On January 13, Beijing time, a bad news came from the front of the NBA. According to Shams, sources revealed that Trail Blazers star Lillard will undergo abdominal tendon repair surgery this Friday, and the return date is undecided. Previously, according to the famous Brian Windhorst, Lillard was likely to be reimbursed for the season.
Will it be reimbursed? The Trailblazers need to think about it all. It is necessary to consider both Lillard's physical recovery and whether the team can make the playoffs without unnecessary struggle. Either way, Lillard's plight is unfortunate, and his career will change significantly. Contributions per game this season: 24 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists, shooting 40.2% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, both of which are career-lows.
Born in 1990, Lee Guidance is already 32 years old. For the defender, it has entered the end of the peak period, and in the case of a major injury, it is good to have 7 successful forces left after returning. This season's Trail Blazers have also been extremely bad, and legendary defender Billups has not been able to change the status quo of the team, but has deteriorated. There are injuries in both guns in the backcourt, the manager's experience and ability are insufficient, the record is not ideal, the Blazers have reached the time to rebuild, and no matter how much they struggle, they are just self-comforting.
According to open-air stand reporter Sean Highkin, while Lillard has the possibility of season reimbursement, the Blazers intend to offer a two-year contract extension worth $107 million. Last summer, Lillard was bent on leaving, but eventually reconciled and continued to hold on to the loyalty of "one man, one city".
In addition to Lillard's "season reimbursement", there are 4 Other All-Stars in the Western Conference who have no hope of returning this season, and it is also possible that they will be reimbursed for the season. The fall of these 5 All-Star players has directly affected the overall situation in the West and the environment for the championship.
According to Jack Fisher, the Clippers intend to strategically forgo this season, with the exception of double-core & Mann. Why? Because Leonard's comeback is hopeless, Paul George suffered a torn right hand ligament, and team insiders revealed that the rest of the game will be played according to George's non-return this season. The Clippers, which have the strongest combination of the league's forward lines, just tasted the sweetness last season, and this season suffered a thunderbolt of sunny weather and will miss the playoffs.
In addition to the Clippers, there are 2 teams whose core has no hope of making a comeback this season. The Denver Nuggets have MVP player Jokic, but their record this season has fluctuated, always hovering between 6th and 10th, just can't go up. The main reason is that one Jokic can't solve all the problems, the outside line does not have a stable scoring point, or can not win the game. Jamal Murray was reimbursed in the middle of last season and hasn't seen any movement until now.
The New Orleans Pelicans have an enviable talent, but Zion Williams' injury situation not only did not have the desired effect, but worsened. And because he himself does not pay attention to weight control, the body is seriously blessed, which is also a major hidden danger. According to a number of celebrities, it is unlikely that they will be able to see Zion play this season, and the Pelicans have been fully prepared. Fans confessed: Is it the next Auden the Great?
In addition to Lillard, George, Ka Jr., Zion, Murray, the 5 All-Stars fell, the Lone Ranger's Doncic, the Lakers' thick eyebrows also had injury problems, but it was not very serious. Therefore, the Western Conference team has both strong fighting power and very healthy stars, and may only be the Warriors and the Suns. Of course, some people say that the Jazz and the Grizzlies also meet these two conditions, but their stardom and playoff experience are insufficient.
Therefore, there are only 2 Western Conference championship teams left: Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. As of now, they are the only two teams in the league to have won 30 games. Chris Paul vs Stephen Curry, Devon Booker vs Clay Thompson, Ayton vs Dream Green. In the star showdown, the two sides are not inferior. In the competition of substitutes, both sides are also at the top of the league. Not surprisingly, the Western Conference Finals could be a day-and-day battle.
So, do the Lakers still have a play? Judging from the current situation, it may be that there is no drama. However, during the following trading days, Pelinka turned things around through trading, and may also be able to exert efforts in the future. Thick brow's injury is just a signal, can he really play the No. 5 position? James, 37 years old, averaged 37 minutes per game to keep the Lakers in the top eight, how long can he hold out? Wei Shao has done his best to change himself, but how much can he help the team? Wrong decisions bring about a series of wrong results.
Westbrook, James, Thick Eyebrows, Anthony, Warcraft, this may be the memory of our youth. However, the Sunset Red Senior Team cannot provide a strong fighting force. Look forward to it! It depends on how the Lakers management operates!