NBA league has a magical team called the Whampoa Military Academy. I believe everyone is very familiar with it, that is the Thunder team . The Thunder has cultivated a lot of stars, and there are many powerful players, such as the most famous Durant, Harden, Westbrook, Ibaka, Adams, etc., which are selected and cultivated by the Thunder management. Players have now become unique stars, especially the three Thunder players, all of whom are MVP+ scoring champions, very fierce. As the Whampoa Military Academy of the NBA, the Thunder has produced so many players. Now the teenager is averaging 19+4+47% three-pointers per game! Oklahoma City has talents again, thanks to Harden and , thanks to Paul, the unknown guy has made a super rise in the Thunder.
It was Alexander who rose sharply to the Thunder last season. He is a high-quality rookie sent by the Clippers. Alexander improved his scoring average by about 9 points per game under Paul's guidance last season. This season, Paul is gone, and Alexander has become the main ball-handling of the Thunder. His stats have gone to the next level: 23.0 points + 5.7 rebounds + 7.7 assists per game, with All-Star and -level data. Alexander's All-Star-level statistics are not surprising, and many NBA experts are optimistic about him. But another draft pick actually went from averaging 6 points to 19 points per game. He seems to be super rising. Z3z
last season's playoffs , the Thunder and the Rockets played the first round of the series, the Rockets beat the Thunder to reach the semifinals. What was more interesting at the time was that Dortmund, who had returned from injury, was assigned to Harden, the strongest defensive scoring ability, and the young failed Dortmund. Under Paul's guidance, he chased Harden and defended his three-pointer. 1 of 8 shots was shocking. And Dortmund also broke out in the playoffs. He shot 10 of 20 in a single game, hit 6 three-pointers, scored 30 points + 4 rebounds, and helped the Thunder beat Rockets . Dortmund became famous for defending Harden, and I believe many fans still have some impression. Now in the new season, Dortmund has become the starting core for the Thunder, and he is really super rising. Z3z
In the new season, Dortmund played 31 minutes in the Thunder Super, scoring super 18.8 points + 3.8 rebounds + 1.0 assists + 1.4 steals, shooting 54.2% from the field and 47.5% from the three-point range. Efficient. He averaged close to 19+4+47% three-point shooting per game, which is really good, and for a draft pick, it's pretty good. You must know that Dortmund was still unknown before the playoffs last season. Last season, he only averaged 6.8 points + 2.2 rebounds + 0.8 assists + 0.9 steals in the Thunder last season. Now that he has a chance, his scoring average has risen wildly. The shooting percentage is also very efficient, and the defensive end is also very good. Dortmund is a typical 3D defender.
Dot is actually the 2019 NBA draft, but he lost the draft. He is 1.92 meters tall, has a wingspan of 2.05 meters, and 100 kilograms. He is very strong and has good physical fitness. Scouts report that Dortmund has good physical talents. He is aggressive on the defensive end and has a good defensive attitude. He is good at using his body to create confrontations and can exert pressure on opponents. However, his shooting is not stable enough and his finishing ability is weak. . As a result, the Thunder gave him a contract and allowed him to stay with the team to play. Later, he played well in the Thunder. In the middle of the 2020 season, the Thunder and Dort signed a contract extension: 4 years 539 Ten thousand dollars. Dortmund's salary in the new season is 1.52 million US dollars, but he averaged 18.8 points + 3.8 rebounds per game, second only to Alexander in points per game.
As a losing pick, Dortmund can rise quietly and reach the level of a small giant. He wants to thank Harden for fighting against him, making him famous and remembered by the fans. At the same time, Dortmund want to thank the Thunder team for their insights. To give Dort the opportunity to play, I also want to thank Paul. Paul has the patience to teach young players like Alexander and Dort how to play. The defense of Harden in the playoffs last season is Paul's guidance to Dort. Paul is a very good veteran for young players, whether it is a young player from the Thunder or a young player from the Suns.Paul wanted to teach them his experience and skills.
