Chapter 327: What to Look For
and Carmelo Anthony, as a generation of Tianjiao, this is also a master who has won the MVP of the Rookie Challenge!
In 2004, Anthony won the MVP with 31 points on 13-of-18 shooting, James scored 20 points, Bosh 26 points and 14 boards, Korver 21 points, and Wade 12 points. Later, Anthony, James and Wade, as the leaders of the 03 generation, have maintained a high level of data in the league, scoring a career-high 62 points. In this year's All-Star Game, Anthony will replace Love on the court, and as a result, he has been selected to the NBA All-Star team for a total of 9 times in his career.
Career stats: 21.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
There are also Durant who was the league's Rookie of the Year in 2007-08 and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, and the 2008 No. 1 Pick pick, Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, each led eight teammates to the All-Star Rookie Challenge, while Wade was coaching the Durant team. And in this battle, Durant used 46 points to tell the league: I'm coming! Later, Durant became unstoppable, becoming the youngest scoring champion, becoming the most valuable player in the regular season, etc., but now, Durant has transferred to the Warriors, forming a big four with Curry, Thompson, Green, and even becoming the MVP of the Finals!
Looking at the NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge MVPs in the past 15 years, in addition to the above players, there are: Zach LaVine (Timberwolves) in 2016, Wiggins (Timberwolves) in 2015, Drummond (Pistons) in 2014, Cornes Fareed (Nuggets) in 2013, Kyle Irving (Cavaliers) in 2012, John Wall (Wizards) in 2011, Evans (Kings) and Blair (Spurs) in 2010, Gibson (Cavaliers) in 2008, David Lee (Knicks) in 2007 and Iguodala (76ers) in 2006 have all had career highlights, and more than 90 percent of them have become true All-Stars. From this point of view, the annual NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge MVP award is of great significance, and many rookies use it as their first report card in their NBA career! Here are some of the highest all-time shooting records in Rookie Challenge: Shooting percentage record: 100% of David Lee in 2007 (14-of-14); Steals: 9 for Chris Paul in 2007; Three-point record: 11 by Daniel Gibson in 2008; Scoring record: 2009 Kevin Durant 46 points; Assists: 22 for John Wall, 2011; Block records: 4 by Steven Adams in 2014; Rebounding record: 2014 Andre Drummond 25!
This year's roster is also out: Team USA: Daron Fox, Torrien Princes, Jaylen Brown, John Collins, Chris Dunn, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Donovan Mitchell, Dennis Smith, Jayson Tatum!
Team Internationals: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Dillon Brooks, Joel Embiid, Buddy Hield, Laurie Markkanen, Li Ming, Frank Nilicina, Domantas Sabonis, Dario Sarridge, Ben Simmons!
These two lists are interesting because the players who are basically on the same team are grouped together. In addition to Markkanen and Dunn and Li Ming of the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Lakers twin stars and the Boston Celtics will face the trio of the Philadelphia 76ers, which is not exciting, but it is a pity that this year's champion Markelle Fultz is injured, otherwise it would be the Philadelphia foursome...
Ingram is a sophomore rookie, he looks skinny, and he feels like Kevin Durant, but this season, his defensive responsibilities have not decreased, and he also takes on the responsibility of leading while scoring, which is also the opinion given by Lakers coach Luke Wharton, he often takes responsibility when he loses, and at the same time, he is guided by Kobe Bryant, and he also knows that he still has a lot of potential to be explored; Originally, Ball was also on this list, he played freely in his rookie season, and he was also the team's main point guard, in the team he was the rhythm controller, he could read the opponent's defense, send just the right pass to his teammates, he just lacked shooting, but unfortunately had to quit due to a knee injury; Kuzma is a typical low-pick, high-ability player who is a shrewd attacker, a great scorer, and at the same time works hard.
Jaylen Brown and Tatum are both Celtics starters, both are capable players, and they were also selected by the scouts, which can be described as a deep fate, and they also fill the position of the left Bradley and the injured Hayward, fully showing their abilities in the team, plus Mitchell and Smith, who have been in the limelight recently, it can be said that this team is very comprehensive, organized, offensive and defensive, and a very comprehensive lineup.
Looking at the international team again, Embiid has played good statistics since his comeback, and his dashing interior footwork and skillful interior skills on the court are in the palm of his hand with opponents, in addition to being selected for the All-Star Game starter, his strength has been recognized by most people; Looking at Ben Simmons again, last year's injury made us a year late to see his wonderful performance, fearless attacking the basket and scoring, as well as good organizational skills, very comprehensive, he even qualified for the All-Star; Sharic has been on a hot spot lately, he has a big heart and gives a young man like him room to make the most of his talents in such a young team.
In addition to them, there are also excellent forwards such as Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls and Sabonis of the Indiana Pacers, Markkanen even became the most important rotation of the team for a time, you can imagine how amazing his ability is, Sabonis has been much more enlightened this season, and the ball quotient has improved rapidly.
Of course, the international team, the most important thing is Li Ming, everyone knows that he has started a journey of slaughtering stars from the beginning. All the newcomers who emerged at the draft were stunned!
Of course, what really attracted attention had to be that Li Ming went from being like a star in his debut in the NBA today to becoming a superstar in the league now!
It's a super fast star generation!
Anyone knows that this Rookie Challenge can be a test for others, but ... For Li Ming!
It's a show!
He's definitely going to be the star of the stars!
And given that his overall strength has exceeded the rookie category too much, everyone is not worried about whether he can play well, but wants to see!
What kind of changes will Li Ming bring to this All-Star Game, and even more radical changes!
You know, he participated in the Rookie Challenge, the All-Star Game, and the Slam Dunk Contest alone!
This... It's an opportunity for him to shine!
The only problem may be ... What kind of performance will Li Ming show!