The regular season awards ceremony finally came to an end, but Brother Deng is still dragging his beard and pretending to be Zhang Fei on the stage.
It’s just that when seeing Antetokounmpo lift the regular season MVP trophy, will there be a wave of waves in Deng Ge’s heart?
Of course, such a result is actually expected. There are too many reasons for Harden to fail in the MVP battle.
For example, the Bucks ranked first in the league in the regular season, for example, the league needs to create new stars… Therefore, Harden’s epic offensive tour was ignored.
For honors such as MVP, to a certain extent, the players themselves have no right to speak.
Even if you can hit a 39.3% round share rate and a 61.6% true shooting rate, as long as the selection panel focuses on the influence of both offensive and defensive ends on the game, then you can only accompany the runners
Life.
So the crux of the problem is that the so-called expert evaluation team does not have a set of standard selection criteria, and we have the right to interpret the last sentence, which can basically dispel all speculations and doubts from the outside world.
For Harden, missing the MVP may not be so unacceptable, after all, the strength of the MVP level is there!
In contrast, it is an unacceptable fact that the playoffs once again fell in front of the Golden State Warriors.
You know, that was the Warriors who lost Durant, and that was the Rockets’ best chance to touch the floor of the Finals.
Therefore, after this tragic loss, Morey once tried to reshuffle the existing lineup, and even put all of them on the shelves except Harden.
It may be because Paul’s big contract can’t find a receiver, or it may be that the Warriors’ dormant period next season gave the Rockets hope.
Morey hopes to make additions rather than subtractions on the basis of the existing lineup.
This also means that the Rockets are facing a 2-to-1 multiple-choice question.
One, put all their eggs in one basket, trade stars like Butler, and build a Big Three lineup, but in the future, they will face potentially explosive salary increases.
Second, prepare conservatively. On the basis of retaining the current lineup, upgrade the team’s striker configuration. This is also the most balanced way to recruit.
In an interview recently, Morey talked about his plans for the offseason.
Morey said: I think we will keep the starting five, and then introduce a top middle class, maybe our signings will be better.
There is no doubt that we will become the biggest favorite in the West, because we are already one of the best teams in the West, and we will add another player this summer, while other teams are still trying their best to keep their original starters.
At the same time, Morey expressed that he does not like to clear the salary space and plans to introduce top middle-class players.
As for the farce of the light bulb dispute, it is even more nonsense.
With the end of the farce of the light bulb, the Rockets’ replacement plan is finally clear. Behind the dilemma, Morey may create a strange formation.
Not to bring in another big-name star. On the one hand, this is not the only or even the best way for the Rockets to maintain their championship-level strength. On the other hand, because the Rockets owner is in the catering industry, funds are slowly accumulated.
, Unlike Warriors boss Lacob, Microsoft started and stood at the forefront of the industry.
Speaking of the Rockets, the Rockets’ problem this season is actually on the defensive end.
Although Paul’s personal ability has declined to a certain extent, Harden’s ability to support singles regardless of the environment is too strong.
The Rockets’ offensive efficiency in the regular season this season was 113.8, ranking second in the league, and their defensive efficiency was 110.7, ranking 18th in the league.
Last season, the Rockets had an offensive efficiency of 114.7 in the regular season, ranking first in the league, and sixth in the league in defensive efficiency. This is largely due to player allocation.
Putting Gordon in the starting No. 3 position can indeed increase the offensive firepower, but the height of the striker is too disadvantaged.
In the series with the Warriors, the Rockets’ final lineup striker configuration is Gordon Rivers Jr. Tucker. Whether it is rebound protection or the ability to protect the frame, this is something that no one can do.
Even if the rotation defense is in place, you can only watch Rooney/Dream put the ball in.
Actually!
The Rockets don’t necessarily need a striker with too strong autonomous offensive capabilities. After all, such a striker basically starts at 20 million.
What Morey needs is to match Harden with enough suitable role players, not another wave of luxury tax avoidance before the trade deadline.