Leonard officially confirmed that the champion is retired, the Bucks are preparing for the worst, and the MVP big picture is decided
The NBA play-offs are in full swing, and the matchup can be said to be crucial for the play-off teams. For teams that are already waiting in the playoffs, the most crucial part of staying in shape and waiting for the game is of course whether the roster is in order. Earlier, the two playoff teams received not-so-good news. Leonard officially confirmed that the champion is retired, the Bucks are preparing for the worst, and the MVP big picture is decided.
Earlier, Clippers player Tre Man spoke to reporters. REPORTER: How's Kowhi Leonard's doing?MAN: I'm not sure, I haven't been in a lot of contact with him lately, at least not much about his health. Coach Taryn Lue can answer your questions. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue talked about the physical condition of player Leonard, saying: Leonard participated in some of the training today, and the team will gradually increase his training intensity, hoping that he can play in the team's first playoff game. It's good news that Leonard is able to practice, but the Clippers won't be training too hard this week. They will mainly do a lot of video analysis, tactical simulation and defensive drills. This also means that Leonard will need more time to come back, so the Clippers will be on the disadvantageous side in the first round matchup.
According to Shams, the U.S. team has selected a 12-player roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and the specific players selected are as follows: James, Curry, Durant, Embiid, Adebayo, Edwards, Haliburton, Davis, Holiday , Booker, Tatum and Leonard. Previously, the U.S. men's basketball team only confirmed 11 players. In the end, Leonard was selected, and the 12-man roster of the U.S. team was all confirmed.
Some players are 35+ and are still the core of the team, but some players are also champions, but have withdrawn from the league due to injuries and playing style. According to ESPN reporters, Blake Griffin has officially announced his retirement.
Griffin was drafted by the Clippers in 2009 with the No. 1 pick, was a six-time All-Star, a three-time NBA Second Team, a two-time NBA Third Team, and won the 2011 Rookie of the Year award. Griffin's last season with the Celtics was a year ago, and Griffin averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game in his career.
There is also new news on the Bucks' side of the Bucks' injury. According to a well-known ESPN reporter, the Bucks are ready to prepare for Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence at the beginning of the first round of the playoffs to allow him to adjust to the left calf strain. The Bucks are hoping that Antetokounmpo can make a return late in the series. I don't know if the bucks who lack the alphabet brother can withstand the bitter master.
Since Embiid's absence due to injury, there has been no player on the MNP list who can put pressure on Jokic. His stats and team results are among the best in the league, and news of the selections after the regular season continues to spread. There are currently 16 voters who have announced their votes for this season's regular season MVP. Among them, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic received 13 first-place votes, Thunder guard Alexander received 2, and Mavericks guard Doncic received 1. It can be said that the MVP big picture this time has been decided.