At present, the annual NBA regular season is in full swing, and the participating teams are working hard to get a higher level of record, so the game is more and more exciting, attracting countless attention. At the same time, the dynamics off the field are also worth paying attention to, so let's take a look.
Today, the league ushered in a blockbuster news, the Nets new signing Aldridge suddenly announced his retirement, ending his NBA career early, which shocked the outside world. It is reported that Aldridge retired due to a heart rhythm after the game against the Lakers, and the Nets management also expressed support for this. Obviously, Aldridge's retirement is a huge loss for the Nets, and his stand-in has also been exposed.
Recently, the US media exposed Aldridge's stuntman, and the Nets may sign one of them out of 4. The first is former Pacers veteran Ian Masimi, who is known for his defense at 2.11m and is the reason he was able to get a four-year, 64 million contract. Last season, he averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per game in 21.2 minutes per game.
The second is championship center Tyson Chandler, who, although over 38 years old, can still help the Nets with defensively on the inside and extensive playoff experience. In his 19-year NBA career, Chandler has played for 8 teams and won the title of Best Defensive Player in 2012, during which he contributed 8.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
Third is John Henson, with whom the Knicks have refused to sign a second short-term contract, meaning he is free agent again. Henson, who is 2.11 meters tall, is 31 years old and is at the peak of his career, and the Nets will not pay too much to sign him. Last season, Henson averaged 6.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.4 blocks in 17.2 minutes per game.
The fourth is the 2016 No. 10 show Thorne Mark, now only 24 years old Mark has been untouched after the expiration of his rookie contract, although the shortcomings on the offensive end are very obvious, but in the Nets, a team that does not lack offensive players, Mark only needs to do a good job of interior defense and rebounding protection. Similarly, Mark, who is 2.16 meters tall, can help the Nets better face teams with interior lines such as Embiid, Alphabet Brother, Turner and Capela in the playoffs. It has to be mentioned that compared to the other three interiors, Mark has a good three-point shooting ability.