The "strength" of a strong team is reflected in many aspects. In addition to the convincing performance of the first core of the team, the helpers around him must also perform brilliantly at critical moments. This season The Warriors seem to be on the right track.
Since the season, Curry has temporarily ranked second in the league in scoring with an average of nearly 30 points per game, and the three field goal percentages still maintain the strong MVP season period, considering that this is the first season since his return from a major injury , Such a performance is a surprise to the fans. In terms of the team, the Warriors also ranked in the top eight in the Western Conference with a winning rate of more than 50%. Although it was not as good as the most prosperous period, it also gave countless supporters enough surprises. In the process, Draymond Green’s The role cannot be erased.
Before the season, when the Warriors’ other great marksman Klay Thompson announced that he was reimbursed for injury, countless people who had hoped for the team fell to the bottom. This was not only because of the regret for Thompson himself, but also because Green's poor performance in recent seasons has made it difficult for them to have much confidence in the Warriors.
Since the 2018-2019 season, Green’s performance has fallen sharply. Several major statistics have fallen to the lowest point since he became the team’s main player. Among them, the score has reached single digits. Considering his age, this It is definitely not the data that an All-Star player in the golden age of his career should play. On the other hand, Green is also a direct reflection of the team's state. In this year of rapid decline, the Warriors also lost the first time in three seasons. champion.
The following Green fell along with the Warriors. Last season, Green became the number one star on the Warriors court after Durant left in the team and the Splash brothers were seriously injured. But his performance is still difficult. It's satisfying. Despite being a star, his average of 8 points per game has made him a laughing stock in the eyes of many media people.
Although Green has not returned to his peak level in terms of basic statistics this season, Curry’s return obviously allows Green to find the most familiar and comfortable feeling on the court. With such a super attack With the restraint and restraint of his hands, Green is also recovering his best state.The number of blocked shots can be regarded as a "barometer" of Green's status this season.
In the last 5 games this month, Green can contribute 1.8 blocks per game, which is much better than his season average of 0.57 blocks, and he also has 5 assists in the last 6 games In double figures, averaging 11.6 assists per game is also amazing. During the interview, Green also had a relatively objective understanding of his recent best performance: "There is no doubt that this is one of the signs of my recovery. When I can rotate a little bit faster, this is undoubtedly right. My shots and overall defense are helpful."
Those who know Green can hear it. Green’s remarks are contrary to his usual "big mouth" and pervertedness. One aspect shows that in addition to Green's significant recovery on the court, he himself is gradually becoming calm and peaceful.
Green has two characteristics that are most well known for a long time. One is his outrageous and rude big moves in the confrontation on the court, and the other is his "big mouth" style of chattering on and off the court.
As early as in the 2016 Warriors and Thunder series, Green caused controversy because of his unnecessary actions. During a layup, he raised his leg and kicked the opposing defender Adams. , The opponent immediately fell to the ground in pain, but Green on the field seemed to have no intention of repentance. In the finals of the season, Green and Cavaliers star James had a "cross-body" conflict. The conflict led to Green's subsequent suspension, and objectively speaking, this was also an important reason why the Warriors were reversed and lost the championship.
The big mouth is another characteristic of Green that has been criticized. Green on and off the field is always unbearable, sometimes even "no wind will set off a three-foot wave." He was always unavoidable to verbally provoked the opponent’s star, and later, his lip service even his teammates did not let go: the 2018-2019 season was exactly what Green did to teammate Durant. The roar of "Green Formula" made Durant determined to leave after the season.Taking the sharp swords that the Warriors relied on most in the offense, Green’s attributes can be described as killing 10,000 enemies and losing 8,000.
However, if these additional content are aside, from a player's point of view, Green is still a bright supporting player, especially for a tactical pioneer team like the Warriors, Green is irreplaceable The role of.
In the first season of the Warriors’ first championship, Green was able to quickly squeeze out All-Star forward David Lee and firmly occupy the Warriors’ starting power forward after taking the upper position. Except for Lee’s gradual decline due to injury and age, More importantly, Green’s internal hardness, good ball handling and coping qualities can seamlessly fit the Warriors’ small ball concept. When Green became a striker organizer, he liberated the Warriors represented by the Splash Brothers. The group of shooters is infinitely powerful.
Green himself also benefited from this system and is often able to play extraordinary overall data: In February 2017, Green contributed 4 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 10 steals in the game between the Warriors and the Thunder. In addition to the comprehensive data of 5 blocked shots, this is also the only triple-double in NBA history without a score.
It’s just that Green’s shortcomings are also obvious. As a second-round rookie, he has always lacked the quality of being a team leader. Leading the team is a more difficult task for him than charging into the battle. This can also be I understand that Green and the Warriors would sink like this last season, but fortunately, Curry's return in time allowed Green to return to his place and continue to play the role of the team's inside pillar and organizer.
However, the current situation also puts forward new tactical requirements for the Warriors. The reason why the Warriors dared to change tactically during the championship season was due to the fact that small ball tactics were in the ascendant. There is a lack of necessary countermeasures to this. On the other hand, the Warriors have a complete set of outside attack groups such as "splash" and "tsunami."
These two points are no longer considered advantages in the current league. After the Warriors won the championship by relying on the "Death Five", all powerful players have taken effective measures against this tactic, and now the Warriors team Thompson was injured and did not return,It is still difficult for Curry to penetrate the opponent's perimeter defense in all directions.
But fortunately, Green's recovery is already a more positive signal. Given time and time, coupled with appropriate tactics, the Warriors' revival is by no means empty words.
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