Chapitre 874: Chapter 539: The Wind Rises in New Jersey

The general manager of the SuperSonics, Sam Presti, said in a local TV interview at the beginning of July, "Honestly, I'm glad I don't have to get involved in this year's 'whirlwind'."

He was referring to the 2011 offseason.

Because of the lockout, there was no offseason in 2010, as the lockout led to the cancellation of last season, resulting in the accumulation of two offseasons' worth of player movement at the same time.

This year's free agency was dominated by big men, but there was also a large group of perimeter players looking for new teams.

Topping the list of free agent perimeter players were Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, and Manu Ginobili.

Considering the big men as well, this year's free agency would see an unprecedented double-digit number of All-Stars hitting the market.

Their decisions would determine the dynamics of the following season.