Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 236 Season Summary
237. Season Summary
With the end of the last game on April 4, the regular season of the 19-2000 season came to an end.

Of course, the end of the regular season is not the end, but another beginning, the beginning of the playoffs.

Although, because of the regular season and playoff time system in the NBA, it seems that the regular season is not very important.

After all, winning the king and losing the bandit is the ultimate success.

No matter how successful you are in the regular season, if you fail in the playoffs, you will still fail.

Even so, after all, the regular season has gone through a long season, and there are still many things to take stock of.

If the playoffs are the time to fight for the background, then the regular season is the time to create miracles.

McGrady's 35 seconds and 13 points were in the regular season, Kobe's 81 points were also in the regular season, and Klay Thompson's 37 points in a single quarter were also in the regular season.

After all, after a long season, the inventory of various awards is still indispensable.

There are many awards in the regular season, one part is the data award, and the other part is the selection award.

As the name suggests, the Data Award is based entirely on data, without any subjective or objective factors, which is the most fair.

After all, in today's era, it is impossible for data to be falsified.

These awards are mainly data kings.

As for the selection awards, they are more important awards, such as the best defensive player, regular season MVP and so on.

It's just that there is no way to guarantee 100% fairness when someone participates in it.

What's more, it is not impossible to operate in the dark.

Basically, before the results of the competition on the last day came out, the major media had already made preparations.

By the time the results of the final competition were announced, the major media, especially TV stations, had already announced the awards.

Among the various data champions, the most important one is naturally the scoring champion, which is an award comparable to that of major players.

Let's put it this way, among the major awards in the regular season, the regular season MVP is more important than the scoring champion.

Even the best defensive player may not be comparable.

The simple truth is that a basketball game is a scoring game, and only scoring is the most important thing.

Even those teams known for their defense, they also need to score more points to be able to win.

The leading scorer this season is none other than Allen Iverson, the star of the digital team.

This season, Iverson averaged 31.1 points per game, which is the second time he has won the title of scoring champion.

As early as the shrinking season from 1998 to 1999, he had won the scoring title once.

It's just that the shrinking season has a great impact, and Iverson's scoring average is only 26.8 points per game.

Such scoring is inevitably lacking in convincing.

It's just that, in the total scoring list, the top of the list is Jerry Stackhouse, who has unlimited past.

It is said that Iverson's offensive efficiency is not high, but this Jordan's junior is the real shooting maniac.

He averaged 24.1 shots per game, but only hit 9.7 of them, and his shooting percentage was only 40.2%.

If he hadn't had more than 10 free throw opportunities, his scoring efficiency would be outrageous.

No way, after Grant Hill left, no one can limit his shooting.

It is said that Kobe is a bit independent in playing, and this guy is really independent.

After the scoring champion, the most important thing is of course the assists champion. This honor belongs to Jason Kidd.

In the context of an era where the overall rhythm is relatively low, but players' scoring is relatively dependent on singles.

It's not easy for Kidd to average nearly 10 assists per game.

He can be called the number one point guard in the current NBA, which is not true, but the real thing.

By the way, one more thing to say, Gary Payton's performance this year is also very good.

He averaged 9.4 assists per game, just behind Kidd, and missed the assist king.

No way, compared to Kidd who can control the ball most of the time, Wang Hao has shared a lot of Gary Payton's ball.

Of course, in the same way, including Wang Hao, many people in the Supersonic team can play off the ball, which contributed a lot of assists to Gary Payton.

After the most eye-catching scoring and assists, the most eye-catching is naturally the rebounding leader.

In "Slam Dunk", there was a saying that the one who gets the rebound wins.

This sentence is a bit exaggerated, but it is also true.

Especially Bill Russell and Will Chamberlain have already shown with honor that they can really do whatever they want with rebounds.

Bill Russell used rebounds to win championship after championship, and Will Chamberlain used rebounds to score again and again.

Even in the current game, rebounding is also a crucial factor for a team to win the game.

In the NBA's best defensive player reference, rebounding is also a very important factor.

Why in the NBA, inside players are more likely to get the best defensive player than outside players?
In addition to the different roles played in defense, rebounding is also a crucial factor.

And this season's rebounding champion is the African mountain Dikembe Mutombo.

Moreover, Wang Hao remembers very clearly that if there is no accident, Mutombo will win the best defensive player for the fourth time this season.

Mutombo was able to win the best defensive player after a lapse of two years, rebounding is the key.

Then there are the block kings and steals kings.

These two honors were won by O'Neal Jr. and Iverson respectively. To be honest, it is quite strange.

Because neither of them is the kind of player who is good at defense.

The reason why there is such a result, Wang Hao also thought about it after the match with the two.

O'Neal is because he is active enough, coupled with his physical talent, which allows him to block most shots.

It's a pity that it's also due to physical reasons, because of injuries, and after being busy attacking, he forgot to defend.

This caused O'Neal's defensive strength to drop drastically after a few years, and it can even be said to be greatly reduced.

As for Iverson, it was purely because someone wiped his ass.

Having teammates to help defend, this gave Iverson more confidence, confidence in gambling steals.

Perhaps, this is also the discovery of Larry Brown after continuous research.

Anyway, in the frontal defense, Iverson can't make much contribution, so it's better to let him gamble and grab it.

Of course, Iverson's reaction speed and the accuracy of his strikes are also very critical.

In addition, there is another list that deserves attention, and that is the three-point list.

That's right, in this list, Wang Hao ranks first, leading the league with an average of 4.1 three-pointers per game.

You know, this is very exaggerated.

Because the major pitchers behind Wang Hao, including Ray Allen and Reggie Miller, only had two more three-pointers.

Throughout the season, Wang Hao hit 336 three-pointers, which is more than 1000 points!
The NBA surpasses the season scoring totals of the vast majority of players, if not even at that level.

You know, this is just a three-pointer when Wang Hao, Wang Hao still has two-pointers and free throws.

After taking stock of the situation in the entire NBA, the Sonics are also conducting related stocktaking.

Well, it is mainly the Sonics media, which also analyzed the data of each player in the Sonics.

The scoring leader in the Supersonics was naturally Wang Hao. This season, he averaged 27.8 points per game, ranking fifth in the league.

In front of him are Iverson, Jerry Stackhouse, and the OK combination of the Lakers.

As for the assists leader, it is Gary Payton's 9.4 assists

The rebounding leader belongs to PJ Brown, who averaged 10.3 rebounds per game this season.

More than that, he is also the team's block leader and the core of the Sonics' inside defense this season.

No way, it is impossible for Ewing to play for a long time, and his appearance is more against the opponent's main force.

Inside the Supersonic, the most eye-catching one is naturally Wang Hao.

本赛季，王昊场均能够得到27.8分5.6篮板4.6助攻，以及1.5次盖帽和1.9次抢断。

Of course, in addition to these very good numbers, he also has 2.8 turnovers and 3.5 fouls per game.

This season, Wang Hao took 19.6 shots per game, and hit 9.5 of them, with a hit rate as high as 48.5%.

Among them, he took 9.2 three-pointers per game, hit 4.1 of them, and his hit rate was as high as 42.7.

In terms of two-pointers, he took 10.4 shots, 5.4 of which were hit, and the hit rate was 51.9.

Why is Wang Hao eligible to compete with Iverson for the best player?It is because of his scoring efficiency.

In the efficiency list, he has been leading the league.

In addition to Wang Hao, the best performer this season is naturally Supersonic's Dinghaishenzhen Gary Payton.

Payton averaged 19.4 points, 9.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game this season. His performance is amazing.

Of course, his scoring is not as high as in previous seasons.

But the problem is that in the past few seasons, Gary Payton has always been the core of the offense and the first scoring point.

But the problem is, this is not normal, this is not the way Gary Payton is used to playing.

This season, he gave up a lot of ball and shot rights, organized more offenses, and even served as the core of perimeter defense.

From the data point of view, Gary Payton's contribution has been reduced, but in fact, he is absolutely crucial for the Sonics to achieve such results.

Then there is Rashard Lewis, who averaged 14.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season.

Compared with last season, Rashad Lewis, who is already in the third grade, has made very obvious progress.

Then there's PJ Brown, the only player on the Sonics to average a double-double, with 10.3 points and 10.1 rebounds.

I have to say that these two pairs are really common people.

Scoring in double figures with four points, this is the performance of the Sonics this season, which is already very good.

Seeing the report of the Seattle Times, not everyone is satisfied, such as Ruben Patterson.

After all, he was the starter last season, and this season he can only be the sixth man.

As for the offense, it is reduced to the fourth offensive point, or even the fifth offensive point.

Especially when most of the team's offensive power is concentrated in the hands of Wang Hao and Gary Payton, Ruben Patterson actually doesn't have many shots.

This also led to him, who was able to score in double figures last season, averaging only 9.2 points per game this season.

It would be a lie to say that I have no idea in my heart.

Ruben Patterson is not a good-tempered player, and he is definitely one of the thorns inside the Sonics.

On the court and in training, his thorny attributes have not been fully displayed.

But outside of the schedule, this guy has caused troubles in Seattle a lot, and he has gotten into a lot of games.

That is, Paul Westphal's suppression is sufficient, coupled with the suppression of a group of people within the team.

Whether it is Gary Payton or Patrick Ewing, Ruben Patterson dare not shout in front of the two.

As for Wang Hao, let alone.

The absolute core of the team, and played with real strength, Ruben Patterson admires it from the bottom of his heart.

Coupled with the fact that the team has been winning, the media is always saying good things, and they also praise him a lot.

Of course, the reason for the contract year is also indispensable.

If it were really another team, it is estimated that there would be no less conflicts in the team, but it would be impossible to play with one heart and one mind.

Even last year, what Vernon Westmeyer did had a big impact on the Sonics.

In addition, major media have also made predictions for many awards this season.

Among them, the most uncontroversial one, basically the one with the consensus of the major media, is naturally the most improved player.

麦迪从上赛季的场均15.4分6.3篮板3.3助攻，本赛季的时候上涨到26.8分7.5篮板4.6助攻。

From an ordinary role player to a potential star, he has truly grown into an NBA superstar.

This season, McGrady not only led the Magic to the playoffs, but also grew into an All-Star starter.

Such progress is absolutely exaggerated.

Originally, Rashad Lewis has also made a lot of progress, but compared with McGrady, it is not enough.

It can be said that McGrady's most improved player is basically a certainty, and there will be little change.

As for why, that's pretty simple too.

Those who can participate in voting for major NBA awards are basically media reporters, as well as many commentators and columnists.

And these people are in employment or cooperative relationship with major TV stations.

It is not difficult to understand that the predictions of the major media have actually become representative.

In addition, the competition for the major awards is still very fierce.

For the MVP award in the regular season, Wang Hao and Iverson compete fiercely, and the probability of winning is basically even.

In addition, O'Neal and Kobe, as well as Duncan, are also strong contenders for the award.

Then there is the best defensive player, Gary Payton also competes fiercely with Mutombo.

In the original time and space, Gary Payton performed well this season, but without the blessing of the team's performance, he did not become a candidate.

And this season, Gary Payton has the league's first record and put more energy on defense.

This also allowed Gary Payton's defensive efficiency to even surpass the time when he became the best defensive player.

It's a pity that as a defender, his defensive data is not obvious, and it is difficult to show it through data.

In addition to the two, Garnett and Duncan are also strong contenders for the best defensive player.

Wang Hao and Iverson, Gary Payton and Mutombo, this is a big competition between the digital team and the Supersonics!

At this moment, the supersonic and digital teams are fully mobilized, each carrying out public relations and publicity.

As for the purpose, it is naturally to support their own players.

In particular, the media in the two cities have confronted each other unceremoniously, selling a large wave of newspapers.

(End of this chapter)