As a small test before rookies enter the NBA, the Summer League has received the attention of many fans, and this year's Summer League has set a historical record in terms of attendance, social media broadcasts, ratings, etc., of which the ratings increased by 34% compared with 2021, and the number of social media video plays reached 633 million times, an increase of 58% compared with 2021. Top five picks in the 2022 Draft at a glance:
- Ban Kairo: 20 points per game (Magic)
- Homegren: 12 points per game (Thunder)
- Jabari Smith: Averaging 14.4 points per game (Rockets)
- Keegan Murray: 23.3 points per game (Kings)
- Jaden Ive: Averaging 15.5 points per game (Pistons)
Judging from the performance of the above five players, Ban Kairo's offensive skills are solid, the overall situation is excellent, and he deserves the title of champion; HomGren is stable in projection and good at blocking, but his thin figure has not yet shown dominance; Tanhua Smith's outside feel is bad but the defense is strong, and it is a piece of jade worth carving; The fourth show Murray has comprehensive offensive ability and has the potential to become a star in the house, and the fifth show Ive has a strong athletic ability, which is hindered by injuries and does not fully show talent.
Just as the so-called "Jiangshan generation has talents", the NBA's perfect talent training mechanism ensures the continuous output of talented players, and the inventory is expected to become seven young players who are expected to become stars:
7. Jaylen Green (20 years old)
Last season stats: 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 42.6% shooting, 34.3% three-point shooting
Born in California in 2002, Jaylen Green averaged 31.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game in his senior year of high school, led the team to a national championship, and was also named a "five-star high school student" and received invitations from many basketball schools. But at this time, Jaylen Green chose to take a different path, joined the development league to compete with adults, and finally he was selected by the Rockets with an outstanding number of 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
Jaylen Green Physical Talent: Height 1.98m, weight 79 kg, arm span 2.04m, vertical bounce over 105 cm, draft template is Zach. Lavin or Eddie Jones.
Physically explosive and fully scoring, Jaylen Green conquered the picky Rockets management with only two points, and in order to help this talented shooting guard, the team will be paid more than $40 million in All-Star guard Wall Snow Hidden. Last season, Green averaged 14.2 shots per game and played 31.9 minutes in the team, and it is one of the few in the league to get such a preference in the rookie season.
This offseason, fire. The purpose of this deal rocket is very clear, that is, to build a team around Jaylen Green, Wood will only occupy more offensive ball rights in the team, affecting the former's offensive rhythm, I believe that with Wood's departure Jaylen Green's goal of averaging 20+ points per game next season is easy to achieve.
"I've only met one guy who trains as hard as Jaylen Green, that's Harden", this is the Rockets manager's evaluation of the youngster, Jaylen Green has the hardware foundation to become a star, as long as he lowers his posture and trains diligently, I believe that he will soon see the dawn of success.
For the Rockets, Kevin Potter Jr. is a tricky player, he has a good range and a big picture view, but the immaturity of his personality has led to too much ups and downs in his competitive state, and if Coach Silas can tame this Wild Horse, it will undoubtedly speed up the Rockets' rebuilding.
6. Evan Mobley (21)
Last season stats: 15 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 50.8% shooting, 66.3% free throw shooting
In the 2021 draft, Mobley hit the NBA with the data of averaging 16.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game in the freshman season, and was selected by the Cavaliers in the third pick, with a thin and tall body coupled with a soft shooting feel, and the official draft template given was "Dragon King" Boss. When he first arrived at the Cleveland Cavaliers, the media was not optimistic about Mobley's development prospects due to the team's three interior players, Love, Allen and Markkanen.
This skepticism was quickly countered by strength, and Mobley's NBA debut effectively cut 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and his solid basketball basic skills and defensive awareness made him quickly recognized by management, successfully squeezing Lefour to the bench. In addition, the Cavaliers also chose to go against the small ball era, posing the starting combination of Allen + Mobley + Markkanen, with an average height of more than 2.10 meters, which is rare in the current fast-paced league.
Throughout his rookie season, Mobley got 33.7 minutes of playing time, but did not get Jaylen Green's unlimited shooting rights, more time he was protecting the basket, and the sense of offensive participation was not prominent. Even so, Mobley still played a commendable rookie season, averaging 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, shooting 50.8% from the field, 21 double-doubles, all of which ranked first in the rookie of the same year, and personally performed better than Corningham and Jaylen Green.
Unfortunately, in the Rookie of the Season selection, Mobley lost 15 points to Raptors forward Barnes, who averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, helping the Raptors to a record of sixth place in the East (eighth in the Cavaliers East), the specific voting results are as follows:
- Barnes received 48 first-place votes, 43 second-place votes and nine third-place votes, for a total of 378 points
- Mobley received 43 first- votes, 46 second-so-so and 10 third-place votes, for a total of 363 points
The author believes that With his all-round technique and low-key personality, Mobley is currently only tactically inclined from the list of stars, and with the return of Rubio next season, I believe he will help Mobley get more beautiful data on the offensive end.
5. Jordan Poole (23 years old)
Last season stats: 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4 assists, 44.8% shooting, 36.4% three-point shooting
When it comes to Poole's basketball career, luck and hard work are two key words:
Freshman season at the University of Michigan, Poole is only a small role, averaging only 6.1 points per game, and the sophomore season data has improved to 12.7 points, although there is a chance to impact the NBA, but the mediocre performance is too far behind the same rookies Zion and Morant. In the 2019 draft, Poole was lucky to be on the NBA stage because he would only attack the pick and drop again, until the 28th pick in the first round, when he was picked up by the Golden State Warriors who were vacant in the second position (Thompson was injured).
In the first two seasons of his career, the Warriors fell off the altar due to injuries and loss of personnel, so Poole got a stable rotation time, averaging 12 points per game, replacing "relationship" Damien Lee as the first offensive point of the Warriors' bench.
In addition to being lucky enough to get a chance to play, Poole also joined a team that pushed each other to improve, and driven by leader Curry to lead by example, Poole was able to quickly adapt to the strength of the NBA and use offense to gain a foothold in the league, not all rookies are as lucky as Poole.
In order to gain a foothold in the brutally competitive Warriors, Poole conducted a Devil's training in the summer of 2021, focusing on strengthening ball-holding ability and three-point stability, with nearly five hours of training hours a day. The effort will eventually reap the results, and the Warriors' record in the first half of last season is firmly ranked first in the league, which is inseparable from Poole's contribution on the offensive end, and more possession of the attack liberates the pressure on Curry's offensive end.
As a playoff rookie, Poole took out the momentum of the newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, contributing an average of 17 points per game, shooting nearly 40% of the three-point shooting rate, and the total shooting rate of the three shots reached 181.4, much higher than Curry and Thompson.
This offseason, the Warriors lost Payton Jr. and Otto Porter jr. and got Diventenzo and Green, with the first two men earning a combined salary of $14.3 million and the latter two earning only $6.3 million combined, saving $60.6 million in luxury taxes with these two operations. Since Poole is not a free agent this summer, the Warriors are not in a hurry to sign an early contract extension with him, and the negotiations between the two sides will last at least until October, and if the contract amount is not negotiated, the Warriors will most likely operate next summer.
4. Halliburton (22 years old)
Last season's stats: 15.3 points, 4 rebounds and 8.2 assists. Shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range
In the 2020 draft, Halliburton was selected by the Kings with the 12th pick in the first round, and he averaged 13 points and 5.3 assists per game in his rookie season, shooting 40.9% from three-point range, and his overall performance was remarkable. But unfortunately, Halliburton is in the uncompetitive Sacramento Kings, a weak western team that has not made the playoffs for 17 consecutive seasons, covering up the youngster's light.
In the first half of the season, Due to the presence of Fox and Hield, Haliburton did not have many opportunities to perform, and head coach Gentry regarded him more as a three-point shooter and a good passer until the free market opened in the middle of the season. Seeking change, the king set the goal of reinforcement on Sabonis, and the following deal arose:
As a newcomer to the Pacers, Halliburton's value under "Tactical Master" Carlisle began to show, and in the first six games of joining the Pacers, he averaged 20+10 double-doubles per game, shooting a terrifying 47.5% from three-point range. 'He's a great young point guard and will be building around him for the next 10 years." That's what the Pacers president had to say about the Halliburton, who hides a heart desperate for victory beneath his thin body.
This summer, the Pacers president began to deliver on his promise to Halliburton by sending the team's main point guard Brogdon to the Green Army, getting a first-round pick and five role players, a deal that officially established Halliburton's leadership on the team. It is worth mentioning that although Halliburton has an excellent overall view and is three points of mind, it is difficult for his mediocre physical fitness and thin figure to stand up at key moments, which will be the biggest obstacle on his star road.
3. Anfenni Simmons (23 years old)
Last season stats: 17.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 44.3% shooting, 40.5% three-point shooting
Last summer, the Blazers, who had been in the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons but never broke through the West, decided to rebuild under Lillard's "forced palace" and dismissed employer coach Speights, but the team's overall lineup did not change. In the early part of last season, the Blazers were in poor shape as a team, Lillard played the worst offensive efficiency of his career (32.4% from three-point shooting), the team's record fell out of the top eight in the West, and with Lee Coach reimbursed for injury season, the team was forced to make a major lineup adjustment.
For the young Simmons, the Blazers' big change indirectly pushed him onto the main stage of the team, successfully got a four-year and one-hundred-million-dollar contract extension, formed a super-far three-point double gun with Lillard, and with new signings Grant, Hart, Winslow, the Blazers next season are worth looking forward to.
There may be many fans who believe that the main reason why the Blazers can't rush out of the West is that they are strong and weak, and Simmons and McCollum belong to the same type of players and will not have a practical enhancement effect. But I don't think so:
First of all, Simmons' physical talent is at the top of the league, with a height of 1.93 meters, an arm span of 2.06 meters, and a running bounce of nearly 110 centimeters, and this summer's active muscle gain has given him unlimited possibilities on the defensive end, and he can shape a variety of roles in the future.
Second, Simmons' main scoring weapon is the three-point shooting, last season's three-point shooting ratio accounted for more than 50%, the shooting rate can remain above 50%, which will open up space for Lillard to break through, which is more threatening than McCollum's mid-range shooting.
2. Edwards (21 years old)
Last season stats: 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 44.1% shooting, 35.7% three-point shooting
This offseason, the 2020 champion Edwards cut off all his dirty braids and replaced them with a fresh round hair style, regardless of the strength only from the appearance, Edwards looks like Durant from a distance, and looks like Jordan, the "god of basketball" up close, which can be described as a proper giant.
Looking back at Edwards' career, he averaged 29 points and 9 rebounds per game in the senior season, ranking first among 247 players on a foreign recruitment website, and he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in his freshman year.
In the rookie season, due to the team's core Towns and Edwards being plagued by injuries one after another, the management simply gave the offensive right to the youngster, which has achieved the purpose of training, and it is this decision that makes Edwards mushroom like a mushroom, not only adapting to the intensity of the NBA game, but also seeing the advantages brought by his body.
Last season, the healthy Timberwolves began to cash in on their talents, and head coach Finch chose to reuse Edwards to bring vitality to the team with his enthusiasm, and in order to achieve this goal, Edwards had ample shooting power, and sat on an equal footing with the team's old Datangs, and finally the team returned to the playoffs after four years. As a playoff rookie, Edwards is as fearless as Poole, averaging 25.2 points per game against the Grizzlies, shooting 45.5 percent from three-point range, and ranking first in the team in offensive efficiency.
This offseason, management saw that the team's record was improving, so they decided to strengthen the lineup, and this deal is the most exciting news of the summer. With the arrival of Gobert, the first to liberate is Downs, who is good at three-point shooting, as for Edwards, I believe the Timberwolves will train him in the direction of superstars such as Kobe Bryant and Jordan, after all, Edwards' hardware is really powerful.
1. Lamelo Bauer (21 years old)
Last season stats: 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 42.9% shooting, 38.9% three-point shooting
Magic Johnson: "My favorite point guard in the active league is Lamelo Ball, and his fancy passes are very similar to mine. "Just two years into the league can get such praise from the seniors, the ability to score three goals is beyond doubt, to know that he was ridiculed by many fans two years ago, saying that he was elected by his father to make a grandstanding, and now the best rookie, selected as an All-Star and other gold-laden honors, fiercely hit back at the fans who questioned him.
In addition, Lamelo Ball's excellent performance also justified the team owner Jordan's poor selection of people.
The reason why the three goals are favored by many stars is largely due to his self-confidence, he dares to complete the actions that rookies dare not complete on the field, send out various incredible assists, contribute wonderful steals and defense, and confidence and strength Are the standard to become stars.
Compared to Lamelo Ball's talent to overflow the screen, the Hornets' lineup is too bad, the team does not even have a single inside player to take it, if plumlee is replaced by Capela, the Hornets will use this lineup to guarantee the playoffs, and Ball's assists will also increase.
'Next season I will improve my projection, defense, possession, I have a lot of ability to improve, I will not set limits for myself, I hope I can improve in all aspects." This is Ramello Ball's goal for next season, and I think he is very likely to get a comprehensive statistic of 25+8+10.