The NBA's official list of 75 superstars for its 75th anniversary eventually featured the names of 76 players because of the "tie in votes" – Russell Westbrook was lucky enough to be part of the roster. However, once the list was announced, it triggered many questions from the outside world, and Dwight Howard's defeat became a hot topic.
Why is Dwight Howard's defeat hotly discussed? Although Howard's career did not reach the expected heights, as the league's former "first center", Howard still showed good dominance in the game. With the league's quality centers gradually withering away, Howard ravaged the league under the name of "Warcraft" for a period of time, allowing people to see the destructive power of big players.
Of course, Howard's failure to win the hardcore honor may be one of the important reasons for his failure. But is there anything more honorable than Howard to be selected? Therefore, after the list was announced, the outside world was constantly talking about it, and the official selection of the alliance was also questioned to a certain extent.
Howard isn't the only player to be adrift of the outside world, such as Tony Parker, Paul Gasol, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Manu Ginobili, among others, whose names have been engraved in the league have not earned a place on that roster. Oh, and another name is mentioned – Klay Thompson.
What kind of player is Klay Thompson? Low-key humility, excellent defense, top shooting ability... You can also list some other advantages, and the US media Outlets wrote that "he (Klay Thompson) is one of the best shooters in history."
The media also wrote: "More importantly, he (Klay Thompson) is a pillar of the Warriors' dynasty. ”
In this warrior team that has not yet dissipated the spirit of the dynasty, Klay Thompson plays a great role in the team, and the "Splash Brothers" combination is more eye-catching stephen Curry, but how can Curry's side be less assisted by Klay Thompson? The backcourt duo is a delicate example of modern basketball, and they are like the most satisfying works god has polished in the game.
Interestingly, Warriors player Drummond Green jokingly prepared a No. 77 jersey for Klay Thompson after he lost the election and hung it in Thompson's locker closet. Klay Thompson also put on the jersey, laughing at himself that "it looks like I'm the 77th superstar of all time", and his actions made his teammates laugh.
Stephen Curry followed suit.
Is Clay Thompson eligible for selection? This is obviously a difficult question to answer definitively, and as with Dwight Howard mentioned earlier, different criteria can result in different results. According to the results of Slam Dunk Magazine, Klay Thompson ranked 74th in the judging results.
In fact, each similar selection may not be able to get a completely consistent result, and the different criteria of the participants determine this. Warriors coach Steve Kerr thinks, "I think both of them (Klay Thompson and Drummond Green) should be selected, and helping the team win and being able to attack and defend is the key factor, not just looking at the data." Winning the championship is the most important thing, so I think they should both be selected. ”
(Text/Yan Wujun)