The 43 points he scored against the Pistons and 19 points in a single quarter finally pushed Lin Yu to another level.
"China's Lin is so strong in the new season. He seems to have entered the ranks of superstars. This reminds me of last season, LeBron James told the media that his and Lin Yu's combination is called LL combination, which can compete with Qiaopi and
OK, at that time, I scoffed at it, but now, I believe it."
Well-known writer Bill Simmons' column quickly sparked heated discussions on Reddit.
"Even Bill Simmons believes that China Lin has been promoted to the super giants. China Lin in the new season is too crazy."
"Since the new season, the Cavaliers have played 16 games. China Lin has averaged 31.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. If you say he is not a super giant with such data, no one will agree."
"Averaging 31.9 points per game, ranking first in the season scoring list, 2.4 points higher than LeBron James who ranked second with 29.5 points per game, with more than 5 rebounds and assists, and ranking eighth in the league in steals.
He also averages close to 1 block per game. In terms of comprehensive data, perhaps only LeBron James of the same team and Kobe Bryant, who averages 28.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game, can compare with this.
, and the Cavaliers’ record of 13 wins and 3 losses currently ranks first in the league.”
"Combined with the data and record, in the new season, China Lin will be the top three super giants in the league. There is no dispute about this!"
Lin Yu is also paying attention to his series of data in the new season.
As a fan in the past, he would be amazed when he saw some gorgeous statistics, so-and-so is too strong, why can such-and-such as a defender also have double figures in rebounds?
Now, as a player, Lin Yu probably understands that data has a lot to do with his teammates and the team's tactical system style.
Lin Yu's scoring is very high, and he is currently the first in the league's scoring list, but he will not be so inflated that he thinks that these scores are all achieved by his own personal ability.
He knows very well that out of the 31.9 points per game, at least a dozen points are scored by relying on James' presence, the threats James creates, attracting defenses, James' sudden passing passes, assists, etc...
Another part of it was obtained by taking crazy shots. In the new season, his shooting percentage dropped by 50%, and his efficiency was not as good as last season. However, considering that the Cavaliers really need Lin Yu to step up and fill the scoring gap, his crazy shots will be enough.
No more problems.
Lin Yu's rebounds are 5, not because of how strong his rebounding ability is, but because the Cavaliers have tactical requirements to rush for rebounds from the outside. Generally speaking, some rebounds that are easy to grab will be consciously given up by the inside.
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There is nothing wrong with his assists, but it is also because the main point guard was replaced by Delonte West. The number of Cavaliers who can organize offense with the ball has gone from three or four last year to only two this year.
As a person, there are naturally many opportunities for his passing to organize offense.
His steals are about the same as last season, but his blocks are missing.
This is also related to the Cavaliers' tactics and the changes in Lin Yu's teammates. Last year, the Cavaliers' power forward was Rashard Lewis. Lin Yu needed to defend and assist, and he needed to take risks to interfere and contribute blocks, but this year's power forward is Darko Milley.
Xiqi and Lin Yu have less help and defense, and there is no need to risk interference, so his blocks will naturally decrease.
To sum up, sometimes, data must serve the team, and the ultimate goal is to win the game.
Bill Simmons' column and the discussion on Reddit are not too much, but the praise of Lin Yu in the bleachers is a bit too far.
"In the new season, the Cavaliers' performance has exceeded many people's expectations. They have not declined because of the departure of Rashard Lewis and Drew Gooden. On the contrary, they are stronger than last season. Investigating the root cause,
What’s the reason?”
"The reason is that China Lin has performed at the level of Michael Jordan, and LeBron James is becoming more and more like Scottie Pippen..."
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"Bleachers, what kind of media is that?"
Amanda Gray was a little surprised, opened her mouth wide, and looked at Lin Yu's notebook.
"A new online media, they interviewed me before the game a few days ago."
Lin Yu briefly introduced the bleachers, and Amanda Gray confirmed the content of the report again and again. She was speechless: "They are too picky, but this report seems to be beneficial to you."
"Definitely, if I were LeBron and someone thought he was Pippen and I was Jordan, he would be really pissed off."
"But I have to say that they are quite right. Just talking about the games since the start of the new season, you are Jordan and LeBron is Pippen."
After hesitating for a moment, Amanda Gray added: "And last season's finals."
What Amanda Gray said is certainly justified.
In the new season, of the 13 games the Cavaliers won, Lin Yu was selected as the man of the match in 9 of them, while James was selected as the best player in only 4 games.
In terms of personal data, Lin Yu scored higher than James, had slightly lower rebounds and assists, higher steals, and similar blocks.
Coupled with the somewhat decisive finals of last season...
If James hadn't been so influential in the Cleveland area, perhaps some media would have recognized by now that the Cavaliers are Lin Yu's team and James is the best helper around him.
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At the end of November, light snow fell on the shores of Lake Erie. On the large terrace, James held on to the railing and looked at the city of Cleveland, which was gradually covered in silver.
"Although you still haven't played one game, the league has basically confirmed that the best player of the month in November is China Lin."
Maverick Carter's tone was calm, as if he was describing an ordinary thing.
James' response was the same. On the surface, he was very indifferent: "Great, this is the result of our hard work, isn't it? In the new season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still the favorites to win the championship."
Now, Maverick Carter can no longer pretend.
"LeBron, we are really not being alarmist. I know you want a championship, but is a championship that is not centered on you really what you want?"
James frowned. Maverick Carter's words finally touched what James really cared about.
But he still shook his head: "If the Cavaliers win the championship, the core will only be me."
"Have you forgotten last season's finals?"
"That's my problem, my performance was terrible!"
Maverick Carter shook his head. This time, he was well prepared. He took a laptop from Randy Mims, opened it, and handed it to James.
"Bleacher Report, they said you are Pippen and China Lin is Jordan."
James only glanced at it before returning the computer to Maverick Carter, shaking his head: "It's just a pheasant tabloid, don't take it to heart."
Maverick Carter shrugged and stopped persuading him. It seemed that he had given up.
In fact, as James's playmate since childhood, he has discovered some changes in James. His persuasion did not make James fundamentally change, but the impact has already appeared.