The NBA president announced that Jarrett Allen replaced Harden as an All-Star. Allen deserves this honor because of his glamorous performances this season. So far, Allen is averaging 16.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. Against the Grizzlies, Allen shot all 11 in a single game and had 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. He has had 29 points and 22 rebounds in a single game, and Allen has also sent five blocks in a single game.
Not only is the stats gorgeous, Allen can also help the team win. The Cavaliers are now in third place in the East with a record of 35 wins and 22 losses, and Aren has played a crucial role. At 2.11 meters tall, Allen is the backbone of the team's defense, and no one can easily break through his giant palm. He is also a good rebounder, with Allen, and his teammates are more determined in attack. Offensively, although Aaron mainly eats cakes, he also has a certain singles ability, and the opponent does not dare to easily empty him.
For Allen's role, Cavaliers coach Biktaff has the most to say. "He was very supportive of his team-mates and went all out to help the team. He can play dominance on both offensive and defensive ends, and we have seen him squash his opponents on the court again and again", and when Allen lost the All-Star, Bi Shuai also openly complained for him. Cavaliers veteran Ander Lefour, a former All-Star player, also supported Allen, believing he should be named an All-Star.
Being able to replace Harden in the all-star selection is a great recognition of Aaron from the outside world. In the 2017 draft, Allen was selected by the Nets with the 22nd pick in the first round. As a non-lotto player, he made it to the All-Star in season 5 and completed the Carp Jumping Dragon Gate, which was a great success.
If a person wants to succeed, he needs his own continuous efforts, but it is also inseparable from the course of history, and the same is true for Allen. Allen is talented and hard enough, and has had excellent statistics when playing at the Nets, but his status is only a role player, and he has almost no tactical status. Unlike the Knights, Allen was used as a cornerstone and rose sharply in tactical position, thus achieving a takeoff. The changes are huge and Allen should thank the Nets for trading himself this season. When he was traded by the Nets, Aaron was once very painful, and now it seems to be a blessing in disguise.
Changing fate by changing teams is not uncommon in the NBA. Harden was the sixth man when he played with the Thunder and could only play for Durant Wei. After being traded to the Rockets, Harden became an absolute core, entering the All-Star, taking the MVP, and transforming into a superstar.
It can be seen that change is not necessarily a bad thing, it is true in professional leagues, and it is also true in life. When experiencing change, we may linger and be sad, but in the end we must be optimistic, take the initiative to embrace change, and maybe surprises are waiting for you not far away.