The most memorable part was the 10-year contract renewal. Kobe, Gasol, Nowitzki, Pierce... all got long contracts, but Duncan only got a short two-year contract with the lowest salary.
It always feels like this 'retirement rumor' was deliberately spread by someone with an agenda.
However, when Zhang Yang saw the list of Duncan's career honors in the news about retirement, he understood why Duncan remained calm as usual after being eliminated last night.
It's worth noting that this year, the Spurs' playoff overall strength was the strongest among all championship-contending teams. Most media and fans believed that as long as the Spurs beat their Lakers, it was equivalent to having one hand on the O'Brien Trophy. The next two rounds would be easier, even if they were eliminated 2-4, most still believe the Spurs' overall strength was stronger than their Lakers.
