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The NBA update iteration is too fast, some veterans who have entered the twilight of their careers, as well as players with mediocre qualifications, may be replaced in an instant, so they must pay 200% of their efforts to gain a foothold in the favor of Lady Luck, let's talk about the 5 inspirational players who have relied on personal efforts so far in the season.
No. 5, Dean Wade.
Dean Wade defends Durant
As an older candidate, Dean Wade lost in 2019, from the perspective of talent, he has no amazing explosive power, the shooting level is also very ordinary, it is basically difficult to survive in the NBA, but after two seasons of grinding, Dean Wade has started 11 of the 16 games in the Cavaliers this season, although the 40% + 30% shooting rate is only 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds is not outstanding, but he has become the team's first iron gate, such as the game against the Nets, he once contained Durant in 19 shots 8, a famous game.
Key points: So far this season, Dean Wade's defensive efficiency is 101.4, ranking 38th in the league, relying on defense, the lost draft is expected to stay in the NBA for a long time.
4th place: Peyton II.
Payton II defends James
Even if it is the "star second generation", in the 2016 draft, Payton II was not selected, and then in the past 5 seasons, he has been in a wandering state with 4 teams, and even before the start of this season, he was only a spare tire for the Warriors, but in order to stay in the NBA, Payton II finally ushered in a new life after continuous efforts.
So far this season, in addition to paying 6.9 points from 68.2% + 40% shooting, as well as the violent dunks that are often on the shocking four, the most important point is that he has brought the Warriors an outside shackle defense, so far, only because the playing time has not reached the standard of entering the rankings, otherwise, Payton II's 91.8 defensive efficiency value can be ranked second in the league.
3rd place: Cameron Anthony.
Anthony is the Lakers' most stable battery on the outside
As a representative of the 03 golden generation, the 37-year-old Anthony has averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game with 44.1% + 42.9% shooting rate this season, and is currently the Lakers' most stable outside scorer. Logically, as a former superstar, Anthony's performance is not surprising, scratching the point, Anthony's new positioning?
1. As a generation of superstars, it is not easy for Anthony to accept a substitute role in the Lakers, and Vogel often pushes him to the No. 4 and No. 5 positions of the small ball system in order to focus on the five small lineups, which is too difficult for the 37-year-old veteran.
2. Fans know that Anthony's entire career defense is a short board, but this season, he has poured everything in every defensive round, the inside line top defense, protect rebounds; outside line defense, blocking three points, the past difficult to see the defensive performance, this season is trying to achieve, the only purpose, for the team record, in order to realize the dream of the championship, such Anthony, people are moving.
2nd place: Garrison Matthews.
Matthews is expected to take root in the rocket
The Wizards averaged 1.1 three-pointers in two seasons with a 40 percent shooting percentage, and did not let Matthews, who lost the draft in 2019, stay in Washington, before the Rockets threw an olive branch, he was already playing in the development league, and in the first 4 games he joined the team, Matthews averaged only 6.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game with a 34% + 28% shooting rate, but Green's unexpected injury provided him with an opportunity, in the last 6 games, he was 57.8% + 50.8% Shooting percentage (3.8 per game) contributed 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1 steal to the Rockets, and was one of the important contributors to the team's six consecutive wins.
The hard work of the past has paid off now, and if nothing else, the losing draft will usher in a new life for the Rockets, and Stone is bound to regularize his contract and even provide him with a stable long contract.
1st place: Marcus Aldridge.
Aldridge, a comeback
As the king of the former generation of middle distance, Aldridge has averaged 13.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game from 57% + 35.7% shooting this season, making him the team's first offensive blade inside. Like Anthony, Ade would not have been on the list, but with one premise:
Joining the Nets last season, after playing against the Lakers on April 11, the doctor told Ade during the physical examination that he had severe symptoms of uneven heart rate and it was difficult to continue his career, so Ade announced his retirement. After a summer of recuperation, Ade is now back on the field and supporting the team's interior line with excellent performances, helping Durant and Harden to attack the championship, Ade's inspirational move must be at the top of this list.
One of the charms of competitive sports can bring unlimited positive energy to fans, and the above five players are the most inspirational stories of the NBA so far this season, which is worth sharing with fans.