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2023-7-12
Since the trade deadline this past season, the Suns have undoubtedly been one of the most active teams in the market, completing the change from coaching staff to roster in just a few months. Vogel replaced Monty as the new head coach of the Suns, assistant coaching team, and ushered in a new round of changes. In terms of player lineup, many core rotation players, including Bridges, Johnson, and Paul, have left the Suns before and after, replaced by All-Star players such as Durant and Beal. Obviously, for the championship trophy, the sun is open. The Suns officially announced that the deal was signed, Vogel was aiming for the championship, KD was fighting non-stop, and his pressure was not small.
Earlier, the Suns officially announced their other two operations, first, the Suns announced that they and the team's forward Okogie have officially completed the contract extension, and the two sides have signed a one-year, $2.34 million fully guaranteed contract. Secondly, the Suns and Grizzlies trade has also been successfully completed, with the Suns sending two future first-round picks to swap (the one with the lower 2024 Suns/Wizards pick, the one with the 2030 Suns/Wizards pick lower) and forward Isaiah Tod, who received three future second-round picks from the Grizzlies. In this deal, the Suns are more about freeing up roster seats and using rookie contracts to fill the roster when they reach the championship in the next few years.
After completing this series of operations, the Suns' roster has basically been decided, and it is no surprise that the Suns' core rotation next season will be dominated by Durant, Booker, Beal, Ayton, Okogie, Payne, Yuta Watanabe, Damion Lee, and Gordon. This lineup, in Vogel's eyes, is enough to compete for the championship. In an interview, Vogel put aside his rhetoric, saying that next season the Suns not only have a chance to storm the championship, but that winning the championship is the Suns' only goal. In Vogel's eyes, the Suns have enough resources to build a championship-fighting system, and the coach who has led the Lakers to the top has enough confidence in his roster.
It's good that the coach has confidence, but from the perspective of the onlookers, the Suns' lineup does feel like a lot of holes. First of all, there is the problem of defense, and almost none of the Suns' core players are known for defense. KD, Beal, and Booker are all top scorers in the league, and even if their defense doesn't lag behind, these players are definitely not up to the level of supporting the defensive system. From the previous Pacers and Lakers periods, Vogel's defensive system needs to be centered on inside players, and the outside needs to have small guards who can chase, squeeze, and cover around, while the forward needs to have players who can sweep. The Pacers' Hibbert, George, and Hill are connected in a line, while the Lakers build a system with thick eyebrows and James, and their outside line also has defensive titans such as Bradley, Pope, Danny Green, and Caruso.
That's where the sun is awkward, they have good coaches and systems, but they don't have people who are capable of it. Ayton don't talk about building a defensive system, he can play tougher and give more confrontation on the defensive end, which is thankful, on the outside you can't expect Booker and Beal to play defend, substitute Payne is a "cash machine" general existence, the rest are basically base-salary players, all say that defense wins championships, the Suns are precisely the most worrying place to defend, fans can only hope that Vogel can turn decay into magic. After forming another group of Big Three, Durant's pressure is undoubtedly the greatest.
During this time, Durant has been immersed in social media, and fans have launched "matches" on some issues, including discussions such as player application for trades, and Durant seems very active. Obviously, he is unhappy with the fans' constant accusations that he applied for a trade, but Durant can't come up with any convincing facts, not only has he not led the team to any outstanding results on the court over the years (Durant has not reached the division finals since leaving the Warriors), but also off the court, his various decisions, have also been criticized. This put Durant at a disadvantage in the debate with other fans.
Next season, Durant will also be the most stressed player, not only is he the most stressed person on the Suns, he is likely to be one of the most stressed players in the entire league. After all, he forcibly left the Nets, who were waiting for him well, after the defeat, and was designated to join another Finals team and form another luxurious roster. If Durant still can't succeed at the team level, under the premise that the Warriors have won the championship one step ahead of him, Durant will not be able to turn over, Durant, who cares about the outside world very much, his career, the road seems to be a little off-track, winning the championship, is his end for you to clear the haze.
Let you predict Durant: there is no difference between asking for a trade and asking for a deal
Popular science
2023-7-12
Science Education Bar on July 12, Harden reiterated that the trade application has changed from "request" to "request"
Previously, Durant communicated with netizens on this topic.
A media source said: "Lillard asked for a (demand) deal. This is not a request, and we need to stop calling it a request. ”
Durant replied, "Same shit." ”
Netizen: "Who knows better than the person who made the transaction application himself whether it is a request or a request?"
Durant: "Is this somehow a character flaw? ”
Former Rangers: Doncic wants to gain weight for singles But the team made him understand that 2020 was his physical peak
Popular science
2023-7-12
Today, former Lone Ranger's former basketball development director Brian Dameris and MacMahon revealed a lot about the Lone Ranger on the podcast.
According to Dameris, Doncic was going to gain weight to facilitate singles on the inside, but the Mavericks staff told him that the 2019-20 season (second year of his career) was the peak of his body (about 111 kilograms), and Doncic is now beginning to understand that.
In 2019-20, Doncic led the Mavericks to a 43-32 regular-season record, finishing seventh in the West before being eliminated by the Clippers 2-4 in the first round.
In that round of the series, Doncic averaged 31.0 points, 9.8 boards, 8.7 assists and 1.2 steals, and also staged a three-point shootout in G4.
Jokic texts Mike Miller in the middle of the night: Have you won a championship? Ever taken FMVP?
2023-7-12
Former NBA player Mike Miller revealed on the show that Nickla Jokic talked to him after winning the championship.
Miller said: "I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and got a text message from Jokic saying, 'Hey bro, did you ever win the MVP?'" Miller said. Finals MVP? I said, 'No. He said, 'You're rubbish.' ’”
The Nuggets beat the Heat 4-1 in the Finals to win the first championship in team history, and Jokic won the FMVP.
Famous note: Doncic takes diet seriously Jokic's win after getting skinny may have inspired him
Popular science
2023-7-12
Today, MacMahon spoke a lot about the Lone Ranger with Brian Dameris, former director of basketball development for the Lone Ranger, on the podcast.
MacMahon said Doncic took diet and conditioning seriously this summer. Seeing Jokic lead the Nuggets to a championship after getting back in shape (getting thinner) may have been a motivating effect for Doncic in the offseason.
Official announcement: Grizzly Suns officially made a deal as Todd traveled to Memphis
2023-7-12
On July 12, Beijing time, Grizzly Bear and Sun jointly announced that they had officially reached a deal, the details of which are as follows:
The Grizzlies sent three second-round picks (2025/2028/2029) for forward Isaiah Todd and two first-round swaps (2024/2030).
Todd played for the Wizards last season, making only six appearances for the team, averaging 1.5 points and 2.0 rebounds.
Barton: By eye, Anthony is one of the top 15 players in NBA history
2023-7-12
Free agent guard Will Button spoke about former NBA player Cameron Anthony while participating in an episode of the podcast.
"Super ball control, mid-range shooting ability, breakthrough, first step fast crazy. If we rely only on the perception of the eyes, I can't tell of 15 people in history who are stronger than him. ”