Chris Middleton on a cheap deal and re-signed Brook Lopez, who serves as Milwaukee's beam. Antetokounmpo's brother, Thanathis Antetokounmpo, decided to continue.
In addition, they reinforced the three-point shooting sector, which was pointed out as a weakness last season. Starting with re-signing Jae Crowder, he recruited shooters Malik Beasley and A.J. Green.
Milwaukee is still expected to be a strong Eastern Conference powerhouse and favorite for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Depending on how much Milwaukee can maintain this momentum, the NBA landscape is expected to change a lot over the next 12 months. Halladay stands at the center of it.