NBA rookies, generally speaking, the talent and potential of the number one pick are undoubtedly the most prominent. The top 15 picks in the draft are known as lottery picks, and they are all young players with relatively high talent. Newcomers after the 20th pick may have very average talent and strength, and it is quite difficult for them to become core rotation players. How did he, a low pick, go from being a bench player during garbage time to becoming the team leader? 43+3+3! An unassuming 27th pick who went from being a substitute to becoming the team leader, while the number one pick gave up on himself. In the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham was selected as the first overall pick, the Rockets chose Jalen Green as the second overall pick, and the Cavaliers selected Evan Mobley as the third overall pick. The Raptors' fourth pick was Scottie Barnes, the Magic's fifth pick was Jalen Suggs, the sixth pick was Josh Giddey, the seventh pick was Jonathan Kuminga, and the eighth pick was Franz Wagner. At the time, everyone said that the 2021 class was a weak draft year, but the top 8 picks had very good talent and strength, and basically none of them were busts; this class of rookies was still very high quality. Recently, Jalen Green of the Rockets has been continuously breaking out, scoring 42 points against the Grizzlies, which was very sharp. According to American media NBA data experts, Jalen Green and Cam Thomas have each scored 40+ points nine times in their…

The trade between the Lakers and the Nets has been completed. In yesterday's game against the Cavaliers, newcomers Finney-Smith and Milton made their debuts for the Lakers, performing well enough to satisfy the fans. Today, in the game between the Nets and the Raptors, Russell also made his return debut with the Nets, delivering an even more impressive performance. In this game, the Nets achieved what they wanted: to keep the score close in the first three quarters to attract fans, then suddenly collapse in the fourth quarter, losing 113-130. The Nets' goal is clear: to tank, secure a higher draft pick, and focus on the future. How to lose in a spectacular way is an art. Russell doesn't care about that. His goal is to get better stats so he can get a better offer after his contract year and make more money. In this game, Russell came off the bench for 26 minutes, shooting 9 of 13 from the field, including a perfect 7 of 7 from two-point range, efficiently contributing 22 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks, a very eye-catching performance. The last time Russell was traded from the Lakers to the Nets, he went all out, making it directly into the All-Star Game lineup, which was also his only All-Star Game appearance in his NBA career so far, and the source of his first big contract. This time, back with the Nets again, will Russell be able to make it to the All-Stars again? Coincidentally, Russell met an old acquaintance on the Nets' bench:…

The ups and downs of life are more common than we imagine. Ben Simmons, labeled as a "genius" player, seems to be experiencing a long-awaited "highlight moment." But is his reversal truly convincing? Or can his outburst bear the weight of those heavy expectations and doubts? The answer may not be simple. Never has a high-paying contract like Simmons' caused so much anger among countless fans. A staggering $177 million over 5 years, yet it brought about disappointing game after game. He once played on thin ice, as if carrying an invisible mountain that almost made him breathless. He dared not shoot or attack, lowering people's expectations of the "No. 1 pick" and even making them question whether the extravagant praise was genuine or just excessive hype. Once considered a candidate to succeed LeBron James, people now prefer to call him a "fragile heart" stereotype. But the irony of fate lies in its love for dramatic twists. The Brooklyn Nets management has been looking for opportunities to "deal with" the burden of this big contract. Unfortunately, there is almost zero interest in Simmons in the market. Even if a team wants to take advantage, they are unwilling to take on a player with a consistently poor performance and a huge contract burden. And what about a buyout? That would be akin to cutting off one's own arm, and the Nets management clearly does not have such courage. But who could have thought that in a lineup adjustment this season, Simmons seized the opportunity and actually played with a hint of…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the 2024-2025 season is in progress. Among them, Udoka stated that Tari Eason is very close to playing in the game. We want to ensure that his pain completely disappears. White revealed that it may be the most difficult moment since I joined the Celtics, which will make us more united. Just now, 12 hours after the Los Angeles Lakers completed their first trade, Finney Smith and Milton arrived quickly, and D'Angelo Russell reunited with Ben Simmons. It must be said that the fate of this world is so special. According to insider Shams, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have just swept the Sacramento Kings and risen to fifth in the West, are not satisfied with the status quo. The team management has chosen to reach the first trade with the Brooklyn Nets, sending away D'Angelo Russell, three second-round draft picks, and Lewis to acquire the joining of two new recruits, Finney Smith and Milton. It should be emphasized that after 12 hours of completing this five-for-two trade, Finney Smith and Milton flew overnight to Los Angeles at high speed, heading to the Staples Center to meet with two superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. It is worth mentioning that in the 2024-2025 season, while playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Finney Smith played 20 games, averaging 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals. Although his data is not as good as Cameron Johnson's, his defense can make stars like Durant, George, and Leonard uncomfortable. A good three-pointer can create space for his teammates.…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with the mid-season trade window opening up, as all 30 teams seek opportunities to adjust their rosters and strive towards their set goals for the season! The Brooklyn Nets made significant moves during the offseason, acquiring a first-round pick in 2025, with their intentions to tank being clear to everyone. However, the Nets took an unexpected approach at the start of the season, maintaining their position in the play-in tournament zone for a long time, gradually drifting away from the Flag Cup. It's not that the Nets have earned respect, but rather they "lost" at the starting line, as the saying goes: taking one step forward isn't necessarily happiness, while taking one step back is destined for loneliness! Facing reality, the Nets have made bold moves, becoming disruptors in the league! Goodbye Schroder, the Nets give the Warriors a big gift Rewind to half a month ago, when the Nets were on a winning streak and momentum was strong, yet they quickly completed a major trade involving Schroder, gifting the Warriors a significant package. The specifics of the deal are as follows: The Nets sent out Schroder + a second-round pick in 2025 (from the Heat) in exchange for the Warriors' Melton + a second-round pick in 2026 (from the Hawks) + a second-round pick in 2028 (from the Hawks) + their own second-round pick in 2029! Schroder, the World Cup MVP, played 23 games for the Nets this new season, averaging 18.4 points + 3 rebounds + 6.6 assists + 1.1 steals,…