The 21-22 NBA season has moved from the beginning to the middle of the season, and the all-star event in the game has begun to enter the preparatory stage in full swing. Becoming an NBA All-Star means that the stardom of the player is affirmed, which is an honor for countless basketball teenagers who have dreamed of since childhood.
In past seasons, there will always be new faces who appear in the All-Star Game for the first time, either as excellent mesozoic new generations that have entered the star ranks, or senior players who have played smoothly for many years to usher in small explosions or opportunities to achieve their wishes. Combined with the performance so far in the game, which NBA players this season are more likely to taste the All-Star for the first time this season? In this article, the author will take stock of the TOP5 list for reference. Due to space limitations, if there is a choice of discussion or lost pearls, you are welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share.
Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Since the start of the game, Jarrett Allen has averaged 16.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 70.2% from the field.
The first center in the West is Jokic, and the first center in the East is Embiid, and there is no suspense between these two. However, when looking for a second center in the east, there is more room for discussion here.
The reason for the Cavaliers' improvement this season is mainly due to the improvement of defensive performance, and the offensive performance is not much different from the previous two years, largely due to the two towers of interior line composed of Allen and Mobley, which ordered the Cavaliers to be very tough.
Looking east, Jarrett Allen is one of the most surprising center players of the year. As a highly mobile interior player, Allen has shot 70% of the way this season, extremely efficient. In addition, in terms of defensive efficiency, he is the second person in the center position, and there is no word to say that he is good at attacking and defending, and there is a high probability of being selected as an All-Star on the bench.
4. Lamelo Bauer (Charlotte Hornets)
Since the start of the game, Lamelo Bauer has averaged 19.7 points, 8.0 assists, 7.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game, shooting 42.7% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.
As a representative player of tall point guards, the young three-goal player has rebounding ability and height arm span comparable to large wings, and the dexterity and dribbling skills of defenders, he has shown star potential early on, all kinds of ghost hand tricks and ghost hand steals are impressive, and the maturity of offensive and defensive conversion and position organization is completely different from that of second-year players.
With 26.7 percent utilization of three goals this season, it's clear that Jordan's team has come to great confidence in getting the three-goal to dispatch the entire team's offense and make him the number one engine. Under his deployment, the Hornets also handed over the performance of the playoff ticket competition zone, which deserves the encouragement of an All-Star spot.
DEAndre Ayton (Phoenix Suns)
Since the beginning of the game, DeAndre Ayton has averaged 17.0 points, 11.1 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game, shooting 62.6% from the field.
After entering the league as a champion, DeAndre Ayton's play is steady and progressive, and this year should be regarded as entering the peak stage. As of press time, the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors, tied for first place in the league, are also 27 wins and 7 losses, with a win rate of nearly 79.5%.
As the main battle center & interior core of the league's leading forces, Ayton's shooting rate this season hit a new 62.6% of his regular season career shooting, and the Suns also played an eye-catching performance of 18 consecutive wins in the first half.
Based on past experience, it is quite possible that such a team will produce three All-Star spots, and the starting position in the West will definitely be Jokic, and Ayton's main competitor is Gobert, and of course, it is not ruled out that they will be selected as a substitute together. Judging from the current situation, Ayton should enter the road to stardom, and there is a great chance of competing for a substitute place.
Andrew Wiggins (Golden State Warriors)
Since the start of the game, Andrew Wiggins has averaged 18.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the field and 42.5% from three-point range.
Andrew Wiggins, is a well-known NBA league [human control points essence], excellent personal physical fitness, combat resistance and explosiveness are very strong, offensive means are also more, there are N ways to adjust themselves to get 18 points at night.
Although this season is still in the 18+5 level of the flank, Wiggins has improved in efficiency this season, shooting a career-high 42% level of three-pointers, no different from elite shooters. In addition, after Wiggins entered the Warriors, his defense has been praised by the outside world, the defensive pressure is good, and the ONE-on-one restriction of the opponent's DIFF% data has exploded the Timberwolves era.
The last point that cannot be ignored is the team's record and personal positioning. The Golden State Warriors are the most surprising league leader of the season, and judging from Wiggins' positioning and data, he is the Warriors' second-in-command or 2.5 boss, getting a chance to be selected as an All-Star, said in the past.
Jia Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
Since the start of the game, Ja Morant has averaged 24.5 points, 6.6 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 47.8% from the field and 38.3% from three-point range.
Entering his third NBA season, Ja Morant went one step further, and while playing a standard All-Star point guard-level efficient stat, the Memphis Grizzlies entered the Top Four in the West this season, with a record that was significantly better than the Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, Lone Rangers and other past stable playoff teams.
In addition to the outstanding performance of the data and the team, Morant's ability to shoot well, extremely courageous, and the fighter style of the fighter who has the opportunity to block the buckle is also deeply loved and praised by the fans. Because of the existence of Curry, Lillard and Doncic's three popular backcourts, Morant, who is still poorly qualified and needs to continue to consolidate his fan circle, is difficult to lock in a starting position. However, his performance in the first half of the season was definitely an All-Star level player, and there are reasons to impress the coach as a reason to be selected for the All-Star roster.