Physical fitness is the basis that underpins an athlete's competition and is an indicator that can be significantly improved through long and serious endurance training. There are always some NBA players, very important in so many NBA teams, and their physical condition is also good enough to support the use of high hours.
It's been two months since the start of the 21-22 season, and in terms of average playing time per game, which players have played high and played on the field for a long time this season? In this article, the author will list the TOP5 list for reference.
James Harden (Nets)
So far, James Harden has played in 26 games, averaging 36.2 minutes per game, contributing 20.8 minutes, 9.6 assists and 7.9 rebounds, shooting 40.4% from the field and 33.7% from three-point range.
Harden, 32, has not averaged 36 minutes per game since the 23-year-old Rockets' first season. You know, Harden is a mid-range guard, and this season seems to weigh more than in previous years.
In terms of heavy defenders, Harden is definitely a rare endurance monster, and the previous Baron Davis, Arenas, Delong, these tonnage defenders can not be compared with Harden in terms of peak period or endurance. In the Rocket era, Harden performed a huge number of arc-top singles on the court, which was very physically demanding.
Because of the relationship between foot injuries and buttock injuries in recent years, Harden has reduced his attendance a little, but in the case of being able to play, Harden is still very hardworking. In fact, in the Lack of Irving and the Lack of Soldiers, Nash is not only very dependent on Durant, but also very dependent on Harden.
DAMIEN Lillard (Trailblazer)
To date, Damien Lillard has played in 23 games, averaging 36.3 minutes per game, contributing 22.0 points, 7.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds, shooting 38.4% from the field and 30.5% from three-point range.
Entering this season, Lillard can be said to be one of the most disappointing stars, coupled with the experience of being selected as the NBA's official 75 historical superstar in the offseason and the rumors of leaving the team, it is inevitable that Director Li has received much more criticism in the basketball topic area than before. In terms of performance, Lillard may still have a slight advantage this season, only good physical fitness, and can also support him to play on the field for a long time.
Miles Bridges (Wasp)
To date, Miles Bridges has played in 30 games, averaging 36.6 minutes per game, contributing 19.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 47.0% from the field and 32.8% from three-point range.
A 23-year-old two-legged player, Miles Bridges is arguably a strong contender for the fastest improving player of the season. Coming to this season, in addition to the solid defense and continuing to play the front lock, Miles Bridges has also greatly improved the level of personal ball-holding offense, which is a bit to catch up with the rhythm of veteran Hayward.
Physically, Miles Bridges is indeed young and strong. Counting only the average playing time per game, he is the third in the league. Just counting the total playing time, Miles Bridges, who is not absent, is the first in the league, and the range ahead of the players behind him is not small.
Kevin Durant (Nets)
To date, Kevin Durant has played in 26 games, averaging 36.9 minutes per game, contributing 29.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists, shooting 52.3% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range.
For Durant, fans can give praise in many ways, but there is one aspect that may not be the first thing fans will think of or are easier to ignore, that is, Durant's physical reserves. Durant's crosshairs were stable in the fourth quarter and even overtime, rarely seeing him with his hands folded or ready to touch the fish on the waist court.
Durant's playing time this season is a new high after leaving the Thunder years. As a 33-year-old prospective veteran with a serious Achilles tendon injury, Durant's strong performance at the MVP level in the face of high attendance and high targeting is amazing.
With Irving unable to return to the team to play and Harden's form difficult to return to the Rockets era, Durant's responsibility is heavier. In the playoffs last season, Durant averaged 40.4 minutes per game. From the last season to the regular season of this season, Nash squeezed out the tactical arrangement of the 0748 tactics (The No. 7 Durant played full) from time to time, which is also quite worrying about Durant's frequent use. In terms of calling a suspension, Nash also often calls a suspension continuously, in fact, it is only for Durant to return the design needs.
Recently, Nash has talked about his recent assessment of Durant's playing time in an interview, but he does not know whether the Nets' team strength can withstand this period of manpower shortage by reducing dependence.
Fred VanVleet (Raptors)
To date, Kevin Durant has played in 27 games, averaging 38.0 minutes per game, contributing 19.8 points, 6.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds, shooting 43.0% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range.
As a fast and self-propelled defender who carries the ball and carries his hands to shoot from afar, Van Vliet's physical consumption on the offensive end is actually very large, and in the past three seasons, VanVleet's average playing time is 35.7 minutes, 36.5 minutes and 38.0 minutes, respectively, as a small defender, Van Vleet began to enter the peak in 2018, probably after he became a father. In addition to improved archery and improved organizational skills, Van Vliet's endurance seems to be improving.
Once upon a time, Van Vleet's college coach commented that he was not at all like an NBA-level guard, but it was clear that Van Vliet had a heart that pursued excellence more than most NBA fans and the fighting spirit to train his lungs into giant lungs.