NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals, Lone Rangers vs Suns G2!
The Suns easily beat the Lone Rangers 129-109, and the big score was already 2-0. But a controversial move by Paul, the Suns' home star, at the end of the game caused a heated discussion among fans after the game. Speaking of Paul, many fans and commentators have great respect for him, and many fans believe that Paul is smart in playing and has the title of "point guard god".
Paul's performance in the playoffs this season has been truly stunning. It can be said that even in Paul's entire career playoff journey, Paul's performance this season is the highest. Paul's outstanding performance has won him respect, but some small actions on the field have also made many fans feel sorry for Paul.
Take the Lone Ranger vs Suns G2 match, the Suns have already laid the victory in the 4th quarter, but Paul still uses the so-called smart moves. Brunson, who was on the Lone Rangers, pushed forward with the ball, and Paul behind him pressed against Brunson's arm, then made a push, lost his balance and was about to fall.
For real fans, it is not like superstars to do such small actions. It's understandable to change role players, because that might be his way of surviving in the NBA. But paul's level of stars to do, it is a bit of a drop. A star like Paul should win the opponent head-on. Like James, the reason why he is highly respected is because he never bothered to engage in these actions, and he used his own strength to win respect for himself. Paul should not have done such a move, and the referee's blowing penalty played a role in adding fuel to the fire and fueling the waves! Because of this goal, the referee actually blew Brunson's offensive foul.
Fans who like Paul think that this is Paul's smart performance, but some fans comment on Paul: Paul's so-called smart, just a little clever. Fat Ding is more in favor of this evaluation, can an action like this be done? Fat Ding thinks it's okay, but you have to use it in the most critical matches: for example, the finals. Because in the finals, you may end up winning the championship because of such a small action. Paul, on the other hand, used this wisdom in games where the victory was decided, in addition to causing public outcry and the referee's focus on it later, what benefits could he get?
In rounds where the winner or loser is decided and inconsequential, the use of these so-called clever moves, which attracts the attention of the referee, may lead to the ineffectiveness of such small actions in life and death. Isn't it wrong to say it's clever?