Foreword
is a representative of the new generation, talent can not limit the strong rise of his career, and his strength is stronger. -Shay Gilges-Alexander
- Not enough talent? Effort is the best weapon for improvement
Alexander Career Profile
In the talented NBA league, more and more players rely on talent to determine the upper limit of their career. For a rookie, Shay Gilges-Alexander can be said to be the most talented person in the 18th draft. had the 11th overall pick in the first round of '18. Shay Gilges-Alexander was selected by the Hornets and then traded to the Clippers. The teenager has since started his career.
Alexander’s talent is not outstanding in the same draft, but Alexander is a hard enough player. All his skills and abilities in basketball are acquired after continuous training and polishing. In the two seasons of 's career, Alexander changed two teams, but this couldn't hide his radiance. This season in Thunder team , Alexander has become the team's top scorer. After Paul, Alexander can learn more and grow and improve even more.
- shines brightly, moving towards the top guard
Shay Gilges-Alexander
In his rookie season, Alexander has averaged 10.8 points, 3.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game. After the Clippers’ training and adaptation, , Alexander began his own rise in the Thunder. This season, Alexander averaged 19.3 points, 3.3 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. He is already the top scorer of the Thunder. Alexander can be said to be the cornerstone of the Thunder team after the reconstruction. His potential and the upper limit of future development allow the Thunder management to determine that Alexander can show his own highlights in the future.
Alexander can be said to be the representative guard of the new generation of the league. He has strong personal offensive strength and very good defensive ability. Alexander is moving towards the league's top guards, and his level is now above the middle level among the league's guards. Among the new generation of defenders, Alexander is definitely a first-class defender. Alexander has shown that he is a manufacturable talent in the two seasons. If the Thunder can be trained and polished for a long time, he will be the team's hope for the championship.
career 2.0, only stronger
- builds the core of the team, with great potential
Alexander dunks
Alexander has played in all the games this season, there have been many wonderful moments, whether it is a difficult layup goal or the team's overall offensive and defensive. Actively fighting at the end, Alexander showed his attitude towards the game. He is a positive player who strives to be better. The two seasons of did not show Alexander’s peak moments, but relying on his performance, he can become the core of any team. Alexander is a new star that can be counted on on the road to rejuvenating the team. In addition, this All of the 63 games that Alexander played this season were the starters of the Thunder.
is not the pinnacle of debut, but Alexander has already played a very good performance, he can bring more winning genes to the team. The performance of Alexander in the two seasons has conquered many fans and the media. His potential has not been fully explored and displayed. He may create more records and highlight moments in his future career. Alexander, with great potential in , can become stronger in his career, and his presence is a symbol of hope for the reviving Thunder team.
- "Sao Paulo" line up, the new and old match
Paul and Alexander
At the beginning of this season, Paul and Westbrook swapping owners can be said to give the Thunder a huge topicality. The Thunder, which was in the midst of rebuilding preparations, has become the biggest dark horse in the league this season. Before the NBA suspension, the Thunder scored 40The record of wins and 24 losses successfully entered the ranks of the top eight in the Western Conference, and the "Sao Paulo" thunder team continued to perform surprisingly this season, and the whole team worked hard. The prospects of the new and old guards formed by Alexander and Paul are also exciting.
Matching the old and the new, Paul used his rich experience and personal strength to help the rising star Alexander grow. In front of such a top star in the league, Alexander can learn a lot. And this season, this pair of new and old combination have played their own characteristics in the game, it can be said that Paul fully opened up Alexander's offensive potential. In this season, Alexander's offensive ability has also improved to a new level. He has become one of the league's first-class guard candidates.
rising offensive end
- offensive end comprehensive ability
Alexander offensive comprehensive ability
Alexander offensive end single data analysis
This season, Alexander can be said to be full on offensive end, and all aspects of data and ability have improved a lot. In terms of scoring per game, Alexander averaged 19.3 points per game this season, which is a career high, and it is much better than his rookie season. can see that Alexander's scoring ability on the offensive end is showing a clear upward trend.
Secondly, in terms of assists per game, Alexander averaged 3.3 assists per game. Z10z is consistent with the level of his rookie season. As a shooting guard, Alexander's assists will play a significant role in the team's offense.
Finally, in terms of rebounds, Alexander can grab 6.1 rebounds this season is a new high level in his basketball career, and Alexander can also grab 0.7 offensive rebounds per game. He can play against the team's overall offensive end. Important role. With the three major statistics on the offensive end of , Alexander is at a career high level. It can be seen that Alexander has grown rapidly in the two seasons, and his progress is crucial for the Thunder to reach the top eight in the West this season.
Alexander’s use of the ball, personal contribution, and personal efficiency
Alexander’s various offensive capabilities analysis
With the strong rise of his career, Alexander’s core position in the team is also established. He is the team on the road to future revival and rise. Star of hope. This season, Alexander was able to have a 23.8% use rate of the ball, setting a career high. It can be seen that Alexander is still the primary consideration of the team's tactical system with Paul organizing the team.
And this season, Alexander has also improved a lot in terms of overall personal contribution. This season, his personal team contribution (WS) is 5.5, a career high. can find that Alexander has brought considerable contribution to the Thunder this season. and his personal efficiency (PER) this season is 17.9, which is also a career high level. The growth and progress of Alexander on the offensive end is obvious. His career is in a prosperous stage.
Alexander's super offensive efficiency
Alexander's offensive efficiency and contribution
As the team's first scorer, Alexander's personal offensive efficiency this season determines the team's outcome. Alexander's offensive efficiency this season is 111, a career high at the same time Alexander is also the main player in the team's offensive launch. Alexander, who has already reached the peak of his career, is leading the team to move forward with efficient offensive efficiency. The Thunder has contributed a lot as the dark horse Alexander this season.
Secondly, Alexander's personal offensive contribution to the team (offensive WS) this season is 3, which also reached a career high. can see that Alexander has reached a career high this season in terms of offensive data and ability, and his offensive ability is very strong. His offensive contribution is related to the team's victory and defeat at a critical moment.
- Shooting hot zone distribution
Alexander shooting hot zone
Alexander’s true shooting percentage and shooting efficiency
Alexander is a defender who can shoot suddenly. He has taken all shots this season throughout the entire half. It can be said that will not be troubled by shooting on the offensive end. In all shots, Alexander has the most number of breakthroughs. Alexander made 475 shots from the basket this season and hit a total of 250 goals, with a shooting percentage of 52.6%. Secondly, only showed inefficient performance on the right side of the penalty area in his shots within the two-point line, and the remaining two-point shots. All points are efficient performance. On 's three-point and two-point shooting at the top of the arc, Alexander shot more than 50%, and even the long-range two-point shot at the top of the arc was as high as 60%.
can maintain efficient offensive efficiency. Alexander's true shooting percentage this season is as high as 56.7%, the highest in two seasons. can see that his shots can have a good shooting percentage and efficiency. This is enough to reflect Alexander's core position on the offensive end of the team. He is using his strong offensive ability to drive the entire Thunder team forward.
Alexander’s shooting hit point
Alexander’s main source of scoring and his shooting rate
This season, Alexander has shot 935 times and hit 442 goals, shooting 47.3% from the field. In addition to layup shots under the basket, Alexander He has taken half of his total shots this season. He takes shooting as his main offensive method and maintains a very high shooting percentage. This is a strong performance of a second-year rookie. Alexander's path to the league's top guard is very smooth.
Alexander has scored 1216 points before suspension this season, and his scores are mainly from: basket, free throws, three-pointers, close-range two points, mid-range two points, long-range two points; hits The rate is as high as: 52.6%, 80.1%, 35.1%, 40.8%, 51.2%, 49.2%. can see that Alexander has maintained a very good shooting percentage whether he is a breakthrough layup or an outside shot, which is why he has been able to perform so efficiently this season.
- Changeable offensive methods
For Alexander, his offensive state and performance will directly determine the team’s victory or defeat. After the partnership between him and Paul this season, he can have very good offensive opportunities. Assist master Paul Alexander is more comfortable offensively.
Alexander’s personal singles
1. Ball-holding singles: Alexander is very efficient on the offensive end. In this season's game, Alexander was able to hold the ball and single against the player. His excellent athletic ability and physical fitness allowed him to hold the ball. Complete difficult 2+1 scores in singles without fear of opponent's physical confrontation.
2. Dribble breakthrough: Alexander can use the very fast first step after the dribble to take advantage of his position and create a good shot space when facing opponents. Alexander has been able to use his dribble breakthrough multiple times in the game this season to complete the score. His flexible dribbling technique can help him to better break through the score.
3. Retreat step jumper: This season, Alexander has staged more retreat step shooting moments in the game, and has a very impressive shooting percentage. Most of these retreat jumpers were shot from outside the three-point line, and his three-point shooting ability is constantly improving, which also ensures that he can use the three-point shot as an offensive shot threat.
Alexander took the ball and broke through
4. Breaking the ball: Alexander is a very pass-conscious breakthrough player, he can pass many small guards can not pass the ball, so he can also make effective passes while advancing , This season Alexander broke through to the basket many times after passing the teammate to complete the assist.
5. Receiving jumper: After receiving a pass from his teammate during the offensive and defensive transition of the game, Alexander made a jumper on the outside and scored. His ability to catch the ball and jump shots is very reliable.
- Offensive summary
Alexander is a rising star. He has shown a strong personal offensive ability in two seasons. He is a defender who can make sudden shots and can make excellent progress many times in the game. Ball moment. This season, Alexander has scored 33 times 2/3+1, which is enough to show that he can complete difficult goals on the offensive end while being tightly defended by opponents. Alexander’s offensive ability and offensive data in the two seasons are all showing a trend of improvement and progress. He can complete independent offensive scoring and can also use the exquisite pass after the breakthrough to help the team complete the score. Alexander is in the Thunder this season. A very efficient offensive vanguard, he is also in line with the league's top guards.
new and old guard's partner
defensive end highlights constantly
- defensive potential and advantage
Alexander's height and arm span have certain physical advantages when defensive opposing players, and his strong athletic ability and bounce can also help him on the defensive end. Limit the opponent's strengths. Alexander has the potential to become an offensive and defensive player. He can do some right things in defense, and if he is physically stronger, he can defend players in multiple positions. Alexander performed wonderful blocks, and steals many times in the game. His positive game attitude directly determines the role he can bring to the team on the defensive end.
- defensive end comprehensive ability reflects
Alexander's comprehensive defensive data reflects
Alexander's defensive efficiency comparative analysis
With the continuous improvement of his career, Alexander has also greatly improved the individual data on the defensive end this season. Alexander averaged 5.4 defensive rebounds per game this season, a career high, and averaged more than twice as many defensive rebounds per game as his rookie season. This is enough to reflect Alexander's excellent rebounding awareness and active fighting attitude on the defensive end.
In addition, Alexander is able to average 1.1 steals per game this season. Z10z is very useful for defensive suppression of opposing players from the outside. He can use his excellent wingspan to bring great pressure to opponents during defense. In terms of blocks, Alexander also did a good job this season. Averaged 0.7 blocks per game, Alexander has had wonderful blocking moments in the two seasons of 's career.
This season, Alexander's defensive efficiency can reach 108.6, ranking 192th in the league, while his offensive efficiency is 110.6, ranking 87 in the league, and his combined offensive and defensive net efficiency is 2.0, ranking 112th in the league. Alexander is stronger on the offensive end, and although his defensive end is said to be doing well, he has been improving, but his defense has not reached the ultimate limit, and his ability on the defensive end can continue to be strengthened.
Alexander’s defensive efficiency and defensive contribution
Alexander’s limited efficiency
Alexander’s defensive efficiency has reached 109 this season, a career high level, and he has done quite well. Compared to his rookie season, Alexander's defense is more restrictive. and Alexander’s personal defensive contribution to the team (defensive WS) this season is 2.6, which also reached a career high. Alexander can bring good contributions to the Thunder on the defensive end. This is a sign of his continuous growth in his career. After more training and accumulated experience, Alexander can become an offensive and defensive player.
Alexander played against players from other teams during the two years of his career. His defensive opponent’s DFG% was 47.7 and his own FG% was 45.4. His defensive DIFF% (the opponent was in Facing one's own defense, the degree of scoring decline) is 2.3. Alexander's defense can force opponents to make mistakes, but in preventing opponents from scoring goals, Alexander's is not very restrictive. For Alexander, what he lacks now is better training and experience on the defensive end.
- defensive summary z1Although 1z
has only played two seasons in his career, Alexander's ability on the defensive end is getting stronger and stronger. He can use his defense to contribute to the team's overall defensive end. This season, Alexander's plus-minus score of 2.8 ranks 14th in the league, which proves that Alexander has improved on both ends of the season. Alexander through his continuous efforts to grow into an excellent guard in the league, his calm playing style is a typical player who can be both offensive and defensive. There is still a lot of room for him to grow. He can learn more defensive experience around experienced veterans.
Alexander’s defense of Durant
summarizes the shortcomings and improvements
A second-year rookie, although Alexander has played a lot of offensive and defensive plays in the past two seasons, he is still in the elite NBA league. There will be more challenges and obstacles. Only by making up for his weaknesses and making his abilities more comprehensive can he become a new generation of first-class defenders.
1. Three-point shooting rate: As a shooting guard, Alexander has a sharp breakthrough, but his shooting from the outside occupies most of the offensive shots, and Alexander’s three-point shooting rate is the lowest of all his scoring methods. , 35.1% of the three-point shooting percentage is lower than his rookie season, and he can continue to improve his three-point shooting percentage.
2. Physical strength + confrontation ability: Alexander's body is not very strong. If he can make his body stronger, he can fight against any player's body on the defensive end. He has a very good bounce ability to block shots. , This has been shown in the game, he can come up with a big cap when the defensive inside player is chasing the dream of Green.
Durant praised Alexander’s ability
3. Ball control skills: Alexander is a creative passer, he can pass a lot of fancy passes, but his dribbling skills have not reached the point of perfection, he still Need to learn how to control the ball under pressure.
4. The defensive end limits the opponent's shooting rate: On the defensive end of this season, Alexander has well limited the overall shooting rate of opponents, but has not yet reached the best state. In his career, Alexander's defense is that his opponent's shooting percentage is higher than his own. This is where he needs to continue to improve in the next step.
Conclusion
Alexander is a rising star, his future prospects are very bright. Playing next to a ball master like Paul, Alexander can learn more. Whether it is offense or defense, Alexander can continue to improve his abilities. In the two seasons of his career, Alexander has shown his extremely strong ability. He is a talent that can be created. After coming to the Thunder this season, what is certain is that he is already the core of the entire team's reconstruction. The Thunder will continue to rebuild. Fuxing Road will focus more on Alexander to build an offensive and defensive lineup.
Thunder star-Shay Gilges-Alexander
Although Alexander's talent is not as good as Treyang, Dongcic , but he works hard enough, he can actively learn to improve his overall ability. Talent is important, but most of the players who can get a foothold in the NBA are achieved with enough effort. Alexander has only fought for two seasons, and his career is still very long. He will encounter various difficulties and obstacles, but only after passing this hurdle can he become the league's first-class guard and first-class star.
