As early as the last paragraph of the article "James completed redemption of Warriors 's eternal regret" after the championship game, the author predicted that the Warriors' failure to defend the title will make the joining of Durant (Kevin Durant) again have suspense, but when he was really sure to go, it still shocked me, because based on the earlier Thunder Magic deal, if Durant stayed in the Thunder, he would indeed have a great chance to defeat the Warriors in person next year and advance to the championship game.
Now, he has made a decision after his deep exam. There are many criticisms in the market. Although the author also has his own position, this article will focus on discussing, gathering four contemporary first-level stars, and even two are the scoring champions/MVP levels/top 5 in the league. Does such a powerful lineup really ensure that the Warriors championship is in sight?
From the casino that the Warriors' odds are only 2-3 after joining Durant (buy 3 and lose 2), you can tell how optimistic it is. Stephen Curry, Durant, Thompson, and Green (Draymond) Green) is ranked among the top three players in their respective positions in their contemporary positions. It is not comparable to the team-up of some stars in the past. The closest Heat three kings are only three top stars.
plus the famous Wave Brothers, Durant is probably another player with super long-range long-range shooting ability after Damian Lillard. No wonder the outside world has called the new title of "Wave Family". It is hard to imagine that these three players can get along well and open up a terrible space. Durant can indeed make up for this year's championship game. The Warriors' weakness exposed - the unparalleled singles ability at critical times.
Although he just defeated his opponent, it triggered fierce criticism of Durant at home and abroad, in terms of the Warriors' position, he could only spend 3 to 4 million more, and upgraded the small forward from Harrison Barnes. In addition to the 1+1 signing method that Durant obviously wanted to reserve a back-up path, he undoubtedly made the best reinforcement for the team and responded to the boss's earlier speech after losing the defending title.
But does this mean that the Warriors can really target the championship? It is definitely not the case! There are also many precedents of star failures in history. Although the Warriors formed an unprecedented star lineup in the year of playing, they are also likely to embark on the road of failure. In addition to similarities with the previous examples, the Warriors themselves have also bet on many variables.
The first thing that got it was the change in the team's style. The invincible style of the Warriors in the past two years is "team basketball" and "bench depth", but in order to allow Durant to join, and the expansion of free market salary makes it difficult for players to reject favorable contracts. Even if the salary cap rises sharply, the Warriors' lineup is still seriously bleeding. The praise I often heard in the past is like "two sets of starters", which may be a hit next year.
Many fans cited the example of "Three Heat Kings" back then, believing that many players will inevitably be willing to join the championship with low wages, so there is no need to worry. This is of course a very logical inference, but the author originally thought that this would not happen as easily and beautifully as it was back then.
First of all, the quality of veterans who are most likely to join the free market at a low salary this year is not so good. Furthermore, seeing that many mediocre players can get contracts that have risen sharply than in the past, let alone young players who have not enjoyed the issue, even veterans may not be willing to give up money and join the franchise at a low salary as in the past.
These are now in progress. Barnes took the lead in going to the Mavericks for maximum salary. Although Festus Ezeli is willing to stay in the team, he will definitely be able to vote for another team for reality. Even Barbosa (Leandro Barbosa) chose to return to the Suns, Brandon Rush (Brandon Rush) defected to the Timberwolves, Marreese Speights also turned to the Clippers. In addition, in order to make room, Andrew Bogut, who has been sent to the Mavericks, the Warriors are proud of the substitute, and there may only be Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston who are with him.
Although the Warriors' "strongest five small" must have been upgraded from the previous two years, it is equivalent to only deducting the victory and defeat and combat power to a few strong players. Judging from the experience of the championship game, this operation is not unreasonable. No matter how many players there are, the Warriors will only dare to use 7 to 8 rotations in the end. It is better to improve the core main force, but this also represents the team's ability to tolerate the impact of injuries. Some of the four main players were injured, and the Warriors can no longer be as abundant as in the past. During the Lakers F4 period, Ma Long () was injured, and no one can make up for it. Yin Jing was ahead.
Perhaps readers will say that David West and Pachulia have already invested at low salaries? Indeed, the attractiveness of winning the championship is still there, but it is indeed not as smooth and beautiful as the Heat, especially the two of them are really good choices in terms of the Warriors' system and style of play?
This is another risk for the Warriors to form the four queens. The lack of salary space left makes them have to make up for it. The Warriors who can sign these two players with more than 4 million are nothing to both sides of the Warriors, but this kind of method of making up for the Warriors has made the Warriors' system that originally emphasizes sports power on both sides of the offense and defense, which may change significantly.
Wester was indeed a troublesome opponent of LeBron James in the past. After Durant joined, I immediately predicted that he might join the Warriors, but looking at the Spurs' performance this year, his influence has declined significantly; Pachuria was exhausted in the second half of the season, and more importantly, both of them are now slow players. When young Sbets and Izelli were frozen by Steve Kerr in the championship game due to speed issues, it will be a big question whether the two veterans can fill their gaps, let alone Bogut's role in air defense in the penalty area and foul-boundary cover of the main force, which is even more difficult to replace.
When the Warriors are forced to strengthen with a dish that is not the original suitable one, the system may have to be reorganized. What's more, perhaps Green and Durant have to play a position up from time to time to affect their best performance. As the proverb says, "The devil is hidden in the details." These subtle effects may indeed become variables in whether the Warriors will win the championship.
Of course, Warriors fans don’t have to worry too much now. After all, the free market has not yet ended. Will there be other surprises to land in Oakland? It is still unknown, such as the noisy Ray Allen comeback? Although the author also thinks that his influence is extremely limited now; or Carlos Boozer, who is also clamoring to make a comeback?
But at least in terms of current direction, from the blood loss of the lineup, the more tilted penalty area problem, and the possible significant changes in the offensive and defensive system, watching the Warriors make up for Durant, don’t ignore the original advantages they will lose. Then, it depends on whether this shocking bet can be favored by the God of Destiny!
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