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A strong NBA rookie will bring three or four years of cheap contracts and high-quality immediate combat capabilities to the team.
Main impact:
1. Strong NBA rookies will bring cheap contracts to the team for about three years, which will play a role in the team's salary balance and reduce the team's salary. operating pressure.
2. Strong NBA rookies will bring immediate combat effectiveness to the team, improve the team's rotation lineup and bench thickness, and improve the team's competitive level.
3. Strong NBA rookies will bring the team the cornerstone of the team, which can make lottery teams tear down and rebuild, and can add weight to the playoff teams to compete for the championship.
4. Strong NBA rookies will bring ticket revenue to the team, ensure the team's attendance, and enable the team to achieve a virtuous cycle.
Morant, like the Grizzlies, averaged 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game this season, leading the team to temporarily rank eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 33 losses, which is very amazing. The template is Westbrook's Morant, who also has great physical fitness. He is full of creativity on the court, and people are looking forward to what he will do in the next second. Even Zion is recognized as the best rookie this season and can only be ranked second. A good rookie can not only stimulate the ball market, but the most important thing is to rejuvenate a dead team and return to the ranks of competitors.
When I saw this question, there was only one person I thought of, That is Doncic of the Mavericks. He is a powerful NBA rookie. He has only been in the NBA for two years. He was selected by the Mavericks in the 2018 draft. As a sophomore, he has already become the main core of the Mavericks and was successfully selected as the starting player for the 2020 All-Star Game. As for his impact on the team, let's put it this way, because of Doncic, the Mavericks have transformed from a lottery team to a strong playoff team.
As the team’s super scoring point, every team will strengthen its defensive intensity against the Mavericks. In this way, as long as Doncic is on the court, he can help other teammates To create shooting opportunities, under normal circumstances, opponents will double-team Doncic, so the chances of Mavericks players being open to shoot three-pointers are greatly increased, and the entire team's offense is completely different.
In addition to creating opportunities for teammates, Doncic's personal scoring ability is also excellent. While averaging 33.3 minutes per game, he can bring the team comprehensive data of 28.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists, which is super. Strong scoring ability is often a key factor for the Mavericks to win games, especially key scores at critical moments. In addition, Doncic's organizational ability is also first-rate. It is he who makes the entire offense of the Mavericks more smooth and rhythmic. As you can see, when Doncic comes off the court to rest, it is difficult for the Mavericks to find another player. A stable organizer and scoring point, it is no exaggeration to say that Doncic has reactivated the Mavericks.
The above is my answer to the impact of an NBA rookie on the team. It mainly talks about the impact of Doncic, the second-year rookie, on the Mavericks. It is precisely because of his joining. , allowing the Mavericks to go from a lottery team to a playoff team.
Looking at it now, Doncic is the best answer.
The Mavericks selected Doncic with the third pick. Doncic showed terrifying talent in his rookie season. He is young, organized, has rebounding, can score, and can shoot. He has already seen what a future superstar will look like. . The Mavericks said goodbye to their bad performance and basically entered the playoffs this season.
A strong rookie is the hope, the cornerstone, and the beginning of a business alliance for the team.
The Thunder team is not like the Lakers and Knicks in big ball markets. They do not have an environment that attracts big stars. If they want to go further, they can only go through the draft. So, the "Three Young Masters of Thunder" are here.
Kevin Durant, as the first superstar selected by the Thunder, in the second season of his career, in the 2009-2010 season, Durant led the team to 49 games and 33 losses. Excellent record and successfully entered the playoffs. This is also the first playoff game in the history of the Thunder.
The next year, the Thunder selected Russell Westbrook, who entered the top five guards in the league in his rookie season. With the third pick, the Thunder selected James Harden, the player who would later change the rules of the league.
The gathering of the Thunder's three youngsters has suddenly made the Thunder a favorite team to win the NBA championship. They are young, full of passion, and have unlimited potential. In the 2011-2012 season, the power of the Thunder's three young players reached its peak. They swept the defending champion Dallas Mavericks 4-0 in the first round, eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant 4-1 in the second round, and fell behind 0-2 in the Western Conference Finals. , won four games in a row, eliminated the Spurs, and entered the finals. Not counting the SuperSonics, this was also the first time in the history of the Thunder that they entered the finals. However, they encountered the Heat at the time and lost 1-4 in the finals and missed the championship.
Even though Harden was later traded away, the Thunder, under the leadership of Dewey, has always been the top team in the Western Conference. During this period, the Thunder did not make any particularly big signings and relied more on the second team. Less dominance on the court.
The Thunder has grown from a small market, where people were not optimistic about it at the beginning, to now becoming a powerful team in the NBA. During this period, a lot of it was brought to them by the three young men of the Thunder. After the disbandment of San Shao, the Thunder returned to the reconstruction mode from the beginning. Just like they currently hold 15 draft picks, we believe that in the near future, the Thunder will definitely re-elect a "Three Thunder Young Masters" and return to the peak of the year.
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Take Doncic as an example. In the 2018 draft, the Mavericks traded Trae Young for Doncic. Although this season is only his second year in the league, he has already been the absolute core player of the Mavericks, and he was also selected as the All-Star starter in the 20th season. Because of Doncic, the Mavericks have jumped from last place in the league to a strong contender in the playoffs. Doncic's personal scoring ability is very good. He averaged 33.3 minutes per game and brought comprehensive statistics of 28.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists to the team. Super scoring ability is often a key factor for the Mavericks to win games, especially It's at a critical moment. In addition, Doncic's organizational ability is also first-rate. It is he who makes the entire offense of the Mavericks more smooth and rhythmic, so it is no exaggeration to say that Doncic has reactivated the Mavericks.
First-year rookie Morant of the Grizzlies averaged 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game this season, leading the team to temporarily rank eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 33 losses, which is particularly surprising. Stunning. He is full of creativity and gorgeous moves every night on the court, making people look forward to what he will do next. More and more fans are paying attention to his performance, and the team's attendance and ratings have also increased. A lot. And he is also recognized as the best rookie this season. Even the top pick Zion can only be ranked second.
We all know that rookie contracts are often not high, usually only a few million dollars, but the combat effectiveness of powerful rookies is almost equivalent to that of some superstars who earn tens of millions of dollars. This is a great deal for the team, and the team also has salary space to strengthen and join the ranks of competing for the championship.
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Spurs star and NBA superstar Tim Duncan is a legendary superstar in the NBA. Duncan, who was born in 1976, was selected by the Spurs as the No. 1 pick in 1997. At the time, the 21-year-old Duncan was already playing in college. The success attracted great attention from NBA scouts. In order to get Tim Duncan, the Spurs even strategically gave up the season and messed it up until the end, and finally selected Duncan as they wished.
Duncan, who has a mature and steady style of play and skilled skills, did not disappoint the Spurs. Duncan soon shined throughout the NBA through his own strength. In 1999, in his second year after entering the league, Duncan helped the Spurs The team won the championship and he also won the MVP of the finals. At this point, the league has ushered in the Duncan era, and Duncan has played for the Spurs for 19 years. In other words, the Spurs have used this No. 1 pick for 19 years. Duncan also helped the team win the 5th NBA championship. Champions and numerous personal achievements.
June 22 will usher in the annual NBA draft. At that time, a large number of young talents will flood into the league to inject new vitality into the league. On the day of the draft, the most eye-catching thing is undoubtedly the No. 1 pick. At this position, the rookie's success rate is undoubtedly the highest. The famous No. 1 picks in history include James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, O'Neal, etc. It is undoubtedly a difficult decision to choose the strongest rookie among them.
In the end, I voted for James as the strongest No. 1 pick. As the proud son of God, James has talent that is visible to the naked eye. Even before he entered the league and never played an NBA game, Nike could not wait to sign him to a big contract. You know, he was just a high school student at the time.
In the first game against the Sacramento Kings, James lived up to expectations, scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals, which shocked everyone. In his fourth season in the NBA, he single-handedly led the weak Cavaliers to the NBA Finals for the first time. Although he was swept 4-0 by the powerful Spurs, Duncan said the famous words to James, "The future is yours."
Then, due to the incompetence of the Cavaliers management, James decided to leave Cleveland and came to Miami to form the Big Three with Wade and Bosh, setting a brilliant 27-game winning streak, and two in four years. Won regular season MVP and finals MVP.
When he became successful, James chose to go home. It was not only his first team in the NBA, but also his hometown. Cleveland, a cursed city, has not won the championship of the four major American leagues in 52 years. When James returns home, he wants to break this curse and bring a championship to his hometown.
James lived up to the high expectations of his folks. In just his first season, he led the Cavaliers back to the Finals. Then in the second year, he successfully won the championship and fulfilled his vow to return home.
Today, James is 33 years old, but there seems to be no sign of decline. Instead, he continues to evolve. In the playoffs this season, he performed perfectly. Although he failed, he still has the aura of a king.
Strong rookies, the most popular rookies in recent years are Doncic and Zion, who have been passed around before entering the league. Doncic is a European basketball genius. At the age of 19, he is already invincible in the European League. Dallas went out of its way to get him. Zion is more popular, is known as the strongest rookie in history, and is healthier than James has been in years. A high-level rookie can bring a qualitative leap to the team.
1. Strong rookies can bring more attention to the team. Like this year’s Pelicans, many people watched the Pelicans’ games because of Simmons’ influence. I am one of them. . With such intense media praise, everyone wants to know how he will perform in the NBA. He even brought Slovenian fans to Dallas. Not to mention for a strong team like James, there are two teams with or without James. Who can watch the Cavaliers without James.
2. Strong rookies can make the team's record better. Second-year Doncic has led the team to the Western Conference playoffs. Paul's return also allowed the Pelicans' record to soar and become a member of the playoffs. James led the team to the Finals in his fourth year, while Rose, Anthony and Mitchell, three powerful rookies, led the team to the playoffs in their first year.
For a team to be able to select strong rookies, it must first have a cornerstone to build the team and be able to match the rookies with other players to achieve the goal of hitting the championship. The Spurs drafted Duncan in 1997, and it took the No. 1 pick more than 20 years to win five championships. During this period, all personnel were developed around Duncan. The key is that he can continue to work after retirement and become an assistant coach of the Spurs. It must be pointed out that the Spurs' No. 1 pick was a good fit.
Choosing a strong No. 1 pick can bring more attention to small-ball cities and greatly increase revenue. The NBA is a business league, and making money must be the first priority. For example, Cleveland itself is not a big city like Los Angeles and New York, but after the selection of James, the city gained a label and the team's revenue also increased steadily. In addition, James also brought a championship to Cleveland, so Cleveland became a big winner.
In the NBA, it is a very common form to rebuild the team through the draft. These teams already have significant salary cap space when the rookies have not yet left their contracts. Under normal circumstances, this type of team will find one or several capable talents through the draft, and use the salary space to attract an already famous All-Star free agent to the team during the newcomer's contract period.
If a strong top pick is selected, it will be a foreign player, which will allow the team to gain the attention of foreign fans, the team's rating, and various benefits will follow. When Yao Ming was selected by the Rockets, the Houston Rockets attracted the attention of Chinese fans, and Yao Ming's All-Star vote king is enough to illustrate this point, and it continues to this day, being the Rockets with the highest broadcast rate in China. But this year, Morey's words cost the NBA hundreds of millions of dollars in China, letting us see how important an excellent foreign No. 1 pick is to the team.
The NBA has always been a business league. Selecting strong players is nothing more than fighting for championships or benefits for the team, and the chemical reaction to the city is also visible to the naked eye. That's why many teams in the NBA are working hard for a strong player
1. Confidence, the cornerstone of a team. When a team gets a strong rookie, it will have goals and hope. , will build a team around this rookie. Please refer to the 2003 Cavaliers who acquired James and quickly traded away the then team leader Ricky Davis. Only then did they have the famous saying "I thought James was here to assist me." It was also because of the selection of Duncan that the Spurs won four championships and became a regular in the playoffs.
2 Money, when a team acquires a strong rookie, it will immediately stimulate the development of the team's football market. Tickets that were difficult to sell in the past will become hard to find, as well as jerseys and team-related items. Products will become more in demand, as well as team sponsors. The Rockets enjoyed such benefits back then. The addition of Yao Ming made Chinese sponsors sponsor the Rockets one after another, and the Rockets became extremely rich.
Therefore, every time the draft is a big year, many teams will become shameless and compete to perform badly.