Data Doesn't Lie | Jokic VS Shin Kyung It's a mountain that can't be climbed
The new season has been a month underway, and the top-ranked teams in the East and West are the Celtics and Nuggets, which are the favorites to win the championship and have the quality to do well. But every season is not a one-man show, and at least one team that we don't fancy has done well, and the dark horse of the season is the Rockets. At present, the Rockets have won six in a row, temporarily ranking fourth in the West, and it can be said that they have improved by leaps and bounds, and the team's average points per game and rebounding leader is Shin Jing, who is the hero of the Rockets' rise.
Some fans believe that Shin Kyung will become the next Jokic. And I think this view is too optimistic, although it is too early to make a conclusion, but it is too difficult for Shin Kyung to become Jokic, and the ceiling set by our fans for Shin Kyung is too high. Shin Kyung is now a rising star, and he hasn't won individual accolades, he hasn't led the team to outstanding results in the season, and he hasn't wow our stats. And Jokic, who is not yet 30 years old, has already made a name for himself, even in basketball history.
Of course, it would be unfair for Shin Kyung to compare this season's stats, so let's take a look at Shin Kyung's and Jokic's stats for the same period. Intuitively, Jokic is a little stronger, but we are looking at Jokic's average data per game after the season, and Shen Jing is only an average of nine games per game, if nothing else, Shen Jing's data will decline, and finally it is very good to maintain an average of 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. How far does Shin Kyung have to go compared to Jokic? He has to help the Rockets get to the playoffs first, then become an All-Star player, be named to the All-Star team, win the title of Most Valuable Player of the regular season, and finally win the championship, every step of the way.
Shin Kyung and Jokic have a lot of similarities, which is why fans are bullish on Shin Kyung. They are all low-level players with not very strong physical dynamics, but they have good static conditions, have a height and reach advantage, and they have solid and well-rounded skills, as well as a high ball quotient. As international players, they know how to improve themselves through hard work, rather than relying only on physical talent. I can guarantee that Shin Kyung is not a short-lived player, he will get better and better, and at worst he will be selected to the All-Star team. The Rockets also provide conditions for Shen Jing to grow rapidly, he is now under no pressure, not afraid of losing, and can better improve his ability in a relaxed environment.
Shin is so good, and has so much potential to improve, so why can't he become the next Jokic? The reason is simple, that is, Jokic is too special, too well-rounded, too smart, too good at playing.
Throughout the history of basketball, it's hard to find a star with Jokic's technical characteristics. Even if fans admit that Jokic is strong, they still underestimate him. Because fans are more willing to discuss James and Curry, ignoring that Jokic is the first person in the league. With the achievements, the data obtained, and the technical characteristics, Shin Kyung could not reach Jokic's heights. Jokic can turn his disadvantage into an advantage, so fat physique can't move fast, but he is very good at using his body to fight, and there is no player on the current team who can match Jokic in terms of ball quotient, he is too good at playing. If you give Antetokounmpo's body to Jokic, Jokic can take off on the spot, and if you give Jokic's body to other interior players, what will that look like?
Shen Jing's performance is very comprehensive, but he does not have his own unique skills yet. In addition, Shen Jing has not yet proven himself in high-confrontation and high-intensity games, once the opponent begins to pay attention to Shen Jing and formulate a highly targeted defense for him, can Shen Jing still be able to face it with ease? This is still unknown, if he can't play a high-end game, he is destined to become a superstar, and Shen Jing has not yet encountered a real test. Why do I demand so much from Shin Kyung, because the premise is that the fans think he will be the next Jokic, and I still think Jokic is better than the same period.
It is true that this season has improved a lot, and Shin Kyung may win the first honor of his career, that is, the most improved player. At present, the Rockets are not low in the rankings, but the pressure of the playoffs is still quite high, because the Warriors, Lakers, Suns and even the Clippers behind them have a number of superstars, and they must aim more ambitiously, and when they exert their strength, the Rockets test will come. So whether the Rockets can enter the playoffs or not is likely to depend on Shin Kyung's performance, and I hope he will bring us a bigger surprise.