The playoffs aren't just a stage for the stars, it's also the perfect time for some players to gild themselves. You can look at Celtic's White, who really is a playoff player. He averaged 15.2 points and 5.2 assists per game in the regular season, shooting 46.1% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range. After the playoffs, he averaged 21.8 points and 3.5 assists per game, and his shooting percentage increased to 56.9%, and his three-point shooting rate was an exaggerated 47.1%. White is gilding himself and putting himself in a position to get a big contract. For these players, they also seized the opportunity and verified that they are playoff players, which is quite tough.
We also need to pay attention to Murray, who was also born for the playoffs. It seems that Murray's 21.2 points during the regular season and 23.6 points during the playoffs are not a big improvement, but the Lakers can get out, and Murray has a lot of credit. Of course, let's not forget Harden, who has given everyone enough surprises in the playoffs. Harden averaged 26 points per game in the playoffs and saved the team many times. During the regular season, Harden averaged 16.6 points per game, giving him a dull Harden. In fact, Harden himself knows that the regular season is paddling, and when it comes to the playoffs, he really makes a difference. I have to say that Harden is also very slippery in this move, and he is worthy of being a veteran who has played in the playoffs for many years.
When it comes to Harden, we have to say Harden's good apprentice Maxey. Maxey is known to everyone and has now become an All-Star guard. Maxey was also very happy to meet Harden at the beginning of his career. After Harden left, Maxey spoke of Harden with great praise for him. This year's playoffs were the year when Maxey really became the team's core backcourt, and everyone saw his performance, so to speak, without any picks. After 5 games, Maxey averaged 32.4 points and 7.2 assists in 44.8 minutes per game, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, and made 21 three-pointers in 5 games.
Specifically, in a single game, G1 Maxi scored 33 points, G2 Maxi scored 35 points, and G5 scored 46 points. As far as G5 is concerned, it is definitely a representative work of Maxi in the playoffs. Without Maxey, the 76ers would have gone home. If you want to say that the real boss of the team now, it is actually Maxi. Embiid should cede the team's boss position to Maxey with an injury, and there can be no complaints. The 76ers can try to straighten Maxey, and it's not impossible. Let's also talk about the league, which has always praised Embiid. It turns out that Embiid really can't be praised, and he is the wrong person. Every time it comes to the playoffs, Embiid is an incomprehensible existence. After all these years, what are Embiid's achievements in the playoffs? A player who has won the MVP can't even break through the second round.
In any case, in the next game, Maxi still has to pick it up, and it has to be very efficient. Of course, this offseason, Maxey doesn't have to worry about it, and he has to raise his salary cap. The 76ers don't have to hesitate, they also miscalculated. I could have renewed my contract last year without giving a maximum salary, but if I had to wait another year, I would have spent more money. In addition, Maxey's side has officially thrown off Poole, a few streets away from players of the same type, and they can't catch up.