It is said that James has his own system, all of which are stars and sudden shots, while Clay attacks and defends without taking the ball. He can hit 2.9 3-pointers in eight seasons of his career, and his 3-pointer percentage is as high as 4 1.9%, which is not lower than 40% in any season. This is undoubtedly James' golden partner.
Except for three-point accuracy, clay doesn't occupy the ball. Last season, Clay averaged 2 1.5 points per game, but his turn share was only 25.4%, making him the only player in the NBA with high scores and low turn share. James has always been a player who needs to hold the ball in his hand. His ability without the ball is not very strong. Only when he has the ball in his hand can he play his best. It's perfect with clay.
Clay? Thompson's defense was ignored by many people. In fact, he and Iguodala have always been the outside defensive leaders of the Warriors. Clay may move sideways to assist defense, but his single defense ability and top defense ability are undoubtedly at the forefront of the league. Being chosen as the best defensive second team last season is the best interpretation.
I don't need to say more about Clay's performance in g6 soup or key games. Single hit 1 1, three points. This year's finals averaged 26 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists, and the shooting percentage was as high as 54. 1%. He averaged 4.8 3-pointers and hit 58.5%. If such clay matches James, then old Zhan will be afraid.
If Clay Thompson and James are together, their combination is the golden combination in NBA history, and the effect may surpass Pippen and Jordan.
Why do you say that?
James's present achievement is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Conservative evaluation is at least the top three superstars in history. Master Joe is the only one. Compared with James, no other star will have any advantage in front of James.
From the analysis of James' technical characteristics, the biggest shortcoming is actually the stability of middle and long distance shooting, while Clay Thompson is known as the "shooting machine", with high certainty of shooting, and many shots are thrown under difficult circumstances. If Thompson and James partner, it means that he will get a lot of open shots, which is simply a subtitle for Thompson.
Thompson's three-point shooting percentage in the highest season of his career was 43.9%, while his three-point shooting percentage in all nine seasons of his career exceeded 40%, and he was able to maintain stability for ten years, which is the ability of a historical shooter. If you play next to James, Thompson's hit rate will continue to improve.
For James, because of Thompson's huge containment on the outside, the defensive pressure he faced when he broke through would be reduced accordingly. And more importantly, both of them are the strongest defensive players in the same position, and their combination can dominate the game at both ends of attack and defense, which is very scary.
For so many years, there has been a lack of Thompson, a player with good offensive and defensive skills. Ray allen was not at his peak during the Heat, but he still played a key role beside James. Judging from the history of the past few years, it has also proved that as long as players can shoot, they will improve greatly with James.
Many people know James's habitual play, that is, he likes to hold the ball, and everything on the court needs him to distribute and solve, so the most suitable player in the league at present is Clay Thompson.
So how good is Thompson for James? It can really be divided into several points.
Although James is one of the strongest players in history, as we all know, his only unstable scoring method is long shot, and Thompson happens to be one of the most accurate three-point shooters in history.
How accurate is Thompson's three-pointers? Up to now, there is no season with a three-point shooting rate below 40%, creating a series of three-point records, such as single game 14 three-point, 9-for-3 37, 29-minute 60-point, playoff single game1/three-point, which directly changed the direction of the series.
Therefore, Thompson's shooting is no longer accurate, and the key moment is more accurate, which can completely make up for James' shooting weakness. After being double-teamed, he can safely pass the ball to Thompson and hit it steadily.
Compared with Curry, Owen and other three-pointer players, Thompson is a defender who doesn't need the ball at all. James and he don't have to worry about holding the ball, and Thompson himself is not good at attacking with the ball.
James is a star whose power will be greatly reduced without the ball. When he keeps holding the ball, the threat on the court will increase a lot. Thompson can keep looking for opportunities to shoot in the running position, and James will get assists as long as he passes the ball.
On the other hand, Thompson's defense is also very good. Because James is old, he often lacks enough concentration on the defensive end, and even has akimbo defense and eye defense. Thompson's appearance has helped James solve this problem relatively, and can mainly defend the opponent's arrow characters, saving James more physical strength.
Thompson's habitual play can be seamlessly connected with James, and he doesn't even need to change any of his favorite plays. This smooth integration makes him the most suitable player in the James system. Unfortunately, Thompson renewed his contract with the Warriors for five years, totaling 654.38+0.9 billion yuan. There should be no hope of seeing old Zhan and Thompson together in the future.
Although there has been no news of clay in the Jianghu for a long time, his legend has been walking around.
1. What is the strength of clay?
Blow a wave before commenting on whether Clay is suitable for James. Let's look back on life in klay thompson. Scoring is his strong point. In the season of 20 14-20 15, Clay scored 37 points in a single quarter against Kings, creating the highest score in a single quarter of his career, which is commendable. 20 15-20 16 season, in the sixth game in the west, he hit 1 1 3-pointers, creating a playoff 3-pointer record; 20 16-20 17 season, 29 minutes and 60 minutes, creating the fastest scoring record of 60 points; 20 18-20 19 season, he hit 14 3-pointers against bulls. A series of records show that Clay is the top scorer, especially in three-pointers (his career average three-pointer percentage is 465,438+0.9%).
Then there is defense. Let's talk about shane battier and Tony Allen, who are no longer the top defensive players in the NBA. In the game, two players always have to face each other's superstars, such as Adu and Zhan. Although the performance is not gorgeous, some things can't be reflected by data. I remember that in those years when the Heat won the championship, Battier always defended the other team's star players against the Spurs. In the Warriors, Thompson is the same, because Curry's innate weakness in defense will inevitably lead Thompson to defend the superstar in the front line. In the finals of that year, in the face of the Cavaliers, Thompson took turns defending players such as Lao Zhan, JR, Owen and Love. Thompson's height is 20 1, his arm span is 206, his chassis is stable, his moving speed is fast, and his defensive area is large. He is a defensive player who is considered rare.
To sum up, Thompson is a standard 3D player.
Second, is Clay suitable for James?
As a 3D player, Clay and James are perfect partners. Clay's scoring ability is one of the best in the league, and once James opens the space, Clay's court space is wide and scoring is easy. Think of JR Smith in the Cavaliers, Jones and Battier in the Heat, and Danny Green today. However, Clay is an upgraded version of the above players, young, energetic, energetic and gentle.
However, some people commented that Clay could be the second leader of James' team, but I have a different view. First of all, James won several championships. The two masters around him are not such 3D players, but the second superstar who can attack with the ball, Wade from Miami and Owen from Cavaliers. As defenders, both of them have super personal scoring ability, and their ability to hold the ball and attack without giving full play belongs to super-class players. On the other hand, Clay's ability to hold the ball and attack is relatively poor, and it is more appropriate to play without a plan, and his ability to open up space for the team is average.
Third, to sum up.
Personally, I think: James and Clay are a perfect pair of partners, but Clay is ok as the third host of James, and it may be more difficult to win the championship as the second host. James still lacks a super scorer who can play with and without the ball, and thick eyebrows are like this now.
First of all, in today's league, before Clay was injured, he was definitely a top 3D player, but he needed rhythm. Once the rhythm is right, his three points are not weaker than Curry's. What impressed me the most was the G6 soup that beat the Thunder in the west in 15- 16 season. In that game, Clay 14 shot, of which 18 shot 65438. Get 4 1 point and 4 rebounds, lead Warriors108-1kloc-0/narrowly beat Thunder, and drag the series into the deciding game. 1 1 three points, which also created a single-game three-point record in the NBA playoffs. Even if he lacks rhythm, his ability of single defense and coordinated defense is good. Although he was only selected as the best defensive team last season, please don't doubt his containment of some superstars. Even if the tonnage is enough, he can still top it. The other is the ability to run without the ball and pass and cut. Basically, clay's moves are all here. Therefore, in order to give full play to Jancler's ability, it is inevitable to attract double-team players to join.
In fact, there are many players in the league, such as Curry, Durant and George. But what really maximizes it is James. Because of James' containment and strong passing vision, Jancler can project freely, and other players can only do one thing. In addition, with the growth of age, James's defense has declined greatly, so Clay's defense just makes up for the overall defects.
Now, how suitable Clay is for James, in fact, we will know how many vacant positions Green and Kuzma have in the new season, but who can replace Clay in three-point shooting and stability?
Klay thompson is a top 3D player who can adapt to any system.
There is no way to prove how suitable Thompson is for James. After all, it didn't happen at all, but you can imagine it from the side.
1, the top shooting ability, from the current point of view, Clay is a three-point shooter in the active league, second only to Curry. Every team should have a player like Clay. How strong is Clay's three-point ability? Just ask the Western Conference rivals Thunder and Rockets. Clay's three-point shooting percentage so far in his career is 4 1.9%, and no season is lower than 40%, which shows his stable shooting ability.
As we all know, the most important thing to build a team around James is to equip him with high-quality shooters. Last season, the Lakers magician equipped James with a large number of ball handlers, and the result was self-evident. James Stadium has an excellent overall situation, a good vision and a big offensive end, which can create open space opportunities for teammates. Clay has a strong grasp, and it will be even worse if he really partners with James.
2. Top defensive ability. Because he is a 3D player, there is a D in 3. Clay is 2.0 1 m tall and weighs 97.5 kg. He was just selected as the second best defensive team in NBA last season. Jancler can defend multiple positions by virtue of his height and weight. On the defensive end, he can share the pressure for James. Moreover, from the past defense, Clay usually defends the key figures of the other side, such as Rockets Harden and Trailblazers.
3. Top cutting ability. From the past, James' team is a player with no gap, even if there is such a player's ability, it is not so good. Clay's empty cutting ability may be ignored by many people. In fact, clay's ability to cut air is top-notch. Whenever the Warriors respond to Green, Clay can be seen to finish the empty cut by covering his teammates or pretending to cover them. He has a strong reading defense ability and excellent grasping ability. James is a good passer. When he has a top free-kick player around him, James will become more relaxed on the offensive end, after all, enriching the offensive options.
I can only say that Thompson and James are terrible! And it must be a seamless combination of king and frying.
Let me explain how klay thompson suits James:
The new season is coming, Thompson still needs to miss the game because of a leg injury, and James will lead the Lakers to continue their unfinished business. We also wish the two stars can get what they want and play a more valuable and meaningful new season!
Who is the most suitable for Lao Zhan in today's alliance? There is no doubt that top quarterback klay thompson is definitely an excellent candidate! Perhaps it should be said that Thompson is suitable for everyone. After all, Thompson's attributes are suitable for any star and any team! What's more, Lao Zhan, a top organization striker who is good at passing breakthroughs? Let's take a detailed analysis of why Thompson is so suitable for Lao Zhan (and other super giants)!
As we all know, Lao Zhan, as a "top organization striker", must have the ball in his hand to give full play to his threat (James's effect of playing without the ball is not good, as everyone knows), so if you want to play well with Lao Zhan, you must first meet the requirements of "not occupying the ball & being used to playing without the ball". Thompson is one of the best players in the league today. Thompson plays without the ball most of the time, and he won't lose the ball! James' biggest threat is not his score, but his organizational ability. Although James has a strong scoring ability, with the growth of age, James pays more attention to organization and passing, and uses his personal ability to attract double teams and create opportunities for his teammates. At this time, he needs a stable pitcher. Thompson happens to be the top pitcher in the league, with a terrible three-point shooting rate of 40.2% and a strong ability to seize opportunities. He can maximize the threat of old Zhan's pass and hit three goals in a timely and stable manner. Another important offensive means of James is the tank crushing breakthrough, which requires teammates to open space for him and create breakthrough opportunities. As the top pitcher in the league, Thompson dare not let go of any team, so someone will definitely follow the defense, which opens up space for Lao Zhan and creates a breakthrough opportunity! Thompson perfectly adapted to the three characteristics of Lao Zhan!
James' defensive ability gradually declines with age (a large part is that James is too lazy to defend in order to save his physical strength). At this time, he needs a player who can also help Lao Zhan on the defensive end, and Thompson is the perfect match! As a top defensive expert, Thompson's defensive ability has always stood the test and trust. He can defend from the first position to the third position, basically without loss. His defensive ability is excellent. With him, Lao Zhan can save more physical strength on the defensive end and use it on the offensive end! It is also very important that Thompson has a good personality, gets along well with his teammates, fails to live up to expectations, knows his position and responsibility in the team, and is conscientious and diligent! Moreover, Thompson also works hard. He didn't say that he would float or play fitness balls when he got a big contract. He is very concerned about the team's record and never stops pursuing victory and honor! Isn't such a Buddha, who is integrated in attack and defense and has a good character, suitable for Lao Zhan?
To sum up, Thompson, as an all-star player &; The league's top pitcher, the defense expert, has all kinds of attributes that perfectly match Zhan's ability. Whether it is offensive or defensive, it is very suitable for Lao Zhan on and off the court! Unfortunately, now that they are not on the same team, we will not be blessed to see this perfect combination play together!
Thompson's style of play is almost an all-round system of any star and any team. Of course, if he plays with James, the effect will definitely be better. Thompson is arguably the only 3D player in this league. His existence is more like an "alternative", which is also very rare in history. His three-point shooting percentage can rank among the top scorers in history, and his defense is in the upper-middle reaches of the league. What distinguishes him from other 3D players is that he has a superstar.
Is the picture picturesque? However, it is certain that Thompson and James, the two players who have signed the highest salary with the Warriors, are close to zero, but this does not prevent us from continuing to discuss how Thompson suits James. First of all, under the premise that James is the first in the league, any shooter in the league will be suitable for him, and Thompson is the best 3D player in the league at present, with no possession, good defense, accurate projection and explosive power to turn the tide.
There was a saying before that James abandoned his teammates, but in fact James is the kind of star who can divide his teammates into two types. The player who suits him will certainly shine, and the player who doesn't suit him will really affect his play to a certain extent, because the status of the first player in James League and his aura have decided this fact. Thompson can be worthy of James in these two aspects. First, the game of not occupying the ball+shooting stability is suitable for James. Second, Thompson's aura and influence are not ordinary role players. If he doesn't play well in two or even three games, Thompson can still confidently vote for every blue around James.
From the analysis of the details of the play, James is always good at breaking through and killing. Although his long-range shooting has improved a lot in recent seasons, his most lethal way on the court is to break through, and Lao Zhan's passing is becoming more and more demon and artistic now. With his offensive containment, speed and timing of possession, Thompson can basically shoot every game as long as he stands on the outside 15-20. To sum up, Thompson has nothing to say at this level. He can be versatile with any team system and any star, and a star like James can definitely sublimate his role.
As we all know, James's ability is very comprehensive. Not only can he score, but he also has a good sense of assists. So James' teammates must have very good projection ability, which Thompson agrees with very much.
You don't need to do much to play next to James, just keep James's ball steady at the crucial moment, that's all.
Thompson has worked hard in the NBA for eight seasons. During these eight years, Thompson scored above 20+ in all five seasons except the first three seasons, and his shooting percentage was above 40%. The highest season is 48.8% of the season of 17- 18, which is enough to scare all opponents.
With the blessing of high hit rate, Thompson's three points are also one of his strengths. So far in his career, Thompson has hit 1.798 three-pointers, with a career average of 4 1.9%. Such a three-pointer, if Thompson and James join hands, Thompson will only run to the three-pointer position in Seiko, then James's ball will be passed to him and then he will make a three-pointer. This cooperation must be perfect.
Thompson has an advantage not only in ability, but also in age. At present, Thompson is less than 30 years old. At this age, it is the year of playing, and he can exert all his energy around James.
This summer, Thompson and the Lakers spread the news, but failed to make it, and finally Thompson renewed his contract with the Warriors. Therefore, the combination of James and Thompson can only be imagined.