Helpless to lose 3 games in a row, the Big Four have become a decoration! Westbrook burns himself out, and it is difficult for the pseudo-powerful teams in the Western Conference to achieve anything

A new season, a new pattern, the 30 teams from the East and West are setting sail again. Every family has its own experiences that are hard to remember. Some are happy and some are sad. As the saying goes: There must be a way to win, and there must be a reason for losing. For example, the Spurs, Wenban Yama and Harper are young and mature. They started with a wave of 4 consecutive victories, tying the team's record, and then defeated the old players to create a new team's opening winning streak. Another example is the 76ers. The Great King was playing in and out, and George had not yet returned. However, Xiao Ma and Xiao Ai formed a new double gun in the backcourt and led the team to 4 consecutive victories. In the words of fans, if the game continues like this, the 76ers may consider sending George the Great away.

At the same time, there are also some teams that are hard to win and lose at the starting line. For example, the Pelicans have injured more than half of the team's interior line, and their four-game losing streak is heartbreaking; there are also the Pacers and Nets, who set out in the name of being bad, losing consecutive games to compete for the No. 1 pick. The most embarrassing thing is that some pseudo-strong teams seem to have gorgeous lineups, but in fact they have no combat effectiveness at all, no signs of failure, and no hope of making the playoffs. The Sacramento Kings are such a team! During the offseason, the Kings signed Schroeder for 3 years and 45 million U.S. dollars, completed the loss-making trade of Varan for Saric, and gave Murray a 5-year, 140 million U.S. dollars contract. They also signed Westbrook with a 1-year, 3.6 million U.S. dollars non-guaranteed veteran minimum salary contract, making the originally deformed lineup look even more bloated. No one knows what kind of medicine is in the gourd of the Kings management.

Murray, who signed a big contract, was exempted from the game due to injury. The Kings bravely embarked on the journey of the new season and were beaten everywhere. They lost 4 in 5 games and ranked second from the bottom in the Western Conference, only better than the Pelicans (0 wins and 4 losses). The only game they won was a 1-point victory over the Jazz. Among them, in the opening game against the Suns, the Kings lost a good game with a 20-point lead and suffered a reversal; against the Lakers, the Kings fought back after being 11 points behind, but ultimately lost by 7 points; against the Thunder, the Kings collapsed in the last quarter while leading by 10 points and lost by 6 points; against the Bulls, the Kings went from leading by 12 points to falling behind by 17 points and then losing by 13 points. One game was like a roller coaster.

The Kings have lost 4 of 5 games, and they are so helpless to suffer 3 consecutive defeats! First of all, we must admit the fact: Murray's injury caused the Kings to lose their strongest offensive and defensive core. But having said that, without Murray, the Kings still have the Big Four of LaVine, DeRozan, Sasha, and Schroeder. Why do they lose so much every game? If we want to trace the origin, the key is that the Big Four of LaVine, DeRozan, Sasha and Schroeder cannot produce the effect of 1+1+1+1>4, and even give people a sense of déjà vu that 1+1+1+1 is less than 2. The Big Four are just decorations! All of the Kings' Big Four have to hold the ball. Schroeder, Sasha, and DeRozan are all unable to open up space. There are serious problems with the continuity of the Kings' offense, which is one of the reasons for their ups and downs in the game.

What's more important is that the Kings are strong in offense and weak in defense, killing one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred! From the backcourt defense led by Schroeder to the weak frame protection led by Sabonis, no matter how many points the Kings lead, they may be counterattacked by a wave of opponents. According to US media statistics, when Savoy, LaVine and DeRozan were on the court, the Kings lost 12.3 points per 100 possessions, ranking second from the bottom in the league; their defensive efficiency was 118.1, ranking seventh from the bottom in the league; their offensive efficiency was 105.8, ranking second from the bottom in the league. In the words of the American media, this Kings team is comparable to the "Western Bulls", the first pseudo-strong team in the Western Conference!

The Kings coach has thought of every possible way, and even went as far as to make Westbrook the starting power forward! Westbrook burned himself and worked hard without complaint, but he still couldn't save the king! After 5 games, Westbrook started 2 games, averaging 24 minutes per game, averaging 11.8 points + 4.8 rebounds + 3.8 assists + 1.2 steals + 2 three-pointers per game, with a three-point shooting rate of 45.5%. Especially during the Kings' three-game losing streak, Westbrook performed well in every game. Among them, in the loss to the Lakers, Westbrook contributed 18 points + 6 rebounds + 6 assists + 1 steal; in the loss to the Thunder, Westbrook scored 16 points + 9 rebounds + 4 assists + 1 steal; in the loss to the Bulls, Westbrook scored 12 points + 2 rebounds + 4 assists + 3 steals! Considering that Westbrook only received a non-guaranteed basic salary of US$3.6 million per year, you really can't raise higher requirements for him.

Westbrook can’t save the King. Can Murray save the King when he comes back? I believe everyone has a steelyard in their hearts! Taking into account the top-heavy nature of the Kings' own lineup and the harsh competitive environment in the Western World, this pseudo-strong team with strong offense and weak defense is destined to be difficult to achieve! From missing Doncic to letting Haliburton go, from sending away Fox to introducing DeRozan + LaVine + Schroeder, the Kings made the wrong choice and their efforts were in vain. Maybe there is a way out if they dismantle the team and rebuild as soon as possible. I just feel a little sorry for Westbrook. Why did he join the Kings with a non-guaranteed basic salary contract? With less money and more things to do, we are getting further and further away from the championship. It’s so difficult! Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.

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