On December 28, Beijing time, NBA Clippers guard Mann was interviewed by reporters with the team and talked about his recent sluggish state on the offensive scoring end: "
Yes, I've struggled on the offensive end this season, and that has nothing to do with the team's roster adjustments, it's because my shooting is not ideal. Harden was always there to encourage me, and he said that I would definitely be a good pitcher and not have a mental burden. ”
He also explained to me the growth template of the 76ers' young guard Maxey, never be afraid of shooting, just keep shooting as always, and he will give me wonderful assists every game. Really, Harden is not only a great superstar, but also a very kind and warm teammate! I will strengthen my shooting practice every day after the game, and Harden will always be by my side, he will use his shooting skills and game experience to guide me to keep going, I believe that I can find my shooting crosshairs again!"
Yesterday, the Clippers defeated the Hornets 113-104 at home, and Mann played 21 minutes, shooting 1-of-4 from the field, 0-of-1 from three-point range, and 2-of-2 from the free throw line, scoring just 4 points + 1 rebound.
Mann, a 28-year-old guard with an annual salary of $10.58 million this season, has been reluctant to give up on him in the trade with 76ers Harden, and eventually let go of all the backup defensive forwards such as Batum, Covington and Morris Jr.
So far in the regular season, Mann has averaged 26.2 minutes per game, scoring 6.1 points + 3.3 rebounds + 1.8 assists + 0.7 steals + 0.4 blocks, shooting 41.0% from the field, 18.0% from three-point range, and 70.0% from the free throw line.