The NBA playoffs are still going on, but the playoffs that belong to many fans are over. Curry missed the playoffs, and James, Durant, Jr., Antetokounmpo and Embiid all fell in the first round. The topic of the NBA has also plummeted, with newcomers on the throne and veterans retiring, this is what this season looks like.
In the East, the Boston Celtics are still the biggest favorites to win the championship. But many people commented that they did not have a championship appearance, and a lot depends on the performance of their team boss Tatum.
In the playoffs, he averaged only 21 points per game, and his shooting percentage and three-point shooting rate declined greatly compared with the regular season. The Knicks have become the dark horse of the season, and after Anunoby joined, the Knicks' defense is not the same. Brunson's strong performance in the playoffs has also become their biggest capital to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
On the West side, we still have to watch the series between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets. A young Wolves team who dare to challenge the defending champions, the Nuggets. Edwards' performance was the key to the outcome of this series. As the player who most resembles Danzi, Edwards has a little blood in him.
After the Suns were eliminated, they quickly pointed the finger at coach Vogel. Resolute and resolute, it is a portrayal of the Suns offseason. Vogel immediately stepped down and was given a five-year, $50 million contract in the blink of an eye, putting Budenholzer in the position. The potential coach of the Lakers is gone.
However, the Lakers are not without gains. They solved the biggest difficulty, and finally had a relatively clear answer to the question of Lao Zhan's whereabouts. Shams was a guest on the podcast "Pat McAfeeShow," in which Shams revealed what the Lakers were going to do next.
"LeBron [James] wants to play two more seasons, and obviously the Lakers are happy to renew his contract," Shams said. And the Lakers do have the intention to select Bronny in the draft. ”
It is reported that this year's lotto draw ceremony will be held in Chicago at 3 p.m. local time on May 12. This year's draft will be divided into two rounds, with the first round on June 27 and the second round on June 28.
Regarding Lao Zhan's contract renewal, the current mainstream saying in the market is 3 years and 164 million US dollars. If James chooses to exercise the player option, his contract this year is $51.42 million. Signing a two-year, $112.9 million contract with the Lakers, the next three years will be $164 million over three years. As long as Lao Zhan is still there, the Lakers still have the possibility of hitting the championship in the next three years. However, one factor, Jeanie Bass is willing to throw money at it.
39-year-old LeBron James, averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game in the regular season, and 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game in the playoffs. However, the Lakers just lack a helper who can turn the tide in the final quarter.
If it weren't for Zhan Mei's lack of strength, he wouldn't have been killed by the Nuggets twice. Jeanie Buss is not qualified for this, he wants to challenge for the championship on the one hand, and on the other hand, he is unwilling to spend money, which is not as good as the Clippers, Suns and Warriors. If the Lakers are not willing to find a helper for Zhan Mei next season, winning the championship has become a luxury. The Lakers opened the back door for Lao Zhan and signed Bronny, which also valued Lao Zhan's commercial value. James can't play for a few years, and Jenny Buss needs to be clear about that fact.