This season's NBA regular season is already quietly halfway through, with only a third of the schedule remaining. In the Western Conference, although the Clippers have lost 4 of their recent 7 games and the gap with the Timberwolves and Thunder is gradually widening, they still firmly occupy the top four positions. Tyronn Lue gradually arranged for Harden, Jr. and George to rotate and rest to ensure that the trio can enter the playoffs in good health. The Suns are in the middle of a fierce competition in the second group, and if they are not careful, they could slip to eighth place in the West. In addition, the Lakers and Warriors are in a difficult position, and although they are still in the play-in zone, it will be extremely difficult to make it to the top six, and they will not be able to maintain a win rate close to 80% for the remaining games. The East has also been extremely competitive this season, with the Celtics leading the way, and their starting five have been able to show an overwhelming advantage against most of the league's teams. Behind the Celtics, though, the situation is extremely chaotic. The Cavaliers and the Bucks are entangled, and the Bucks have gone from 3-7 to two consecutive wins recently after Rivers took over, and the team seems to be gradually on the right track, but I have to say that this team has been "disgraced"!
In this season's NBA arena, many players are suspected of swiping data, and Lillard and Brother Alphabet are undoubtedly the two of the most disgusted by fans, among which Lillard not only won the three-point contest in the All-Star Game, but also won the MVP of the All-Star Game, which not only did not make him receive applause, but was booed by the fans. Although Lillard became the first player since Jordan in 1988 to win both a single title and a regular MVP at All-Star Weekend. However, Lillard, who has unlimited scenery on the court, has not won widespread love from fans, but has been criticized more and more for being accused of "scoring points".
Controversy one, Lillard's ability to be named to the Eastern Conference All-Star starting lineup this season is a surprise in itself. Considering his relatively mediocre stats, he is not ranked high in either fan voting or player voting, and is completely inferior to Brunson. However, he eventually defeated Brunson by a total margin and made it to the Eastern Conference All-Star starters. Combined with the number of free throws he has averaged in the league this season, fans have become more skeptical of his selection as an All-Star starter. Regarding the question of Brunson and Lillard being selected as the Eastern All-Star starters, the American media believes that Lillard has been famous in the NBA for a long time, and the attention is much higher than Brunson, but fans in New York do not buy it!
Controversy two, in this season's All-Star Game, top superstars James and Curry have chosen to let "let Xian" give young people a chance to take the position, and Haliburton has been crazy from the beginning and is determined to win the first All-Star MVP in his career, but Lillard came out to steal the show for young people, which is jaw-dropping. He didn't care about the feelings of the hosts, Haliburton, and even though Haliburton hit five three-pointers in a row in the first quarter, Lillard was firmly in control. When Jaylen Brown outscored him, Lillard began to shoot recklessly, clearly overperforming in order to compete for the All-Star Game MVP. This can't help but make people think: in the context of the gradual entertainment of the All-Star Game, is it really that important to compete so desperately for this MVP?
Controversy three, the nature of Lillard's swiping data has been revealed in the regular season. He can easily score + against weaker teams like the Pistons and Spurs, but once he encounters a strong team at a playoff level, his performance will be greatly reduced. Whether it was 5-of-14 shooting against the Heat or 3-of-17 shooting against the Bulls, it showed that he struggled to play super-calibrates against playoff-caliber teams. This season, the Bucks have given up their entire defense line to get Lillard, becoming the league's typical team with strong offense and weak defense, which also makes it difficult for them to win games against teams that are stronger than themselves.
In addition, Lillard, as a player whose main offensive means is projection, is averaging 7Six free throws, while Curry, who plays similarly, has a sparse number of free throws. This comparison makes people wonder that the league "hard" Lillard, after all, the strong combination of him and Brother Alphabet is still very popular in the Eastern Conference! However, the league's push for Lillard may actually hurt the Bucks. The Bucks spent a lot of money on Lillard in the offseason, not to score points in the regular season, but to play a key role in the playoffs. However, judging by the performance in the regular season, Lillard is not compatible with the original system of the Bucks. Every time he played, no matter what lineup the Bucks put up, the team lost. Although some fans believe that Lillard's role will only be revealed in key moments of the game, he has averaged just 3. per game in key moments this seasonWith 7 points, it ranks seventh in the league, not even as good as Fox and Bridges. Does this performance really live up to the Bucks' expectations?
In addition, Lillard's defensive ability is relatively weak, which makes him a soft spot for opponents' offense on the court. Secondly, because his skills in ball control are not outstanding, the cooperation with core players such as Brother Alphabet also seems a bit stiff. This has led to occasional mistakes or blockages in their attacks during the game, affecting the team's overall performance. Obviously, Lillard needs to adjust his mentality. He should know that his purpose in coming to the Bucks is to help him win championships, not to over-score for personal glory. This kind of detriment to the team's interests will only cost him more support. Once the playoffs are poor, Lillard will be the laughing stock of fans.
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