NBA legend says Knicks core dribbling for a long time, which may affect the team s rhythm and performance in the Eastern Conference Finals

"He dribbled 17 seconds alone in 24 seconds!" - Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague's complaint on the show directly pointed the Knicks' G4 defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals at the core defender Brunson. Coincidentally, another legend, Jermaine O'Neal, also pointed out sharply: "Brunson dribbles for too long, completely paralyzing the rhythm of the whole team!" Why did the two major stars collectively bombard this super defender who averaged nearly 30+ per game?

Core Contradiction: The double-edged sword holding the ball and the core

Brunson's performance this season is amazing: G3 scored 23 points in the Eastern Conference Finals and led the team to reverse, averaging 29.9 points per game in the playoffs. But behind the gorgeous data, hidden dangers have long emerged - he averaged 8.2 minutes of touching balls per game, accounting for 72% of the team's offensive rounds (the data comes from official NBA statistics). O'Neal hit the nail on the head: "When the ball rights are too concentrated, teammates can only become spectators. How can we find the rhythm when shooting in the last 2 seconds?"

Tactical shortcomings are exposed: The Pacers' targeted strangle

Faced with the Pacers' top eight defense replacement system, Brunson's "single-only dependence" was infinitely amplified. In G3, the scene of him hitting the iron after dribbling in 17 seconds was repeated, and when he was resting, the Knicks substitute lineup instead made a smooth 11-0 offensive. Commentator Perkins bluntly stated: "Brunson needs to learn from Curry and Halliburton - use running without the ball to activate the team, rather than just sticking to the ball and solving it hard."

Reflection in the controversy: How far can superstar play go?

The old saying goes, "Success is Xiao He, failure is Xiao He." Brunson's ball-holding ability is certainly the key to the Knicks' entry into the Eastern Conference Finals, but excessive consumption has also led to a decline in his efficiency: the shooting percentage of the Eastern Conference Finals series is only 41.3%, and the turnover rate soars by 15% at critical moments. In contrast, Halliburton used his comprehensive performance of 29.7 points per game to prove: "Team basketball is the survival rule of the playoffs."

Fans hotly discussed: Should a maximum-salary superstar give up power?

"Brunson is very similar to Westbrook back then - the data explodes but it is difficult to win the championship." A New York fan was heartbroken on social media. Supporters refuted: "With his super-god performance of 61 points in a single game, the Knicks can't even make the playoffs!" This debate on "individual heroism vs. team collaboration" may determine the Knicks' future team building direction.

Conclusion: In the ultimate test of G5 in the Eastern Conference Finals, will Thibodeau adjust Brunson's ball rights distribution in the life and death battle on May 30? Can players such as Towns and Hart shoulder more responsibilities? The answer is about to be revealed. But what is certain is that if the Knicks cannot solve the stubborn problem of "dribbling with four people per person", even if they pass the Pacers, they will be in danger of facing the suffocation of the Thunder in the finals.