If the most disappointing star is to be selected in the new season, Lillard must be at the top, not only failing to reverse the time difference at the Tokyo Olympics, but also completely losing himself after being selected as one of the top 75 stars in the new season.
In the latest issue of the NBA2K22 capability value list, Lillard fell to 90, the decline is the most obvious. Fans can't help but wonder, who stole Lillard's watch in the new season?
The league issued new regulations to punish touching porcelain, increase confrontation and improve the viewing experience. But the stars, led by Harden Lillard, have been weakened by the version, and in the past few seasons, Lillard has a sniper in the league, and he has repeatedly tried and failed to single out opponents outside the three-point line, and his reputation has become famous. With the implementation of the new regulations, the scene of Lillard not seeing the defender within one meter disappeared, replaced by the fierce defense of the opponent, coupled with the short stature and difficulty of breaking through, so the crosshairs plummeted.
In addition, the NBA officially parted ways with Spalding basketball, and Willson basketball replaced it, and the impact on the stars was also visible to the naked eye. Last season's five-point maniacs, the new season's three-point shooting rate was disastrous, Donovan Mitchell (21.6%), Damian Lillard (23.4%), Bradley Beal (24.5%), Jason Tatum (26.2%), Devon Booker (27.8%).
Of course, the factor of the Blazers changing coaches cannot be ignored. Changsi Billups' dedication to building a defensive system that suits the team made Lillard, who was accustomed to Stotts' heavy attacks and light defenses, obviously uncomfortable, coupled with the fact that old injuries had not healed, and the offseason did not get enough rest.
Even so, Lillard's inaccurate shooting will not be the norm, and as the season progresses, his sense of hands will return and the watch will be put back on his hands.