George's performance in Philadelphia is like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, especially his public dissatisfaction with coach Nurse's arrangement for him to play the No. 5 position, which has caused a great stir in public opinion. Once upon a time, he was in the Clippers, his performance could be said to be at its peak, with an average of 22.6 points, which made people look up to him. However, after moving to Philadelphia, his performance plummeted, making people wonder: Is this still the George we once knew? Coach Nurse's tactical arrangement is undoubtedly the fuse of this turmoil. The decision to let George play the No. 5 position has aroused considerable controversy in the basketball world. George's public dissatisfaction has added fuel to the fire. Imagine a player who is used to chasing small players being arranged to top the center position. It's like asking a cat to swim; it just doesn't seem right. George's teammates were not idle either. Emperor's teasing made people laugh: "If you don't play center, should I, a 2.13-meter-tall small guard, go to the No. 5 position?" Behind this joke lies the team's helplessness and confusion about George's position arrangement. Media comments have further escalated this turmoil. Clippers reporter Esnaashari pointed out mercilessly: "Under the circumstances of poor team performance, George actually dared to say such words, which is too outrageous." These words are undoubtedly questioning George's professional attitude. However, in the game against the Pelicans, George contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, seemingly responding to external doubts with…

The Houston Rockets have now become the second strongest team in the Western Conference, with their winning percentage consistently ranking second in the West. After defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, the Rockets achieved a small three-game winning streak, with their winning percentage and form steadily improving. Udoka clearly stated in an interview that Jalen Green and Shen Jing have been performing outstandingly and stably recently, serving as the core pillars of the team. He likes to see them play in tandem to better complete scoring, rather than having them take turns playing individually. Udoka places great emphasis on teamwork. Udoka is a strict head coach who started as a defensive assistant coach, learning from Popovich and working for a long time with the Spurs coaching staff. During his tenure with the Celtics, Udoka was known as a defensive coach, leading the Celtics to the top defense in the league at the time. The current defensive system of the Rockets is also built by Udoka, centered around Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Tate, and VanVleet. This season, the Rockets' defensive efficiency ranks third in the entire league, with both Jalen Green and Shen Jing's defense entering the top 70 in the league. According to official reports from ESPN journalists, Jalen Green, the No. 2 pick for the Rockets, has averaged 27.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals since January, with a shooting percentage of 47.8% and a three-point percentage of 41.2%. Recently, Jalen Green has continuously scored high points, including 33 points + 6 rebounds + 4…

After consecutive losses to the Rockets and Mavericks, the Lakers' record stands at 20 wins and 16 losses. Although they remain in the top six in the Western Conference, there is not much of a gap between them and the teams behind, such as the Timberwolves, Clippers, Warriors, Spurs, and Kings, who could easily overtake them. Even if the Lakers manage to make it to the playoffs, they may struggle against stronger opponents. General Manager Pelinka has bolstered the team's strength by bringing in the Nets' quality 3D player, Finney-Smith, but his arrival does not solve the Lakers' chronic problems. With James' age increasing, he can no longer keep up with the high-intensity offensive and defensive transitions throughout the game, and Davis also needs help to share the burden. Recently, American media outlet BR suggested that the Lakers' management should go all out for the NBA championship this season, with General Manager Pelinka considering the 76ers' All-Star small forward Paul George as the primary target for recruitment. George is unhappy in Philadelphia; he signed a four-year, $212 million contract last summer, but his performance this season has been significantly below expectations. The 76ers' management is worried that George could become the next Beal, and even if the Suns offer their first-round draft pick, no team seems willing to take him on, so it's not out of the question that he could be sent away this season. Here are the details of the proposed trade: The Lakers send Austin Reeves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jared Vanderbilt, and their 2029 first-round pick…

The NBA regular season schedule is nearing its halfway point, and the Western Conference is in chaos. The top spot is held firmly by the Thunder, while the bottom three teams - the Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans - are content with tanking. The middle 11 teams have formed a chaotic group, with not much difference between them. According to StatMuse, the threshold for the top six in the West this season is estimated to be around a 58% win rate, and the play-in tournament threshold is expected to be around 52%. This would be enough to secure a playoff spot in the East. For a long time, the East has not received much attention, but in the past six seasons, three Eastern Conference teams have won championships: the Raptors in 2019, the Bucks in 2021, and the Celtics in 2024. They have indeed benefited greatly from their divisional advantages, with many teams being easy wins. To be precise, starting from the eighth-placed Pistons in the East, the overall competitiveness is not very strong. This includes the Nets and Bulls who are preparing to tank, the Raptors, Hornets, and Wizards who are on the way to tanking, and the 76ers who do not want to tank but have been mediocre. To be honest, the rise of young teams like the Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies, Cavaliers, and Magic proves that tanking and rebuilding is not necessarily a bad thing. It may only take a 2-3 year cycle to complete a framework reshuffle. However, there is one team that cannot even tank because…

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most watched teams in the league, boasting a regular season MVP in Joel Embiid and an All-Star guard in Tyrese Maxey. Last year, they also signed superstar Paul George, leading many to believe they could become championship contenders. However, this new season has seen the 76ers achieve only a 15-21 record, which is quite disappointing. Despite this, young guard Tyrese Maxey has been performing exceptionally well, earning an All-Star selection, securing a $200 million contract, and enjoying a beautiful relationship with his girlfriend, making him a true winner in life. Maxey was drafted in 2020, and his career did not start particularly high, as he was selected at the 20th pick. Initially, Maxey played a substitute role, averaging only 15 minutes per game in his rookie season, contributing 8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2 assists. However, Maxey quickly progressed, demonstrating impressive athleticism and developing long-range shooting skills. By his second year, he had become the starting point guard, with his average stats skyrocketing to 17.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. In the playoffs, Maxey's performance was particularly outstanding. In the 22-23 season, he continued to improve, with his stats rising to an average of 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, becoming a super shooting guard alongside Harden and Embiid. The previous season marked a turning point in Maxey's career when Harden left the 76ers, allowing Maxey to return to the point guard position and become the team's second-in-command. His shot attempts increased to an average of 20.3 times per game, resulting…

Official Announcement! Season Over! Regretting the Signing, Giving George a Max Contract but Not Harden, 76ers Are Foolish with Money Beijing time on January 11th, the 76ers hosted the Pelicans at home. At the beginning of the game, McCollum was on fire, scoring 18 points in a single quarter, and the Pelicans ended the first quarter with a 4-point lead; In the second quarter, the Pelicans maintained their offensive state, once pulling the score to double digits. At a critical moment, the 76ers launched a counterattack, making a 12-2 run to overtake the score. The Pelicans steadied the situation with both inside and outside scoring, and at halftime, the Pelicans led the 76ers 53-47; After changing sides for the second half, both sides picked up the pace and focused on fast breaks. However, the Pelicans had better finishing ability, and finally, Alvarado's three-pointer helped the Pelicans enter the final quarter with a 9-point lead; In the final quarter, the Pelicans firmly controlled an advantage of around 10 points, and the 76ers could only surrender due to their weak offense. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the 76ers 123-115 away from home to win the game.‌ After losing to the Pelicans, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference, the 76ers have dropped out of the play-in tournament area, but there is worse news than that. Today, the 76ers officially announced that rookie McCain has confirmed his season is over. McCain suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee during a previous game and subsequently underwent surgery. After today's re-examination, McCain…

Paul George is unhappy with his team's arrangement and publicly complains about being tired of his current role. It seems that George has started causing trouble again before the end of this season, openly complaining about the role set for him by the team. Generally speaking, once such remarks unfavorable to team unity are made public, it usually means that the team is not far from disbanding. Here's what happened: in a recent game between the 76ers and the Pelicans, the 76ers lost to the Pelicans with a score of 115-123. In this game, Paul George played for 35 minutes, shooting 10 out of 22, including 5 out of 12 three-pointers, scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. After this game, the 76ers ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15 wins and 21 losses. After the game, George was interviewed by reporters and frankly stated that he is tired of playing the five position in defense. George said, "I am used to running, chasing, and fighting through screens in defense. Honestly, I am tired of playing the five position; it's not enough for me. However, head coach Nick Nurse wants to see a style where I use my abilities to block the middle, cut off penetration and passing routes, and match up against big men. But I still prefer to match up against smaller players and wing offensive players." In summary, George believes he can do more. However, data doesn't lie, and George's performance this season has been mediocre! The 34-year-old George averages 16.5 points, 5.8 rebounds,…

Translation of the article content into English: When a capable star player earns a salary of fifty million dollars but performs poorly, they are sure to face criticism and questioning from all sides. In the current NBA league, players like Beal, LaVine, and Gobert are often criticized by fans for being overpaid and underperforming. Beal, the third leader of the Suns, averages 17.8 points + 3.6 rebounds + 3.2 assists + 1.1 steals per game this season, with a value of 250millionover5years.Gobertaverages10.1points+10.5rebounds+1.7assists+1.5blockspergamethisseason,earningastaggering250 million over 5 years. Gobert averages 10.1 points + 10.5 rebounds + 1.7 assists + 1.5 blocks per game this season, earning a staggering 250millionover5years.Gobertaverages10.1points+10.5rebounds+1.7assists+1.5blockspergamethisseason,earningastaggering43.83 million this year, which is indeed very expensive. With shooting percentages of 18 for 3 and 12 for 2, the highest-paid underperforming star in the league has been born, and it seems the Clippers have indeed made the right bet. Are defensive specialists generally less likely to be overpaid and underperforming? Gobert's offensive scoring ability has significantly declined, and his defensive stats are not as good as before, so people think he is very overpriced. Beal is an attacking guard who is strong offensively but weak defensively, relying solely on offense without defense. When Beal's offensive shooting accuracy drops, his 50millionannualsalarybecomesveryoverpriced.Thisseason,PaulGeorge′ssalaryalsoreached50 million annual salary becomes very overpriced. This season, Paul George's salary also reached 50millionannualsalarybecomesveryoverpriced.Thisseason,PaulGeorge′ssalaryalsoreached50 million, with the Philadelphia 76ers signing him for $212 million over 4 years. However, it seems that Paul George has also become an overpaid and underperforming star this season. According to official reports from American NBA journalists, Paul…

In the current NBA league, teams often prefer to build multi-core superstar lineups in pursuit of championships. This trend became particularly evident after the Celtics successfully won the title last season, showcasing the advantages of a multi-core lineup: strong bottom-line capabilities, reduced impact from injuries, and an easier path to winning the championship. The Celtics have maintained a high win rate this season, consistently ranking second in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Cavaliers. As defending champions, all contending teams in the league view them as their primary rival, believing that to win the championship, they must possess the ability to defeat the Celtics. This season, teams such as the Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Pelicans, and Kings are emulating the Celtics by forming multi-core superstar lineups. The Knicks' lineup of Brunson, Towns, Bridges, and Anunoby has been very successful, achieving the third-best record in the East and closely following the Cavaliers and Celtics in their quest for the championship. The 76ers have assembled a trio of Embiid, George, and Maxey, currently ranked 11th in the East and still striving to "march north." The Pelicans have formed a four-core lineup of Zion Williamson, Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and McCollum, but with the worst record in the West, they are preparing to tank for the number one draft pick. The Kings acquired DeRozan during the offseason and built a four-core superstar lineup featuring Fox, DeRozan, Sabonis, and Keegan Murray. However, the Kings started the season poorly, ranking only 13th in the West, third from the bottom, which was quite uncomfortable. To change their downward…

In the NBA, minimum-salary players are considered to be on the fringes of the league. Generally speaking, a team's minimum salary is akin to shopping on Taobao. If you find a good player, it's a great deal that can enhance the team's competitiveness. If you get an average player, you can cut them at any time without any impact. Therefore, minimum-salary players face significant pressure and could be eliminated from the NBA at any moment. However, there are also many players in the league who, despite being on minimum-salary contracts, have delivered outstanding performances, such as Westbrook proving himself and Jones giving up a million-dollar annual salary. Westbrook Last year, Westbrook chose to leave the Clippers and joined the Nuggets on a minimum salary. At the time, many fans believed that Westbrook was incompatible with Jokic. However, this year, Westbrook has proven himself with his actions. So far this season, he has averaged 12.9 points, 5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists with a shooting percentage of 46%. The current Westbrook is capable of doing the dirty work, excelling in defense, maintaining offensive stability, and possessing rebounding and playmaking abilities. With such a performance, the Nuggets can be said to have found a gem. Dunn Prior to this, Dunn had been wandering through multiple teams in the league. He has decent skills but inconsistent performances and not a high attendance rate, which is why he hasn't achieved success. Now, he has joined the Clippers on a minimum salary, and the cost-effectiveness is quite high. Dunn averages 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.6…