Clippers News: Zubac won an honor, the legendary player suggested that Harden transform, 2 to 1 plan is released

Zubac won the honor

Today, the NBA officially announced the first and second lineups of the season. Among them, Clippers center Zubac and Trail Blazers forward Kamara, Thunder defender Jaylen Williams, Timberwolves center Gobert and Grizzlies forward Jaylen Jackson joined hands to be selected for the second defense.

In the detailed voting details, Zubac got 29 first-team votes (2 points per piece) and 56 second-team votes (1 point per piece), with a total of 114 points, ranking sixth in all players. This season's regular season, Zubac performed phenomenally, playing 80 games, averaging 32.8 minutes per game, scoring 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 62.8%, setting career highs in many data. Among them, rebounds (4th) and shooting percentage (4th) are both among the top in the league.

For Zubac, this time he was selected for the second defense not only allowed him to achieve a zero breakthrough in his career honors, but also a great improvement in his confidence. I also hope that Zubac can calm down this offseason and continue to polish and improve all aspects of skills, and appear in front of fans with a stronger attitude next season, striving to evolve to the level of All-Stars, so that the Clippers will have more capital and confidence to go further in the playoffs.

Legendary suggests Harden transforming

NBA legend Nick Van Exel talked about Clippers star James Harden when he was a guest on a show called "Quick to the Point", and believed that he should change his playing style. Van Exel said: "In terms of scoring, Harden has raised the game to another level, and he invented new moves to take a step back and three-pointer. But I don't think Harden has a stable mid-range distance like Durant and Booker, which also makes his performance in the playoffs not stable enough. Harden should transform and shoot more mid-range shots to enrich his playing style, so that he will become more difficult to defend."

's remarks on Van Exel have also aroused heated discussions among many fans. Some people said, "It's worthy of being a madman, as he is known. Harden is 36 years old, so what style will he change? Besides, his magical style has proven to be successful, so there is no need to change it." Some people said, "Van Exel is right. Harden's style of play is too single, either at the basket or a three-pointer, which makes the opponent more prepared and targeted on the defensive end. If Harden can practice stable mid-range shots, he will not have so many bad performances in the playoffs." So what do you think about this?

2-for-1 plan was released

Not long ago, at the Clippers' season summary conference, Clippers general manager Frank made it clear that the focus of the team's strengthening this summer is to introduce a trustworthy No. 4 player. Today, US media suggested that the Clippers could complete a 2-for-1 deal with the Jazz, specifically the Clippers' striker Collins who gave Bogdan, Kobe Brown and some cash to get the Jazz's striker. Collins, 27, is 2.06m tall and weighs 105kg, and has a strong physical fitness. He played 40 games in the regular season this season, and averaged 19 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block per game. His three-in-one shooting percentages were 52.7%, 39.9% and 84.8%.

For the Clippers, Collins is the type that the team needs. On the offensive end, Collins can pick-and-roll and eat cakes, and can also open up space and shoot long shots. In the past two seasons, the Jazz have also developed certain support abilities, so he can enrich the Clippers' offensive tactics; on the defensive end, Collins can assist in defense, protect the frame, and have good ability to block and hit the board, which is exactly what the Clippers are short of at this stage.

For the Jazz, Corinth's contract only had the last year left. Instead of losing money in vain, it would be better to exchange for available assets as soon as possible. Bogdan is an experienced high-quality shooter who can improve the Jazz's outside firepower and substitute scoring ability, while helping the Jazz's young people grow better; Kobe Brown has both potential and combat power, and as long as he is patient, he is expected to become a forward with both offense and defense. Overall, this is a transaction that each takes the required one, let’s see if the two parties will reach a deal in the future.