Beijing time on October 15th, the NBA preseason will continue. Today, the Nets defeated the Timberwolves 107:101 at home. Durant scored 19 points and 7 rebounds in 32 minutes, and Harden scored 6 points and 14 assists in 31 minutes. These two stars are the guarantee for the team to win.
The substitute players also played well, Aldridge played 24 minutes and scored 16 points. But the protagonist of this article is not the above three stars, but the substitute Carter . Carter played _strong12 20 minutes in this game, got _strong12 6 points, and the hit rate was 50% . It seems that the data is average, but on both offense and defense, Carter has shown different effects.
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the game, Carter preseason games are played 23 minutes there 11 points 1.5 rebounds 1.3 assist data.He is a substitute for the Nets in the preseason. Especially outside the three-point line, Carter averaged close to _strong12 3 _strong12 three-pointers per game in the preseason, and his three-point shooting rate exceeded _strong12 50% _strong12, and his efficiency was very outstanding.
Who is this player like Carter? If it is an old Harden fan, maybe he saw a person's shadow in Carter, this person is currently playing for the Timberwolves Beverly .
Harden's outstanding performance in the Rockets has a certain relationship with Beverly. Beverley helps Harden share all the defensive pressure, Harden can concentrate on the offense. In terms of defense alone, Beverly is definitely better than Carter. After all, Beverley was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team .
Carter's performance is not bad either. Carter's body configuration is in the upper middle and upper reaches of the league guards, with a height of 1.85 meters and a wingspan of 1.94 meters, and his weight is close to 90 kilograms. In the position of point guard, Carter's confrontation is absolutely not a loss. Thanks to his wingspan, Carter can also interfere with opponents when defending perimeter players, with good results.
Carter has worked hard on the defensive end in these games, and his defensive style is relatively conservative. Will not easily steal and cause himself to lose position, his defensive style is more like a gumdrop. When an opportunity arises, Carter will never let it go. He started quickly and seized every opportunity he could seize. played for the Suns last season, Carter has _strong12 1.5 _strong12 steals per _strong12 36 _strong12.
On the offensive end, as a point guard, Carter's offensive ability with the ball is not very strong. His explosive power is average, so Carter relies more on shooting offensively. Carter had a sluggish three-pointer during his rookie season, and then he adapted to the intensity of the NBA game. Three-pointers are getting better and better. In the two seasons with the Suns, Carter's three-point shooting percentage is an astonishing 42% in one year and an excellent 37% in one year. His presence can provide a stable three-point shooting.
Because of this, the Nets signed Carter. Carter is an excellent spot-up shooter who has a strong ability to shoot when he catches the ball. His team is the Nets, and his partner is Harden. Harden's breakthrough ability is well known, and the efficiency of spot shooters and Harden's partners will increase. So in the preseason, Carter delivered more than _strong12 5 _strong12's three-point hit rate, and the number of three-pointers hit _strong12 2.8 _strong12. In addition, Carter rarely makes mistakes on offense. This trait is actually ignored by many people. The average number of turnovers per game last year was only _strong12 0.3 _strong12, which is converted to _strong12 36 _strong12 in a minute, and even _strong121 _strong12 was less than _strong12.
Carter’s organizational ability is a shortcoming,In the three seasons of the NBA, his passing ability is at a disadvantage compared to players in the same position. But the Nets don't need Carter to pass the ball, Harden organizes the team to attack Carter and throw the ball in. Durant can also use his talent to attract teammates and send passes. The Nets have no shortage of organizers. They only lack one kind of character on the offensive end: the pitcher who throws the ball. This is exactly what Carter is good at offensively.
Will Carter be the Beverly next to Harden? A point guard with a stable shot on the offensive end and a mid-to-upper-level defensive point guard can definitely gain a foothold in today's NBA. And last season Carter reached the finals with the Suns, and he did well in the playoffs.
For comparison, most of the years Beverley has played in his career have made the playoffs. Whether in the Rockets or the Clippers, Beverley can shine in the playoffs, fight each other with the opposing stars, and contribute to the team's victory. From this point of view, Carter and Beverly have something in common.
Next season, the Nets are about to launch an impact on the championship, and Irving has not yet returned due to the vaccine turmoil. But the Nets have no shortage of people at the point guard position. Carter can take on certain responsibilities, and veteran Mills can also take on certain responsibilities. As long as the Nets stay healthy and blend in with each other. They are still the biggest favorites of the championship in the new season. Dear readers, how do you evaluate Carter as a player? Feel free to leave a comment in the comment area at the bottom of the article.
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