Halfway through the NBA schedule this season, there are many players who have played well, but there are also many players who have disappointed everyone. At the same time, there are players who are paid high salaries but do not show a level that matches the salaries. Make it difficult for the team to function. The team's record is not good. It was also a huge disappointment for the home fans. Today, let's take a look at the five high-paid and incompetent players so far.
Fifth place: Laven
LaVine is currently having a very poor time with the Bulls. I got 2With a big contract of $1.5 billion, LaVine is still able to put up beautiful numbers. But it didn't contribute well to the team's victory. When he was on the pitch, the team didn't go well in attack and didn't defend well. And LaVine was injured for a period of rest. The Bulls went straight to a winning streak. Come to the play-offs. All of a sudden, he went from a swooping pick to a playoff hopeful team. His high salary and his inconsistent performance on the field hurt the team all the time. And when the Bulls tried to trade him, they found that there were no teams interested in him in the trade market, so they had no choice but to give up.
Fourth place: Hayward
The Hornets have been at the bottom of the league for several years. And during Hayward's time, he didn't even make the playoffs. Hayward has been mediocre this season. He has only played 25 games this season, averaging 14 per game5 points 47 rebounds 45 assists. With the Hornets, he has a salary of more than 30 million. But basically nothing to contribute to the team. And I get injured a lot, it's really hurtful for the team. Thankfully, this is the final year of Hayward's contract. Otherwise, the Hornets would really cry to death.
Third place: Jordan Poole
Just when everyone thought that Poole, who left the Warriors, was going to get the script for Harden to leave the Thunder and go to the Rockets. Poole slapped everyone in the face. Poole has led the Wizards straight into contention mode this season. He played 47 games in the season, averaging 16 per game2 points 23 rebounds and 35 assists 407% hit rate 301% three-point shooting percentage. There are often inexplicable mistakes on the field. Let the team set the team goals early. It's really hard to put into words.
Second place: Klay Thompson
Clay's performance this season has been a world away from what it used to be. It's not like it used to be. Klay has played in 44 games this season, averaging 17 per game3 points 34 rebounds and 23 assists and shooting just 415%, and the three-point shooting percentage is only 374%。It's a far cry from the previous three-point Clay. And after returning from a major injury, the defense also declined rapidly. He used to defend James, but now he doesn't even have the league average. And with a high salary of more than 40 million in the Warriors. Let the team's salary explode.
First place: Ben Simmons
Simmons is an existence that amazes all teams and everyone. So far this season, he has only played 8 games, winning 61 point 103 rebounds and 7 assists. Every time I came back, I was immediately injured again. And in the offseason, you can often see him training with energy**. And when it came to the competition. There is basically no such person. It's a front-row ** position every time. He has one year left on his contract. This year, he received a salary of nearly 40 million. His high salary and his performance on the field, of course, if he can play at the same time. It's really a pain for the Nets.