The sunThey are a team that is highly anticipated, but this season they have failed to live up to expectations. Although they have performed well against championship winners the Nuggets in the past playoffs, they are only in 10th place in the West in terms of win percentage in the regular season. If it willThe sunPlaced in the East, they could at least make the playoffs. It can be seen from thisThe sunThere was a lot of pressure in a competitive environment in the West, and their road to the Phoenix championship at this time was extremely difficult.
The sunThe team has faced a huge problem this season, and that is the injury problem. Especially when the team's big three are healthy at the same timeThe sunBut they suffered defeats in two games. It's very embarrassing because they can't put the blame on the base salary players who are absent due to injury. Although with the ** of the Big Three,The sunThe injury situation has improved, but there is still a lot to improve on this team. However, it was disappointing that just before the team went into the run-in phase, star guard BradleyBillInjured again.
BillSuffered a serious ankle in the game against the KnicksSprains, resulting in the inability to continue the game. The sunIt was also officially releasedBill's injury report, confirming that he will be out indefinitely and will not be able to return this season. Next yearBillThe timing of his comeback will depend on his recovery, at the momentThe sunIt is not possible to give a specific timeline. According toThe sunThe aspect revealed,Billof the anklesSprainsIt's not minor, the recovery period is long, and ankle injuries tend to have follow-up problems that players will have concerns about when they come back. BillThe injury again has caused concern among the fans, as of nowBillThe attendance rate is only 25%. Considering his annual salary is a whopping $46.7 million and he has four years left on his contract, the injury has raised questionsBillWhether the performance is worth such a high salary for him.
The sunIt's not just injuries that are up to the problem, it's also a lot of time for the team to get used to it. The stylistic role of the Big Three is too monolithic and overlapping, withClippersThe Big Three are differentThe sunLack likeHardenThere are no top organizers like George andLeonardSuch a striker who has both offense and defense. Therefore,The sunNeeded on the offensive endBookerorBillMake a change, and it must succeed, or risk failure. In addition,The sunEven though Durant has enough defensive talent, he is still suffering from serious injuries and is no longer young.
In the beginningThe Heat Big ThreeFor example, they even have an inside starBoshBut they also need to spend half a season grinding in, because Wade and James have similar styles. But the Heat have a natural top playmaker like James and a top-notch perimeter defender who has been successful with pressing defensive tactics. And nowadaysThe sunIt seems that they face a more difficult run-in process, and it will take them longer to determine the positioning of their stars, and they may not even have the opportunity to play together before that.
The sunInjuries and difficulties are making it difficult for them to compete for the championship in Phoenix. At this time,The sunThe team needs to focus on the fitness of the team, find the right squad configuration and tactical arrangements, and also need the players to get back into form as soon as possible after returning from injury. In addition,The sunIt is also necessary to strengthen the team's backcourt defense and improve the overall level of competition of the team. No matter how much pressure you face,The sunThey should all maintain a positive attitude and work hard for the future and glory of the team.