Russell Westbrook filed a transaction application, and there is news that the Clippers and the Knicks are interested in getting Wei Shao. Insiders revealed that the Clippers do intend to introduce the third giant, their operations during the offseason will be aimed at this direction, they will focus on the introduction of ball-holding core stars. But "The Athletic" Clippers team reporter Buha said that this candidate will not be Shao Wei.
In recent days, the stars associated with the Clippers include Chris Paul and Jrue Holiday. Both of them have been put on the shelves. They are also the ball-holding guards the Clippers need. The Clippers It is indeed possible to initiate a transaction. In addition, Kyle Lowry and Ricky Rubio are also potential candidates for the Clippers.
As for Wei Shao, although "The Ringer" reported that the Clippers are interested in Wei Shao, Buha, who has been following the Clippers for a long time, believes that it is impossible for them to change Wei Shao with the style and resume of the Clippers management. The first obstacle lies in Wei Shao's contract. His contract has 3 years left and the total value reaches 123 million US dollars. The Clippers management has been reluctant to keep those players whose actual value is lower than their annual salary. They have sent away Blake Griffin and Tobias Harris before, so the Clippers management will definitely not want to eat. Wei Shao's contract. Another obstacle of
lies in compatibility. Wei Shao is indeed a ball-holding guard, but the difference between him and Paul, Holiday and Lowry is that he can only hold the ball, and his role is limited when there is no ball in his hand. In recent years, Wei Shao's offensive efficiency has become lower and lower. He may be the most athletic player in the same position, but as his athletic ability declines, his fault tolerance rate has also become lower.
In the Clippers, Wei Shao couldn't get enough ball rights, and there was news that Wei Shao wanted to play for a team that could give him enough ball rights like the Thunder in the past. Last season, Wei Shao made only 25.8% of his three-pointers. The defender would not shoot the ball and hurt a team's offensive space. The Rockets sent Capella away to create space for Wei Shao to break through, but the Clippers have Zubac, and Harrell may also renew the contract to stay on the team. The introduction of a guard who can't open up the space really makes no sense. On the defensive end of
, Wei Shao has enough size, athletic ability, and strength to defend the backcourt, but he often distracts when defending off the ball, and likes to let his opponent go to the basket to grab backboard rebounds.
also has to consider Wei Shao’s personality. The Clippers are always Leonard and Paul George’s team, and Wei Shao is not even willing to be the second head next to James Harden. Can he accept the third head role?
In theory, the Clippers can get Wei Shao through multiple trading options, but each option means that the Clippers have to sacrifice depth. Patrick Beverley and Louis Williams who played important roles in the Clippers last season Si and even Zubac and Harrell have to be reduced to bargaining chips. Considering that Leonard and George can jump out of the contract and leave the team in the summer of 2021, it is undoubtedly a risk to exchange for Wei Shao. Once Leonard and George leave, will the Clippers rebuild around Wei Shao?
Of course, the Clippers can send George away in exchange for Wei Shao, retaining enough depth, so Wei Shaohui will be the second master next to Leonard. But does this make the Clippers better? Not necessarily, whether Wei Shao is compatible with Leonard is always unknown.
After the Clippers were out last season, Leonard emphasized that the Clippers must improve their basketball IQ and play smarter. From this perspective, Wei Shao is obviously not the Clippers’ answer. His offense is full of brainless mistakes and unreasonable shooting choices. Paul, Lowry, and Rubio meet Leonard’s requirements, and they are all standard. The defender above.
In the end, the Clippers may sacrifice depth in exchange for the third giant, but this person will not be Shao Wei. Wei Shao is indeed an All-Star, best team star, he is still valuable, but he is really not suitable for the Clippers.
