A good signing is a catalyst for the team, which can help the team reach the top and become a favorite to win the championship. The same good deal can also make players feel at home, thoroughly remould themselves and rekindle the war in their hearts.
Today, take stock of the six stars who are like a duck to water this season.
Sixth place: Inside the Big Mac Zhuang Shen
Drummond 20 12 was selected by the Pistons in the 9th overall position in the first round. As a giant in the tower, Zhuang Shen was also a giant in the basket at his peak, especially rebounding, which made drummond once a little prince of rebounding.
In 2020-2 1 season, drummond bought out with the Cavaliers and joined the Lakers. However, Zhuang Shen, who was in a declining state, was extremely depressed at both ends of the offense and defense, and the combination of inside towers that the Lakers dreamed of did not show any deterrent.
Facing the sun in the first round of the playoffs, Zhuang Shen once existed in name only, and was completely blown up by young Ayton, completely losing the dominance of the inside tower. His proud rebound was completely limited by the Sun, and Zhuang Shen was completely lost, which also led to the loss of the defending champion Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.
At the end of the season, Zhuang Shen once changed from a top-paid star to a bottom-paid veteran. In desperation, he can only sign 76 people with a basic salary of 2.4 million.
In the new season, Zhuang Shen became the substitute of Embiid, but there was not much eye-catching performance. He can only become a blue-collar worker, doing the dirtiest and most tiring work and getting the least salary.
However, all this has once again taken a new turn. In the middle of the season, the Nets reached a whistle-pressing deal with the 76ers, and Zhuang Shen was packaged and sent to the Nets. For a team that lacks insiders. The arrival of Zhuang Shen will be like mushrooms after rain for the Nets, and Zhuang Shen also seized the opportunity to start and once again played a peak performance in the Nets.
Zhuang Shen's strong body and keen rebounding consciousness made Zhuang Shen shine in the second spring of the Nets, winning two pairs of data in a row, which not only helped the team end the losing streak, but also led the team out of the trough. After Zhuang Shen came to the Nets, he averaged 12 points and 9 rebounds per game. For a top-paid veteran, it can be said that new vitality broke out again.
It is reported that Zhuang Shen, who is playing again, is expected to sign a five-year 40 million contract with the team at the end of the season. Whether or not the Nets will leave Zhuang Shen behind, it will be an indisputable fact that Zhuang Shen will play the top inside again in the Nets.
Fifth place: Dinwiddie, the bottom.
Dinwiddie 20 14, the 38th pick in the second round, was selected by the Pistons. As a legend of low-post counterattack, Dinwiddie became famous in the Nets. Durant and Owen were injured in the 2019/20 season. Young Dinwiddie once became the biggest thigh of the team, and Bing led the team into the playoff stage, which made Dinwiddie once famous.
However, bad luck is always sudden. Last season, the Nets formed the Big Three. Dante Vidic only played three games, but his torn cruciate ligament led to the reimbursement of the season, which also shattered the Nets' dream of winning the championship.
During the offseason, Dinwiddie once asked for a top salary, but the Nets were forced by the luxury tax, and the two sides parted ways. Dinwiddie signed Wizards, and now Wizards Dinwiddie is beside Bill, tepid and not too dazzling, just a starting point guard.
However, before the deadline, the Wizards traded with the Lone Ranger, and Dinwiddie became a victim again and was sent to the Lone Ranger. After coming to the Lone Ranger, Dinwiddie also ushered in a new turning point. Not only did he score a season-high 36 points against Sacramento, but Dinwiddie once broke out in the crucial fourth quarter when facing the old home team Nets, and finally hit three points to help the team reverse the victory.
Dinwiddie, who came to Dallas for a while, once became the best helper around Dancsics. Dinwiddie's arrival has also improved the record of the lone ranger, rising from the edge of the Western Conference playoffs to the fourth place in the Western Conference, and even expected to surpass the Warriors.
The arrival of Dinwiddie not only brought the dream of competitive state back to the 20 19-20 season, but also helped the team to win one victory after another, sharing the pressure of Dansis to some extent, and Dinwiddie was reborn from a big injury, completing the transformation and sublimation.
Fourth place: Kuzma who returned to the top.
Kuzma was selected by the Jazz in the 27th overall pick in the first round of 20 17. As the champion of the Lakers, Kuzma once played to the peak, but after winning the championship, Kuzma was in a low state and did not perform well last season. In the playoffs, he frequently struck while the iron was hot, which became a burden to the team.
In the new season, the Lakers traded him for Shao Wei. Kuzma, the Wizards, once found his former peak state again. After the Wizards played well, he once became the most critical scoring point after Bill.
Several times in succession, he helped the Wizards turn the tables at critical moments, which also made Kuzma famous. This young power forward was once forgotten, lost the wizards, but let this declining power forward return to the peak.
This season, Kuzma averaged 17. 1 minute, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists, averaging 17. 1 minute, the highest score in the last three years. Kuzma, who returned from the bench to the starting lineup, is also in full swing.
After Bill's reimbursement for the season, Kuzma once led the team to win, which showed his super ability to lead the team. Although the Wizards have lost their playoff qualification because of the gap in the team lineup, Kuzma's amazing performance is still fresh in his memory.
For Kuzma, who holds the championship trophy, there is no psychological burden, and the Wizards, as a team with no ambition to win the championship, are very suitable for Kuzma's play and may even become an all-star player.
Third place: champion defender Lori
Lori was defeated by Grizzlies in the 24th overall pick in the first round of 2006. He has played for Grizzlies, Rockets, Raptors and other teams. As a small steel cannon, Lori gradually became famous in the Rockets and became an all-star guard in the Raptors.
Lori is strong in body, strong in defense and excellent in attack and defense. He led the team to win the NBA championship in the 20 18- 19 season, which not only brought the Raptors the first championship in team history, but also the first championship trophy in Lori's career.
In the 2019/20 season, Leonard, Green and other champions left one after another. Lori was in high spirits and had the idea of leaving, but in the end, no deal was reached.
In the 20021-22 season, the Heat completed the transaction with Lori immediately after the opening of the trading market because of suspected illegal operation. As a champion team, the Heat has extraordinary strength!
In particular, tough defense has always been the guarantee for the survival of the Heat. The technical characteristics of the Heat completely coincide with Lori, who is also famous for his defense throughout his career. There is no sense of disobedience, which makes Lori feel like a duck to water and adapts well to the tactical system of the Heat.
And helped the Heat regain the first place in the East this season, showing its super strength. Lori injected great energy into the Heat and became a key player for the team to win the championship.
Second place: Harden, the almighty god of war who runs for his dreams.
Harden was selected by the Thunder in the third place in the first round of 2009. As the best sixth man, Harden had a wonderful experience during the Thunder period. Thunder Sanshao once made it to the finals in the 2011-kloc-0/2 season. Facing the Heat of the same Big Three, the young Thunder lost to the Heat, and Harden also ended his career.
After that, Harden moved to the Rockets and successfully transformed from the best sixth man to the top superstar. He won all the honors of Harden's career in the Rockets, but failed to lead the Rockets to the finals, which became the only regret of Harden's career.
In 2020-2 1 season, Harden left his old club, Rockets, and joined hands with Durant and Owen to form the Nets Big Three. Harden also sprinted for the first championship of his career, but in the first season of the integration of the Big Three, he was hit by injuries and eventually lost to the Bucks, and the first season of the integration of the Big Three failed.
In the new season, because of new york's prevention and control rules, Owen couldn't play, and the combination of the Nets Big Three was postponed again, but it relied on the super abilities of Durant and Harden.
The Nets ranked first in the East and didn't suffer any impact. Harden was plagued by injuries, his state fluctuated slightly, and he gradually lost his previous super scoring ability, and his dominance on the court continued to decline.
This season, Harbin averaged 22.6 points, 7.9 rebounds 10 assists, and the data declined seriously. But after 76 people were traded, Harden once broke out. Although the team has Embiid, Harden's score has not improved much, but the containment and lethality are constantly upgrading. He won 16 in the 76 ers' 16 game.
It is reported that Harden can sign a super contract with the 76ers at the end of the season. Although rumors about Harden are endless, Harden will come to the 76ers again with his superior leadership and personal ability. Harden definitely deserves a five-year contract of 270 million, so Harden will become the first gentleman with an annual salary of 60 million in the NBA.
As a superstar, Harden's personal ability is understandable, but he was once defeated in the Nets this season. Fortunately, after coming to the 76ers, Harden lost his way and regained his peak. I believe that with the deepening of the game, Harden's cooperation with the 76ers will get better and better, and Harden will work hard for the first championship trophy in his career.
First place: Demar DeRozan rose from the ashes.
Demar DeRozan was selected by the Raptors in the 9th overall pick in the first round of 2009. As the most amazing defender, Demar DeRozan once led the Raptors to be the first in the East for many years. Demar DeRozan is also an Eastern All-Star starter. But many times in the playoffs, and the Raptors are disheartened.
In the 20 18- 19 season, Demar demar derozan and Leonard changed hands, and Demar demar derozan started the Spurs era. But Demar DeRozan of the Spurs gradually lost his All-Star performance. With the growth of age, Demar-demar derozan once lost the deterrent power on the perimeter, and the Spurs' record continued to decline. The mutual affection between Demar DeRozan and the Spurs gradually came to an end.
During the 20021-22 season, Demar demar derozan once showed his love for LA- Lakers, but the Lakers finally chose triple-doubles, and Demar demar derozan went to Chicago to start a new journey.
On the contrary, Demar DeRozan has activated his potential, not only returning to the peak of competitive state, but even surpassing any stage of his career and becoming a top superstar.
And under Demar DeRozan's super personal leadership, let Chicago, which has been dusty for a long time, regain its glory. And promoted from an oriental fishbone team to an oriental super team.
This season, Demar demar derozan averaged 28 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5 assists per game. The average score of 28 points per game is also the highest in Demar demar derozan's career. Four years later, he was re-elected to the All-Star starting lineup.
Demar DeRozan, who came to Chicago, was completely activated. Demar DeRozan, 32, became more and more demon, and the distant place without solution became Demar DeRozan's secret weapon to kill people.
This season, during the Bulls' 9-game winning streak, Demar DeRozan completed the back-to-back three-pointer buzzer lore, which is a miracle that even the god of basketball has never done, and became the first person in Bulls' history!
Despite the recent ups and downs of the bulls, Demar DeRozan, as the absolute leader of the bulls, continued to export and made an amazing performance again, even becoming the strongest super leader of the bulls after Jordan, the god of basketball.
The bull's dark horse road continues. Whether Demar DeRozan can lead Chicago to the finals stage is worth looking forward to. As the absolute leader of the bull, Demar demar derozan will also become the ceiling of the bull. I expect Demar DeRozan to lead the bulls to soar and regain their former glory.