Is Ingram going to the Warriors?
Recently, a league executive who did not want to disclose personal information said that Pelicans star Ingram would be one of the targets of the Warriors.
This season's Pelicans have been on the rise, and the playoffs look set to be a certainty when the team is fully healthy at the start of the season.
With a back-to-back injury to the team's main players in the second half of the season, the Pelicans relied on the play-in tournament to make the playoffs. In the first round, facing the talented Thunder, they were swept 0:4.
Victory can cover up all problems, in fact, many fans think that Ingram and Pelicans are not suitable.
In this year's playoffs, Ingram performed very badly, felt cold in his hands, and was also exposed to fighting for the ball with head coach Willy Green.
More media revealed: The Pelicans do not plan to renew Ingram's contract, but will use Murphy as the team's forward. Against this backdrop, Ingram's departure from the Pelicans would not come as a surprise.
The question is: where will Ingram go?
The style of play is adapted to the warriors
I have to say that the Warriors are an excellent next home for Ingram, at least in terms of playing style and lineup, Ingram is suitable for the Warriors.
As Dream, Curry, and Klay age, the Warriors face a serious truth — their vaunted offense often stalls.
The 35-year-old Curry is not as good as before, even though Curry still averages close to 26+5+5 data per game, and the true shooting rate remains at 61.6%, but Curry has often felt cold this year. It is not uncommon to score around 13 points in a game and shoot less than 30% from the field.
Thompson is even more serious, and Thompson's disastrous performance in this year's play-offs is well known. The entire regular season. Thompson's average per game dropped to 18+3+2, shooting 43.2% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range, which was significantly lower than his career average.
Wiggins, who was the Warriors' No. 2 star two years ago, has also suffered a bloody decline this year, and his average points per game in the regular season has plummeted to 13, four points lower than last year.
Although the Warriors have welcomed the growth of young players such as Kuminga and Podzemski, they are still far from meeting the offensive requirements of the Warriors. Especially in high-intensity competitions.
The Warriors still relied heavily on three-point shooting during the regular season this year. They have the fourth-highest number of three-point shots in the league, and their three-point shooting percentage is also among the best in the league. If the Warriors' three-point shooting doesn't work well one night, their offense will be completely muted.
At this stage, the Warriors' passing power is not as good as before. At a critical moment, the team can only count on Curry to play alone, and the margin for error is very low.
If the Warriors had an all-around offensive player like Ingram, the team's offensive problems would be greatly alleviated.
Ingram had a terrible playoff season, but let's not forget that Ingram was injured and the Thunder were crazy about him. Ingram's style of play during the regular season can support the team's offense.
Ingram has good singles ability, especially in the middle distance.
Ingram's mid-range shooting efficiency has been at the top of the league in recent years, and most of his mid-range shots are indiscriminate singles, with high shots that are difficult for opponents to guard against.
The Warriors are currently lacking in mid-range singles. If they have Ingram, the Warriors' tactical system will be greatly enriched. If the game goes to a critical moment, Ingram's mid-range singles can also reduce the burden and provide containment for Curry.
Underrated passer
Secondly, Ingram is an underrated passer. Unlike many strikers, Ingram has played specifically as a playmaker.
In this year's regular season, Ingram averaged 5.7 assists per game, and only James, Antetokounmpo and Barnes were higher than Ingram among the forward players.
Thanks to his height and his speed, Ingram is a team that sells passes. Ingram's passing fundamentals, combined with his basketball IQ, will make him a good fit for the Warriors' passing system. He can also be used as a new tactical initiator in the Warriors' system.
A matter of defense and position
However, Ingram has a more obvious problem - the defense is not up to par.
In recent seasons, the Warriors have continued to switch defenses indefinitely, and Ingram has often been overwhelmed when defending one-on-one because he is not fast enough to move laterally. The internal line is limited by the countermeasure effect when the protective frame is also average.
Infinite rotation requires a player's defensive IQ and defensive quality, and Ingram has not been a good defensive player for so long in the league.
Considering the habits of Warriors head coach Kerr, if Ingram joins the Warriors, he will play as a power forward, or even a small-ball center, for a long time. It was no small test for him.
Finally, Warriors management should be well aware. Based on the current state and age of the trio, the possibility of building a championship team with them as the core is almost zero.
The Warriors need a fresh infusion of blood, and Ingram might be a good choice. In the current free market, with the Warriors' chips and salary space, there is a high probability that they will not find a better star than Ingram.
And when Ingram stays healthy, he's still a strong star and can make an immediate difference on any team.
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