At the end of last season, Russell, the second champion of Warriors, was replaced by Wilkins, the champion of Timberwolves. The Warriors think Wiggins is the best striker they can get in the market and can be used to fill the vacancy left by Durant. Timberwolves also think Russell is one of the best young point guards, and can be used to play pick-and-roll tactics with Downs, which is absolutely awesome.
At first, the deal seemed so perfect for both parties. Now "Brother Lycium" is just playing a kind of "fight poison with poison" by "pulling water"!
Wiggins is 14 of the NBA draft champion. The Timberwolves trained for six seasons, and they only led the Timberwolves into a playoff game on 17- 18. I haven't won any personal honor, except the NBA rookie of the year title in 14- 15 season, and then nothing.
Russell is the No.2 in the 15 NBA draft. He played for the Lakers for two years, the Nets for two years, and the Warriors and Timberwolves for half a season. Among them, only in the 18- 19 season led the Nets into a playoff. Personal honor is only in the season of 18- 19, but Oladipo, who was injured as a temporary substitute, didn't make it on his own, and his personal honor was still very reluctant.
However, Wiggins and Russell made their debut as senior players. Even if they don't get along well, they are still big stars in the NBA. Wiggins' contract is $654.38+48 million for five years, and there is also a commercial contract with Peak. Russell's contract is1.1.70 million US dollars for four years, and there is also a commercial contract with Li Ning.
In the new season, Wiggins is the second in charge of the Warriors. In five games, he only averaged 17.2 points, 5.6 rebounds10.8 assists, shooting only 37.5% from the field and 410.7% from three points. The overall performance is very disappointing.
In the first game, Warriors lost 26 points to the Nets 99- 125, and Wiggins 16 made 4 shots and got 13 points. In the second game, Warriors lost 39 points to Bucks 99- 138, Wiggins 18 scored 6 points and got 12 points; In the third game, Warriors 129- 128 narrowly beat Bulls 1, Wiggins 15 scored 6 points in a row and got19; In the fourth game, Warriors 1 16- 106 defeated Pistons 10, Wiggins 19 picked up 9 points and scored 27 points; In the fifth game, Warriors lost 25 points to Blazers 98- 123, while Wiggins 12 5 scored only 15.
In the first two games, the Warriors met the powerful Nets and Bucks, and Wiggins played badly. The two warriors in the middle met the weak bulls and pistons, and Wiggins played well and finally found a position; Today, however, the Warriors met their arch-enemy, the Pioneers, and Wiggins began to fade again. The Warriors' goal in the new season is to enter the playoffs. Now that the team is not playing well, Wiggins, the second leader, is absolutely responsible.
Russell, like Wiggins, is the second protagonist of the Timberwolves. In five games, he only averaged 16.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4 assists, shot 4 1.8% and shot 36. 1%, which also disappointed the team.
In the first two games, Russell teamed up with Downs to lead the Timberwolves to beat the Pistons by1101,and in the second game,1/6-165438+.
However, in the last three games, the team boss Downs was absent continuously. The Timberwolves led by Russell first defeated the Haoqiang Lakers with 9 1- 127, and then defeated the Haoqiang Clippers with 1- 124. After two bitter battles, the Timberwolves led by Russell had no resistance, but today, they won a victory, but in the end, the Timberwolves defeated the Wizards with 109- 130, and the team suffered a three-game losing streak. In the days without Downs, Russell could not lead the team at all. In the face of such an ugly defeat, Russell had to bear the greatest responsibility.
In addition, in today's two games, Warriors lost to Trailblazers 98- 123, Wiggins 12 made 5 shots, made 3-pointers 1, and got 15 points, 4 rebounds 1 assists. The Timberwolves lost to the Wizards by 109- 130. Russell 16 made 6 shots, 2 of 3 points and 7, and got 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Before, Wiggins' help to the Timberwolves was very limited, and Russell could not move the warrior dynasty that suddenly fell. Now that the owner has changed, Wiggins still can't help the Warriors, and Russell still can't control the Timberwolves. What's the significance of these two once gifted basketball geniuses?