On March 21, Beijing time, the league's air chopping king was released, and none of the Blazers' star Lillard was the same. After a six-game losing streak, the Blazers are essentially out of the playoffs, even though they still have a theoretical possibility.
Commenting on the current situation of the team, Lillard said, "We are almost out of the race for 10th place. I love competition, I love competition. I'm not ready to give up. But one day, you'll stop presenting yourself competitive. "It's a poignant expression, and there is a despair in the words.
Why is Lillard the league's air slash king this season? Data is the best illustration. So far this season, Lillard has 23 30+s, which is tied for first in the league. There are 12 games of 40+, which is the first in the league. There are 3 50+ games, tied for first place in the league. There are 2 60+ games, first in the league. There is 1 game of 70+, tied for first place in the league.
Lillard was also the first player to blast 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+ in a single season after Kobe Bryant in 2005-06.
Currently, Lillard has played 31 consecutive 20+ games, which is currently the longest consecutive 20+ record in the league and the longest consecutive 20+ record still standing.
However, the Blazers are now 31-40, nine wins away from a five-percent winning percentage. The reason why Lillard became the king of empty slashes is actually very simple, that is, the lack of helpers.
Since the two-gun breakup, the Blazers have still built a team around Lillard, but they haven't actually found him a suitable partner. In this case, in the eyes of many people, Lillard may abandon the idea of one man and one city, and he should leave.
However, Lillard has completed a contract extension with the Blazers, which is a two-year $122 million super top salary, and in the next five years, Lillard's total salary will reach $270 million, and Lillard's final year's salary will be a staggering $63.3 million, which looks more like one person and one city for money than a championship.