Data Analysis: What is Tangiero Russell, who is about to become a free agent?

Recently, NBA player Tangiero Russell participated in a tour to China and was warmly welcomed by Chinese fans. His kind-hearted personality and serious and dedicated work attitude left a deep impression on the majority of fans and Chinese news media workers. According to media reports, Russell only made one requirement for the interview with reporters, that is, he will become a free agent this summer, so don’t ask questions about his future whereabouts. So what level of player is he now? Today's Star Test will bring you Russell's season data analysis.

Russell played a total of 58 games last season, of which the Lakers and the Nets each accounted for half, averaging 25.5 minutes per game, averaging 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.9 turnovers and 2 fouls. His average playing time and average score per game were both the lowest level of his 10-year career. Especially since joining the Nets, which have no record pursuit, he still failed to play impressive data, so the future prospects are full of uncertainty.

Because Russell played 29 games in the Lakers and the Nets, the data of the two teams is relatively contrasting. His average playing time at the Nets dropped from the Lakers' 26.3 minutes to 24.7 minutes, but the average data played by the two teams are very close.

accounts for 46% of the Lakers' inside scores, 54% of the three-point line scores, 48% of the independent scores, and 52% of the assisted scores.

accounts for 41% of the Nets' inside scores, 59% of the three-point line scores, 50% of the independent scores, and 50% of the assisted scores.

It can be seen that Russell is an all-round player. He has both internal and external scoring skills, and can play with and without balls. However, after joining the Nets, he makes more shots from the outside and scores more on the outside.

Russell was the team's core point guard and big shot star. His organizational ability is an important data that reflects his value. He averaged 60 catches per game in the Lakers. He ranked fourth in the Lakers at that time, 83.7 times, Reeves 79.5 times, and Davis 75.6 times. He averaged 3.8 minutes of possession per game and ranked third in the Lakers, 5.4 minutes behind James and 5.2 minutes of Reeves. It should be said that in the Lakers, Reeves and Russell's positional functions gradually overlap, but after Reeves rose to defeat Russell in the competition. After joining the Nets, his average reception per game increased to 67 times, and his average ball holding time per game increased to 4.9 minutes.

Then look at the assist efficiency. The Lakers averaged 45 passes per game, sent 4.7 assists, with a pass assist ratio of 10.4%, ranking second in the Lakers, 14.3% behind James's, but slightly ahead of Reeves' 10%, and assists and turnovers of 2.76.

joined the Nets and averaged 50 passes per game, sending 5.6 assists, passing assists with 11.1%, ranking first among the Nets, with assists and turnovers of 2.8.

Assisted focus on two-way rushing. The Lakers' star quality is still higher than that of the Nets, but Russell's assist efficiency has not decreased but increased by his weaker teammates, which shows that his organizational ability can stand the test.

Currently, the first pass assist ratio in the league is above 15% (Trey Young 19%, Morant 17.5%, Garland 16%, Cunningham 15.3%, Harden 15.7%, Doncic 15.1%, etc.), and the second gear is between 12% and 15% (Paul 14.9%, James 14.3%, Jokic 13.4%, Brunson 12.6%, Halliburton 12.3%, etc.), Russell belongs to the third gear and is the qualified standard for starting point guards.

Russell, on the basis of ensuring organizational capabilities, the higher the score, the larger the contract he gets, and then let's take a look at his scoring skills efficiency last season.

First of all, in terms of breakthroughs, the Lakers averaged 5.2 breakthroughs per game, ranking third in the Lakers, lagging 10.6 times behind Reeves and 10. times between James, with a total of 158 breakthroughs, and 80 attacking boxes, hitting 43 goals and shooting percentage of 53.8%. This finishing rate is very good, with a breakthrough pass rate of 31.6%, and a breakthrough error rate of 3.3% is a very excellent level.

After joining the Nets, the average breakthrough has risen to 7 times, with a total of 204 breakthroughs, and the shooting rate has dropped to 43.8% after 96 breakthroughs in the box, the passing rate has reached 32.8%, and the breakthrough error rate has risen to 5.9%.

According to comprehensive data, Russell's breakthrough was not sharp, especially after joining the Nets, his loss of strong teammates to restrain his data began to decline, but he made few mistakes in breaking through the ball and only blocked 14 times in the 176 attacks, which shows that his basic skills in breakthroughs are very solid and his ball quotient is also excellent.

Then there is the shooting skill. He was favored by some people because of his shooting ability that is popular in the small ball trend. This season, he has 184 three-pointers and shots, with a shooting percentage of 51 goals, which is only 27.7%, which is a very bad level. He has 174 three-pointers and shots, 61 goals, and 35% of the shooting percentage is a barely qualified level. It can be seen that Russell's strongest scoring skill in shooting has declined significantly this season, which is also the main reason for his sharp drop in scores per game.

107 shots in the middle distance, 40 shots, 37.4% shooting percentage is an unqualified level, 145 shots, 121 shots, 83% shooting percentage is an excellent level, his free throw percentage has been around 80%, and his three-point shooting percentage in the first two seasons was the highest average of 41% shooting percentage in his career, so everyone can keep looking forward to his recovery in his shooting level. There are two main reasons why Russell's reputation continues to decline. One is that his defensive ability is poor, and the other is that he cannot fight tough battles.

Defense, last season, the opponent averaged 11.1 shots in front of him, and the opponent hit 5.4 goals under his defense, with a shooting percentage of 48.5%. The opponent's average shooting percentage increased by 2.4 percentage points under his defense, which is an unqualified level..

Look at the top ten players of Russell's match-up last season, namely Tyame Jones 15 minutes, Conley 11 minutes 20 seconds, Keane Ellis 11 minutes 10 seconds, Davidian Mitchell 10 minutes 32 seconds, Kevin Hunter 10 minutes 17 seconds, Alexander Walker 10 minutes, Highsmith 9 minutes, Daron Fox 8 minutes, Jamal Sheder 7 minutes 47 seconds, and Monk 7 minutes 40 seconds. It can be seen that except for Daron Fox, his main defender is not the opponent's scoring arrow character, but the defensive data handed over is still not satisfactory.

The performance is so detailed that the defense is

The defensive back players account for 65% of the total defensive time in 372 minutes, and the defenders hit 44% under their defense.

Defensive forward players account for 30% of the total defensive time in 173 minutes, and forward players hit 52.7% under their defense.

Defensive center players account for 5% of the total defensive time in 30 minutes, and center players hit 64.6% under their defense.

It can be seen that Russell's defensive back players are quite good, but once they encounter misalignment, it will be a waste of money.

Then there is no tough battle. This huge weakness was fully exposed in the Timberwolves and the Lakers in the playoffs. In the playoff stage with huge defensive intensity, Russell's data will drop sharply compared with the regular season. In the Timberwolves' average score dropped from 18.1 points in the regular season to 12 points, in the first season, the Lakers' average score dropped from 17.4 points in the regular season to 13.3 points in the second season, and from 18 points in the regular season to 14.2 points in the second season. They are often invisible at critical moments and cannot be counted on them. They completely transform from Russell into water pull.

In the free agent market this summer, about 42 point guard players have a chance to enter the market, so the competition for positions is very fierce. Among them, there are 19 unrestricted free point guards like Russell. The more well-known ones are Brogdon, Schroeder, Paul, Trey Jones, Tyers Jones, Gary Payton Jr., Dinwiddie, Lowry, Patty Mills, Cameron Payne, etc. (The specific list is as follows). Russell has obvious advantages in competing with these players. First of all, 30 years old is the golden age for the point guard, with rich experience, and in terms of real-time combat power, Russell's agent is Aaron Mintz, and his business ability is very good. Currently, he has stars such as George, Brunson, Trae Young, Halliburton, Jaylen Green. Based on various factors, I think Russell is still able to sign a long-term contract of more than tens of millions this summer.

In the future, Rasel will continue to achieve more achievements. He once said: "I will keep working hard, hoping to achieve more achievements. When I look back, I find that many goals have been achieved, but I will not be proud and stagnant. I will have a long career. I want to become a stronger player, I want to become a stronger person, no one can define my limits, all efforts are just to become a real champion."