Incredible! He was given up by the Lakers at the age of 32 and got a 20 million contract at the age of 34. How did he counterattack?

My name is so-and-so! I am an invincible Xiaoqiang, I will stand up at any time!

32 years old! A watershed moment for an NBA player. He did not get a big contract before the age of 32. After the age of 32, it is almost impossible. but! There is no absolute thing in this world, no, this great God has done it.

JaVale McGee started his career with the Wizards, reached his peak with the Nuggets, reached a trough in his career with the Mavericks, perfected his redemption with the Warriors, proved himself with the Lakers, hit another trough with the Nuggets, and regained success with the Suns. set sail.

In two seasons with the Warriors, McGee won two championships, but it is a pity that

McGee’s value has not increased significantly. I remember that McGee wanted to He wanted a contract worth about 7 million, but unfortunately the Warriors didn't give it, and no team in the league was willing to give it.

What’s even more interesting is that after joining the Lakers with a minimum salary, McGee won another championship and one championship ring after another. Unfortunately, his value remained unchanged.

In 2020, the 32-year-old McGee was sent to the Cavaliers. How many fans, like me, thought that this was the end of McGee’s career. There was no hope of a 7 million contract. He would play for another year or two. It is estimated that it will slowly disappear from the league.

But I never expected it.

The Mavericks signed the 34-year-old McGee for 20 million in three years this summer. McGee finally got the coveted annual salary of 7 million. Although it is 3 years late, it is still a dream come true.

Many fans said that the Mavericks are stupid and have too much money. Why should they give the 34-year-old McGee such a contract? Maybe we are all wrong. McGee in the regular season may really be worth the price.

1. The pick-and-roll is very efficient

Last season in the regular season, he averaged 9.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 62.7. He averaged 2.1 pick-and-rolls per game and scored 1.4 points per round after the pick-and-roll. Higher than Ayton's 1.25 points, his shooting percentage after the pick-and-roll is as high as 73. Higher than Ayton’s 64.

Second, high efficiency in protecting the frame

In the regular season last season, when the basket was less than 6 feet away, facing McGee’s defensive matchup, the opponent’s shooting percentage would drop directly from 62.7. To 51.7, look at Ayton again.

Last season in the regular season, within 6 feet of the basket, facing Ayton's defense, the opponent's shooting percentage would drop directly from 63.8 to 58.

Third, high defensive efficiency

Last season’s regular season defensive efficiency was 104.6, the lowest in the past six seasons. Facing McGee’s defense, the opponent’s field goal percentage was 44.3. This value is exactly the same as Ayton.

Don’t be afraid of not knowing the goods, but be afraid of comparing goods. Many fans joked that Ayton’s dream of a maximum salary was dashed by McGee. Although it was just a joke, many of the truths were spoken out of jokes. .

Of course, it must be said that McGee in the regular season is indeed worth 20 million in three years, but McGee in the playoffs may not be worth this price.

After winning the championship with the Lakers in 2019, McGee only played 9.6 minutes per game in the playoffs, averaging only 2.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

In 2020 with the Nuggets, McGee only played 8.5 minutes per game in the playoffs, averaging 2 points and 3 rebounds per game.

In the Suns in 2021, McGee only played 11 minutes per game in the playoffs, averaging 6.8 points and 4 rebounds per game. Facing McGee's defense in the playoffs, his opponent's shooting percentage was as high as 52.9. .

This is also the reason why the Suns did not force McGee to stay when they might lose Ayton this summer, because McGee is okay in the regular season, but in the playoffs, he will be a single player for the defender. The Lone Ranger can't expect too much.