A single game with 51 points, averaging 33.3 points! American media proposes a 4-for-1 trade, and the Rockets may welcome the final piece for the championship.
For NBA players, can scoring 51 points in a single game be considered an All-Star level performance?
If we add the Slam Dunk Champion title, a career average of 20.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, would this gain recognition from our fellow basketball fans?
The 13th pick in the first round, with Kobe as his admired player, it's Zach LaVine!
With a slender physique and explosive leaping ability, his dunk contest against Aaron Gordon is still fondly remembered by many.
LaVine won the dunk contest with a free-throw line plus between-the-legs dunk!
He embarked on a promising career in the Windy City, but injuries have relegated this slam dunk champion to trade rumors, with mixed opinions.
Some say he's too expensive, some say he's too fragile, and others say his defense isn't good enough!
However, this season, LaVine has improved. Despite media articles earlier suggesting that his trade value was overestimated, there are also media outlets in the latest simulated trades involving the Rockets that recommend Houston pursue this combo guard who has scored 200 points in the last six games!
In the last six games, LaVine has averaged 33.3 points, grabbed 5.7 rebounds, and dished out 4.8 assists, clearly demonstrating an All-Star level performance!
From LaVine's personal career-high 51 points in a regular-season game against the Pistons last season, where he shot 7-of-13 from three-point range, showing extremely high efficiency!
This proves that this slam dunk champion possesses an extremely high scoring burst and offensive potential, especially in the last six games, averaging 33.3 points, which undoubtedly suits the current Rockets well.
Given the Rockets' current offensive and defensive efficiency: offensive efficiency of 113.4, ranked 11th in the league! Defensive efficiency of 107.3, ranked 3rd in the league!
Based on these statistics, they clearly have the capability to make the playoffs, but to contend for the championship, the Rockets still need to improve their offense!
Therefore, American media outlet "FW" suggests:
The Rockets should package Dillon Brooks, Jeff Green, Jusen Tate, and the 2025 first-round draft pick to send to the Bulls in exchange for Zach LaVine in a 4-for-1 deal!
We've also pointed out that LaVine's recent offensive performance has been explosive, and he can improve the Rockets' scoring efficiency. Looking at Houston's advanced statistics, what they need to further enhance is their offensive level.
Of course, Dillon's departure will weaken the team's defense, and LaVine's addition will also bring such an impact, but since the Rockets already have the strength to challenge for the playoffs, why not be bolder?
Looking at LaVine's offensive capabilities this season, averaging 24.0 points, shooting percentages of 51.7% + 45.0% + 81.8%, and a true shooting percentage of 64.5%, ranking 20th in the league! This is undoubtedly something the Rockets can try.
So, what do our fans think? Do you agree with the media that the Rockets should give it a try, to see if LaVine could be the final piece for the Rockets to challenge for the championship?