inspire-indiana Chapter 695 Sudden transaction, not favored
Chapter 695 Sudden transaction, not favored
Chapter 695 Sudden transaction, not favored
Qin Yang didn't put on an air of pretense either. He didn't like it, so he just said it directly.
Donnie Nelson was also very decisive at this time: "Okay, then give Jokic time and tactical core, and try to get a good bargaining chip."
A player with super potential like Jokic may not be selected as the No. [-] pick in previous years, so the transaction value is extremely high.
Once the goal is determined, the next step is simple.
After sending away the team owner and manager, Qin Yang and Rudy Gay, Gobert called to let the two play safely, and then the team will make decisions.
Next, the Mavericks started a dire schedule.
The Mavericks' schedule this year is not very good, not to mention many away games, and the home court advantage is not great, especially the referee's whistle, it is difficult to favor the Mavericks.
During the game, the Mavericks will always encounter some unfair penalties, and then a few seemingly balanced calls.
Of course, this is not the key.
The point is that during the two months when Qin Yang was injured, the Mavericks' record was mediocre, but Nikolas Jokic was praised to the sky.
In a total of 16.9 games in November, December and January, Nikolas Jokic averaged 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and [-] assists per game.
This data has created a record for rookies over the years.
It doesn't matter if the scoring ability is very comprehensive, Jokic's passing and rebounding abilities are also amazing.
In these 9 games, Jokic had [-] triple-doubles, setting a new NBA record.
In the triple-double list this season, Jokic ranks first.
Even James doesn't have as many triple-doubles this season as Jokic.
But the Mavericks' record is not very good, with a winning percentage of just over 40.00%.There is still a distance from the playoffs, and this record is different from what experts expected.
Jokic's statistics are excellent, but he can't lead the team to win.
At this time, the Mavericks unexpectedly traded, exchanging Jokic for the Nuggets insider Nurkic and next year's first-round pick.
The rookie selected by the Nuggets last year was Nurkic, who is also an insider. After entering the NBA this year, his performance is also very impressive, but compared with Jokic, he is obviously much worse.
The deal was completed, causing an uproar from the media and experts.
Jokic was even colder in the interview:
"Of course, it's good. I will prove how wrong the choice made by the Dallas people. I, Nikola Jokic will prove my strength. Who is Nurkic? It is ridiculous that he can be used to exchange me."
Jokic was furious.
He didn't expect to be traded.
But this is inevitable.
If Jokic is low-key enough and knows how to cooperate, he may be able to stay with the Mavericks, become the insider of the Wangcheng team, and win countless honors and big contracts.But Jokic is too irrational and unqualified.
In the first season, he offended Rudy Gay and Gobert, and almost became the boss himself.
That's not counting, and then Jokic's agent privately stated that after the second year, he wanted to end the contract early and sign a new big contract.
Hold the grass!
This is a 2+2 contract. If it is a rookie with good potential and strength, no team will choose to end the contract before, even James, Durant, and Russell Westbrook are like this.
Jokic's flaws on the court are not mentioned, and the same requirement off the court has caused dissatisfaction with the Mavericks.
Donnie Nelson and Cuban had some regrets about Jokic, but when they heard Jokic's agent's request, they immediately exploded.
The team soon ushered in a new insider Nurkic.
Qin Yang's injury gradually improved at this time.
On February 2, the Mavericks played against the Heat at home.
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The starting insider is Nurkic, who partnered very well with Qin Yang.
Nurkic's talent is indeed worse than Jokic's, and he is obviously weaker in passing support and shooting, but Nurkic also has advantages.
Nurkic is more willing to defend and is highly motivated.
The inside line composed of Nurkic and Gobert cooperates very well.Gobert is fast, has a long wingspan, and has obvious defensive assistance. Nurkic can protect the frame and top defense very well. The inside line composed of two people is unexpectedly in sync.
On the offensive end, Nurkic is also good at playing pick-and-roll tactics. After the screen, he goes straight down. Qin Yang can easily assist Nurkic for a dunk.
From the outside, Nurkic's mid-range shooting and low-post offense are also decent. Although he is not as good as Al Jefferson, he can still do it in the current inside line.Much better than Jordan, Tristan Thompson and others.
Qin Yang and Nurkic partnered and played very well.
Rudy Gay also got the ball, and the rest of the team got a boost.
Everyone's subjective initiative is brought into play.The Mavericks' offense and defense have improved a lot.
The Heat lost no suspense on the road.
Wade was more helpless in this game. He was 19 of 6 and his shooting percentage was just over [-]%.It can be said that the aging Wade's inaccurate shooting has become a defect in the team's core position.
The Heat made the right choice without a major contract extension.
On the 3rd, the away game against the Eagles.
In this game, the Mavericks suffered a lore.
Qin Yang was 19 of 5 in the game, and the lore failed. The Mavericks lost the away game.
Qin Yang came back from injury, but his condition was not good enough, and his hand feeling was even more bleak.
Eagles point guard Jeff Teague played well in this game, 15 of 12, scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, playing superbly.
In the post-match interview, Qin Yang looked depressed:
"The main responsibility for the loss of this game lies with me. After the injury healed, my state was not good enough. But I will adjust quickly. Dallas is still the most competitive team in the league."
Al Horford of the Eagles scored 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in this game, and his efficiency value exploded.
Compared with the inside line, Nurkic is the worst at dealing with this kind of inside line.
The Mavericks didn't complain about the loss.
But after the Eagles, the Mavericks played against the Spurs at home. Qin Yang was 20 of 7 again, with a frighteningly low efficiency. Under the defense of Kawhi Leonard, Qin Yang's shooting percentage dropped sharply, and the breakthrough effect was not good.
If Qin Yang can't stand up, it will be difficult for others to fight.
Dirk also struggled against LaMarcus Aldridge and Tim Duncan.
Getting older, that's all.
After losing to the Mavericks, many experts began to question the Mavericks' current choice.
US Weekly:
"There is no doubt that Jokic is a very good potential player. He may become the top three players in the league in the future. Having such a player is the happiness of every team. It is hard to believe that the Dallas people traded him under such circumstances. After Bruce's injury status has been greatly reduced, the Mavericks may have regretted it."
Los Angeles Sports News:
"Bruce may have performed supernaturally in the past few seasons, just like Yao back then. In the face of Shaquille O'Neal at the end of his peak, Yao almost knocked him out, but after experiencing injuries, Yao soon fell into a slump and withdrew from the league. It is very likely that Bruce will have a similar situation, after all, he has a lot of injuries."
(End of this chapter)