Chapter 783 He Is the Best Defensive Player

Tang Tian scored his first triple-double in the playoffs, with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.

After the game, Tang Tian and Butler hugged for a long time in the midfield.

Because they were rivals before, it was difficult for them to communicate. Now that the series is over, it's time for brothers.

Tang Tian encouraged Butler while hugging and patting his head.

And even though he was not on the Mavericks team, he also guessed that Butler and Pachulia quarreled because of him.

You are very lucky to have such a brother.

After separating from Butler, Tang Tian went to attend the post-game press conference.

He still praised the Mavericks' performance and bluntly said that Dallas will have a competitive team next year.

This time it's not a lie. With the salary cap rising sharply next year, the Mavericks have a chance to find a high-quality point guard. Coupled with a complete run-in and Embiid's growth.

The Mavericks' competitiveness will really take a level up as he said.

Tang Tian's remarks after the game attracted many fans to discuss, but this time it was not a hot topic on social media.

Because the other two things are more concerning.

One has to do with Butler.

"When do you start training? x-on:Nowitzki."

This is what Butler said about Ait Nowitzki on social media an hour after the end of Game 4 of the Mavericks-Pelicans game.

The training maniac is trying to squeeze out the rhythm of the veteran driver.

But just after the season ended, he started training without stopping. This is what Butler would do.

The other thing is related to the competition.

Shortly after the game between the Mavericks and the Pelicans, Game 4 between the Thunder and the Spurs also ended.

With Westbrook's 37 points, the Thunder defeated the Spurs 103-94 at home.

After winning this game, the Thunder won two consecutive games at home, changing the score to 3-1! Got the match point in the series!

Before the playoffs started, 38% of fans felt that the Mavericks had a bad chance and they made a mistake.

However, 47% of the fans who think the Thunder will defeat the top team now have great hope of guessing right!

This result was actually a bit beyond Tang Tian's expectation.

After all, the Spurs have one more Gasol than the same period in history, and their record is much better than the Thunder, as well as Popovich.

But this is the NBA playoffs. No one can win absolutely, not to mention that the Thunder have two young players plus Ibaka, who have the ability to overcome the following.

At this point in the game, the first round of the Eastern and Western Conferences has come to an end.

In the West, the Pelicans swept the Mavericks, the Warriors 3-1 Clippers, Thunder 3-1 Spurs, and Rockets 3-1 Trail Blazers;

In the East, the Cavaliers swept the Nets, the Knicks beat the Pacers 3-1, the Heat beat the Hawks 2-2, and the Raptors beat the Hornets 3-1.

The league also announced the second phase of awards at this time.

This time the Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year were announced.

There is still a lot of suspense in the selection of the best rookie this year.

Towns, Russell and Porzingis all performed well for their respective teams.

In terms of statistics, Towns (18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.6 blocks) is better than Russell (16.8 points, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals) and Porzingis (17.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2 blocks).

But in terms of record, Towns' Timberwolves were the worst. Russell led the team to the playoffs, and the Suns were somewhere in between.

There was a lot of suspense, but when the final vote results came out, the difference in vote rates was huge.

Russell received 43% of the votes, beating Towns (32%) and Porzingis (11%) and was elected Rookie of the Year.

The result is always accompanied by controversy, and many Towns fans cry out for injustice.

But those who have seen through it can clearly see that the Nets are now one of the most promoted teams in the league. Coupled with Russell's performance in reaching the playoffs, this is all expected.

After the Rookie of the Year, the results of the Defensive Player of the Year are also announced.

This result is even more surprising than the Rookie of the Year award.

Leonard was the player with the highest voice for this award before. If he finally wins the award, he will become another player after Tang Tian to win the dpoy.

The second favorite is Draymond Green, who averages 1.5 steals and 1.4 shots per game. He is the defensive cornerstone of the Warriors' five small lineups.

It was a pity that he lost to Leonard last year, but he hopes to win this award this year.

But the final result came out, it was neither Leonard nor Green, but Tang Tian!

Tang Tian, ​​with 33% of the votes, beat Leonard (29%) and Green (21%) and was successfully elected as the Defensive Player of the Season!

It's Tang Tian again!

In the 2012~2013 and 2013~2014 seasons, Tang Tian has won the title once.

Unexpectedly, a year later, he would win this award again!

"This is unfair. Don is indeed outstanding, but his defensive data has declined since he became the core of the Pelicans' offense. He should not be a candidate!"

"Leonard's defense this season is dominant, he should win the award, and Green, his defensive energy for a short player is amazing!"

"It's obvious that the league wants to support the Pelicans! But there's nothing wrong with that, a 74-win team!"

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Suddenly a lot of black people appeared on social media, starting all kinds of black and pelican rhythms.

Even Pelicans head coach Stevens was asked about this topic by reporters.

"You should ask the players who played against them that question."

Stevens' answer was surprising, but also the most reasonable.

The best defensive player defends players. If you want to know the answer, you naturally have to ask the players who have played against Tang Tian and the others.

As a result, this reporter from ESPN actually asked!

And after asking, he even reported what the star said!

Kobe Bryant: Leonard's defense is historic. He is really good. He will be the best defensive wing in the league. But Don, in order to pursue scoring efficiency, I will try to stagger direct confrontations with him.

Wade: Leonard has big hands, which allows him to easily steal the ball in your hand, which will put a lot of defensive pressure on me. As for Don, if I find that he is guarding me, I will call a pick-and-roll as much as possible. .

Anthony: Leonard's defense is incredible. I have to try my best and give 100% concentration to have a chance to score, but Don, I have to give 120%.

James: Tang, they are both on the same level in terms of ability, but Tang is smarter and more experienced on the defensive end.

Durant: Don.

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In the statistics of the results, except for Green, whose inside players tended to match up with them, the remaining star wing players almost all chose Tang Tian.

Including James and Durant, who don't have a good relationship with Tang Tian.

Pelicans fans were extremely excited after seeing this report.

Kobe Durant and the others will not and do not need to lie.

Tang Tian's best defensive player is well deserved!

Counting Stevens as the best head coach before, the Pelicans are really going to have a big harvest this season!