So far this season, the league has maintained full attendance, and there are very few players who have not missed a game, only 6 are Westbrook (Lakers), Paul (Suns), Bridges (Suns), Looney (Warriors), Wagner (Magic), Sadiq Bay (Pistons).
As the team with the best record in the league, the Suns are the only team with two players to stay on full attendance. The Suns have been able to play the league's number one record this season, and Paul and Bridges have also contributed a lot, especially Paul. Without Paul's lead, the Suns' winning percentage would have slipped a lot.
Since the Suns have the highest record in the league, and also lead the Warriors by 2.5 wins, more ahead of other teams, so Paul has no problem taking a proper break, and it will not have much impact. And Paul is a 36-year-old veteran, there is no need to maintain full attendance, the regular season can be reserved, while reducing the risk of injury, so that the playoffs can stay in better shape.
Interestingly, Wei Shao has also maintained full attendance so far this season, which is also relatively rare and is one of the rare highlights of Wei Shao this season. In terms of dedication, Wei Shao still has nothing to say. However, since Westbrook has performed badly this season, full attendance is not necessarily a good thing.
In the game against the Knicks, Westbrook did not get a chance to play in overtime, and the Lakers eventually won the game. If Westbrook plays in overtime, it is difficult to say whether the Lakers can win. Moreover, it was because Wei Shao missed the last two penalties that the Lakers were dragged into overtime. Westbrook scored only 5 points on 10 shooting in the game, so he was pressed on the bench in overtime.
If Wei Shao played such a bad performance, full attendance would be a bad thing, dragging the Lakers' hind legs. If Westbrook could take a few more games this season, the Lakers' record might be much better.
However, Wei Shao is the highest paid player on the Lakers team, and he has not suffered an injury, so naturally he has to play and start. Everyone knows that Wei Shao's performance is not good, and the Lakers head coach is naturally very clear, but he does not dare not let Wei Shao play, nor does he dare not let him start, and even at the last moment, he does not let Wei Shao play, and he must also make a lot of determination.
Due to Westbrook's poor performance this season, most of the time it is a side effect, so full attendance is an advantage, for the Lakers has also become a disadvantage, and bring them a lot of trouble and trouble. If Paul should take two more breaks, Wei Shao should actually take two more breaks.