NBA: I am the card dealer

The match between the Nets and Digital Man is the peak battle of the 14th rookie class, and it still attracts some attention. After all, this season is only Embiid's second season. He has grown into an All-Star starter and is on track to become the league's top center. His future is still bright.

If not compared with Xue Liancheng, Embiid is definitely the most promising superstar in the league today.

But the competition was not that intense.

The digital man was suppressed from beginning to end and had no ability to fight back.

there are many reasons.

The main reason is that digital people have been in decline for so many years and have destroyed the winning atmosphere.

It also cuts off the resilience of competitive sports.

During the game, they had some fierce periods of chasing points, but they always started off well but ended badly. Once the Nets responded, they immediately wilted and completely lacked the unyielding spirit of a top team.

This is the problem that some bad teams will encounter during their revival process.

The solution is actually very simple.

That is to keep winning.

A winning mindset not only brings confidence, but also a spirit and attitude that cannot lose.

And obviously.

The digital human has not been put in place yet.

In the end, the Nets easily defeated Digital Man 121:108, extending their winning streak to seventh games, and their momentum as the league's No. was rekindled.

At this point, no one will look down on the Nets and say that they are a fake strong team.

There was nothing else except praise.

"Being number one in the league is no joke to you."

"None of these teams are good players, but no team can stand up to them."

"From last season's bottom to this season's top team, Xue Liancheng alone is enough to change a team."

"Xue Liancheng's MVP title is basically secured, with another seven-game winning streak."

"If Xue Liancheng wins this MVP again, it will be three championships, three MVPs and three FMVPs in four years, plus two scoring titles and three assist titles. He is definitely the most dominant superstar since the new century. Chasing Jordan's GOAT status is no joke!"

"Based on Xue Liancheng's current achievements, he has already made it to the top two. He is many times better than Jordan of the same period."

People are marveling at Xue Liancheng's greatness.

And some fans have already started looking forward to the playoffs.

"Why don't you predict that the Nets will continue to win the championship? You know, the Nets are now number one in the league! The Warriors and Rockets can only catch up. The Nets definitely have the strength to compete for the championship."

"If we break out of the east, we should still have some chance of success."

"There are only a few teams in the East that are threatening right now. The Celtics have a better overall lineup, but they don't seem to have any advantage against the Nets' forward line."

"The Raptors have made great progress this season, but the problem is that their backcourt duo is so weak that it's hard to believe they can make it out of the East."

"The Knicks may be the most threatening team, but they don't seem to be doing well. James couldn't beat Xue Liancheng with two All-Star teammates. Now without Oladipo, can he do it?"

"Perhaps the only threat is the Pacers. After all, they were defeated three times. They have no choice but to accept it."

"The Pacers should think about how to secure their playoff spot."

"As long as the Nets can get out of the East, they will definitely have a good chance of winning the championship."

"That's right! With Xue Liancheng's scoring explosiveness, it shouldn't be a problem for him to lead the team to win two games, right?"

"I can't say for sure about two games, but one game will definitely be fine."

"If the teammates play well, the three-pointers and the front line group explode collectively, it is really conceivable that they can compete with any team."

"The most important thing is to make sure the three-pointers are accurate. Joe Harris, Crabbe, Anunoby, and Covington, the three-point shooters, must be stable. This way, there is definitely hope of winning."

"In fact, the Nets' three-point explosion is still very terrifying. First of all, Xue Liancheng's three-point shooting is really accurate, averaging 5 three-pointers per game, which is basically basic operation. Then Joe Harris, Crabbe, Anunoby, and Covington are also elite in three-point accuracy and are absolutely trustworthy. If Vonleh, James Johnson, Hart, and Powell can also open up, then they can really kill people with three-point rain."

"The Warriors and Spurs are the biggest threats in the Western Conference. The last time the Nets lost was to the Spurs, and they lost without any temper. Anunoby and Sabonis are not used to that level of confrontation at all."

"There is still time to develop Anunoby and Sabonis' ability to withstand pressure."

After looking back and forth, the Nets were finally expected to reach the finals.

This naturally caused dissatisfaction among fans of other teams.

"Why are you talking so much? Just give out the awards directly."

"The championship is yours. Go find your godfather Xiao Hua and exchange it for him."

"Ha...are you doing this kind of championship-predetermining drama again?"

"After winning two games, my tail is up."

"People who don't know would think the championship is already yours. That's really funny."

"The whole world knows that Xue Liancheng is great, but I never expected that he would be so great as to book the championship in advance."

The mocking voices came immediately, and they were extremely loud.

Xue Liancheng has won three championships in three years, blocking the championship dreams of many superstars, and it is at this cusp of the storm.

At this time, you are still talking about the prospect of winning the championship. That is really rubbing salt into other people's wounds and making people hate you!

Even if what you say is true, people won't be able to accept it.

After all, there is only one championship. If you win four championships in four years, will other teams still want to play?

How many superstars have to remain championship-less throughout their lives?

This is why they cannot accept Xue Liancheng’s fans’ promotion of winning the championship.

And amidst the heated discussion.

An explosive transaction information exploded.

The Knicks sent Lopez and a first-round pick to the Lakers in exchange for Randle, Larry Nance and Caruso.

After this transaction is completed, the Knicks' strength should have been strengthened to a certain extent.

First, the Knicks' starting lineup is: Collison, Crowder, James, Jeff Green, and center Lopez.

This lineup is weak inside and lacks energy.

Jeff Green's performance on the offensive end was pretty good, but his defensive performance was rather disappointing, and he probably didn't even reach the passing level.

However, Lopez's performance this season is far below expectations. Logically speaking, with Oladipo gone, Lopez, as one of the dual cores, should take on more responsibilities.

but.

His average points per game dropped instead of rising, and he often performed poorly, having one good game, two bad games, and seven games without any outstanding performance.

In this situation, of course, he would be sent away.

Let you go while you still have value.

The Lakers are also struggling.

Not only did they struggle with their record, they also struggled with Randle's performance.

same.

Logically speaking, after Xue Liancheng left, Randle should have ushered in his own period of explosion, and even challenged for the All-Star game. However, he was overshadowed by the newly selected rookie Kuzma. Such performance is hardly satisfactory.

It's even extremely disappointing.

Therefore, the Lakers also want to send Randle away while his current performance is still acceptable, and it would be best if they could get him in return for an All-Star player.

Although Lopez was not selected for the All-Stars this season, he averaged 16+8 per game, which is still very good.

Moreover, as a championship center, Lopez showed excellent fighting ability last year and even the year before last, and he was at the All-Star level. Now he has also mastered the three-pointer, his offensive means are extremely comprehensive, and he can also protect the rim. He is definitely a first-class inside player and a quasi-All-Star level.

Given the pressure of the Lakers' current record, as well as the pressure from Magic and Jeanie Buss, Kupchak had to press the trade button and make a final death struggle.

in this way.

The deal was a done deal right away.

The Knicks got a power forward with better energy and stronger impact. Most importantly, he still has good potential and can also provide support and organization in the high position. That is, he has good combat effectiveness and versatility. They didn't lose much by sending Lopez in exchange for this championship power forward.

The Lakers got an All-Star level championship center who can continue to expand the space and help them add more playing styles.

The fact that there were two extras that couldn't play did not attract much attention.

But when Xue Liancheng saw the transaction, he had a bad feeling.

Caruso, an older rookie, has strong combat effectiveness and can even start as soon as he enters the league. His shooting and defense are very good, especially his strong defense on the defensive end, which is very commendable.

Nance Jr. proved early on that he could play, but he never had many opportunities.

When he was on the same team with Xue Liancheng, he was always sitting on the bench because of the conflict between their playing styles and the fact that Zubac was more competitive.

After the Knicks acquired these three players, their overall strength has definitely been greatly enhanced.

Their lineup will become: Darren Collison, Crowder, James, Randle, Rooney.

Also on the bench are a number of strong players including Hardaway Jr., Tyler Johnson, Caruso, Korver, Nance Jr., Ilyavaso, Jeff Green and others.

The depth of the lineup is really bottomless.

Most importantly, Randle and James are also a very healthy pairing.

First of all, Randle has a strong enough impact. When he makes a fast break, he can attract enough defensive attention for James. This alone is something that Lopez can't do, and Jeff Green can't make up for it.

Second.

Randle's high-post organizing ability has become more and more sophisticated, and his three-point shooting has gradually stabilized. He can make a certain proportion of three-pointers, which is extremely important for James.

They got the third organizing point, freeing up James and Collison and giving them more tactical options.

With Tyronn Lue's adaptability, there should be no problem activating this lineup.

Even if some of them perform poorly, the Knicks' current lineup depth can quickly make up for it.

no doubt.

The Knicks definitely made a huge profit from this deal.

But everything has happened, and he can only accept the reality.

There are still more than three months until the playoffs, and it all depends on how the two teams perform.

If the Nets can train Sabonis Jr. and Anunoby, they will naturally not be afraid of any opponent in the Eastern Conference.

The Knicks have integrated their lineup and taken advantage of the depth of their lineup, so they are also capable of fighting in the Eastern Conference.

This is the situation.

While the media are analyzing the gains and losses of both sides.

Xue Liancheng returned to the battle and faced the challenge of the Lakers at home.

Kobe was present at this game.

The two chatted about the deal before the game.

Kobe said: "The Lakers are a mess right now. They have many capable players, but they are like a pile of loose sand. It's terrible. Maybe, as you said, this is the result of internal strife."

The Lakers do have a lot of people who can play this season. Randle, Clarkson, Vonleh, James Johnson, Courtney Lee, Joe Johnson, Glenn Robinson, Zubac, and Nance Jr. were all contributors to last season's championship, and basically all of them stayed.

During the offseason, they brought in Anthony and Pope, re-signed Nick Young, and signed rookies Kuzma, Caruso, and Hart. The overall lineup is quite impressive.

If you want All-Stars, you have All-Stars; if you want scorers, you have scorers; if you want potential new stars, you have potential new stars; if you want vitality, you have vitality; if you want veterans, you have veterans.

result.

But it was a complete mess.

Midway through the season they finally realized they were lacking a playmaker.

Dinwiddie and Ronho Jefferson, both of whom are very capable players, are now joined by Lopez.

Is this finally complete?

After all, the entire lineup is equivalent to two All-Stars, plus a large group of high-quality role players. If they fail to achieve results this time, Kupchak will really be to blame.

Brown, the championship coach who just led his team to win the championship, is also responsible.

of course.

The most likely reason is the internal fighting and serious division, which resulted in the players spontaneously splitting into two factions.

The conservatives and the newcomers were unwilling to give in to each other, and Bread was stuck in the middle, breathing with difficulty.

How can we win in this kind of environment?

Xue Liancheng spread his hands: "Sorry, I can't help you anymore."

Kobe smiled bitterly: "Brother, I don't mean to ask you to go back. I'm just complaining. I'm really disappointed that such a good team has become like this."

Xue Liancheng echoed: "I am disappointed too."

After all, he is a Lakers legend, so he was indeed a little disappointed.

The defending champions can't even make it to the playoffs. This is really ridiculous and has become a complete joke.

Kobe sighed for a while and then asked: "What do you think of this deal? Is there any hope of recovery?"

Xue Liancheng rubbed his eyes, and his smile completely disappeared. After a pause, he said, "The reason why the Lakers have lost repeatedly is not because of the lineup, but because of the internal situation."

of course.

This is to comfort Kobe.

In reality, the deal was a complete failure.

Big Lopez was lifted up by Xue Liancheng to a height that did not belong to him, but now he has gradually fallen back and is slowly returning to his own position.

Want to treat a top-notch role player as a savior?

Obviously overthinking.