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On December 17, Beijing time, New York Post reporter Marc Berman reported that a source revealed that the Knicks had discussed a deal to get Eric Gordon. This is the first time so far this season that Gordon has appeared in a trade rumor, which will kick off the Rockets' "big deal", is this definition a bit exaggerated? Look at three subtle details.
Gorg averaged 14.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists
The Rockets are rebuilding, peddling the inherent chips in their hands is one of the ways to accelerate the transaction, and from the current state of the team, Wall is very difficult to shoot, Whether it is Theis or House, its value is far less than Gordon's weight, so if the Rockets trade Gordon is the team's biggest deal this season, then will the Rockets trade him? The Rockets' tactics against him will reveal the answer.
First, Gordon's proportion of ball-holding breakthroughs has increased.
Since last season, Gordon has changed his previous three-point sniper style, greatly increasing the proportion of ball-holding breakthroughs, and even during the absence of Green and Porter, he was entrusted with the mission of starting point guard by Silas, in addition to the needs of the team lineup, one of the key points is that the team intends to enhance his personal data to increase the value of his transaction, the effect:
So far this season, Gordon's 47.7% + 43.4% (2.3 three-pointers per game) shooting rate can contribute 14.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks, note that the overall shooting rate, three-point shooting rate, assists and blocks are all new career highs for the Rockets in 6 years, and his ball holding breakthrough has reached the level of the league's top breakthrough hand.
That is, there is a top three-point sniper, as well as the ability to break through, and even to take on part of the mission of the ball holding organization, Gordon's value is increasing, as a rebuilt team, the purpose of the Rockets to build this way, in addition to increasing the value of the transaction, there is no reasonable explanation.
Of course, Silas's use of Gordon in this way can also be explained as the need to lead young people to grow and the team to pursue victory, but Gordon's two "nevers" will negate this judgment.
Gordon has seen a significant increase in breakout games this season
Second, Gordon "never" played back to back.
Four back-to-back battles for the Rockets so far this season, Silas's use of Gordon? Played against the Nuggets Gordon on November 7, played the Warriors direct rotation on November 8, even if the team has lost seven consecutive games; November 15 against the Suns, November 16 against the Grizzlies, even if the team has lost 11 consecutive games; December 11 against the Bucks, December 12 has the opportunity to "revenge" the Grizzlies, but Gordon continues to take a break; note, the first three rounds of rest, Gordon is the first game of the second round of rest, and yesterday and today back-to-back?
Yesterday against the Cavaliers, Gordon took a break; today played the Knicks, Gordon played, and the news of today's New York Post was integrated into it.
Gordon never played back-to-back games, directly excluding Silas reusing him for the sake of winning, but to enhance the value of his trade; and the reason why he did not fight back-to-back, there was no reason, in order to ensure Gordon's health, and Silas's health protection for Gordon, there are other ways to operate.
Third, "never" over-consume Gordon.
After winning seven consecutive wins, as the trading door opens again, in a five-to-five game, Silas will not overuse Gordon, taking today's game as an example:
After contributing 5 points and 3 assists on 2-of-10:22 in the first quarter, Gordon played 6 minutes and 2-of-2 01-pointer in the second quarter, played only 9 minutes in the third quarter without a shot, and played 4 minutes and 23 seconds in the final quarter before going off. If the Rockets want to go all out to win, they will never let Gordon play only 30 minutes and not give his full strength, after all, he is the only reliable leader of the team at the moment, so this use can only be explained by the fact that Silas is fully committed to protecting Gordon's health and cannot risk any injury before the transaction.
To be more specific, so far this season, Goe has played 29.9 minutes on the field, and the purpose is self-evident, that is, to protect health.
Gordon's departure could be in the countdown
Finally, let's talk about Gordon's contract and his current situation. 33 years old, has reached the level of thirst for championships, counting this season's 3-year 58 million contract does not seem to be low, but with reference to the average price of the league's current three-point shooters, it is really not high, not to mention that he has a wealth of competition experience? Therefore, it is convinced that the Rockets will receive multiple championship team offers to pursue Gordon, the last veteran of the former Rockets championship era, may enter the countdown to leaving the team.