NBA: I am a master dealer

In the past, Xue Liancheng vs. James was definitely the most interesting match.

However, after the Knicks were defeated by the Lakers in a seven-game series in the finals last season, James' momentum collapsed. Even though he had the best season of his career with advanced statistics this season, it still failed to restore his image.

After losing 3-4 to -, they were nailed to the pillar of shame in history.

Wade's thigh theory, his two championships have been greatly questioned.

They were swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Falling from the position of number one in the league.

He surrendered to the enemy and was humiliated by Xue Liancheng.

This is not the end yet, as Xue Liancheng led the team to victory in the finals.

This is the end.

In the past three years, James has successfully evolved into a stepping stone for Xue Liancheng, helping Xue Liancheng reach the top of the basketball world.

Now that the two meet again, the tension between them is no longer there.

James has crippled himself. How can he still have any dominance? The fans and media who supported him have all run away. It's like the monkeys scattering when the tree falls.

The story of winners and losers is portrayed vividly.

If James had won the finals last season, it would have been a different story. The competition between the two kings would have become the mainstream of this era.

But James lost, losing for three consecutive years, and lost all the capital for his final comeback. Naturally, the fans and the media will leave him.

in other words.

In the past, James was the absolute protagonist.

But now, James is a complete villain.

So in the game between Xue Liancheng and James, what was heard was more ridicule.

The game was still intense, Lopez had an explosion, and James fought hard in the final moments, but it was useless. Xue Liancheng still killed the game with his 100% hit skill.

The final score was 116:111, with the Nets winning by 5 points, which was a narrow victory, but considering the state of play at the beginning of the game, the result of this game was foreseeable.

Because the Knicks have been in the stage of chasing points. Even if they catch up, they seem to be a long way behind and cannot pose much threat at all.

In addition, Xue Liancheng controlled the rhythm of the game so well that you felt powerless, and his deterrence at the critical moment was so shocking that the Knicks lost confidence from the beginning.

The Nets here.

Xue Liancheng made 21 of 13 shots, 13 of 6 three-pointers, and 8 of 6 free throws, scoring 38 points. He also had 16 assists and 5 rebounds. His overall performance was not bad and was considered to be at a qualified level.

Anunoby made 17 of 9 shots, 8 of 4 three-pointers, and scored 25 points and 11 rebounds. He was in pretty good shape and his three-point shooting touch also improved.

Sabonis Jr. was beaten badly. He made 15 of 6 shots and only got 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. His performance was quite listless.

But Covington, James Johnson and Joe Harris all scored in double digits, and the overall role players provided great help to the team.

The strength of the front line and three-pointers have become the Nets' current main characteristics, and the effect is quite good, creating a huge space for Xue Liancheng's breakthrough.

The Knicks here.

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The performance was quite outstanding.

But in the end, the Knicks lost the game thanks to James. He missed two consecutive three-pointers in the final seconds and was unable to keep up with Xue Liancheng's three-point rain, resulting in a loss.

but……

Can James be blamed for this?
Obviously it can't be done.

In the past, fans always complained that James was unwilling to take responsibility and was unwilling to carry the life and death of the team on his shoulders. But now James has finally made a change. He shot three-pointers at the last moment of life and death, but what can he do if he misses?

People used to say that James was a standstill on defense but as fierce as a tiger on fast breaks, and that he really liked to play simple balls and score easy points.

Now it is common to see James falling down while charging to the basket.

But even if James let go and played wildly, he still couldn't save this Knicks team.

It doesn't really matter what the reason is.

What’s important is that James can no longer demonstrate the unparalleled dominance he once had.

Lopez exploded in this game, making 17 of 11 shots and scoring 30 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists. He completely suppressed the Nets in the interior, which is why they were able to fight with the Nets until the last moment.

But such an outstanding performance ultimately failed.

The main reason is that the Nets' front line is too crazy. The three forwards of Anunoby + Covington + James Johnson can score on par with James on the offensive end.

On the defensive end, not only did they consume James, but most importantly, they provided help defense and blocked other Knicks players, which is also the key to the Nets' current victory.

As for the Knicks, except for Crowder and Ilya Vasos, no other player scored in double digits.

The former made three three-pointers, and the latter was even better, making four three-pointers.

They still rely on three-pointers to push their scores to double digits, rather than tactical effects.

By defeating the Knicks, the Nets have won six consecutive games.

At this time, praises were heard everywhere.

People once thought that the Nets had reached a difficult time, but unexpectedly, the Nets were the difficult times for other teams.

The last day of January.

They finally returned to the Barclays Center to take on the Numbers Man.

At the end of the season, Digital Man's record has declined, currently only 24 wins and 23 losses, and has been kicked out of the playoffs.

But Embiid's performance is really good, and he has become the new center representative. This season, his double-double data of 23.8 points and 11.2 rebounds shows the level of a first-class inside player. Most importantly, this is only Embiid's second season, and he still has huge room for improvement.

But then again, Embiid and Xue Liancheng are rookies of the same year. Xue Liancheng already has three championships, two assists champions, one scoring champion, two MVPs, and three FMVPs, and has already reached the top of the league.

And Embiid is still on the road to growth.

Obviously.

As a rookie of the same class, Embiid is still far behind.

Before the game, FOX Sports did a gossipy episode about the 14 draft re-arrangement, which attracted widespread attention.

First, let’s look at the number of talented players who have emerged in 14. It is quite high, such as Xue Liancheng, Embiid, Lavine, Jokic, Wiggins, Randle, etc.

It has produced many quasi-All-Stars and even All-Star level players.

The first is Xue Liancheng. This is the most undisputed ranking. Just two MVPs are enough to suppress all competitors.

What's more, he has three consecutive championships, three FMVPs, two assists champions, and a scoring champion. With these honors, Xue Liancheng can just lie there and no other rookie in the same class can catch up with him.

If we can catch up, we will definitely be in the top ten in history.

It is conceivable how great Xue Liancheng’s achievements are now.

The path he has walked in the past three years is a height that others cannot reach in their entire lifetime.

Then the fourteenth place is Saric. As the starting striker of Digital Man, his personal data may not be dazzling, but he finally occupies a stable starting position and is an absolutely high-quality role player.

Thirteenth place, Smart. With Isaiah Thomas injured, Smart finally got his chance. He is playing well so far and playing a positive role for the Celtics. He has great potential on the defensive end and may develop into a defensive powerhouse in the future.

Twelfth place is Clarkson of the Lakers.

As a second-round pick, he served as Xue Liancheng's right-hand man last season and successfully helped the Lakers win the championship. Although he has had some performances from time to time, his scoring ability and current achievements make him worthy of this position.

Gary Harris, ranked 11th, was originally selected at the end of the first round. Because of a fight with his teammates, his ranking dropped a lot, but he is still growing into the third player of the Nuggets and has good potential.

As long as the Nuggets make the playoffs this season, his value will definitely increase significantly.

No. 12 is Jabari Parker. No matter what, he is still an important part of the Bucks. He has not played very well this season due to injuries, but he had quasi-All-Star data last season and helped the team reach the playoffs. His future is still bright.

Eleventh place Nurkic, when he was playing for the Nuggets, Jokic was once his substitute. He showed excellent ability to score on the dribble, as well as the ability to defend the rim. He was also very good from mid-range. Currently, he is the core of the inside line of the Trail Blazers, averaging close to a double-double, and has shown absolute starting strength.

Tenth place: Capela. The Rockets have emerged as a dark horse this season, and Capela’s growth has played a key role. He averages a double-double per game, plus top-notch blocking ability, which makes him shine.

Ninth place is Vonleh. Although Vonleh’s statistics are not impressive, and are not even as good as those above, the problem is that he already has two championship rings and has become a true winner in life.

The most important thing is that he didn't get these rings by luck, but got them by playing as an absolute main player. He is one of the most reliable teammates around Xue Liancheng, especially his contribution on the defensive end is huge.

Selecting him at No. 4 might be a bit of a loss, but it's acceptable. It's just that the Magic don't know how to use the code.

Eighth place, T.J. Warren, was originally the 20th pick. He has grown rapidly in the Suns in the past few years, especially after Bledsoe left. He quickly established himself as the second choice, and his average points per game are close to +. He has a promising future.

Seventh place Aaron Gordon, the new core of the Hornets, averaged 17.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season, which is close to the quasi-All-Star level. His jumping and defensive abilities are also very outstanding. As long as his development goes smoothly, the All-Star game is just around the corner.

Sixth place: Zach LaVine. When he was with the Timberwolves, he averaged nearly 19 points per game. Due to injuries this season, he did not perform very well with the Bulls, but as the new core of the Bulls, his future is worth everyone's expectations.

Fifth place is Randle. Although his performance at the beginning of this season was disappointing, he gradually found his form as the season progressed and regained his former vitality. In addition, with George being injured last season, he became the team's number two player. As a contributor to the championship, this honor is enough for him to distance himself from other competitors.

Moreover, considering his strength, his future is still worth looking forward to, and many teams have a strong interest in Randall.

The fourth place is Wiggins. As the No. 14 pick in the th draft, his physical talent is absolutely coveted. Logically speaking, his achievements should be huge.

But now, nearly four years have passed, and he still has not been able to show the level of a top scorer. Now he has become the third option in the Timberwolves.

There is no doubt that time is running out for Wiggins.

If he fails to continue to improve and become a top scorer, he will lose his position and may be at risk of becoming a role player.

The third place is Jokic. Last season, Jokic showed good potential. His progress this season is also obvious. His talent for high-post coordination and organization has been fully stimulated, and he has become the undisputed core figure of the Nuggets.

As a second-round pick, this is very rare.

After all, there are only a handful of examples of second-round picks growing into star players, and Jokic is creating a legend.

The second place is Embiid the Great.

The waiting process for the digital people is over. They had a brilliant performance this season, and Embiid played an indispensable role. As the core of the team, he has proved his strength. This season, he was selected as an All-Star starter as he wished. He will definitely be a pillar of the league in the future.

Besides.

There are many role players in the 14th class who have performed well, such as Grant, who was selected 39th in the second round. He has now grown into a member of the Thunder's main rotation lineup and a key member of the Thunder's reserve lineup depth. Grant also contributed to the Thunder's fourth place in the Western Conference.

For example, Bogdan Bogdanovic has established himself in his first season with the Kings and has become a major rotation player for the team. I believe it will not be a problem for him to secure a starting spot.

For example, Dinwiddie, who was traded to the Lakers, finally got a starting position and his double-digit stats per game also demonstrated his value.

There is also Joe Harris. Although he can only play as a substitute in the Nets, he still plays a very important role. He can create a good space for the team and matches well with Xue Liancheng. It can be said that he has established a firm foothold in the Nets and can develop into a first-class shooter in the future.

There is also the hammer Kyle Anderson, who has now found his position in the Spurs and is an important rotation player on the Spurs bench.

There is also Powell, who is a reliable substitute for Xue Liancheng. Although his playing style is somewhat unreasonable, he can break through and shoot, and he dares to fight and fight. He has great potential and can become an important scorer on the bench in the future.

There is also Hood, as an important part of the Jazz bench, his scoring ability has been proven.

In addition, there are players such as McDermott, who was originally selected 11th, Galloway, Magic guard Payton, Craig and others, who are all important members of the team's rotation.

After careful screening, the 14th batch of talent pool is definitely a big year for drafts in recent years.

The most important thing is that the emergence of Xue Liancheng, a historical superstar, directly changed the entire league's structure and even the entire NBA historical ranking.

This is why the 14 draft was so dazzling.

With the addition of All-Stars and even quasi-All-Stars such as Embiid, Jokic, Wiggins, Randle, Gordon, and LaVine, the 14th class has become the golden generation. (End of this chapter)