The main forward of the Suns, Crowder, , has been hidden this season. The reason is that the Suns put the young player Cameron Johnson into the starting lineup in the new season, but did not communicate with Crowder in advance. As a dedicated hero of the team, there will naturally be complaints, not to mention that he himself is a championship puzzle with full starting ability, but the Suns are unmoved.
The Eagles have been very successful in their reconstruction in recent years. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals the year before last. However, the past two seasons have gone from bad to worse. Collins, , who was originally one of the twin stars, has also seen a sharp decline in his presence and his tactical status has been severely reduced. He has almost become a blue-collar player. Coupled with the rise of the younger Hunter and AJ Griffin, the Eagles have begun to put Collins on the shelf and seek trade reinforcements.
Wizards is even more disappointing. The team has Bill + Porridge + Kuzma + Rui Hachimura. With many good players such as , the team is only ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference. Injuries and the players' mentality have affected the team's progress. It will be a matter of time before it enters reconstruction. Then Kuzma, who has played for his worth, is likely to be used as the main bargaining chip to exchange for players with more potential.
In this context, the US media "NBAanalysis" also offered suggestions for the three teams, believing that they could try to trade, and proposed a feasible three-party transaction plan, which is expected to achieve a win-win situation. The specific content of is: the Suns sent Crowder to get Kuzma, the Hawks sent Collins to get Crowder, and the Wizards sent Kuzma to get Collins. How should
evaluate such a transaction plan?
The Suns can upgrade their forwards
Originally, the Suns' forward group was very strong. Not only did they have a balanced offensive and defensive star like Bridges, but they also had a three-point defender like Crowder, and a strong outside turret like Johnson. However, Crowder has not played, and Johnson has not returned from injury. Now the Suns' forward line has become the weakest point, which is also the main reason for the recent three consecutive losses.
Anyway, it is basically impossible for Crowder to stay in the Suns. For this kind of wandering player, just like Beverley , he is actually what every championship team wants, that is, his combat power is very good. In this transaction plan, the Suns get Kuzma, which is an excellent supplement to the forward. This season, he averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Kuzma happens to play at the fourth position, so the Suns must be very eager to get him. In fact, Kuzma's style of play is also very suitable for the Suns. Teacher Su Qun once commented that Kuzma is a jack of all trades on the court. On the offensive end, he has rich methods. He is a good player on the outside, breakthroughs and fast breaks. In fact, he also has certain linking ability on the organizational end.
In addition, he can also play without the ball and open up space for the team. Although the defensive end has been criticized by fans, he has made great progress through polishing in the past two seasons. The average level is absolutely no problem, and he is only 27 years old. So if Kuzma is acquired, the Suns will find a suitable starting power forward again, and the forward strength will be significantly enhanced.
The Eagles can strengthen their defense.
This season, the Eagles introduced Murray during the offseason. The defense on the back line has been significantly enhanced. However, in fact, there is still a lack of such a defensive gate on the front line, because neither Collins nor Hunter is a player known for his defense.
Therefore, getting a strong defensive forward is what the Eagles are eager for, and Crowder is definitely a good choice. The 32-year-old has been known for his toughness and hard work since he entered the league. Many fans say he is dirty, but the head coach and teammates love him to death. As an undrafted player, he is undoubtedly successful, even though he has changed 7 teams in his career.
Personally, I feel that he is the same type of player as PJ Tucker. They are both very strong physically and are never afraid of confrontation. The data is actually very average, but the data does not reflect their value. They can bring a lot of help to the team on the court. Not only can they infect teammates, they can also use three-pointers to create threats to opponents. On defense, they specialize in defending the absolute core of opponents.
As a result, the overall defensive level of the Hawks is bound to have a good improvement. After experiencing the farce of the Suns, I believe Crowder can accept it as a starter or a substitute, as long as he does not play in the Suns. In fact, the Eagles are also very comprehensive in strength and are expected to go far in the playoffs , which is worthy of Crowder's bet.
The Wizards are the big winner
But the Wizards are undoubtedly the biggest winner. Although it is indeed a pity to lose Kuzma, he has been growing in the Wizards for more than one season. This season he has had the strongest year of his career, and all his statistics have improved significantly. However, Kuzma, who has an annual salary of only 13 million US dollars, obviously wants a bigger contract after he has earned his worth, and the Wizards may not be able to keep him.
also broke the news some time ago that Kuzma wants to get out of his contract and test the market during next offseason. He believes that he can get a bigger contract, so instead of doing this, it is not a bad idea for the Wizards to use such chips to acquire players of the same quality. The Hawks' Collins is definitely worth the Wizards seeking a deal. At 25 years old and full of talent, he is obviously more worthy of training.
In fact, in the second year of his career, Collins averaged nearly 20+10 per game, and in the third year, he averaged nearly 22+10. His outside three-point shooting percentage also remained at a high level. Later, due to injuries and ball rights issues, his personal data dropped significantly, but his ability and talent are still online. If you give him enough ball rights, it is obviously not a big problem to average 20+10 per game, and he will even usher in a bigger explosion.
A player like Collins can serve as the 4th position or the 5th position in a small-ball lineup. His foot speed and explosive power are very good. What is rare is that he also has a relatively stable basket that can open up space for the team. His defense and support capabilities are equally good. For the Wizards, compared to Kuzma, the younger Collins obviously has a better chance of becoming a member of the team's long-term plan.
Generally speaking, the trade plan proposed by the US media is a win-win situation for all three teams. The Suns welcome a snake oil like Kuzma, and the forward strength is greatly enhanced. The Hawks get a championship puzzle like Crowder, and the overall defense has also improved to a higher level. The Wizards have become the biggest winner. Collins obviously deserves more training opportunities and ball rights. What do you think about this?
