A look at the 2016 ladder from Dragon Bender leaving the NBA
According to multiple sources, Dragon Bender has signed with his old club, Israeli giant Maccabi Tel Aviv. Bender joined the NBA with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft. He has played for the Suns, Bucks and Warriors in his career and is considered one of the biggest parallel imports in recent years.
Bender was known as a European genius at the time, with comprehensive skills and peripheral artillery. The template was Kristaps Porzingis. But he obviously can't adapt to the NBA after three years. I haven't watched too many of his games, but recently I watched him play for the Warriors. His body is just as thin and he can't cope with NBA-level collisions, and his shooting performance is not good (career about 32%). (outside shooting percentage), a soft and inaccurate style of play will naturally be eliminated.
I also curiously took a look at the 2016 draft, and found that there are quite a few interesting points:
- The best player that year was the Nuggets, who selected Jamal Murray (7), Juan Hernangómez (15) and Malik Beasley (19) in one go. Tyrannosaurus is next.
- The Suns picked the worst, Dragan Bender (4), Marquese Chriss (8)
- Many major players appeared in the second half: Caris LeVert (20), Pascal Siakam (27), Dejounte Murray (29), Malcolm Brogdon (36)
- So many treasures from undrafted players: Alex Caruso, Yogi Ferrell, Dorian Finney-Smith, Derrick Jones Jr., David Nwaba, Fred VanVleet
I think this year is the successor to2012 ladderThe strongest draft echelon at the end, highly praised2014and2017, the top three talents have all been realized, including injuries, and eight players are the top three players on this season's playoff team (Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown, Domantas Sabonis, Brogdon, Siakam, LeVert, Murray, VanVleet), And many players have received short-term contracts (Simmons, Brogdon, Siakam, Brown, Murray, Buddy Hield, Sabonis) or long-term contracts (Ivica Zubac, LeVert).
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Grapevine No. 1: Sixers hire Mike D'Antoni, open to player trades?
It is rumored that the Sixers are pursuing Mike D'Antoni. If they want to win MDA, they must switch to running and gunning and give him the right to trade. The team's long-term players such as Joel Embiid and Al Horford will definitely be let go. Embiid is good at playing. Positional warfare, and Horford is slow and not suitable for running and gunning.
In fact, I don't quite understand why the Sixers want to fight for MDA. The team's lineup is not suitable for run and gun. To run and gun is to give up Embiid's huge advantage. Find a coach who can make good use of others and find more shooters. It's more reasonable.
Rumor No. 2: Ben Simmons for CJ Mccollum?
I don’t know if this is related to the previous news, but this one seems to be the plan announced by the Trail Blazers. Regardless of the combat strength, from an emotional point of view, it may be a bit difficult for the supporters of both teams to accept. Simon is the savior of the 76ers, I am a fan of Tuo, and Mccollum also slowly raised me in this way.
But rationally, perhaps this is a win-win situation, and the Trail Blazers are more advantageous. Simmons' organization and destructive power can definitely release Damai Lillard's firepower. Defensively, it is what the Trail Blazers need, a bit like Curry+Green with more offensive power. McCollum's outside line can liberate Embiid. If he grows up, it will be a deal that is emotionally unacceptable to me, but his combat ability is acceptable.
Rumor No. 3: Adam Silver thinks the season will start in January next year at the earliest
After this epidemic, it may take the NBA a few years to regain the rhythm of the normal season. The original news was to strive for Christmas this year, but it seems impossible. Players need to rest, and teams also need to trade and sign contracts. Therefore, January to February next year is more reasonable.
NBA officials can also use the experience of this bubble circle to make adjustments, such as changing the regular season to a series-like schedule so that games can be played in the same venue for more games and stay for more days. There is no need to move frequently due to the scattered schedule. The team can play two consecutive games on the road, get two moving days to fully rest, or change the playoffs to a neutral venue, etc.
