On February 28, Beijing time, the 76ers defeated the Knicks on the road, winning 3 consecutive wins, the new signing Harden continued to play excellently, Embiid also continued to play MVP-level performance, such a game also made the 76ers fans excited, but a detail in the game made many fans not calm, and there were many posts after the game that the 76ers had infighting.
In the second half of the game, the veteran Danny Green in the backcourt when the ball out of bounds, turned a blind eye to Harden who was close at hand, but chose a long pass to Harris in the front court, to know that the game Harris felt cold, this long pass really harvested a Harris's iron, and Harden is in a hot state in this game, whether it is organizational or personal offense is very sharp, Green's most normal choice should be to pass the ball to Harden, by Harden to organize and complete this attack, Green's inexplicable pass, In the course of the game, it has begun to be complained about by many fans.
But for a veteran like Green, especially the Spurs system, who has experienced several layoffs, and has three championship honors, he is well versed in the NBA's way of survival, wearing small shoes for the superstar in the game, and making a conflict in the locker room should not be Green's choice, you know that at that time in the Spurs, when Leonard and the team were very stiff, Green could do both sides without offending, he came to the Raptors as a trade leader, and assisted Leonard to win the championship, And maintain the best relationship with the Spurs, can still get applause when returning to the Spurs game, so judging by personality and character, Green cannot be infighting with Harden.
Green's choice in the game should have his consideration, first of all, the previous sideline ball Green chose to pass the ball to Harden, but let the opponent steal, so when there is another sideline ball opportunity, Green becomes more careful, and hardened after the second half, Harden obviously encountered the bag defense more tightly. And this time when the backcourt sideline ball, Harris does have a good chance in the front court, and he can directly launch an attack after he gets the ball, choosing to pass the ball to the three bosses, so that Harris can find the feel on the offensive end as much as possible, which should also be the judgment of a veteran like Green.
However, it can also be felt that Green's recent games are indeed a bit emotional, mainly because the time he has won is decreasing, the game only played 14 minutes, the number of shots obtained in the game is even less, and the status on the team has become worrying. Green has averaged 22.8 minutes per game this season, a new low after the first two seasons of his career.
Scoring per game is also a new low after the first two seasons, but Green's performance is actually not bad, averaging 1 steal and 0.7 blocks per game, shooting 37.5% from three-point range, and defensive efficiency is still at the forefront of the league. And Green's contract next season is not guaranteed, if not cut before July 2 this year, in order to switch to a guarantee contract, for the sake of rice, Green urgently need more time to contribute.
If the goal of the 76ers this season is the championship, then Rivers needs to use a veteran like Green, because he has a very rich playoff experience, Green's defense and big heart three points are all available in the playoffs, he has proven himself to be a big-field player in many teams, the more critical the game, the more excellent it can play, and every championship winning team should have a major player named Green, hoping that the 76ers' locker room will continue to be harmonious, and the veteran new signings will work together to win a championship trophy.