After leaving Los Angeles, the Sonics defeated the Timberwolves twice.
Joe Smith's free joining excited Timberwolves fans for a while, but in the end he did not bring a significant improvement to the team and seemed to be just an ordinary role player.
He scored 4 points in one game and 10 points in one game, and his shooting percentage did not reach 40%. Considering that this person was hired by the Timberwolves management with a yin and yang contract, it is simply hilarious.
Joe Smith was the No. 1 pick in 1995. He played well with the Warriors in the first two seasons of his career, so the team offered him a four-year, 36 million contract extension in advance, but Smith's agent objected.
The agent believed that Joe Smith's worth was more than this, and the comparison object was Garnett. As a result, this decision almost affected Smith's entire career. The next season, he was traded by the Warriors to the 76ers, and his data in the new team dropped to
Averaged only 10.3 points per game.
Joe Smith's contract year also coincided with the league's lockout, and he did not receive a contract larger than four years and 36 million in the free market. In the end, he joined the Timberwolves with a one-year minimum salary to play "brotherly basketball" with Garnett.
Can you imagine James joining the Heat with a minimum salary just after completing his rookie contract, and playing brother basketball with Wade? Joe Smith was drafted with a higher pick than Garnett, and he joined not a Miami team, but a bitter cold team.
Minnesota team.
How can anyone join a bad team with a minimum salary after playing? In this hellish place like Minnesota, smart people might be dumbfounded. For example, that person here heard "don't stop" as "don't stop", eat
A lawsuit was filed.
Many people think there is something fishy in it. Unless Joe Smith only has the IQ of the Huskies and will only sign a two-year minimum salary when he reaches the limit, then he and the Timberwolves are a perfect match.
Joe Smith's yin and yang contract will run out sooner or later, and his current life is not easy. In the Timberwolves, his position overlaps with Garnett's and he has no ball rights. His size is not good for center forwards, nor can he grab many rebounds.
After being defeated by the Sonics, some media said that Joe Smith was a parallel import and Yang Jiancai should have been the No. 1 pick in 1995. The reason is very simple. How could he go to the Timberwolves and get a basic salary if he was not a parallel import? It is not good to go to a strong team and get a basic salary to help the team compete for the championship.
? For example, the SuperSonics lack inside players.
Garnett was also compared with Yang Jian and was called a bad contract. Because he is also the No. 21 star and has the highest salary in the league, far better than Yang Jian.
I'm afraid of making comparisons in this kind of thing. Without Yang Jian, many people think that the Timberwolves management is sorry for Garnett.
In fact, the Timberwolves were really kind to Garnett. It was his big contract that prevented the Timberwolves from recruiting players. The team couldn't pay the luxury tax even if they wanted to, but it wasn't because they didn't want to find good teammates for Garnett.
In the next game, the Sonics' winning streak came to an end again, losing to the Bucks 98-103 on the road.
The Bucks are not a vegetarian this season. They have returned to the playoffs and have a record of 12 wins and 5 losses after defeating the SuperSonics.
The team formed a trident of Sam Cassell, Glenn Robinson, and Raheem, which has good offensive power. Te'lon Hill, Robert Horry and others on the bench can also play a role. I just don't know.
Why did the Bucks trade "Tractor" Robert Traylor? There is no shortage of insiders on the team and there is no place for him.
The Bucks are a team that is good at defending pick-and-rolls. The inside players are not too tall and the outside defense is also good. Cassell is a tall point guard with a height of 191cm. Yang Jian can counterattack against him, so he can fight against him.
Cassell averaged 19.6 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists per game this season. It's a pity that there is no All-Star Game this year, otherwise he would probably be selected. The other 20% would not be selected because he is too ugly and his playing style is ugly. No fans want to see him.
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On the 9th, 10th and 11th, the SuperSonics played consecutive away games, and their third opponent was the underdog Bulls.
The SuperSonics defeated the Bulls 114-83, rejecting the losing streak.
The SuperSonics returned to their home court and defeated the Clippers, Grizzlies, Warriors, Nuggets and other teams, achieving a 5-game winning streak. Among them, the scores against the Grizzlies and Nuggets were tight, but the SuperSonics were able to laugh thanks to Yang Jian's performance.
at last.
As the season progresses, Yang Jian is not only not tired, but his physical advantage becomes more and more obvious. When the opponent can't run, that's when he shows off his power, ranking first in the league in scoring in the final quarter and in the last 5 minutes.
He doesn't have many buzzer beaters, but his key shots are very stable, and he often leads the team in a flurry to defeat the opponent in the last few minutes.
Nearly halfway through the season, the situation in the league has become very obvious. The SuperSonics are almost guaranteed to have the best record in the regular season. Unless they suffer a longer losing streak in the second half, they will not lose more than 10 games.
Players from other teams have some problems with their physical strength, but the SuperSonics mainly play fast breaks every game, giving people the feeling of unlimited physical strength.
The Sonics have many young players, which has become an advantage in the shortened season because their resilience is stronger than that of the veterans. Yang Jian leads the newcomers in offense, and they also have a backbone.
Yang Jian's average playing time last season was less than 35 minutes per game, and this season it increased to 38.8 minutes. Not only did he not suffer from lack of physical strength, he also became the key to the team's victory.
The other three key figures in the team are Payton, Mobley and Ben Wallace. The two are important scoring points for the team, and Ben is a key interior defender and rebounder.
Mobley's performance in his rookie season was better than that of many high-ranking rookies. He averaged 19.4 minutes per game and scored 11.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He was the team's third leading scorer, surprising everyone.
In the SuperSonics system, Mobley has shown his fast break talents. High efficiency depends on his ability to run. His shooting percentage is 44.7%, the three-point shooting percentage is 39%, and he averages 1.3 three-pointers per game.
ball.
Ben Wallace averaged 31.6 minutes per game, 6.4 points, 11 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 2 blocks.
This is a contract year, and he will definitely get a good long-term contract after this season. It is impossible to sign with a low salary. There are always people who think that he is short and easy to bully. If he holds the ball and beats him in the low post, he will suffer.
Ben's performance is too good, but it is bad news for the SuperSonics management. Although he has Bird Rights after the season, it is difficult for the Sonics to renew his contract if his annual salary exceeds 5 million. Ben already has two championship titles.
He has a championship ring and has proven himself on the defensive end. Maybe a team will offer him a premium and high salary to poach him.
Yang Jian led the team to achieve the best record without last season's two main players and three important substitutes. His personal data is also outstanding, becoming the number one favorite for the regular season MVP.
Since the Jazz ranked second in record, there was little suspense for Yang Jian to win the MVP again. Karl Malone was obviously not qualified to compete with Yang Jian for MVP, and was beaten every time he faced off.
Neither can Allen Iverson, who ranks second in the scoring list. His offensive efficiency is too low and he is still a defensive black hole. He averages 13 irons per game and ranks first in the league. He averages 3.5 turnovers per game and is third in the league. However, he is temporarily ranked in the efficiency list.
No. 15 is behind Stockton.
The 76ers' record currently ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference, and their record also means that Iverson will not be able to compete with Yang Jian for MVP.
Currently ranked third in the MVP rankings is Spurs power forward Tim Duncan. He is completely out of the league's consideration and his style of play does not attract fans.
Duncan has just entered his second season in the league, and his playing style is like that of a veteran who is about to retire. Fans nicknamed him "Big Basics," referring to his playing style.
Yang Jian is recognized as the number one active player, and his historical status has almost caught up with Larry Bird and his neighbor Russell.
Nike is about to launch the 4th generation of God of War boots, and plans to release them when Yang Jian hits super numbers next time. Yang Jian’s score of 40 is not considered a super stat in the eyes of people at Nike. A score of 5,010 or 60 would be appropriate.
The person in charge of Adidas cried and fainted in the toilet. It is well known that Yang Jian wore Adidas on the court before signing an endorsement deal. Adidas did not fully compete with Nike for him, and the bid was not as high as Reebok.
Now Yang Jian alone has suppressed all Adi's spokespersons to the point where they can no longer hold their heads high.