NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 359 Two tearful monsters!

After defeating the Grizzlies, the Knicks' winning streak has reached 12 games, and they are close to their last 15-game winning streak.

Overall, Oladipo still understands the general situation and has not become crazy because of the All-Star spot.

Otherwise, this game might be a bit difficult to handle.

Two days later.

The All-Star substitute list is officially announced.

West: Paul, Harden, Thompson, Green, Davis, Aldridge, Cousins.

Together with the starting Curry, Westbrook, Kobe, Leonard, and Durant, this is all the members of the Western Conference All-Stars.

The release of this list still caused an uproar.

Many people complained about the loss of Griffin, Rondo, Hayward, Nowitzki, Lillard and others.

Griffin can be forgiven, after all, injuries have a huge impact, but the famous dunker's absence from the All-Star Game still makes many fans feel regretful.

Rondo's assists per game this season have reached a career high. He looks more like a leader than Cousins, but he missed the All-Stars, which is a pity.

Hayward's loss is also puzzling. He averaged 20.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 44% from the field and 35% from three-point range. His overall performance was acceptable.

Now they are still in the playoff ranks and beating the Houston Rockets.

result.

As the top star of the Jazz, Hayward was not selected, which is indeed a pity.

And Nowitzki's loss is aggrieved.

The Dallas Mavericks are currently ranked fifth in the Western Conference. There is nothing to say in terms of record, and the data is actually not bad.

This season, Nowitzki has averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the team, and his shooting percentage is 45.2%, which looks quite satisfactory.

Overall, it is not even a little bit worse than his peak period, but such data is definitely not bad for a veteran who is about to turn 38 years old.

It can even be said to be rare, and he is definitely qualified to enter the All-Stars.

In addition, the Mavericks are ranked fifth in the Western Conference!

After Ellis left during the offseason, the Mavericks relied on him alone to support him. With such a performance, is he not worthy of an All-Star?

no doubt……

The coaching staff didn't give the legendary player enough respect.

As soon as the list was announced, Mavericks head coach Carlisle jumped out and angrily complained: The mechanism is like shit, so disgusting...

Not only Carlisle expressed his dissatisfaction, but even the famous players Barkley, O'Neal and others were also complaining about Nowitzki.

"It's unbelievable. Nowitzki also failed to be selected as an All-Star?"

"Is the alliance going to start a star-making campaign?"

"I don't know who on the bench can stabilize Nowitzki."

As for those who have become the target of public criticism, besides Green, they are Cousins ​​​​and Davis.

Chasing Egg Green is better, after all, he has the best record in the league as a talisman, which is enough to stop most people's mouths.

Cousins ​​and Davis were torn apart immediately.

Many fans and media said: Although Cousins ​​and Davis have great statistics, the problem is that your team has never been in the playoffs from the beginning to the end. From the beginning to now, it has never been.

That's it?

You also beat Nowitzki to enter the All-Stars. Isn't this outrageous?

In addition, the most important point is that this may be the last All-Star trip of Nowitzki's career, but it ended up being broken off.

To say that you disrespect Nowitzki is an understatement. To put it at worst, it is simply to ignore Nowitzki, the legendary star. In Carlisle's words, it is simply disgusting...

The most disgusting thing is that Lillard, a star who was definitely selected, did not make it to the All-Star substitute.

You know, before the substitute list was announced, almost everyone believed that Lillard would definitely make it.

That's right!

That's everyone.

Including fans, media, reporters, and commentators, they all believe that there is almost no suspense about Lillard entering the All-Stars.

Because the Blazers' five tiger teams disbanded during the offseason, only Lillard remained.

Everyone feels that the Trail Blazers have no hope this season and have no chance of entering the playoffs.

The opening stage was indeed as predicted by many media, with the team racing towards the lottery area.

By the middle of the season, there wasn't much improvement.

As a result, in the past month or so, the Trail Blazers have become fierce. After successive wins, they finally reached sixth place in the Western Conference and became the biggest dark horse this season.

As of now, Lillard can average first-class data of 24.7 points, 7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. Such performance is definitely worthy of an All-Star.

After all...Lillard's performance is much better than his big brother Aldridge's 18 points and 8.5 rebounds.

result……

Lillard went undrafted.

Didn't this cause an uproar?

They simply couldn't understand that Lillard, who led the team to the playoffs alone, didn't even get an All-Star spot.

This is simply the greatest absurdity in the world.

of course.

Some people retorted, saying that Lillard's efficiency was too poor, and his overall shooting percentage was only 42.2%. He achieved such data purely by accumulating the number of shots he took.

Some people also say that it is not just Lillard who is responsible for the Blazers reaching this height. Shouldn't CJ McCollum, who averages 20+ per game, be praised? Shouldn't it be recognized?

But no matter what, it cannot be denied that the All-Star mechanism has various loopholes, and Lillard's loss is unacceptable.

As expected, Lillard jumped out again, "I'm used to it, but I will prove to everyone that I am worthy of everyone's respect. (Go to the damn All-Star...)"

The words were not harsh, but they were definitely violent enough, especially the supplementary sentence, which was enough to show how hurt and angry Lillard was.

He put up statistics and led the team to the playoffs, but he didn't have a spot in the All-Stars. That feeling of embarrassment...

You don’t have to think too hard, it just comes out.

The situation in the west is roughly the same, and the east is not much better.

The starting lineup has been determined: Xue Liancheng, Wade, James, George, Lopez.

Except for Lopez, who is slightly controversial, everything else on this list is fine.

of course.

Even Lopez can silence everyone with his top spot in the Eastern Conference.

After all, in the Eastern Conference, there is no one more qualified to start than Lopez. His statistics are not bad, his record is the best in the Eastern Conference, and he is the core of the Knicks' inside support. It is no problem to win an All-Star.

The substitute is very controversial.

Because there are many players competing for substitute seats, more than a dozen.

As soon as the Eastern Conference substitute list came out, it also caused a lot of controversy.

Lowry, DeRozan, Butler, Oladipo, Anthony, Millsap, Drummond.

When the list comes out, there are a lot of leftovers!

Gasol, who had 16+7+4, lost the selection.

As the offensive axis and defensive core of the Heat, although the data is not eye-catching, its role cannot be underestimated. The Heat can achieve this result, and Gasol should definitely be credited with the first contribution.

The most important thing is that Gasol was a member of the championship last season, a starting All-Star last season, and a first-team member last season.

result……

It is really a pity to miss the All-Stars.

Love, who was 16+10, lost the selection.

Love's status this season has gradually stabilized, and he has made a lot of contributions on both ends of the offense and defense. It stands to reason that he is also qualified to enter the All-Star.

Moreover, the Cavaliers are second in the Eastern Conference, have a good record, and good data, so they are still competitive at the forward position.

Reggie Jackson, who had 20+6, was lost.

After King Gigi joined the Pistons, he really gave the Pistons a new look, and the changes he brought to the Pistons are obvious to all.

This season, he once led the Pistons to the top four positions in the Eastern Conference.

of course.

Couldn't hold on.

But at any rate, they are still hovering on the playoff line, so getting an All-Star seat is not too much.

It's a pity that he failed to compete with Lowry, DeRozan, Thomas and Oladipo.

Irving, who was 20+, was not selected.

Many media have always predicted that whether the Cavaliers can do anything this season depends on Irving's performance.

One can imagine the importance of Owen.

The data is similar to Oladipo's. Logically speaking, he is qualified to compete, but unfortunately there are too many excellent defenders in the Eastern Conference.

Kemba Walker, who averages 20+5+4 per game, is in a similar situation.

The data is enough, but the team is not in the playoffs, so it is understandable to be dropped.

After all, there are too many excellent guards in the Eastern Conference this season.

Horford, who was 15+7, was lost.

This is both a pity and reasonable.

After all, you can't compare to Love and Gasol in terms of data, and you can't compare to those two in terms of record, so how can you compete?

The most important thing is that the Hawks' recent record has not kept up. It is understandably difficult for the two of them to be selected as All-Stars.

Thomas, who averaged 22 points, 6.3 assists and 3 rebounds per game, was very controversial when he was not selected.

Although the current Celtics record has dropped a bit, they are still in the playoffs, and they are theoretically qualified to compete for an All-Star spot.

In addition, Thomas's statistics are also very good, 22+6+3. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the best defender in the Eastern Conference. result……

Lost.

The public is complaining about Thomas.

Thomas himself was also very angry, "I don't know what happened, but I want to tell everyone that I am more qualified to be an All-Star than any of them."

Very manic...

Very arrogant...

It's also very offending...

These words were even worse than what Lillard said, but Thomas obviously didn't care about them.

Because who knows what the situation will be like next year?

All-star!

I missed it like this. I wonder who can take this breath away.

In addition to Thomas, Wall, who averaged 20.1 points, 10.2 assists and 5 rebounds per game, is even more frustrated.

With top-level statistics of 20+10+5, he failed to win an All-Star spot.

It would be understandable if Wall was abandoned at the beginning of the season.

After all, the Wizards were really diving into the lottery at that time, but recently, their record has come back a bit, and they are already hovering on the edge of the playoffs.

It is a matter of course that Xiangzi Wall becomes an All-Star. Like Lillard, he is expected by everyone.

The most important thing is that the data is really good, 20+10+5! He can compete with Xue Liancheng, who won the MVP last season.

result……

No share...

Wall was so angry that he directly tweeted, "I can't believe it. I can't even see what's going on. The All-Star mechanism is a piece of shit..."

The public and the media complained louder for Wall, even louder than Thomas Jr., and on par with Lillard.

Because both of them were wronged.

One is unfair because of record, the other is unfair because of data...

ESPN even initiated such a topic: Among those on the substitute list, who is more qualified than Wall? If Wall replaced one person, who would that person be?

Many fans and commentators participated in the discussion.

The first is Lowry, who averages 21+6+4 per game. His statistics are definitely up to par. The Raptors are fourth in the Eastern Conference and are struggling with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, and their record is definitely up to par.

In addition, the All-Star Game will be held in Toronto, and as the host, Lowry will have absolutely no problem entering the All-Star Game.

Then there is DeRozan, who averages 23+4+4 per game and is also outstanding in terms of statistics. He is definitely the leader of the back line.

The reasons for his selection are the same as Lowry's. He has enough data, his record is here, and he is the host.

and so……

Not too controversial.

The only doubt is that the Raptors will be selected as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference?

of course.

As a host, it seems to make sense.

Then there's Butler.

So far, they have averaged 21+5+5 per game. The Bulls' record is similar to that of the Hawks. Although there has been a decline, they are finally in the playoffs.

Regardless of the record or data, you can get it.

and so……

There doesn't seem to be much controversy.

Then the controversy came. Oladipo's data was 20+4+3, barely enough to qualify for the All-Star threshold.

Since the Knicks already have Xue Liancheng and Lopez selected, how can they force Oladipo in now and make other outstanding defenders embarrassed?

But there are also objections.

Damn... Two of the Raptors, who are fourth in the Eastern Conference, have been selected, and two of the Heat, who are third in the Eastern Conference, have been selected. So is there any problem with the selection of the first three players in the Eastern Conference?

They even used the Warriors as an example. The Warriors who are number one in the Western Conference also have three All-Stars. Is the value of being number one in the Eastern Conference worse than that of other Warriors?

It's true if you think about it carefully. The Knicks' current record is 44 wins and 9 losses. They are on a 12-game winning streak. They can be said to be the best in the Eastern Conference. They have almost no opponents. The Cavaliers, Heat, and Raptors have been separated by a long distance. Large distances.

They have three All-Stars, any questions?

If the data is up to standard and the record is up to standard, then the name is justified.

and so……

Although Oladipo is controversial, the controversy can be put aside. His status as the leader of the Eastern Conference can shut up many people.

Then there's Anthony.

This is another big controversy.

So far this season, Anthony is averaging 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, which is definitely enough in terms of statistics.

But Anthony's efficiency is a problem, with an overall shooting percentage of 41.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 34%. Although it has improved somewhat compared to the first half, it is not enough...

In addition, Wade has been selected and Anthony is here again. Can the third-best record in the Eastern Conference support two All-Star spots?

And Anthony does not have the status of host.

This is a serious doubt.

but……

If you want to say that Anthony is not qualified, it seems that he is not.

After all, the Heat's record is better than the Celtics, and Anthony's statistics are inferior to yours, Thomas, so what's the point of controversy?

As for Wall?

What’s the use of having beautiful data?

Did you make the playoffs?

Just this one sentence will leave you speechless.

and so……

Anthony's selection may be controversial, but like Oladipo, he is well-deserved.

After all, the two of them were selected, which is absolutely justified, and you can't find a good reason to refute it.

As for Millsap?

The data of 17+9+3 barely reached the All-Star line, and the Hawks' current record is still in the playoffs.

There seems to be nothing controversial about being assigned an All-Star spot.

Needless to say, Drummond in the end, with 16+14, plus his status as the rebounding leader, the Pistons are also hovering at the threshold of the playoffs, and it seems reasonable to get a spot.

Just count them down.

It seems like...no one can kick him out.

In the end, fans can only lament that there are too many top players in the Eastern Conference, but the cake is only so big and there are only 12 places, so there is nothing that can be done about someone who fails to be selected.

But combined with the stars who were eliminated from the Eastern Conference, the lineup is still quite luxurious.

The All-Star roster has been finalized, and it’s finally come to an end.

That night, Oladipo directly invited the whole team to a party.

no way……

Young people! Being selected to the All-Star Game for the first time is inevitably a bit exciting.

When Xue Liancheng was selected for the first time last year, he was also very excited, which is understandable.

But in the party that day, the person who played the craziest game was not Oladipo, but Lopez.

Even drunk.

While he was drunk, Lopez kept pulling Xue Liancheng and kept expressing his gratitude. His tongue was almost rolled out, but when he expressed his gratitude to Xue Liancheng, his thinking was very clear.

Xue Liancheng was still a little confused at the time, but thinking about the facts, it was not surprising that Lopez thanked him.

First of all.

Lopez signed a maximum salary contract with the Knicks. All of this was what he requested. Lopez already knew about it and was naturally very grateful to him.

Send money!

Who can not be grateful?

There is no doubt about it.

Secondly, this is the All-Star starter. Judging from Lopez's career trajectory, he does not have the qualifications to become an All-Star starter.

But after coming to the Knicks, he was successfully elected.

It can be said without a doubt that Lopez's entry into the All-Star starting lineup is a gift from him in disguise.

If Lopez doesn't team up with him, will he be an All-Star starter?

Lopez will never even think about it in this life.

This is the second point for which Lopez is grateful to him.

Finally, there is the current prospect of the Knicks, which is the championship level.

This is also the future that a player dreams of wanting.

When money and fame are enough, honor is their lifelong pursuit.

Lopez has also reached this level.

In summary, this is why Lopez is so grateful to him.

Another tearful monster, Oladipo, also expressed to Xue Liancheng from the bottom of his heart: "When I was in the Magic, I firmly believed that I could succeed, but I never thought that I would be able to make the All-Star this season. Xue, Really... thank you very much for bringing me to you, you taught me how to grow, you taught me how to play, I am really lucky to meet you."

Xue Liancheng was speechless: "..."

He had nothing to say to the two sniveling monsters, but he finally expressed what he thought in his heart: "I long for the championship, so you are here, it's that simple."

(End of this chapter)