40-year-old James + 31-year-old Davis, has the window for the pair closed? At least that's what most of the NBA's media and commentators say!
On July 23, the United States men's basketball team ended all five warm-up games before the Paris Olympics and won five consecutive victories.
It seems that the two teams warmed up amicably, but in fact, the strength of both sides was surveyed, and they were both real swords.
The United States men's basketball team did not win easily, winning only single digits in 3 games, 6 points against Australia, 1 point against South Sudan, and 4 points against Germany!
In this wave of 5 consecutive wins, the Lakers' Zhan Mei combination played the role of fixing the sea god needle.
Let's take a look at the data rankings of the 5 games, which are as follows:
1st overall score: 73 points (James)
1st total rebounds: 49 (Davis)
1st total assists: 18 (James)
1st total block: 15 (Davis)
1st steal total: 9 (Edwards)
Zhan Mei won the first place in 4 statistics, especially in the final critical moment against South Sudan and Germany, the 40-year-old Zhan directly took over the game, this guy is still the same him.
I don't remember which ESPN average commentator said something like this: "If Lao Zhan only plays 25 minutes per game, he is still No. 1 in the league." ”
No matter how powerful Lao Zhan is, he can't withstand the passage of time, and the increase in age has not affected his ability, but it has reduced his endurance for long-lasting and efficient combat.
However, the playoffs are a key game, as long as Lao Zhan enters the playoffs, no matter how many Lakers rank in, the opponent will not dare to underestimate!
But the NBA championship is a test of team strength, and Lao Zhan urgently needs a third ball-holding core in addition to thick eyebrows, so that Lao Zhan can get 15-20 minutes of respite per game.
But what about the Lakers, next season's total salary will be controlled below the second luxury tax, and the luxury tax will be paid within 10 million, which is a posture to win the championship?
A roster that's almost the same as last year's, is it going to continue to play in the play-offs to complete the playoffs?
So, it's not that the Lakers can't get the third giant, but they are just worried about the money!
Jenny thought so: "Since James is left behind and attendance is guaranteed, why should a part of the money earned here be used to pay the luxury tax?" What's more, it is not necessarily the championship yet. ”