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On the media day, Clippers players were interviewed and all expressed their confidence to defend their title again.

In 2016, there were many huge contracts in the league. For example, Warriors point guard Mike Conley signed the largest contract in history worth US$153 million over five years with the team.

On September 20, the Clippers also completed an early contract extension with Antetokounmpo Antetokounmpo for 100 million in four years. In this way, when his rookie contract ends next year, he will be the Clippers' highest-paid player.

Antetokounmpo's statistics last season were not very impressive, but he signed a bigger contract than Draymond Green. Many reporters used this matter as the main topic, asking Draymond Green, Danny Green, Will the three Whitesides feel that their annual salary is too small?

Draymond shook his head and said: No, I won't count other people's wallets. It's his money, not mine. I won't persuade my teammates to take a pay cut to stay on the team. I care more about winning the game.

Whiteside has no problem with the Clippers management, saying that lack of money is not a problem, as long as the NBA 2K game increases his ability, otherwise he will be very unhappy when playing the game.

In today's crazy player market, Antetokounmpo's early extension is actually a reasonable price. Harrison Barnes, who has similar statistics to Antetokounmpo, signed with the Timberwolves for 94 million in four years.

In terms of potential, Antetokounmpo is definitely much greater than Barnes, who mainly plays without the ball, but his contract is only 6 million higher, which is not the maximum salary. Yang Rui knows that Antetokounmpo will improve and will explode soon. The Clippers will make money from this signing.

Draymond's contract is low because he is a blue-collar insider who performs well on the offensive end and only averages about 10 points per game. He knows very well how much he relies on the Clippers' tactical system on the offensive end and can only play as a point forward.

Draymond participated in the Brazilian Olympics with the U.S. team in the summer. He was only a marginal member of the team. He made 5 of 21 shots in total, with a shooting percentage of 23.8%. He averaged 2.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. If the system were to change, he would only be a defensive blue-collar player.

No one doubts the strength of the Clippers. All members played in the preseason to warm up, with 7 wins and 0 losses, ranking first again in the official strength rankings.

After the start of the regular season, the Clippers had another winning streak, and they played beautifully, with their offensive power obviously stronger than last season.

At the end of December, the Clippers had 33 wins and 3 losses. Their record was not as good as last season, but they still led the league.

The Clippers lost to the Spurs and the Mavericks. The biggest upset was the Christmas derby. The Clippers lost to the Lakers in an upset. The Clippers players were too relaxed and lost their temper. The stars continued to play in the final quarter, and finally lost by 4 points.

The Lakers are not weak, with potential newcomers inside and outside, and they hired Doc Rivers as head coach.

The Lakers did not introduce big names in the summer, but signed Ryan Anderson for 80 million in five years and Richard Jefferson for 10 million in two years. The reason for the good start is that The Great Embiid, who has returned from injury, is brave, capable inside and outside, and can help the team on both offense and defense.

The Lakers rely on offense to win, with six players on the team scoring in double figures. Nick Young, Clarkson, Lou Williams, D'Angelo Russell and others all have outstanding scoring abilities. Embiid played as a center and led four small players, running and gunning against the Clippers, and the Lakers did not suffer.

The Lakers started with 17 wins and 16 losses. After several years of silence, they finally had a chance to return to the playoffs. However, the team lacks stability. It can win against the Clippers and Spurs, but also lose to the 76ers and Knicks.

As long as Embiid is not injured, he will definitely be elected as the best rookie. He averages 21.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in 27 minutes per game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range.

When reporters interviewed Embiid and asked him how he felt about getting rid of injuries, Embiid said with emotion: The days when I was out, the two full seasons I missed...I was in a dark place at that time. Now. For me to come back and have a chance to win Rookie of the Year, I think it pays for everything I've sacrificed.

Some fans online said: The Lakers this season,

Its daybreak.

The Clippers have twice defeated their opponents by more than 50 points. The 76ers suffered the most tragic death. Simmons suffered a season-ending fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. The team did not defend at all. The Clippers won by 62 points at home.

The core of the 76 team, Kevin Love, was weak offensively and defensively. He didn't feel good in this game. He made 7 of 21 shots from the field. Covington, the 76ers' best defensive wing player in the previous life, was with the Clippers and could only be a substitute, with problems both inside and outside.

The 76ers will definitely go straight to the No. 1 pick this season, there is no suspense.

Another team that suffered a disastrous defeat was the Heat, whose lineup had completely collapsed. Griffin was also absent due to injury and lost 56 points at home.

The Clippers' offensive power is terrifying. Nikola Jokic, who averaged 6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season, took over and replaced the departed Gasol as the team's starting center. His performance is not inferior to Gasol last season. With the same style of play, his physical fitness is better and his scoring efficiency is higher.

After the start of the game, Jokic only played 26.6 minutes, averaging 16.1 points, 9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 57.8% from the field, 37.6% from the three-point range, and 82.5% from the free throw line.

He was still on the fringes last season, but this season he has entered the 180th club. Jokic has already booked the Most Improved Player Award and may be selected for the All-Star Game.

Antetokounmpo has also made great progress. He has reached star level in one-on-ones, positional battles, cuts to the basket, and breakthrough points. He is excellent at one-on-one defense, can keep up with defenders on his feet, has a wingspan that can interfere with shooting, and is also good at grabbing rebounds.

Antetokounmpo averaged 33.2 minutes per game, scoring 20.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.7 blocks. He shot 52% from the field, 34.7% from three-point range, and 77% from the free throw line.

Since Antetokounmpo joined the Clippers, Yang Rui has found someone to guide him in shooting, which has been effective, but he still shot too few this season, averaging 0.6 three-pointers per game.

Antetokounmpo's biggest advantage is that he is very confident in one-on-one situations near the penalty area. Last season, his only trick was the letter step to start a layup from a long distance. After learning from veteran Miller for a year, he also developed his trick in low post turn shots and small hooks. As long as he wants to play, it will be difficult to restrict his opponent without double-teaming him.

The two young men and Curry formed a new offensive trident. The two Greens defended, waiting for opportunities to catch and shoot.

If the opponent is not defeated by the Clippers' starting lineup in the first quarter, they will have to face the most terrifying bench gangster in the league. LaVine, Booker, Covington, David West, Whiteside.

This lineup can counterattack quickly, and the three players in the positional battle open up space. LaVine and Whiteside are very threatening when playing pick-and-rolls in the middle.

If the opponent lacks big men inside, the Clippers will use small ball tactics, and David Lee, Mbah a Moute, and Brogdon will also be useful. Zhou Qi and Powell were the worst, and were directly sent to the NBDL for training.

Zhou Qi will not get a chance to play until he develops muscles and three-pointers.

The Clippers made a plan for him. He didn't need to gain too much weight. He would be qualified at 110 kilograms. On the defensive end, he would follow Chandler's route to ensure mobility. Building muscle is a must. Zhou Qi has a small frame. If he doesn't practice strength, he will turn into O'Neal when facing him in the paint.

In the past, people said that the Clippers were flawed. They were a team that relied heavily on the quality of coverage and needed teamwork.

No one says that now. Both Antetokounmpo and Booker are better at isolation than coordination. The only problem is that Curry must give up some ball rights and can no longer take unlimited shots like last season.

There is nothing wrong with the core giving the ball away. The atmosphere in the Clippers' locker room is very good. They are all stars trained after arriving at the Clippers. They have never been the boss before, so they have no airs.

Even as the boss, Curry has maintained a good style as a primary school student. The others are gentlemen. Draymond, the only one with a temper, can only yell twice on the defensive end. There is no doubt that the Clippers are the favorites to win the championship!

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