In the first month of 2022, is there anything more exciting for basketball fans than Irving's comeback?
According to Shams Charania, a reporter for The Athletic, Brooklyn basketball star Kyrie Irving is expected to make her season debut in an away game against the Indiana Pacers on January 6 (this Thursday) Beijing time. (He finally understood the "How to Save the World" in his hand and decided to play to save the world)
The Nets' current record is 23 wins and 12 losses, ranking second in the East, and recently suffered a wave of three consecutive losses, and the morale is slightly low, how will they welcome the return of the "European Tree People"?!
Appointed to the defeated army, he was ordered to be in danger
(I'll continue to live as an earthling.)
The Nets are about to return to full strength
As more And More Nets players join the NBA's health and safety agreements, for the sake of player safety and game progress, the team's top brass unanimously decided that Irving would represent the team in the second half of the game as a part-time player after his comeback. (Born!) The most expensive temporary worker in NBA history - Ou Shuren? ）
The latest news is that last week, after contacting the team for safety agreements, he has returned to the team and participated in the team training of his teammates, but because he has not been vaccinated, according to new York City's epidemic prevention regulations, he will not be able to represent the team in the home game, and can only participate in away games with the team. (Expatriate temps?) NBA Version Mercenaries)
come! Shout a slogan together, hey! Don't touch my hand
Irving recently retook the team makeup photos for the new season
(Brother, you look at you, all thin, also black)
Owen then posted photos of his idol Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant on social media as a tribute to the great player and his family. As we all know, Owen regarded Kobe Bryant as his career mentor, and after Kobe's death, he even lost his will to fight, and finally came out after a long rest.
Now, Irving is about to face another challenge in his career, which makes it easy for him to think of Kobe Bryant, a man who never backs down in the face of adversity.
Previously, owen expressed his longing for the game in an interview with the media.
"After a long wait, I'm calm now." Owen said, "But I can't hide my heart and I'm very much looking forward to the first game. I want to get back to my best, whether it's five games or more. ”
After Irving's return, the Nets' big three reunited. As a result, Steve Nash's side will once again be one of the most competitive teams this season.
What will Irving's return bring to the Nets?
Listen to the dunk jun to give you an analysis of the wave, first of all a whole bunch of points.
Irving is on the verge of one of the best seasons of his career. He played in 54 games for the Nets last season, averaging 26.9 points, 6.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, shooting 50.6 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from three-point range and 92.2 percent from the free throw line. He set some all-time records in the process, becoming the ninth member of the NBA's 180 club.
These numbers made the "shooter" Owen. On offense, he can score points against almost anyone. He's done his job in isolation many times, and for a long time his dribbling past has made defenders look silly, as few players in the league have scored as often during the transition process as Irving.
While Irving had certain limitations as the number one choice, he won the championship alongside LeBron James in Cleveland and formed the Big Three with Kevin Durant and James Harden last season, whether led alone or together, he was a bomb in a certain situation and could explode at any time.
"Have you ever seen him play?" Durant spoke about him before Irving's comeback. "He's a master of the pitch, and if you don't defend him, he can shoot sixty or seventy percent. He's a high IQ player and that's our advantage. We'll design tactics for him, we'll look for him on the court, we'll play team basketball. He's adaptable and can do anything, and we're not worried about him. ”
How good is it to have Irving's Nets?
Last season's statistics showed that the team performed quite well, regardless of the combination of their stars on the court, but when Irving, Durant and Harden appeared in the lineup at the same time, they were basically invincible.
According to the PBP, the Nets scored 121.6 points per 100 possessions during the playing time of Irving, Durant and Harden, which gives them the best offensive rating in the league. However, they lost quite a few points defensively (114.9 points per 100 points), but when the Nets Big Three were on the floor at the same time, they still had a strong advantage over the other teams.
When the three of them first joined forces, whether the three of them could coexist was a question that had always existed in the outside world. The truth, however, is that Irving, Durant and Harden look at ease.
Harden changed the way he played, taking over the traditional point guard duties, organizing the offense and making sure everyone had access to the ball, while Durant and Irving remained scoring machines.
"There really wasn't any changes," Harden said of the changes in playing style from the Rockets to the Nets. "I still play the way I play and one thing is I don't have to shoot as many shots anymore. Honestly, it's really the best style for me. Shooting is given to KD and Irving, and as a playmaker, I can think about how to get shooters involved, how to get big players to catch the ball, how to create open shooting opportunities. My main focus is to try to get everyone involved and have everyone have an impact on the game. ”
Harden's performance as a scorer this season has been the lowest average since the 2011-12 season and is the second worst true shooting percentage of his career. Owen's return would free him up and make him a purer organizer. Durant will continue to be his Durant, but when Irving is on the floor, Harden won't have to bear the burden of scoring.
How will Irving's return affect the Nets' rotation?
Irving will fill some of the shooting gaps left by Joe Harris, who can only play in 14 games due to an ankle injury that requires surgery. Harris is more of a traditional shooter, but Irving offers a similar amount of space when on the court.
The player most affected by Irving's return is Patti Mills. Mills started off the bench at the beginning of the season, but with a lack of staff, he has now started 20 consecutive games for the team, while scoring 16.9 points and shooting 41.7% from three-point range. Next, when Irving returns, Mills will continue to serve as a starter in games where Irving did not participate, and play the role of sixth man in games with Irving.
How is Irving's availability to the Nets?
Of the remaining 45 games in Brooklyn, 24 we're likely to see Irving.
Ironically, so far this season, the Nets have had a much harder time winning at home (10-8) than on the road (13-3), and even Irving can shoulder some of the burdens of Durant and Harden even if he works part-time.
The two currently rank first and sixteenth in the league, respectively, considering that Durant returned from a major injury, Harden also had a hamstring strain during the game, and the playing time of each game between the two was not fixed. Nets general manager Sean Max mentioned this in his statement.
"We made this decision with the full support of our players and carefully considered our current situation, including the player's absence from the game due to injury and the health and safety protocols. We believe that Kyrie's addition will not only make us a better team, but also allow us to better balance the physical needs of the entire squad. ”
As things stand, Durant and Harden are still capable enough to beat most teams in the series, but Irving's availability could be a factor in their deeper dive into the playoffs.
Tip: At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, remember to watch the game on time!
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