msmithbooks Chapter 979 Looking forward to next year's offseason
Chapter 979 Looking forward to next year's offseason
Chapter 979 Looking forward to next year's offseason
In the Thunder’s starting lineup in the first quarter, Xie Kai gave everyone a great surprise, that is, his 3-point step-back, which looked very threatening and accurate; and in the second lineup, Norby’s ups and downs in previous seasons Special, it seems that the defense is much better, eating cakes is very enjoyable, and there is no need for the ball, which makes everyone's eyes shine.
Obviously, Noel is like this, almost the development direction of the inside line without projection and flanking ability.That is to do a good job of defense, protect the basket, and the offensive end is responsible for covering and eating cakes, and blocking teammates as a wall.
And insiders like Kanter who have no defense and are used to post-up singles have less and less room for survival.Big data shows that the post-up offense is much less efficient than the pick-and-roll offense.Of course, insiders like Daidai who can back up, face up to the frame, pick and roll, and have first-class defense are still popular.But the problem is that there are too few such insiders, so few that once they appear, they must be not for sale by the team.
Kanter's biggest problem is that his defense is too weak and his asking price is too high, so he cannot become the main force on a championship team.A championship team cannot have such a defensive colander inside, and will be targeted to death by the opponent.
In last season's Western Conference finals, the Thunder couldn't even play defensive insiders when the two teams were fighting for bayonets, let alone Kanter.This is an era of guards and strikers. If the big men don't transform, some of them really won't be able to find jobs.
The biggest feature of the Hornets team is stability, and their offensive power is very mediocre. Except for Kemba Walker, no one else has the ability to attack independently.However, the teamwork of this team is good. Even the core Walker's ball usage rate did not exceed 30%.The team's defense is still systematic, but it lacks inside and outside defensive gates.
The Thunder led the way, never falling behind from the 5:3 lead at the start to the end of the game.
In the end, the Thunder beat the visiting Hornets 115:97 at home, ushering in the victory of the opening game.This game allowed them to dedicate a wonderful game to the fans on the night of their championship ring award.
Xie Kai performed well in this game, scoring a game-high 35 points, plus 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals, and made 3 of 7 three-pointers with a very high shooting percentage.
After the game, the reporter asked Xie Kai that his 3-pointers were so accurate in this game, would he still shoot so many shots in the next game?Xie Kai said with a smile: "If I am accurate 3-pointers, I will continue to shoot. If I am accurate 3-pointers, I can play more off the ball, save effort, and open up space for my teammates. Why not do it."
Hornets coach Clifford said: "The Thunder are two consecutive championships. They are too strong. Their players are talented, their defense is top-notch, they are much better than us, and they deserve the victory. We The players performed well, everyone worked hard to defend and play team offense, we have to look forward, we will get better and better."
On October 10, the Thunder was a guest at Staples against the Clippers.
Since the Clippers traded Paul and Shorten, they have basically declared that the "City of Lobs" has become a memory, and the team has also entered the rebuilding phase.
Looking at their starting lineup, you know that this team has not yet built a cornerstone.Their starting lineup for the Thunder is like this: Gallinari, Beverly, Tobias Harris, Bradley and Polish hammer Gortat.
The average age of the starters is close to 30 years old, and they are basically players who have moved to multiple teams. It is difficult for you to see the possibility of leading the team to win the championship from these people.
As for the bench lineup, Reed, Harrell, Mbah a Moute, Boban, these are small change, not players who can become superstars.
The team's most valuable trader at present should be regarded as the 11th pick in the first round of this year's SGA.
The Clippers are also waiting for next year's offseason. If they can come to one of the three, Xie Kai, James, and Facial Paralysis, and then pack these role players and draft picks to trade a star, they can rise.
Of course, the Clippers are not the only ones who have space next summer. The Lakers already have James, and they have a lot of chips in their hands. The possibility of big fish is not particularly high.
The Clippers are really embarrassing. They are sitting in the metropolis of Los Angeles. However, compared with their rivals in the same city, the Lakers, they have suppressed their opponents in terms of record in the past few seasons. Honey and Comey despise.In terms of the attractiveness of the free agent market, they are not as good as the Lakers with James today, which is really difficult.Fortunately, the foundation of this team is good. Although Lao Li doesn't have particularly cool tactics, he can cook chicken soup as well as his disciple Tyronn Lue.Moreover, the team's management team is headed by a Logo man with strong abilities. Many Clippers fans are looking forward to the team's superb operation next summer.
Although this game is the Clippers' home game, there are still many Lakers fans mixed in.Xie Kai will become a free agent next summer (with a high probability of jumping out of the contract), and it is Sima Zhao's heart that both teams want him.Recruiting on the spot is also a necessary link.
Many people predict that Xie Kai's next home is not the Thunder, but two Los Angeles teams, because he grew up in Los Angeles and currently has a house there and his family is there.
But there is no certainty, because if the Thunder win the championship again this season, it will establish a dynasty. Xie Kai is likely to stay with the team next season, and he should not give up his chance to win 4 consecutive championships.
The NBA has a long history, and no team has won 4 consecutive championships, which shows how difficult it is to win 4 consecutive championships!Xie Kai will not give up such an opportunity, he is still at his peak, and their lineup is so young.
But who can tell what will happen in the future?What's more, the Thunder may not be able to win the championship this season. There are too many uncertainties in a long season.The biggest uncertainty is injuries.If one of the Big Three is injured, if other role players are injured, or if there are massive injuries, then the possibility of establishing a dynasty is not very good.
In this game, it seemed that there was a lot of back and forth, but in the final quarter, once the Thunder's Big Three made an effort, the Clippers couldn't stop them.
Xie Kai's ability to close the game is too strong, and Beverly, who is defending him, stalks him all over the court and spouts trash talk angrily.Westbrook was about to beat him up several times and was pulled away by the referee.This is also a landscape of the game.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the Clippers 102:96 away and won two consecutive victories.
Xie Kai continued to play brilliantly. He scored 31 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks without making a single mistake. His performance was perfect.
(End of this chapter)