The Clippers this season should be one of the most regrettable teams in the eyes of Wang Jun. Their situation is really a bit speechless.
At the beginning of the season, the Clippers made a big deal with Harden to form the Super Four, but fell into a running in dilemma.
During that time, the Clippers could not win the game. As long as Harden played, he would lose. The Clippers themselves were under great pressure, and the Clippers fans also gradually accumulated dissatisfaction.
With the initiative of Master Wei to make sacrifices and go directly to the bench, the team has finally improved: the ball power is more concentrated, the attack point is more clear, the defense is more integrated, and the rotation lineup is more stable.
After a series of victories, the Clippers have found their own place in the western division again and become a force that cannot be ignored.
But the crisis is also forming in the dark, which is the shadow of the team: injury.
George played 74 regular season games, Harden played 72 regular season games, Master Wei played 68 regular season games, and Leonard played 68 regular season games. However, the Big Four seemed to use all their energy and luck in the regular season stage.
During or near the playoffs, the Big Four no longer exist.
Master Wei was troubled by injuries in the second half of the regular season, and Leonard was repeatedly tortured by knee injuries.
Leonard was extremely embarrassed against the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. He endured the pain and insisted on losing all the G2 and G3 that came back - of course, the G5 and G6 did not play behind, and the Clippers were still defeated by the rising Mavericks.
"If Leonard is healthy, the Clippers can easily reach the Western Conference finals. Obviously, the other side (Timberwolves vs Denver) is much more difficult," wrote Farbod Esnaashari, a reporter with the Clippers.
How can there be so many ifs in the world? All you know is that the team of the first round tour must not be successful and must be adjusted.
In fact, there is not much room for the Clippers to adjust.
Master Wei's performance in the playoffs was mediocre. He wanted to return to the Clippers, and the price was not high. There was no problem to stay in the team.
Harden is a newcomer. It is illogical to send him away so soon.
Leonard is still recovering from injury, and only George is likely to be active.
In this year's playoffs, George averaged 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. The basic data seems to be inferior to Harden's, regardless of scoring, assists or shooting percentage.
Ten days ago, Brian Winhorst, a well-known journalist of ESPN, also said in a TV program that George had been negotiating with the Clippers for several months and had not reached an agreement. "I think he is very likely to become a free player. The question is whether he can get a top salary offer. I don't think the Clippers want to do that.".
At that time, the messages around George started, and George's every move and every statement would be constantly interpreted.
Recently, George said on his podcast that he would "sacrifice one leg for the championship and his knee for the championship".
It is speculated that George's remark really insinuated against teammate Leonard, after all, Leonard was trapped in a knee injury during this year's playoffs.
If you dare to speak, it must be George
The American media also put forward a deal proposal in due time: George joined the Rockets, and the Clippers got Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Steven Adams and this year's exploratory visa.
The Clippers will suddenly get a high-quality young striker and a reliable rotation center, while the Rockets have retained two new stars, Jay Green and Shen Jing, to release the pressure of talent, gain all-star level forwards, and lose a talent scout, which is irrelevant.
What do you think of such a transaction?
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