After the big trade, the lineups of the Bucks and the Green Army were compared, and the gap between the two sides was clear at a glance
Unexpectedly, Holladay was immediately sent to the Celtics before he could sit hot in the Blazers' ass. According to reporter Charania, the Green Army sent Lowe, Brogdon, Warriors 2024 first-rounder, Celtics 2029 first-round to get Holladay. Some people regretted Lowe's departure, because the Green Army's inner line suddenly became empty. But in fact, in Mazura's system, Lowe is not easy to use, and his own injury is not in good condition, so the Green Army is also right to shoot in time. The Bucks probably didn't expect to send Holladay West, only to return to a direct competitor in the East.
After this round of big trades, now the East has become a two-man turn between the Bucks and the Green Army, and other teams are not much competitive compared to them. So, who is stronger at the moment between the Bucks and the Greens? The lineup comparison of the two sides shows the gap at a glance
Center: Porzingis vs Lopez Great
In the regular season last season, Da Luo played a lot on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, averaging 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, known by fans as a "3D" center, and the most suitable center in the league. Porzingis is better offense, averaging 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per game, of course, this is his stats at the Wizards, and it should be difficult for the Celtics to maintain such a high score because the team now has too many powerful scoring points. Defensively, because of Porzingis' height and agility, he can also maintain a very good level. Combined with age, Porzingis is slightly better.
Power forward: Tatum vs Alphabet Brother
Although Horford started last season, now that the team has Porzingis and he is 37 years old, it is appropriate to consider letting him play as a substitute to reduce consumption. Tatum and Alphabet Brother are a group of real superstar matchups, and there may still be a gap in the strength level, but Tatum is indeed the strongest player in the Green Army. Tatum has also faced the Bucks many times in the playoffs, and he is not afraid to go head-to-head against Alphabet Brother. In this set of duels, Alphabet Brother wins slightly.
Small forward: Brown vs Middleton
Brown was selected to the second team last season, which means that he has officially entered his personal peak and may improve his performance in the new season. Middleton didn't perform well during the regular season due to injuries, but improved his scoring to 23.8 points in the playoffs, and he is still a reliable scoring point for the Bucks. The strength of both sides can be considered half a pound and eight taels.
Shooting guard: White vs Connaughton
White is already one of Mazura's most comfortable players, whether in the regular season or playoffs, he has arranged a lot of White to start, and he also returned the team's trust with a whistle-blowing basket in the Eastern Conference Finals. Because Brogdon was also traded, White is expected to take on more responsibility in the new season, and is expected to average 15 points per game. The Bucks hollowed out a backcourt trade to Lillard, there aren't many available candidates anymore, and Connaughton should be a starter, not as strong as White.
Point guard: Holladay vs Lillard
In terms of pure strength, Holladay is far inferior to Lillard, who has been selected as a 75 superstar, and last season Lillard averaged 32.2 points per game, scoring and firing at full strength. But the two met in the playoffs, when Lillard struggled to adapt to Holladay's defense. And Holladay's defense is indeed the top level of the league, and can even play a leading role in the Green Army. On the whole, Lillard is only slightly better.
Sixth: Horford vs Portis
Horford has always been an important part of the Green Army system, he has strong defensive ability and strategy, and can also shoot from a distance. Portis is strong in scoring and rebounding, and can get close to double-doubles. Maybe Portis was better used in the regular season, but in the playoffs, Horford's experience can be used even more, and the two are equally strong.
6 positions, small forward and sixth equal, the green army wins in shooting guard and center, Bucks win in point guard and power forward, overall, the strength of the two teams is still half a pound and eight taels, the gap is small and difficult to distinguish between high and low.