James is a player with outstanding talent and strong personal ability. He is also a team player. He regards making his teammates better as his first goal and has done a lot for his teammates. Many players have performed better with James and their values have also soared. This article will take a look at the top five players who have made their value next to James.
fifth: Caruso
Caruso participated in the 2016 draft, but failed. Thunder signed him, but then waived him. In the summer of 2017, Lakers decided to give Caruso a chance. , signed him, but the Lakers felt that Caruso still needed experience, so they sent him to the Development League. Between the Development League and the NBA, Caruso kept going back and forth. Although he was very tired, Caruso still maintained a very good condition and played an outstanding performance. The team decided to correct him, and Caruso's story in the NBA began.
Caruso's talent is not very strong, but Caruso has a good foundation, a high football IQ, and can understand the coach's tactics and complete his tasks. Therefore, Caruso is a panacea on the court, and when attacking Able to effectively intersperse, seize his own opportunities, fight hard when defending, and be able to plug the team's defensive loopholes. During the Lakers' championship journey, Caruso performed very well. During the offseason, Caruso signed a four-year, 37 million contract with the Bulls, and his annual salary increased by 6.5 million.
Fourth: Dellavedova
Dellavedova is from Australia and participated in the 2013 draft, but failed. The Cavaliers thought he had some ability and signed him. During this period, Dellavedova has been working hard to improve his abilities. Although his strength and talent are average, he trains hard and performs well on defense. His defensive stickiness and intensity are also very high. After James returned to the Cavaliers, Dellavedova relied on his usual positive performance to squeeze into the team's rotation. When the opportunity presented itself, Dellavedova seized it and greatly increased his status.
Third: Rivers
Rivers' talent is not very outstanding, but his basic skills are very solid and he performed well in college. His dream is to play for the Lakers, so when he participated in the draft, he publicly stated that he would not play for other teams. In the end, he joined the Lakers as he wished and realized his dream. However, Rivers signed a two-way contract with the Lakers, and the Lakers did not necessarily let him go. In order to gain a foothold in the Lakers, Rivers acted very actively, found his position next to James, and delivered a performance that made the fans shine.
Rivers does not need to do a lot, but he has helped the Lakers a lot. He can seize scoring opportunities and can also act as a passer and pass the ball away. Limited by his physical condition, Rivers' The defensive intensity is not very high, but his positive attitude allows Rivers to contribute some wonderful defensive rounds. According to Lakers reporters, Rivers is expected to receive a contract with an annual salary of more than 10 million in the offseason. Rivers' salary this season is 1.56 million US dollars, and his value has increased nearly 10 times.
second place: Mozgov
Mozgov is from Russia. He is tall and burly, 2.16 meters tall and weighs 113 kilograms. As a big center, Mozgov has good basic skills, strong finishing ability at the basket, and excellent rebounding ability. 10 years During the offseason, Mozgov was signed by the Knicks and entered the NBA. After being sent to the Nuggets, Mozgov performed well as a substitute player and established a firm foothold. After James returned to the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers began to form a new lineup. Mozgov was traded and became the team's starting center.
With James, Mozgov ate a lot of cake, constantly contributed wonderful performances, and set many career highs. In the 2015 Finals, Mozgov performed very well, seized the opportunity, and tried his best for the team, although he lost The ball was passed, but the fans praised Mozgov more than they criticized him. In 2016, Mozgov did his job well and was the main rotation of the team, successfully helping the team win the championship. In the summer of 2016, Mozgov signed a four-year, 64 million contract with the Lakers, becoming a player with an annual salary of tens of millions.
No. 1: Tristan Thompson
Thompson was the No. 4 pick in the 2011 draft. He is 2.06 meters tall and has excellent talent. Although his skills are a little rough, he plays hard, has full energy, and has strong physical endurance. He rarely suffers from injuries. After James returned to the Cavaliers, Thompson performed more and more brilliantly and became an indispensable player for the Cavaliers . His status in the team is getting higher and higher. In the Cavaliers' championship journey, Thompson played a huge role.
Thompson's defensive performance is very good. Although he is not tall, he protects the frame very well and can effectively reduce the opponent's shooting rate. When facing outside players, Thompson has excellent mobility and can keep up with opponents and interfere with opponents. When grabbing rebounds, Thompson is active in grabbing rebounds and has a good sense of rebounds. He can grab a lot of offensive rebounds, giving his teammates better fault tolerance. In the 2015 Finals, Tang Posen's performance surprised people. The Cavaliers realized that he was an excellent player and immediately signed a five-year, 82 million contract with him. After signing the big contract, Thompson performed even more brilliantly. In the 16th Finals, Thompson became the main center in the Cavaliers' small lineup. During this period, Thompson's performance was almost perfect. He completed his task and helped the Cavaliers win the championship. But unfortunately, Thompson's condition declined sharply after that, and his peak period was short.
