Average of 21.2 points! In the pseudo-3D forward line, the Pelicans and the Lions spoke loudly, and the Warriors had to give up the trade?

In the regular season of the 24-25 season, the Warriors' overall three-point shooting accounted for 46.9% of the shooting rate was 36.4%. Only three-pointers:

1, the Pacers as a whole 36.8%;

2, the Lakers as a whole 36.6%;

3, the Mavericks as a whole 36.4%.

From a comparison, the Warriors' overall three-pointer is at the middle and upper level of the league. From another perspective, it is not a pity to give up Kumingjia. The three-point rate in the 22-23 quarter was 37.0%; the three-point rate in the 23-24 quarter was 32.1%; the three-point rate in the 22-25 quarter was 30.5%. According to the data, Kuming plus three-point rate in the past three quarters has shown a significant regression trend. Considering that three-pointers are the Warriors' main ending method, the potential for the former is not a big impact on the overall situation. Of course, letting a 15+ in vain will definitely have an impact on the team. So before the two sides reached an agreement, Dunleavy began to look for a replacement for Kumingga.

It is reported that the Warriors are interested in the Pelicans Troy Murphy.

24-25 regular season, Murphy made 53 appearances per game per game with 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Scores per game only:

1, Jaylen Brown averaged 22.6 points per game;

2, Jaylen Williams averaged 21.6 points per game;

3, Siakama averaged 20.2 points per game.

Obviously, Murphy's offense has reached the level of a third or even a second-in-command in a strong team.

In fact, when it comes to Murphy, the first thing that comes to mind is the 3D forward line with McDaniels, Bridges, and Anunobi.

Is this really the case?

The just-concluded season, Murphy's real plus-minus value for defense is -1.4. What is this concept?

1, Kuzma value -2.0;

2, CJ McCollum value -2.6;

3, Trae Young value -2.7.

The three of them are all well-known defensive "couplings" in the league. In comparison, Murphy is better than them but also limited in defense. In fact, in the 251 games so far in my career, Murphy's real positive and negative defense average is -0.4.

Apparently, Murphy is a pseudo-3D front line. Either the three-point elite level like Duncan Robinson and Sam Hauser, or the defense is as good as Scott Barnes and Andrew Nembhard. To be precise, there is only one of them.

Speaking of this, interesting things come.

According to the NBA China official website, the Pelicans asked Murphy for multiple first-rounders and young players.

If it is a 3D front line, this is not an exaggeration. For example, the Knicks gave the Nets five first rounds to get Bridges. But the problem is that Murphy is a pseudo-3D with three-pointers and no defense. Based on this, I think the Warriors will give up the trade.

First, considering the on-the-flying power of 21.2 points per game, it is not impossible to let Dunleavy Jr. give up young players such as Pojemsky and Jackson Davis, but the problem is multiple first rounds. This leads to the second point.

Second, the Warriors are not unable to make multiple first rounds, but the premise is that Curry, Zhu Meng Green and Butler can carry the team forward when they get old. Obviously, Murphy, who is strong in offense and weak in defense, cannot do this. In fact, on the offensive end, there is a big gap between top stars such as Jokic and Doncic, even Cunningham and Bancerro of the same age.

To sum up the above two points, we can understand that Murphy has low cost performance. If I just ask for 1-2 first rounds, I think the Warriors are still willing to accept it.