Chapter 881 [The CEO’s No. 1 MVP Candidate]

The strength of the teams in the Eastern Conference is so divided that only five can be called strong teams. The Wizards ranked first with 66 wins.

The addition of Durant made the Wizards immediately stronger, and his one-on-one ability is among the best in the league. The team also has problems. John Wall's shooting percentage is low and his statistics are declining. He averages 17.4 points, 4 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.

Wall is a point guard who needs to hold the ball to perform. Last season, in the ranking of time per touch, the top three were John Wall, Norris Cole, and Kemba Walker. Many people who are labeled as lone wolves are not among the top five in the league, which shows how fast and decisive they are in sorting out offenses and handling opportunities.

Last season, Wall was almost put on the list of the most ball-hungry players in the NBA. This season, when Durant came, he had to share the ball, and he was a little uncomfortable. It doesn't matter to Klay Thompson, he mainly plays without the ball, and there is no conflict with Durant, but the number of offenses with the ball has decreased a bit.

The unlucky Wall, who struggled to recruit Durant, almost squeezed himself out.

The Raptors unexpectedly finished second with 52 wins. The outside trident composed of Kyle Lowry, DeRozan, and Otto Porter performed well. Inside, Valanciunas and Iba, who was traded from the Thunder, card, can be pulled out to shoot.

Porter's fate changed. He entered the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2013. He did not play well with the Suns, had average statistics and was seriously injured. Three years later, he was traded to the Raptors inexplicably.

Porter is very efficient this season, averaging 13.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 51.6% from the field and 43.4% from the three-point range. This is his contract year, and he will definitely get a big contract in the summer.

The Raptors have a good record, and veteran Vince Carter has received praise from more people. The 40-year-old Carter is responsible for leading the bench, averaging 24 minutes per game and still scoring 8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

The most astonishing thing is that he can still complete dunks with a change of hands; he also doesn’t know how to dunk. He ranks third in history in total three-pointers. He is the third person in the league to have three-pointers break the 2,000 mark. Second to Ray Allen and Miller.

Yang Rui made a calculation with Carter about scoring efficiency, which changed his life.

Now, there is a statue of Carter outside the Raptors' home arena. Foreign tourists who come to Toronto basically take photos here. Carter played for this team for 19 seasons and became the symbol of the Raptors and the eternal "Canadian Flying Man".

Because Carter has been with the Raptors and did not start to transform into a role player until he was 34 years old, his total points are much higher than Yang Rui's previous life. This year, he surpassed Elvin Hayes and Moses Malone and successfully entered the top of the all-time scoring list. Ten, ranked ninth, with "Big Shark" O'Neal in front.

Carter, who has a regular season MVP, a Finals MVP, and two championship rings, is not inferior to O'Neal in historical status, or even slightly better, because O'Neal has transferred too many times.

Not surprisingly, the Raptors will arrange a retirement tour for Carter next season. He is already the most affectionate star in the NBA and is scheduled to go to the Hall of Fame.

The Nets are ranked third. Point guard Deron Williams is in much better shape than Yang Rui in his previous life and can still play a role. Jimmy Butler has become the new core of the team, and Derrick Favors forms a three-pronged team. Halberd, competitive in the East.

Fourth is the Cavaliers, which is surprising.

Isiah Thomas averaged 35.4 minutes per game, scored 30.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. He shot 46.3% from the field, 37.9% from the three-point range, and 90.9% from the free throw line. He is a favorite for the regular season MVP.

The Cavaliers' tactics are very simple. Three shooters spread out. Thomas holds the ball in a pick-and-roll attack. He can shoot by himself or attract defensive teammates. Frye's catch-and-shoot percentage in the middle is very high. Korver, who was traded in the mid-term, also has a high shooting percentage. High, if TT doesn't go in, Thompson can rush for offensive rebounds and make a second attack.

The Celtics, led by Gay and Al Horford, are ranked fifth, only one game behind the Cavaliers.

Outside of these five teams, there is no team in the East with a winning percentage of even half. Although the Pacers, Bulls, and Hawks have made the playoffs, their lineups are weak and they will definitely not make it far.

The bottom two teams in the Eastern Conference are the Magic and the 76ers. Love posted another super double-double, but the 76ers' overall defense was too poor and they only won 20 games.

NBA star statistics have exploded this year, especially those players whose teams have no hope of winning the championship and who have special privileges, are working particularly hard.

Harden of the Rockets averaged 11.2 assists per game and won the assists title. Although Beverley is the nominal point guard, new coach D'Antoni always puts Harden in charge of organization and playing pick-and-roll offense in the middle.

Harden also averaged 29.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, but the Rockets have an average record and it is difficult for him to be elected MVP.

The rebounding leader is DeAndre Jordan, averaging 13.8 per game. He also has 12.7 points, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks. His shooting percentage is 71.4%, and his free throw percentage has also improved to 48.2%. He is very popular in Memphis.

The block leader is Rudy Gobert of the Jazz, averaging 2.6 per game.

The steal leader is Draymond Green of the Clippers, who was elected after averaging only 2 per game. Players generally have fewer steals this year.

The most attractive scoring title was won by Westbrook for the second time in his career.

He averaged 34.6 minutes per game, scored 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 1.6 steals, shooting 42.5% from the field, 34.3% from the three-point range, and 84.5% from the free throw line.

Once Durant leaves, Wei Shao can finally take over the Thunder's ball rights and play in his favorite way. His ball possession rate in the regular season this season was 41.7%, becoming the first player in NBA history to break 40. He is more ball dominant than the former record holder Kobe Bryant. In comparison, Kobe's 38.7% ball possession rate in his peak season is nothing.

Wei Shao not only likes to score points, but on the defensive end, he basically stays near the penalty area, regardless of the perimeter, letting the power forward guard the defender. Adams takes the backcourt rebounds, and then launches a fast break and leads them to the frontcourt. , play by yourself or attract defensive points. Throughout the season, teammates were responsible for defense and running at Wei Shao's pace.

The depth of the Thunder's lineup is definitely not bad. Oladipo and Adams are considered second-rate stars; Kanter, Taj Gibson, Robertson, and Jerami Grant are role players who have proven themselves; the team also has potential rookies Sabonis Jr. Lex Ablins, three-point shooter McDermott, Anthony Morrow, Kyle Singler, etc.

In the end, the Thunder barely made it to the playoffs, but the media promoted it as if there was no Westbrook and they were just a lottery team.

Some people say that Westbrook is the most ridiculous player in NBA history, but averaging a triple-double in a single season has indeed increased his popularity and attracted a large number of pseudo-fans.

After the Mavericks' record declined, Adam Silva began to praise Westbrook. He was not selected as the Western Conference star starter, and his exposure rate soared in the second half.

Silva knows very well that the regular season MVP cannot be given to Curry this time. With Yang Rui, a coach who has always won awards, the Clippers are attractive enough. If Curry wins five consecutive MVPs, the balance of the league will be completely broken. .

There are not many MVP candidates. The Wizards were the team that made it to the finals last season and were still together, so it is impossible to give it to Durant.

DeRozan just joined the Raptors and performed well, but he was too ugly and lacked star quality.

The league has also been praising Leonard from the Spurs for half a season. Some media even said that he is one of the top three players in the league this season. However, his statistics are only average, with 25.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals. He is recognized for his good defense. , but with only 3.5 assists, can he lead the team?

Isiah Thomas has brilliant statistics and terrible defense. He wins the MVP and James becomes a laughing stock.

In this context, Westbrook has become the president's first choice for MVP. The only troublesome thing is that the Thunder will face the Clippers in the first round...

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