Yesterday, we reviewed the performance of cunningham in the recent past. Since All-Star Weekend, Cunningham has had 7 consecutive 20+ games. In last week's game against the Nets, Cunningham also staged a play against Durant, from being suppressed by Mobley and Barnes at the beginning of the season, to now fully showing the potential of holding the ball big core, repeatedly playing the "big heart" level performance, Bagley's performance is good, which makes the Pistons' draft review scope increase, can get the "inside big three" is a better result, if you can't consider Jaden. Ivey and even AJ Griffin are worth the option, and for Cunningham, he has a very important position in the Pistons' long-term plan, in these two or three years to form their own talented "Youth Big Three" as the core of the ball control, Cunningham must play a leading role in the team, the revival of Motor City to take several years to complete? Let's wait and see.
The week after the All-Star Game was the last time I wrote magic weekly notes, when The Little Watt was still in a spirited mode with very few crotch pulls. However, since then, I don't know whether it is the reason for the decline in my own state or the environment in which the magic is fighting for the championship as a whole, and I always feel that Xiao Wa is very awkward. You don't get the ball at key moments. It is worth mentioning that in the game against the Knicks on April 4, Xiao wa was injured for the first time and failed to achieve full attendance of the season. Sagas played just three games during that time. It can be said that the toughest and most brittle rookies in last year's draft are all magic. It is indeed some "joy and worry" Let's take a look at the comparison of the two personal data in the recent period.
Jay. Sargas
Data for the 10 days of the start of the tournament February 26 - March 6
The Magic have 5 games, Saggers played in 4 of them, against the Grizzlies, Saggers missed the game due to a sprained right ankle, Sagas's data is to average 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 16 of 45 from the field, shooting 35.5% from the field, shooting 35.5% from the field, shooting 35.5% of 3-pointers; in the game against the Pacers on March 1, Saggers scored 14 points and 10 assists, and against the Raptors on March 5, Sargas played 15+6+7 data, and people once again lamented that you did not shoot. Good everywhere...
Since then, March 7 to April 3
The Magic have played 13 games, and in the March 14 game against the 76ers, Sagas sprained his ankle, which is not the first time Sagas has sprained his ankle. In all three games, Sargas averaged just 5.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4 assists per game, shot 23 times, hit 6 goals, and shot 26 percent from the field.
Franz. Wagner
Wagner Jr. played in all five games, averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 31-of-62 from the field, shooting 50 percent from the field and 10-of-21 from 3-point range. Against the Pacers on March 3, Watts threatened again in the second half, this time scoring 12 points in the third quarter, but the Pacers took the game with two key three-pointers in overtime. It can be seen that regardless of whether the feel has experienced ups and downs, Xiaowa's weekly shooting rate can always be maintained at 50%, and the stable contribution, coupled with stable attendance efficiency, constitutes the reason why Xiaowa can stand out in this rookie.
Wagner Jr. played in all 13 games, averaging 13.6 points, 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game; 68 of the 147 shots, shooting 46.2% from the field, from the perspective of data analysis, this period after the All-Star Game is the worst period of time for Little Wagner, whether it is the average score per game, the number of shots or the presence on the field is not as good as before compared to the previous four rookies in the All-Star Weekend, Xiao Wa's data peak stayed in January. Unlike the previous "15 points is commonplace, and occasionally more than 25 points" can be broken, this time is a bit confusing. Xiao Wa is still that Xiao Wa, and perhaps he himself has suffered ups and downs in his state, but the decline in his internal tactical position seems to be a fact.
Brief comment on
Before the start of the season, I believe that not only me, many people are optimistic about the prospects of Sagas, like this kind of players with both basketball background and rugby background are generally popular, this kind of player with a strong body and excellent passing skills will definitely be a feast, but Sagas's performance is indeed unexpected by many people (including me), as the 5th show of the year, as of today's average of only 11.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. Not to mention that compared with Cunningham and Gidy, even with David. Mitchell and Dosunmbi are also not particularly outstanding. In fact, sargs, who has been on the line, is still hopeful if he can practice shooting hard this summer. Even more worrisome is his injury-prone physique, with Sargas playing the fewest of all the rookies this year with a steady playing time, at just 47. In addition, due to Fultz's comeback, Sagas will face more fierce competition, do not forget that Fultz, who entered the league as a champion, although somewhat ill-fated, is not yet 24 years old and is in good shape. Although the "strange disease" will affect the feel of the shot, it can be seen that Fultz's basic skills are still solid, and the movements are quite silky. If he does not make great progress in the offseason, it will definitely affect his position in the team.
Compared with Sággs, who has been absent for a long time due to injury, Wagner Jr.'s data decline has a certain relationship with the decline in his feel, and he cannot open up enough space on the court as before, in fact, more reasons are still the problem of ball rights, 8 shots against the Suns, 6 shots against the 76ers. Some recovery in late March after a period of lows in mid-March, but it is also difficult to replicate data from the period in late December and early January. Especially in the case of the first four picks of the first four players in the first four after the All-Star Game all broke out in full force, Xiao wa's play is a lot more mediocre, as the saying goes, sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Jaylen was crushed behind by a small watt before the All-Star Game. Green has now improved his scoring average to 17 points per game, and Little Watts has not only failed to go any further, but has also gone backwards in scoring. In JR's words: a rookie who can shoot down 38 points, he has the ability. "In the previous period, Xiao wa got 20+ seems to be nothing new, and it is obvious that the attack is very confident. Some people say that Xiao wa and Anthony are not compatible, in fact, they can't completely put the responsibility on KC. At the beginning of the season, Xiao wa also had a lot of ball possessions, especially in December and January. Shooting 15+ is not a difficult task. Towards the end of the season, there is no performance pressure but less ball. How to cultivate rookies is indeed a topic that Mosley should consider.
Future outlook
Little Watt was injured after only 20 seconds in the game against the Raptors, followed by another injury against the Cavaliers, and it seems that the Iron Man also has a time when he can't survive. Let's hope the injury subsides. The small tiles are not the absolute core, but they are definitely an important puzzle piece for reconstruction. As for Sargas, his rookie season fell far short of expectations. There is nothing left to look forward to this year, and we can only focus on the coming year. Show us his even greater talent next year. The young man chosen by the Magic has never lacked talent, in addition to battling injuries, he also needs some guidance to play his ability, if Mosley can not do such a job, then his position at the Magic may not be stable.