The net score is 14.5! Zubac ranked third in the league, and the US media analyzed it thoroughly, and he has a great effect

This year's offseason, the Clippers operated smoothly, introducing Bill, Collins, Dalow and Paul. The overall lineup has ushered in an epic strengthening, but the three most critical players in the Clippers are Harden, Zubac and Leonard, which is the absolute basic system. These three are the key to why the Clippers fought with the Nuggets for seven games last season. Especially the combination of Harden and Zubac, these two people are too valuable on both offense and defense. If you really verify that sentence, Harden is the top passer in the league.

Before Harden joined, Zubac was ridiculed as a butterfly by Clippers fans, and even fell into trading rumors for a time. But after Harden joined, Zubac's offensive influence increased significantly, and what followed was Zubac's accelerated growth. As the offensive scenes became more and more confident, Zubac became stronger on the defensive end, so a monster was born. Last season, Zubac averaged 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game with limited shooting rights, with a shooting percentage of 63%. In the playoffs against Jokic, Zubac averaged 17.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 66%. If we analyze it based on strength, Zubac is already the top 10 centers in the league, or even the top five. Because few centers can have the influence of Zubac, he is the basic platform for building the Clippers' offense and defense. As the US media LAFB Network analyzed today, if the Clippers did not have Zubac, everything would collapse and they would not be able to find a big man like Zubac.

Harden will lose a huge threat inside player after pick-and-roll, as well as top inside rim guards and rebounding madman. With Zubac's current tactical status, even if you find Capela, the peak of the Rockets era, the effect may be far inferior. Especially now in the league, insiders are rare. "LAFB Network" also lists a statistic. When Zubac was on the court last season, the Clippers' net winning score increased by 14.5 points in 100 rounds, and this net winning score can rank third in the league. In addition, Zubac was selected for the All-Defensive Second Team, and he ranked sixth in the defense in the league.

"LAFB Network" wrote: "Zubac has become the core of the Clippers. Although the team introduced four strong players this offseason, Harden, Leonard and Zubac are the basic set, and Zubac's existence is the spine of this Clippers. Without Zubac, it would be difficult for the Clippers to succeed. When he was on the court, the Clippers could win 14.5 points in a hundred rounds. His franchise protection and rebounding were both top-tier leagues. I think after Harden joined, Zubac got rid of the label of a role player. He is now one of the top starting centers in the league. I think the Clippers were the fifth in the defensive league last season, and Zubac made great contributions."

Zubac's growth to this point is a very critical factor. It can be said that he has transformed Zubac into an All-Star. Zubac also made Harden's pick-and-roll threat stronger, which is a win-win situation. Zubac is not greedy at all, and it is rare for him to renew his contract with the Clippers in advance and accept a low salary. Zubac's annual salary will be 18.19 million in the next season, 19.55 million in the 26-27 season, and 21 million in the 27-28 season. The Clippers wanted to make room in 27 years, and Zubac would be the only player who still had a contract at that time.

Zubac, who is 28 years old this year, is at the peak of his career. If the contract is not renewed in advance, Zubac will just get an annual salary of 30 million yuan. Now that the annual salary of less than 20 million yuan is less than 20 million yuan, the Clippers are making a fortune. Harden has indeed proved himself to the entire league again that as long as he dares to cooperate with Harden, he can definitely shine. From Capela to Zhao Si Christi and Sharp, to help Embiid get MVP, and Zubac. No wonder all inside players like Harden. Can such a passer don’t love him?