Is it difficult for a fish belly to turn over? It's really, really hard to see the Kings, about to miss the playoffs for 16 consecutive years. But looking at this team again, it doesn't seem so difficult.
Can you believe it? In just three years, from deputy squad leader to no. 1 in the league, how did they do it
This team is the Phoenix Suns, the 18-19 season, you know the Suns' Western ranking at that time?
19 wins and 63 losses, ranked 15th in the West, the first to last, at that time, the Suns lineup, and now only Booker, Ayton, Bridges three.
But in just three seasons, the Sun has ushered in a big turnaround, and 6 numbers tell you how strong the Sun is this season?
One, 61
That's the Suns' current number of wins this season, with 61 wins and 14 losses not only in the West, but also no. 1 in the league and the only team in the league to win more than 60 games.
II, 115.3
That's the Suns' average of points per game this season, ranking second in the league, behind the Timberwolves, and only 0.1 points below the Timberwolves.
Three, 106.6
That's the Suns' defensive efficiency this season, ranking no. 2 in the league, behind the Celtics. The team with offensive and defensive efficiency ranks in the top five, and there is only one Sun in the league, which is really offensive and defensive.
Four,48.8%
That's the Suns' shooting percentage this season, ranking No. 1 in the league.
Five, 8.5
That's the Suns' plus-minus this season, also in the league's No. 1.
Six, 27 to 9
This is the record of facing a 50% winning team this season, with a winning percentage of up to 75%. When it is weak, it is stronger, and it is stronger when it is strong, and this is the sun now.
Why does the sun roll over so fast? Personally, I think it is mainly related to four people.
Number one: Paul
There is no doubt that Paul's arrival is the biggest reason for the sun's qualitative change, and the last season paul arrived, the 19-20 season, the suns ranked 13th in the West with 26 wins and 39 losses. Paul came to the Suns for his first season, and the Suns finished second in the West with 51 wins and 21 losses.
What Paul brought to the Suns was not only an increase in strength, but also a real brain for the Suns, as well as a wealth of on-field experience. More than ten years of NBA career. Paul, whose sword is not old, is the biggest reason for the rise of the sun.
Second place: Booker
Paul is the brain of the sun, Booker is the sun to fix the needle, this season Booker shot 430 times in the middle distance, hit 206 goals, shooting 47.9% from the middle distance,
Both shots and shots are second only to DeRozan, and the shooting percentage is only 0.4% lower than That of DeRozan. DeRozan is the king of the post-80s shot, and Booker is the king of the post-90s shot. Booker, who is getting stronger every year, is the main reason for the rise of the sun.
Third place: Sun Manager
Look at the Suns' current core lineup, Booker, Ayton, Bridges, Cameron Johnson, all selected in the Suns draft market, especially the 13th pick to select Booker, it is really a stroke of God, the management's insight, is an important reason for the rise of the Sun.
Fourth place: Monty
Maxima often has, and Bole is not often there, Monti is the Suns player's Bole, Monti's sun since 2019, the sun is also the beginning of that season, Monti's knowledge of people, planning is also an important reason for the rise of the sun.
There is nothing perfect in the world, and although it ranks No. 1 in the West, there are still three major problems that still plague this Sun.
Question one, Paul's age
At the age of 36, Paul is destined to be in a worse state than a year, and it is almost impossible to find the perfect replacement for Paul.
Problem two, the boss's money bag
Last summer did not renew Ayton,Then this summer, if you let Ayton go in vain, the strength of the sun will definitely decline a lot.
Problem three, competitive pressure
Although the Suns have a strong record, but this season to win the championship, it is not easy at all, the Bucks, the Green Army, the 76ers, the Nets, are not easy to deal with the main, next season, the Clippers double giant return, the Lakers regroup, the Pressure on the Suns will be greater.
So, while Paul still has oil in the tank, while the Clippers Lakers are recuperating, while Ayton is still on the team, winning the championship this year, is the most perfect thing for the Suns.
Fans, are you optimistic about the Suns winning the championship this season? Is there a loophole in the Sun lineup? Leave me a message to discuss.