Recently, garbage contracts in the NBA league have once again attracted a lot of attention. Many great players don't get what they deserve at the end of their contract or near the end of their contract, which can be due to a number of factors. These examples inspire people to delve into topics such as garbage contracts and the superstar effect in basketball.
Neil Ogberi, a basketball critic and analyst, pointed out in a recent interview that garbage contracts are common in the current NBA league, with Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors and Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls being two of them. Ogberi said that Poole's stats when he played for the Golden State Warriors were not satisfactory, averaging only 17+3+2 data per game, shooting percentage and three-point shooting rate of only about 40% and 30% respectively, while LaVine's performance this season was also poor, although he averaged 21 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, but such results are undoubtedly a bad contract compared to the team's wins and losses.
However, as Ogbri said, we can't deny the huge role of superstars. The Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets have stars such as Harrell, Brown, and Irving respectively, and their excellent performance on the court has greatly increased the team's combat effectiveness. This superstar effect is not only felt in the losers, but also in the winners, such as Julius Randle of the New York Knicks and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks.
However, with the increase of these two, there is another question worth thinking about, namely the "fishing phenomenon". Because of the number of players or the amount of the contract, some players may undoubtedly start to get lazy. Despite their name shining in the spotlight, if their performance slips, the team could be in trouble. More critically, these "fishers" can sometimes have a negative effect on the whole team.
Take the Brooklyn Nets as an example, their record has been climbing after acquiring superstars such as Andre Jokic and Durant. Led by extraordinary players such as Jayson Tatum, Jason Brown, and Damion Anthony Towns, the Boston Celtics even became regular season champions. Still, the problem of "fishing" remains. In this context, Johan Brown is a clear example. As a forward, Brown has a stellar stat of averaging 22.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. However, compared to last season's excellent performance, Brown has been slightly overshadowed this season.
Regarding this phenomenon, Ogbri believes that on the one hand, players may have difficulty adapting to new tactical systems or new living conditions, which can lead to a decline in form, and on the other hand, fans and media put too high expectations and pressure on stars to constantly strive for higher heights, which in turn lowers their competitive standards.
The phenomenon of "touching the fish" and the superstar effect are very important topics in the basketball world. Under the influence of various complex factors, these phenomena can cause varying degrees of distress to players. However, it is still important to recognize that the talent displayed in basketball, whether they are non-superstars or superstars, will undoubtedly be in the global spotlight.