rpbooks Chapter 267 Injustice
Chapter 267 Injustice
Chapter 267 Injustice
After the game with the Warriors, the Thunder and his party left Oakland and returned to Oklahoma.
After this game, players like An Luo can finally rest for a few days.Their next game will have to wait until four days later, and they will go to Utah again to challenge the Jazz away.
However, although the Thunder have not played in the past few days, they have not calmed down.Especially Westbrook, he became the focus of the entire NBA almost instantly.
The reason is because of this year's All-Stars.
On the starting list of the All-Star Game announced by the NBA, there is no Thunder star Russell Westbrook's name.In the list, the starting five in the West are Stephen Curry, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis.
According to the final voting results, Curry, Harden and Westbrook had the same total points, but Curry and Harden's fans voted first and second among the Western Conference guards, which caused Westbrook to be out.
As soon as this announcement came out, it caused a sensation in the entire NBA.Westbrook's loss to the All-Star starter was really beyond everyone's expectations.
You know, Westbrook has always been No.1 on the regular season MVP list.So far this season, Westbrook has played 34.6 minutes per game, scored 27.5 points, 10.8 rebounds and 11.4 assists.
Such a player can't be selected as an All-Star starter.It is really puzzling.
After the news was released, "Bleacher Sports" posted a very interesting picture on its Twitter.In the picture, Westbrook is standing on the right side of the picture with a serious face, and the tightly pursed corners of his mouth make him look a little serious, even a little angry.On the left side of the picture, there are two big numbers: 23 and 19.
The number of triple-doubles this season, Russell Westbrook, 23 times; other All-Star starts, 19 times.
Of course, personal data is not the only criterion for evaluating a player.But judging from the team's record, the Thunder has 32 wins and 10 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference and second in the league.Only 4 wins behind the league's No. [-] Warriors.
It can be seen that Westbrook's ability to lead the team is no worse than Curry and Harden.
But he just lost the election!
The vast majority of players are complaining for Westbrook.Although the season is not over yet, his chances of averaging a triple-double are almost certain.Everyone knows how difficult it is to produce such personal data.Throughout the decades of NBA history, only Oscar Robertson has achieved such an achievement.In addition, his PER efficiency value this season is also the league's first.What's more, it was obtained when the team's record was very good.
"Sixth in points per game, No. [-] in assists and a triple-double is still not enough to be an All-Star starter, huh!" Nets point guard Jeremy Lin tweeted.
Meanwhile, Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons tweeted a similar sentiment: "Dude, averaging a triple-double but not making the All-Star starting lineup is insane."
Interestingly, when Clippers coach Doc Rivers was told by reporters that Westbrook hadn't made an All-Star start, he told reporters: "Fake news. I'm shocked the fans didn't see what we saw matter."
There are still many people complaining about Westbrook, and even those retired celebrities have stood up to support Westbrook.
Garnett directly angered the league on a TNT show.He bluntly said that Westbrook's loss was an unprecedented snub in the history of the league.
However, for a large number of NBA fans, Westbrook's loss is not that surprising.Except, of course, the Oklahomans.In fact, Westbrook lost the election because fans voted less than Harden and Curry.
Curry has harvested a large number of fans over the years.And his biggest advantage is that he is closer to ordinary people.Just imagine, without the best physical fitness, but able to do a job with ease among a bunch of strong men, and even perform better than almost all players.It shows how difficult it is for him!
Harden entered the All-Star starting lineup, but there is actually nothing to say.Except for Westbrook, he is the most versatile guard in the league.Moreover, Harden averaged 30.8 points per game, currently ranking first in the league; moreover, he averaged 10.2 assists per game, second only to Westbrook.
Therefore, all problems are concentrated on Curry and Westbrook.
It has to be said that due to the joining of Durant this season, Curry's data has indeed dropped a lot.
This is actually very interesting. When he was in the Thunder, Westbrook's data was not as strong as this season.
Of course it doesn't mean anything!Again, there is only one ball, and without a superstar, the ball will naturally be more concentrated.With one more superstar, some necessary sacrifices will naturally be made.
Therefore, Westbrook's data is great enough.But Curry also deserves respect.
For the two players involved, they didn't really care much about this matter.
"It's a big topic because Harden and Westbrook have been amazing this year," Curry said of his selection to the All-Star starting lineup. "There are only two starting guards in the All-Star lineup. Unfortunately. There's always going to be someone who doesn't get drafted. Four years ago, I was the one who didn't get drafted. That's the way it is. This year, I can represent my team in the All-Star Game and start, and that's definitely something I'm grateful for."
What Curry said four years ago was the 2013 Houston All-Star Game. He regretted losing that year, and he was the only player who averaged 20+ points per game to lose the All-Star Game.After learning of this result, the Warriors and TNT commentator Barkley all complained for Curry.
Did not belittle the opponent, and felt right about his selection.
And Westbrook didn't feel aggrieved.At least in An Luo's conversation with him, he didn't find such a situation.
"They are all very good guys! Everyone knows that. It's a pity not to be selected as a starter, but this is everyone's decision. Of course, the All-Star Weekend is a very rare opportunity to express myself in it, I think I definitely won't miss it!"
"Right now, I'm most concerned about the game. We've been through a lot this season and it's looking good. But we can do better! But that requires all of us to stay focused."
Although far away, but still very uncomfortable!
God is really cruel this year.
Diseases and accidents are equally terrifying.
(End of this chapter)