Previously, it was reported that the Bucks re-signed veteran Wesley Matthews, who revisited the old place. Recently, Matthews gave his first interview after returning to the Bucks, revealing that he supported the Bucks to win the championship last season, not only because the Bucks are the old owner, but also because the Suns eliminated the Lakers in the first round.
In the first round of last season, due to an injury to Anthony Davis, the Lakers lost 2-4 to the Suns, defending the title and failing. Subsequently, the Suns went straight to the Finals, but lost 2-4 to the Bucks and missed the championship.
And Matthews these 2 seasons can be described as unlucky. In the 2019-20 season, the Lakers won the championship, he played for the Bucks; in the 2020-21 season, the Bucks won the championship, but he joined the Lakers, "perfectly" avoiding 2 championships.
In a recent interview, Matthews also said that the Bucks are home to him, and he is excited to return this time. He also revealed that he supported the Bucks to win the championship last season. "If I can't win, I want the Bucks to win," Matthews said, "for the simple reason that the Suns eliminated the Lakers in the first round." ”
In fact, there are also some people who will support eliminating their opponents in the playoffs, because once such opponents win the championship, they can say that they lost to the championship, which is forgivable. But apparently Matthews wasn't like that.
After re-signing Matthews, Bucks general manager Joan Horst has said that Matthews is a proven veteran, can shoot, defend, is experienced and can help the Bucks. In addition, Matthews is familiar with the Bucks' tactical system and players, "We are very happy that he can come back with us." ”
Will Matthews avoid the championship for the third time this season? (Supine Braces/Hairy)