Warriors trade Porzingis for four and one? Is the US media plan reliable? Deeply dismantling the pros and cons of this crazy operation

In the NBA trading market, there is never a shortage of bold ideas and crazy rumors. Just recently, the US media launched a major trading plan: the Warriors used Moody's, Hilder, TJD (Tres Jackson-Davis) and Santos to exchange for Wizards' center Porzingis. This news instantly ignited the fan circle. After all, the Warriors have always been known for their small ball tactics and three-point firepower. Porzingis, as a 2.21-meter-high insider, would undoubtedly completely change the Warriors' tactical system. Is this the whimsical idea of ​​the US media, or the Warriors' hidden new hope for winning the championship? Let’s analyze and analyze in depth together.

1. The protagonists in the trading plan

First, let me briefly introduce the protagonists in the trading plan to fans who are not very familiar with these players.

Christaps Porzingis: He is known as a "unicorn". He has an extremely rare height and excellent athletic ability. He can not only protect the basket and grab rebounds in the interior, but also has a precise three-point shooting, and his career three-point shooting percentage has reached 35.1%. Last season with the Wizards, he averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, making him a rare inside player in the league. But his injury risks have always been a big problem. In the past few seasons, he has been unable to maintain full attendance, which is also a key factor restricting his upper limit.

Moody: As a young defender that the Warriors focus on training, Moody has gradually emerged in the past two seasons. He has excellent physical fitness and scoring ability, especially his three-pointers are quite stable, and he averaged 9.8 points per game last season and his three-point shooting percentage is as high as 38.5%. More importantly, he is only 21 years old and has unlimited potential in the future, and is one of the important puzzles for the Warriors to rebuild in the future.

Hilder: A well-known sharpshooter in the league, has made more than 1,700 three-point shootings in his career. Last season with the Pacers, he averaged 3.4 three-point shooting percentage and 39.2% of his three-point shooting percentage. His arrival provides more guarantees for the Warriors' outside firepower, but his age at 30 and relatively weak defensive ability also make his trading value somewhat controversial.

TJD (Tres Jackson-Davis): As a undrafted pick, TJD's performance with the Warriors is amazing. He actively competes in the inside and has a keen sense of rebounds. He averaged 20.5 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in the Development League last season, showing strong ready-to-fighting power, but in the NBA-level confrontation, his height and technical shortcomings have gradually been exposed.

Santos: He is a two-way contract player. He has few opportunities to play with the Warriors, but he plays more in the Development League. His main role is to provide the team with the depth of the inside and defensive hardness.

2. Why did the Warriors make this deal?

(I) Make up for the shortcomings in the inside line

In the past few seasons, the Warriors' inside line has been their weakness. Although Zhu Meng Green has outstanding defensive awareness, he is not tall enough and often cannot do anything when facing tall centers; Looney moves slowly, and has obvious flaws in changing defenses and protecting the basket. The arrival of Porzingis will allow the Warriors to have a real defensive gate in the interior. His height and blocking ability can greatly improve the team's interior defense intensity and reduce the opponent's scoring in the interior.

(II) Enrich offensive tactics

The Warriors' offense has always relied on the pass and cut cooperation of Curry, Thompson and Green, but this tactic is easily targeted by the opponent in the playoffs. The addition of Porzingis will bring new changes to the Warriors' offense. He can not only support himself at a high position and create three-point opportunities for Curry and Thompson; he can also play singles at a low position and use his height advantage to win opponents; he can also make three-pointers from the outside to open up space and make the Warriors' offense more three-dimensional and diversified.

(III) The last goal to win the championship

Curry is already 36 years old, and the Warriors' championship window is gradually closing. Management hopes to make another championship in Curry's peak period through this deal. Porzingis's strength is unquestionable. If he can stay healthy, the Warriors' lineup will have the strength to compete with any team.

III. Possible risks of this transaction

(I) Injury risks

As mentioned earlier, Porzingis' injury problem has always been a time bomb. During his career, he has suffered injuries to his knees, ankles and other parts many times. In recent seasons, he has played up to 65 games in a single season. Once he is out of the game again due to injury in the new season, the Warriors will not only lose important inside pillars, but also send out several potential young players and immediate combat power, and the deal will be completely defeated.

(II) Chemical reaction problem

The Warriors have always been famous for their team basketball and good chemical reactions. The team's tactical system has been operating for many years, and the cooperation between the players is very tacit. It is still unknown whether Porzingis's playing style and style can be perfectly integrated with the Warriors' existing system. If he cannot adapt to the Warriors' pass-cut tactics, or has a chemical reaction problem with core players such as Curry and Thompson, the team's offensive efficiency will not only not improve, but may decline.

(III) Losing future potential

Moody and TJD are both very promising young players, especially Moody, who are regarded as one of the Warriors' future backcourt cores. To get Porzingis, the Warriors sent out several young players, which means they gave up some hope of future reconstruction. If Porzingis fails to help the Warriors win the championship, the team may be in a rebuilding dilemma in the coming years.

4. What do fans think?

This transaction plan has sparked heated discussion among fans on social media. Some fans said: "If Porzingis can stay healthy, this deal is definitely worth it! He can perfectly make up for the Warriors' inside shortcomings, and the pick-and-roll combination with Curry will be very terrifying. The Warriors will have another chance to win the championship next season!" But some fans objected: "Porzingis is a glass man, and it's a pity to send Moody away. He is the future of the Warriors! This deal is too risky, and it may make the Warriors completely lose their future." Some neutral fans joked: "The US media has started to make a living again, but this trading plan is indeed very interesting, it depends on whether the Warriors' management dares to gamble!"

The plan for the Warriors' four-for-one trading Porzingis proposed by the US media is both reasonable and tremendous risks. This will be a difficult choice for the Warriors management. If successful, the team will have an excellent chance to win the championship; but if it fails, the team may fall into a long period of reconstruction. Regardless of whether the final deal is reached or not, this topic will continue to attract attention in the following NBA offseason. Dear fans, do you think the Warriors should make this deal? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss, let’s talk about the NBA together!