There have been many great basketball teams this season, but who is the most successful giant team in recent times?Does it include the Timberwolves?Strictly speaking, the Timberwolves are not considered a top-tier existence, both in terms of the player's fame and influence in the league. However, the Timberwolves' record is quite good, and their position is quite solid. The Thunder and Timberwolves are in a similar situation, and although they don't have a superstar, they can have a good record. The rise of these two teams heralded a radical transformation of the league as a stage for young players, while the old giants were gradually retiring from the stage of history. So, is it the Suns and the Lakers?Of course not. The Suns have had a rough run of late, and even the Trail Blazers have struggled to deal with it, clearly out of step with their giant model. As for the Lakers, it seems that they have achieved their mission this season by winning a midseason title, and the next four consecutive losses have seen their win rate drop to around 50%. When it comes to the most successful giant team, it's the Clippers.
Judging from the record, in the last 10 games, the Clippers have achieved a 9-1 record, which can be said to be quite strong. With this wave of outstanding performance, the Clippers successfully ranked among the top in the West and achieved a complete counterattack. I have to admit that this time the Clippers really impressed the whole league. As we all know, when Harden first joined, the team suffered a six-game losing streak, falling straight to the bottom, and even losing to a team like the Grizzlies. Because of this, the Clippers' performance before and after is a clear contrast, which is why they are so impressive across the league, because the gap between the front and back performances is too big. Although the Clippers' winning streak was ended, no one in them now sees them as a weak team, but a strong player in the league. This season, Leonard is averaging 24 per game4 points, 59 rebounds and 35 assists, while George averaged 22 per game8 points, 57 rebounds and 4With 2 assists, Harden averaged 17 per game4 points, 77 assists and 48 rebounds, quality puzzle Powell averaged 13 per game5 points, in addition, Zubac and Wei Shao also averaged double-doubles per game.
Six of the Clippers' players are averaging double-doubles per game, which is also quite remarkable. The reason for the Clippers' rise, Harden's willingness to play a supporting role is a factor that cannot be ignored, but what we really need to focus on is that the championship-caliber Leonard has returned. Leonard, a player who excels both offensively and defensively, has been questioned over the past two seasons due to injuries. However, things have changed a lot this season, and the small card has returned to its peak form. In recent games, he has been very impressive, scoring 41 points against the Jazz, 34 against the Trail Blazers and 36 against the Knicks. What's even more amazing is that the hit rate of small cards can be maintained above 50%, and sometimes even close to 80%. This scoring ability makes it impossible for any opponent to do so. Unlike James, Leonard only needs a good guard partner for him to be able to get the most out of himself. Looking back at the Raptors period, with a guard like Lowry, Leonard's performance soared directly. Now with Harden as a partner, Leonard can also make the greatest contribution.
Overall, the Clippers' Big Four have been aligned with each other this season, and their goal is to win a championship. As long as the team as a whole stays healthy, they do have a chance this season, and it's not a small chance.