Chapter 89 The Lynx's Weaknesses
Although the Bobcats have not won a game so far, the performance of this team's players, especially the starting players, so fully demonstrates that there are many players in this league that are not incapable of ability, but have no opportunities. If they are given opportunities, they can perform well.
For example, center Primoz Brezek, who spent three years on the Pacers' bench before he came to the Bobcats. The season with the highest playing time per game was the rookie season, averaging 7.3 minutes per game, and the data was also the highest average of 2 points and 1.3 rebounds in the past three years. But after he came to the Bobcats and became the starting lineup of this team, he has averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds per game so far, and he can contribute 1.5 assists, and he doesn't play higher. This level is definitely considered a second-tier league team. There is also shooting guard Karim Rush, who was a substitute player for the Lakers before coming to the Bobcats. The season with the highest playing time in the season was last season, with an average of 6.4 points per game. Now that he has come to the Bobcats, his scoring data has almost doubled, and he can currently score 12.3 points per game.
These two guys were substitutes among other players or simply water dispensers, but after coming to the Bobcats, they proved that they could take on the starting position of a team, at least from the data, they could bear it.
Of course, compared to the two of them, the new starters in the remaining two positions of the Bobcats are the real treasures that the Bobcats have found. A veteran named Brevin Knight who has played in the league for 7 years. It is worth mentioning that he has changed 7 teams in these seven years, and even traded by three teams in the past 2003-2004 seasons. This summer, he was directly brought to the Bobcats, which means he has changed 4 clubs in a year, and there is no one else to trade.
But such a typical league vagabond averaged 10 points and 10.5 assists per game after coming to the Bobcats, ranking second in the league in assists per game, putting Jason Kidd and Chauncey Billups, a star player in the No. 1 position in the league, which caused huge discussion in this league.
In addition to him, there is also small forward Gerald Wallace. After the Kings wasted three years, he averaged 12 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. This data is definitely another future representative of "all-round warriors". At the same time, his passion on the court allows people to see his potential to become the "team soul" of the Bobcats.
Compared to him, Okafor was a bit boring on the court.
These traits, coupled with his omnipotence on both sides of the offense and defense, it is reported that "the Kings management regrets sending Gerald Wallace."
The Kings sent away Chris Webber, the core team this summer. The original intention was to train new players. Now, such a good seedling was given to the Bobcats. You know, Gerald Wallace, born in 1982, is only 22 years old now!
For the management of the Bobcats, their first year Taobao seemed to have a good result. The mature Okafor and the buried Wallace... The Bobcats' core lineup is about to emerge in the next few years.
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Unfortunately, in this game against the Raptors, the Bobcats still did not win their first victory.
Amid the cheers of fans all over the court, Li Yuan scored 23 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal, plus Chris Bosh's 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks, the two teams worked together to help the Raptors improve their record from 7 wins and 1 loss to 6 wins and 1 loss.
However, the Bobcats still suffered a lot in this game. For a long time, the Raptors fought with the Bobcats, and the league had many scoring points in the new army.
The number of Bobcats players who averaged more than double digits per game is 5, and the number of players who averaged more than 7 points per game is 7 or eight.
This makes the Raptors' defense often run out of their own during the game, so the Bobcats can easily score.
However, the Bobcats suddenly fell into a scoring drought in the last four minutes of the fourth quarter, while the Raptors were Chris Bosh and Li Yuan took turns to make a shot. With the scoring of these two rounds, the Raptors finally "escape from death" and defended their home court.
This game can be regarded as a complete exposure of the real reason why the Bobcats have not won a victory so far.
Although this team has many scoring points, they can perform their own duties and even have their own "team spirit", this team still lacks a guy who can stand up at critical moments and make a final decision.
Or they lack a true core on the offensive end.
Neither Okafor, Wallace, or Knight can take on this role!
Of course, a guy who can throw the ball at a critical moment is very precious to any team, and this shortcoming of the Bobcats may not be corrected so quickly.
In other words, this team probably won't win the first time in the near future.
Unless you encounter a team that is similar to them and has unstable hearts, two figures will appear in Li Yuan's mind, one is Kevin Garnett, and the other is Marbury. The teams of these two teams have very bad records for various reasons. At the same time, because they have been losing, the atmosphere in the teams is becoming more and more rigid.
The Bobcats should be able to win when they meet these two teams.
Although they have been losing, the atmosphere in the team has been pretty good so far. These guys who have not had many opportunities in their careers cherish this stage now and they are eager to play better and better.
"Li, I really envy you. Is it great to win?" Okafor came to say hello to Li Yuan after the game. The Raptors have only lost one game so far, but he has not won a single game now. He almost forgot what it feels like to win.
"Come on, soon, you will know how great this feels!" Li Yuan hugged him and comforted him.
However, although it is happy to win this game, for the Raptors, their challenge will come in the next game. If they want to continue their winning streak, the next game will be a hard battle.
At the same time, the confrontation with this team will also let the Raptors know what level they are currently in the league.
Chapter completed!