NBA training camp has been opened. Looking forward to the new season, there are many things worth looking forward.
From these aspects, we took stock of the interesting Gemini combination formed by the 6 teams during the off-season this year. They have been rubbing their hands and are ready to show their strength from October 20th.
1. Mitchell and Garland (Knight)
The Gemini team had a lot of training together during the off-season this year. At that time, they did not know that they would become teammates. In those training rounds, Garland pushed Mitchell to make some progress, which made their cooperation prospects quite bright.
“I think I am an excellent pitcher, but his shooting is better than mine.” Mitchell said about his training with Garland during the off-season this year. “So I try to keep up with his level. He forced me to improve my level. If there is always someone who can push you through day-to-day training, then you can constantly enrich and improve your skills. And now we are playing for the same team, which is very special.”
After being traded to Knights earlier this month, Mitchell and Garland formed a powerful back-court combination. Of course, the defense of the Knight’s rear guard line will be a problem (both of them are only 1.85 meters). However, the coach of the team, bikstav, need not worry too much. He has two big men with strong mobility and defensive ability. Jarert Allen and Mobray can wipe the back.
2. Corning and jeden-Ivy (piston)
This pair of backcourt aggregate motion has excellent ability, can be competent for engine roles and has a height (Corning 1 M 98, iwei 1 M 93). Corning is 21 years old and Ivy is 20 years old. They can serve as the starting backcourt of the piston for many years to come. At least for now, the team’s plan is like this. Both of them are rising stars and have the potential to become multiple All-Stars.
Ivey can bring speed, explosive force and breakthrough ability to the team, not to mention his ball-free ability (although he ate the right to play in college). These characteristics should be stable with Corning, organizational Capabilities form good complementation. Is there anything else that has not been paid attention to by people in this No. 5 show? Yes, his defense. The Yogueta new season can show a high level of defense, which may help Corning ease a lot of pressure. As the core of the piston organization, Corning has consumed a lot of energy on the offensive end.
Perhaps, we should call the young core of the piston a three-member group or a youth army, because we haven’t mentioned this year’s No. 13 show Jay-Durham, and No. 16 show Stewart in 20 years, or the 19th show of 20 years, Sadik-Bay. At some point, we may see the starting line-up composed of five first-round shows in the piston team.
3. Jay Green and little Jabari Smith (rocket)
First of all, I hope that the Summer League will not lower your opinion on Jamari Smith, because he will become a different player after the new season and Jay Green. In the Las Vegas Summer League, Smith field goal percentage 37.7% and hit 25.9% in three points. This is a fact, but he also showed his comprehensiveness in defense, which was ignored by people. After the start of the new season, Smith’s data will be better than that of the summer league, because he will get better opportunities to play around green.
It is worth noting that Jay Green struggled at the beginning of last season. After a period of adaptation and adjustment, he performed well. In the last 9 games of the regular season, he averaged nearly 30 points, finally, he was selected as a rookie for a while.
Green has asked rocket fans to keep more patience, because the team is currently in the reconstruction stage, and in the new season he can accelerate the team’s reconstruction process by creating a good opportunity for Smith. Before finding the attack, Smith was able to help the team through continuous efforts on the defensive side.
4. Trey-Yang Hede Zhang Tai-Murray (Eagle)
Eagle general manager Landry Fields worked in Spurs for several years, and this experience may have some inspiration for him in thinking about how Murray and Trey-Yang worked together. Murray’s trade was one of the most heavy deals in the offseason this year. The Eagle paid a great price and sent out garinali and three first-round signatures. However, this deal has also improved the eagle significantly. Murray is one of the best outside defenders in the league, and his organizational ability has been improving. Last season, he played 13 triple doubles.
On the offensive side, Murray’s joining gave the eagle a second starting point for attack. In the new season, Trey-Yang can play more without goals. As a marksman, the hit rate of blowing sheep receive the ball three points last season reached 48.1 percent. With Murray’s help, he expected to take more cover receive the ball three points.
On the defensive end, Murray quickly raised the eagle’s outside height. The first defense is reinforced, and the situation of vulnerabilities in rotation will also decrease.
5. Downs and Gobel (Forest Wolf)
At the new aid meeting held by Timberwolves for Gobel, team coach Chris Finch called Gobel’s joining as “introducing players suitable for the team at the most appropriate time”. Considering the price they paid, this sentence had better come true. Timberwolves made great progress last season, winning 23 more games (23 wins to 46 wins) than the 20-21 season. I believe that Gobel can become the puzzle needed by the team and help the team to a higher level.
At the offensive end, as long as Gobel was present, Timberwolves always had air threats. He is also an excellent cover player. With his help, downs should be able to get more chances to shoot three points (4.1 points per game last season). On the defensive end, this three-time best defensive player will act as the inner gate as he has always done.
“Gobel’s deal has taken place.” Tang Si said in an interview during the offseason. “We have no time. We have no excuse any more. Now we have to get things done, and now it is a situation of failure without winning the championship.”
6. Lillard and Gerami Grant (Pioneers)
Lillard and Grant worked together last year. At that time, they were all members of men’s basketball in the United States. At the Tokyo Olympics, they won gold medals with the team. It is reported that the pioneer has been looking for this frontal line player for a long time. Under the leadership of the new general manager Joe Cronin, the Blazers carried out a radical reorganization around Lillard’s team, and the introduction of Grant was one of their work achievements.
After Grant’s deal, Lillard gave great affirmation.
“I think getting Gerami is a big deal.” Lillard said. “In the front line, you must have a good team depth, and you must have a guy with excellent athletic ability and comprehensive technology. Gerami used to play for teams like thunder and nuggets that can win. After going to the piston, he took more responsibilities. I think this makes him a better player.”
Author: Michael C.Wright
Translator: Tielin