Because the Dallas Mavericks' record has plummeted, we don't expect more from them, and it's ironic to think that last season's Western Conference finals team is now unable to make the playoffs, and this gap is really unacceptable. People started looking for reasons and in some people's minds thought that the offseason was Jaylen. Brunson's departure is a big reason for the Lone Ranger's ups and downs this season.
Doncic also acknowledged this in an interview this week, saying he misses everything Jaylen Brunson has done as a player and locker room leader.
Indeed, looking at Jaylen Brunson's performance with the Knicks this season is enough to say it all. This season, Brunson averaged 24 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game for the Knicks, and under his leadership, the Knicks scored 49 wins. And for comparison. The Lone Ranger's record has become a huge contrast.
You know, the Lone Rangers got Kyrie Irving on this trade deadline. You don't care how bad he is off the court, but that guy is Kyrie Irving. Being an All-Star in the true sense of the word, the backcourt combination of Irving and Doncic is enviable enough. But now? With Irving's arrival, the Mavericks' record was eye-popping, and reaching the play-offs now is only a theoretical possibility. So does all this really blame Owen? I don't feel like so, because in terms of the stats Irving has put on the Lone Ranger, Irving's arrival has really helped the Lone Ranger. If you don't complain about Owen, who can you blame?
I think the Lone Ranger management is definitely the one who should be behind the pot!
Lost Jaylen in vain. After Brunson, the Lone Ranger did not make an effort. They desperately hoped that Dinwiddie would take his place. They did little in last offseason. Coming to the trade deadline, they went straight to Finney in order to get Kyrie Irving. Smith plus Dinwiddie all gave up. This in itself is a bad decision.
Because whether it's Finney. Smith is still Dinwiddie. They all carry the Lone Ranger's already weak outside defensive system. And trading them thoroughly now means that the Lone Ranger has completely abandoned defense, and they want to replace the remaining defense with a more powerful offense. The end result is obvious, they failed!
Since they can't make the playoffs, they also need to prepare for next season. But the first issue they have to solve is whether to renew Kyrie Irving's contract. If you don't renew your contract, then you will admit the failure of the season even more. And you won't find a stronger player than Kyrie Irving this offseason. But if you do renew your contract, you also have to solve the compatibility problem between Doncic and Irving. It's definitely a very difficult thing to do, and I don't think it's a problem that the Lone Ranger's coaching staff can solve.
What is more serious is whether Doncic can withstand such pressure after such twists and turns, depending on his past performance. In the game whining and off-court accusations, you have to say that Winter may not be a very mentally resilient person. If he can't withstand such pressure, then maybe he will care. At that time, how should the lone ranger solve it. The emergence of this series of problems is important related to the operation of the Lone Ranger's management. To be honest, it is not difficult for the lone ranger to solve the current dilemma, but your first premise is to quickly replace this management. #Headline Creation Challenge##NBA#