The NBA playoffs are exciting, and superstars are the protagonists in the spotlight. Former NBA star Redick selected the top 5 individual performances in the playoffs so far in a show, among which, Butler slammed 56 points in the first round G4 to overturn the Bucks to top the list, Tatum slashed 51 points in the second round of G7 to lead the team to reverse 67 to rank 2nd, the Warriors first round G7 slammed 50 points to lead the team to advance to No. 3, Jokic West G1 scored 34 points + 21 rebounds + 14 assists and a large triple-double ranked 4th, and Booker ranked 5th against the Nuggets G3 to cut 47 points! This is the playoffs, and the supergiant taking over the game is the eternal theme. In addition, there are many new developments in the NBA league, and I will make a summary here to help you better understand the NBA.
The first one: Paul is good news, and he is expected to stay in the team and continue to win the championship
After the Suns stopped in the Western Conference semifinals, Meritorious Coach Monty left class, and the team undercurrent, Paul and Ayton were both seen as tradeable objects. Just today, Paul has good news. According to NBA Hall of Fame Haynes, sources revealed that the Suns are expected to execute the remaining contract of Paul, and the veteran will return as the team's starting point guard next season. This has two major advantages for Paul in his later years: first, if Paul is not traded or cut before June 30, his contract will be fully guaranteed, worth $30.8 million; Second, Paul's biggest regret is that there is no championship, and the decline in personal physical condition and competitive state is also an indisputable fact, staying in the sun will have the opportunity to hold Booker's thigh and continue to rush for the championship. For Paul, it's great to stay in the Suns, but the time left for him is next season and he must break the curse of injury and fight for the championship, which is his last chance.
The second one: Harden's signing conditions are exposed, competing for the championship + being yourself
After the 76ers lost seven in the rush, coach Lao Li became the back-of-the-pot man. At the same time, Harden's whereabouts are also particularly interesting. According to NBA Hall of Famer Haynes, sources revealed that Harden plans to reject the player option for next season, become an unrestricted free agent and pursue a long-term contract. Haynes exposed two major conditions for Harden to sign: first, the team is competitive for the championship; Second, the new owner can let Harden be himself. The good news is that Harden is not looking for salary maximization. According to salary experts, Harden can sign up to $272 million for 5 years and $210 million contracts with other teams for up to 4 years. Judging by Harden's age and competitive form, he is unlikely to receive the lion's share of the top salary. But the problem is that it is not easy to find Harden to compete for the championship + be his own home. Rockets reporter Salman hit the nail on the head when he pointed out: Harden's wishes are unlikely to be fulfilled at the same time, and the Rockets can let him be himself, but lack competitiveness; The 76ers were still competitive, but he could only be an assistant to the Great unless the 76ers brought in D'Antonis.
The third rule: 34 points + 21 rebounds + 14 assists, Jokic set a god-level record
In the Lakers vs Nuggets Series G1 game, the Nuggets defended the glory of No. 1 in the West with a victory, and Jokic took the credit! After the game, Jokic played 42 minutes, shooting 12 of 17 (3 of 3 three-pointers), 7 of 8 free throws, and slamming 34 points + 21 rebounds + 14 assists + 2 blocks, which was the fifth time Jokic cut a 30+ triple-double in the playoffs, becoming the first player to complete this achievement after Big O, Wei Shao and Old Jen. At the same time, Jokic also set a number of god-level records. According to statistics, Jokic is the third player in NBA playoff history to cut at least 30+20+10 in a single game, comparable to Chamberlain and Abdul-Jabbar. At the same time, this is the second time in Jokic's playoff career that he has cut at least 30 points + 20 rebounds + 10 assists in a single game, becoming the first person in NBA history. In another statistic, Jokic scored 30+ triple-doubles in two consecutive playoff games with a 70% shooting percentage, becoming the first person in NBA history!
The fourth rule: The Spurs won the top sign, and Yang Yi looked down on the literary class
The results of the 2023 Lotto Zone draw were released, and the Spurs successfully won the top pick. For the Spurs, the team is in ruins, and the goal of the rotten is to use the top sign to bring the talent of Venbanyama to the holy city; For the Wizards Ventanyama, the Spurs' championship heritage and reputation for developing players are outside, and he himself sees the Spurs as the most ideal home. In a sense, the Spurs have everything it takes to make the class successful, and the class also has the talent to make the Spurs rise strongly, and the Spurs and the Benz Yama are just going both ways. However, since this type of basketball player has never appeared in the NBA world, some people are pessimistic about the prospects of Venbanyama. NBA celebrity Yang Yi posted a photo of Guangsha team's foreign aid Cummings (former Ligue 1 MVP) at the first time and wrote: It's hard to say how Wenbanyama can play in the NBA, anyway, the Ligue 1 MVP can't play the CBA.
I dare not agree with this: first, not being able to play the CBA does not mean that you cannot play the NBA, Wood and Payne are CBA outcasts; Second, Wen Ban is not only a Ligue 1 MVP, but also a scoring champion, a block king, DPOY, a young player of the year and a member of the Ligue 1 best team. All in all, the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, a generation of new people is better than the old, we must look at young people and the future basketball world from the perspective of development. The wheels of the times roll forward, and fate and joy are the norm. If everyone were immersed in the basketball world of the Big Four centers in the 90s, there would be no boom and rise of the small-ball era; By the same token, if we fail to look at Venbanyama with appreciation and anticipation, we risk missing the beginning of a new era. Fans, what do you think about this? Come leave me a comment to discuss it.