This season, the Nets' Irving, the Lakers' Wei Shao, can be said to be a Crouching Dragon Phoenix, which has been questioned. Of course, Irving's trouble is mainly off the court, while Westbrook's trouble is mainly on the field. Most Of the Nets fans didn't like Irving and shouted to trade Owen. Most of the Lakers fans did not look at Wei Shao and shouted to send him away. So compared with Irving and Westbrook, whose NBA historical status is higher so far?
Fat Ding personally believes that in terms of historical status, Owen and Westbrook are at least one notch behind. Westbrook is one of the officially certified top 75 superstars in NBA history, and Irving has basically had a hard time making a name on the NBA's various rankings. Official certifications aside, Irving was also blown up by Wei Shao in terms of team leadership, data and honors.
First of all, let's talk about the ability to lead the team. Before James returned to the Cavaliers, Irving could not talk about the ability to lead the team, and led the team to compete for the level of the championship year after year. And Wei Shao casually threw him a team, which is basically the level of the playoffs. Who is strong and who is weak in leading the team is clear at a glance. That is, Owen followed James to win a championship, otherwise it would not be worth mentioning in front of Westbrook.
Speaking of stats, Irving has averaged 22.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game in his career so far. Westbrook is averaging 22.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists so far. As a defender, Irving is average in terms of points, rebounds and assists, and Westbrook is at least impressive in rebounds and assists, not to mention the three doubles in consecutive seasons!
Finally, let's talk about honors. Irving can think of any other honor than holding James' thigh and winning a championship? Irving's personal honor is also the hardest one, 1 second team, two third times. Wei Shao counts and kills Irving: 1 MVP, 2 times 1 team, 5 times 2 teams, 2 times 3 teams, 2 scoring kings, 3 assist kings!
It can be said that in terms of team leadership ability, data, and honor, Wei Shao has completely exploded Irving. At the beginning, Irving was not selected for the 75, and there were many fans who complained for Irving. Look at Wei Shao is all pressed whistle selection, Irving what qualifications are selected for the 75?