roccoschili Chapter 615 Not So Bad
Chapter 615 Not So Bad
Chapter 615 Not So Bad
They did not stop in Indiana. After the game, the Thunder team returned to Oklahoma immediately.In a short interview after the game, Donovan answered the reporters' questions about the next game against the Warriors with a blank face: "Right now, Andre's injury is the most critical thing for us. We are now The details are still unclear. Perhaps, everything is not so bad."
"I believe that nothing will happen to Andre!"
"Pray! Andre is safe!"
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But the result of the matter was disappointing.Robertson's initial diagnosis was a torn patellar ligament in his left leg.This type of injury is not uncommon in the NBA.The most recent one was Jeremy Lin, whose recovery period lasted 8-12 months.This also means that after Robertson undergoes surgery, he will enter a long recovery phase.At least, this season will not be able to appear on the court.
In fact, everyone is mentally prepared.From the time Robertson slid to the sidelines with his hands on the floor and his expression was extremely painful, everyone knew that his problem might be serious.It's just that no one thought that it would be so serious that it would be reimbursed for the season.
Injuries have always been a part of this league and a part of all professional athletes.No matter how much everyone fears him and hates it, no one can get rid of it.Unless, don't enter the circle of professional athletes.It can be said that every professional athlete has struggled with injuries throughout his entire career.Lucky people can overcome injuries and have a successful career; unlucky people can only retire sadly.
This kind of thing is even more common in the NBA.There are countless people who are favored by heaven due to injuries; there are even more ordinary players.Every time a major injury occurs in this league, it will sound the alarm for all players.Everyone was surprised and moved, but also worried and afraid.Of course, everyone will be glad that such a thing did not happen to them.No one wants to see something like this happen.
After the news of Robertson's injury was announced by the Thunder, the entire league was praying for him.But for the Thunder's coaching staff and management, it's not a problem that can be solved by praying.The question they have to face is how to fill the deficiencies in the team's offensive and defensive system after Robertson's absence.
Although Robertson's strength is far from being comparable to the Big Three, his importance to the Thunder is not small at all.As the defensive core of the entire Thunder, with him on the court and without him on the court, the Thunder are completely two teams.At least, that's how it looks defensively.You know, it's not that easy to be a starter on the big-name Thunder team.What's more, Robertson doesn't shoot, free throws are average, and three-pointers are even more dependent on players.But Robertson did it, and he can still get tens of millions of annual salary in the Thunder!Relying on its own strong defense.
The numbers don't lie. The Thunder allowed 10.4 more points per [-] possessions when Roberson wasn't on the floor than when he was on the floor.This is enough to explain everything.
More importantly, in the unlimited defense system that the Thunder rely on most now, Robertson plays the pivotal role of "he will appear wherever he is needed".His presence is a great addition to the defense of Westbrook, Anlo and Paul George.
Especially for Paul George, he is a defensive leader in his own right.But when Robertson is on the court, the opponent's leading scorers don't need him to stalk.Roberson went back to doing the toughest things.Now that Robertson is injured, Paul George is bound to disperse his energy to deal with the top outside scorer in every team in the league.
Robertson's biggest role is still in the playoffs, or the finals.In the regular season, a strong offense may change the trend of the game more easily, and everyone is almost focusing on playing the game.But in the playoffs, he was eliminated if he didn't pay attention.So everyone will show the strongest combat effectiveness. At this time, defense will play a greater role in the game. The saying "defense wins championships" makes sense no matter what era it is.It can be said that in the kind of game that more tests the ability of stars, a top defender is definitely something that every team that plays against it does not want to encounter.
Now the Thunder have lost a trump card in the playoffs and even the finals.One can imagine how they will feel.However, there is no time for them to complain.For the Thunder, the most urgent thing is to find a replacement for Robertson.The most uncomfortable thing is that after missing the trading period, the Thunder can no longer use the trading market window to find a replacement for Robertson.Of course, there are still many players who can be topped in the buyout market.But the Thunder is not that difficult yet.
Grant, who they spent a lot of time cultivating, finally grew up.This season, Grant on the bench averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, which is already an indispensable part of the Thunder's offensive and defensive ends.Although his defensive ability is much worse than that of Robertson, it is also much better than those players in the buyout market.Moreover, on the offensive end, it is much more reliable than Robertson.
In fact, the Thunder kept Grant in the team with a fat contract this summer, which is precisely because of the potential of this young man.On the offensive end, Grant is active in fighting and likes to rush to the basket to cause damage.Every night, he always used this method to get himself to the free throw line time after time and contribute efficiently to the team.Of course, Grant's main value is still reflected in his defense.He can rebound, block shots, steal, and has excellent frame protection ability.Excellent defense awareness, combined with his own speed and athletic ability, makes it easy for Grant to integrate into the Thunder's unlimited defense system.His physical condition, whether it is defending outside players or inside players, will not suffer.
Therefore, the current situation is not as bad as imagined for the Thunder.Although Grant is young and does not have the experience of Robertson, God still gave the Thunder some time to adapt and adjust.What they need to do now is to allow Grant to adapt to the starting lineup as soon as possible and find his place in the Thunder's Big Three system.However, this is not a simple matter.easy to say, hard to do.
(End of this chapter)