Today the Nets lost 108-114 to the Blazers on the road, and both Durant and Irving's efficiency declined. However, substitute Sharp became a surprise for the team today, playing 27 minutes and 6 shots, scoring 14 points and 7 rebounds, and his plus-minus was also the highest on the team, reaching +14.
After watching this game, Nets fans should realize that Sharp may be able to become a member of the team's vigorous training. Sharp currently has a statistic first on the Nets, and his defensive efficiency is 87.8, which means that the Nets conceded less than 90 points per 100 rounds when Sharp was on the floor.
Today Sharp's on the bench really brought a lot of energy to the team. Grab offensive rebounds on the offensive end and create opportunities for inside killing. The defensive end is diligent, and the card position assists in grabbing rebounds. The 20-year-old 29-pick rookie appears to be the Nets' best defense at this stage.
The Nets' problems over the past two seasons are clear — defensively, especially on the inside. The Nets' defensive problems on the inside really broke the hearts of fans and management, and the team had to send away talented center Allen in order to create a Big Three lineup. The interior lines such as Aldridge, Griffin and Clarkston all have their own problems, either not defensively, or older or less experienced. Sharp was a surprise at this year's draft, Sharp is only 20 years old and in good physical condition. With a height of 2.08 meters and a weight of 119 kilograms, he is a full-fledged man.
In the 4th quarter of the game, Sharp had an impressive shot, after receiving a pass from his teammate, Sharp faced the two defenders and forced the ball into the 2+1 chances. In the first half of the season, the Nets often used Clarkston as the core of the interior defense, but the effect was average. Clarkston can change defenses and move fast. But his strength confrontation is really too poor, as an interior player, he weighs less than 110 kilograms. In the face of intense confrontation, Clarkston is likely to have a problem. He doesn't get stuck in position when grabbing rebounds, and is easily knocked off when defending 1-on-1. Sharp is very stable in comparison, with strong forces to support it.
Today Sharp defended a lot of Blazers players' shots. And thanks to his huge body, Sharp's rebounding efficiency is very terrible. With more than 13 rebounds per 36 minutes this season, coupled with the team's number one defensive efficiency, the Nets have no reason not to use him. So far this season, Sharp has only played 14 games, with an average of only 8 minutes of playing time, but in this limited playing time and games, Sharp's defensive ability has been very clear. The Nets are now lacking defense, and Nash has no reason not to use Sharp. Young players who want to grow must be given playing time and opportunities.
The Nets should now give it a go, and the team is in a crisis moment, with performances up and down. Only by improving the defense so that the Nets Big Three have no worries, the team's offense can be smoothly unfolded. Durant and Harden have often focused on the defensive end this season, leading to a decline in efficiency. As for Sharp, he just needs to hone his defensive skills. The offensive end does what to do, such as scoring second offense and finishing. Dear readers, do you think Sharp deserves more time? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.