Boom 43+7+6! No. 1 in the league and the most offensive and defensive star, George can no longer replace him alone
What kind of players are most lacking in the NBA? Of course, it is a player who has both offense and defense. Why are 3D giants the most popular, and why do championship teams want 3D masters? Because their defensive ability and three-point ability are top-notch, players with a balanced offense and defense are the most rare and popular. The same is true for NBA stars, who have strong offensive scoring ability, but there are very few stars who have excellent defense and good offense and defense. Stars like Lillard, Mitchell, Trae Young, Morant and other stars are very strong in their offensive scoring ability, however, their defense is all weaknesses and weaknesses. Who is the most offensive and defensive supernova in the NBA? Boom 43+7+6+3! No. 1 in the league and the most offensive and defensive star, George can no longer replace him alone.
The most likely young teams in the NBA league this season are the Timberwolves, Thunder and Rockets. Last season, Alexander led the Thunder to the playoffs, but was a little short of the playoffs. With Holmgren back this season and young players like Alexander, Giddey, Dort and Jalen Williams continuing to improve, the Thunder feel like they have a great chance to make the playoffs. The Thunder have won their last two straight games, beating the Cavaliers and Hawks, and the team is in very good shape. The Thunder have a 5-3 record and are fifth in the West.
Alexander played an average of 35.1 minutes per game this season, averaging 28.2 points + 7.0 rebounds + 6.4 assists + 2.3 steals + 0.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. According to statistics released by the American media, Alexander played in 7 games, 5 of which scored 30+ (the most in the league). It is clear that Alexander's ability to cut points is getting more and more stable and stronger. Moreover, Alexander's scoring efficiency is very high, and his shooting percentage has consistently exceeded 50% in the last two seasons, which is one of the most efficient among guards.
In the regular season between the Thunder and the Cavaliers, Alexander shot 16 of 22 efficiently, and blasted 43 points + 7 rebounds + 6 assists + 3 steals + 1 block. The Thunder played the Cavaliers again, and Alexander scored 34 points + 11 rebounds + 5 assists + 5 steals + 1 block. The Thunder and the Bulls battled, and Alexander efficiently cut 31 points + 5 rebounds + 10 assists + 1 steal + 2 blocks to lead the team to win. Now cutting down 30+ is already a matter of ease for Alexander.
Many people think that Alexander and Morant are the same type of guard, strong on offense and weak on defense. This is a very wrong view. According to statistics released by the American media, Alexander averaged 2.3 steals per game (second in the league), and his single defensive efficiency was 98.6 (22nd in the league). Alexander's defensive level deserves to be named to the Defensive Team of the Year. Therefore, Alexander is a supernova who is good both offensively and defensively, and his defensive confrontation ability is better than that of new stars such as Mitchell and Morant. Alexander is one of the most offensive and defensive superstars in the NBA.
In 2019, the Clippers traded Alexander + Gallinari + 5 first-round picks + 2 first-round swap rights to the Thunder in exchange for Paul George. Now four years have passed, Alexander has changed from a Clippers bench player to the core of the Thunder team and the boss of the team. Now Paul George certainly can't replace Alexander alone. The Thunder have now cultivated Alexander and Holmgren as the core cornerstones of the team, and if the Thunder want to rise again and make the playoffs, it depends on the super rise of these young people. What kind of star do you think Alexander is?