There is a classic line in "Journey to the West", "When I used to accompany me to the moon, I called people little sweet!" Now the new people are better than the old people, called the cow lady! "It's about the people who fall out of favor.
In the NBA, this happens a lot, and it was very popular when it first came to the team, but with the poor performance and injury reasons, gradually losing the tactical position of the team, these people are also about to be put on the shelf by the team, or widely complained about by fans! Below, I will take stock of the NBA stars who have fallen out of favor.
First: Thick eyebrows
When Thick Brow first came to the Lakers, it brought a championship to the Lakers. In the playoffs and finals 30 +10 +3 performance conquered the majority of fans and media, thick eyebrows in this season into a bout of first defense, many experts predict that next season thick eyebrows are likely to get MVP.
But the next season really came, the thick eyebrow regular season data slipped to 21 +8 +3, the playoff data slipped to 17 +6 + 2.5, with the injury of the thick eyebrow, the Lakers were eliminated by the Suns in the first round. This season, thick eyebrow injuries have returned three times, and also missed a lot of games due to injuries, and the Lakers have missed the playoffs because of poor combat effectiveness, playing the worst season in history.
Today's thick eyebrows have been reduced to a glass man due to injuries, and in terms of transaction value, it is almost Wood level. With just 18 percent shooting from three points this season, the offensive end is no longer unsolvable and the defensive end is no longer tough. Because of this performance, there have been many rumors of thick eyebrows trading!
Second: Sexton
Originally, the Cavaliers entered the rebuild after James left, and at this time became Sexton's team. Sexton has been a quasi-All-Star for the past two seasons, and there is a story of "Lü Bu vs Three Heroes"! This season, however, with a torn knee ligament and a season reimbursement, Sexton had to sit on the sidelines.
But at this time, Garland stood up, averaging 22+3.5+9 per game this season, leading the Cavaliers to the top eight in the East, and personally being selected as an All-Star. Garland's tandem, let Aaron, let Mobley, let Markkanen all play a brilliant performance. It can be said that Garland is now regarded as the core of the team's reconstruction because of the blocking and demolition tactics.
Previously, the team intended to renew a large contract with Sexton in advance for 4 years and 100 million, but Sexton refused! Now that he is injured and the boss position is lost, I think it is possible to be disposed of by the knights! After all, the lone wolf's style of play is really not suitable for the current knight.
Third: James Harden
When he was at the Nets, he came happily and made the Nets a favorite to win the championship for a while. But now, swept out by the Nets! Coming to the 76ers, at the beginning, they got four consecutive wins, but later, they didn't perform well, and when they played against the Nets and Suns, they only scored 11 points on 3-of-17 shooting and 14 points on 2-of-11 shooting. It can be said that Harden is still lacking in ability in hard battles!
Today's Harden is still plagued by the problem of hamstrings, and his state is far from reaching the level of the Rockets. This season has not even been selected as an All-Star, the problem of personal injuries, the problem of personal obesity, the problem of personal shooting, which has been complained about by many fans. There are even rumors that Harden will be traded without winning the championship, and it can be said that Harden's current situation is very bleak!
Fourth: Grant
Grant was originally in the Nuggets well, becoming a defensive gate, becoming a top 3D. But it was hit by the Pistons, came to the Pistons, Grant became the star of the ball, played a 22+4.5+3 performance last season, almost all-star level data, the team was originally intended to rebuild, with Grant as the core of the reconstruction.
But now things are different, and Cunningham is here, despite his dismal start to the season. But now Cunningham, who has averaged 17.5 + 5.5 + 5.5 per game, canningan, who has the ball, now has the same control as Doncic. I think this team is now Cunningham's! Looking at Grant again, the position has been replaced by Sadik Bay, and I think Grant is about to be dealt with!
Fifth: Clay Thompson
Clay is the hero of 5 years and 3 crowns, as a member of the "Splash Brothers", Clay's role is indispensable! Once admired by the team owner with 11 three-pointers in a single game, Clay explained to the fans what is called top 3D. Clay's empty cut, Clay's three-pointer, Clay's defense is indispensable in the Warriors system.
Looking at Clay now, 27.8% usage has reduced Clay to a ball carrier. Clay's 42.3 percent shooting percentage is at a new five-season low, and 37.9 percent, while still outstanding, is a career low. We see Clay's unreliable offense a lot of times, likes to singles, likes to stand up to a few opponents. As a result, many important games, the Warriors lost!
The savior of the team at that time, to this day, Clay has been widely criticized by fans as a "team cancer", some people think that Clay should play as a substitute, and some people even think that Clay should be traded. It can be said that Clay profoundly interpreted what is "little sweet" and what is called "Cow Lady"!