The 76ers veteran chose to jump out of the contract. Can he really get the attention of the playoff-level team?

According to ESPN authoritative reporter Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers' backcourt veteran Eric Gordon will not execute the $3.4 million player option on his contract next season, and he will also become a full free agent. Shams also said the 36-year-old veteran defender averaged 6.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per game this season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 40.9%. Although he has no player option, he may still return to Philadelphia in the form of a new contract next season. At the same time, Gordon's rich playoff experience will also attract the attention and interest of some championship teams.

In the NBA regular season this season, Gordon was affected by injury and made a total of 39 appearances in 82 games, including 13 of which were the starters, with averaging 19.7 minutes per game, averaging 6.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 0.7 turnovers and 0.8 fouls. He shot 42.6%, three-point shooting percentage 40.9%, and free throw shooting percentage 75%. Due to injuries, Gordon never appeared in the NBA again after playing against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 9 this year, and he has been in an injury situation.

Gorden's overall performance this season is mixed. On the one hand, his performance on the offensive end is indeed quite good. He also showed outstanding personal scoring ability. His stability in outside shooting is also quite outstanding. He also has certain passing ability and support ability. However, on the other hand, Gordon's performance on the defensive end is also very worrying. His movement speed and athletic ability can no longer meet the standards, and he has indeed experienced a very obvious decline on the defensive end. Not only that, Gordon's physical condition is also worrying. As he grows older and accumulates injuries, it seems that his attendance rate is difficult to guarantee.

Therefore, we are more or less confused. Gordon would actually choose to give up the player option and try to try the free market again. For exchange-level teams, seeing Gordon's performance this season, seeing his attendance rate and his obvious decline in defensive end, I believe they will consider other younger players more. As for the 76ers, although their record this season is a mess, it is also closely related to the injuries of the team's core players. With the return of the wounded and the team selected VJ Edgecombe in the previous NBA draft, the 76ers' competitiveness will also recover significantly next season. In this case, staying at 76 people is a more ideal choice, right?