Can he still play? 8 veterans who may be forced to retire next summer: Paul was abandoned, Clay became the substitute

On November 10, after the new NBA season started, my first feeling was that the veterans were no longer at their peak. Harden and Durant, for example, had a very high level in the past few years, but this season is obviously not as good as before. Durant's offense is unstable, and lack of physical fitness will lead to more mistakes at critical moments. Harden can no longer be a core player with the ball. But they still have ball to play for, and the following eight players may be forced to retire.

Paul

The veteran was still the starting point guard of the Spurs last season. No one expected that he would decline so quickly after just one offseason. This season with the Clippers, he was initially the team's backup point guard. Logically speaking, he could do a good job, but now At the age of 40, his offensive ability is almost gone. Now except for passing, he cannot help the team in other aspects. Under such circumstances, Tyronn Lue has recently abandoned him and directly refused to let him play. This season, he averaged 2.3 points and 3.6 assists per game. He still wants to play, but he no longer has the ability.

Lowry

When Lowry was able to get a contract this summer, it was quite surprising. After all, Lowry was already unable to play in the NBA last season, but the 76ers still signed it. He is probably allowed to be the team's locker room leader, but the 76ers are currently under a lot of salary pressure, and the team has enough talent in the backcourt. Lowry may be without the ball next summer. It is already very successful for a low-draft pick to become the first player in the Raptors' history. Lowry averaged 3 points, 1 assist and 1 steal per game this season, playing only 3 minutes in total. He is now 39 years old.

Gordon

Gordon was also signed by the 76ers. Feelings say that the 76ers not only contract various large contracts, but also have nursing homes? Although the round-faced Gordon is not as old as Lowry and the veteran, he is now 36 years old. His playing time this season is also pitiful, averaging 4 points in 7.7 minutes per game. Gordon used to be a defensive player, but now he is old and his speed is no longer good. Playing is more of a side effect. The team already has enough backcourt talent. They signed Lowry and Gordon, which is a waste of money. Such a general manager should have been laid off long ago.

Klay

Although Clay is not very old now, he has suffered serious injuries and his condition is difficult to guarantee. Perhaps the current Lakers should be thankful that they did not sign Clay. The Mavericks agreed to the starting position, so Clay joined, but now Clay has Without the ability to start, Kidd put him on the bench. His offensive efficiency is very impressive. This season, he averaged 7.6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game. His shooting percentage was only 31.6% and 26.4% from three-point range. Now the Mavericks want to trade him. Although he still has a one-year contract, he is probably waiting to be forced to retire if he goes to another team.

DeAndre Jordan

DeAndre Jordan still did not get a contract this summer. In the end, the Pelicans signed him. DeAndre Jordan is now 37 years old. If he is allowed to only play in the paint, he can still do it, but modern basketball is about space and transition. DeAndre Jordan is old. He is slow and can only eat cakes, and he has no space ability. If it weren't for the fact that the Pelicans had no one available inside, it is estimated that no one would want DeAndre Jordan. So far in the regular season, he has averaged 4.5 points and 5 rebounds per game. DeAndre Jordan is just messing around, playing if there are teams that want him. Anyway, he has an annual salary of more than 3 million, so don't give it up.

Plumley

To be honest, Plumlee has not lost his job yet. I am really surprised. After all, he is now a marginal rotation center, and he does not play a positive role at all. It is estimated that the Hornets also do not have a suitable center this summer. As a forward, no one was able to pick him in the end. As a result, the second-round pick Kalkbrenner they won performed very well. Therefore, Plumlee did not get many opportunities after joining the Hornets. He averaged 0.7 points and 1 rebound per game this season. After this season, I think no one wants him. He is purely the team mascot.

Ingles

The Grizzlies signed him last season. The team has tried many times to trade him away, but they really can't. Ingles now has no ability to play in the NBA. He is 38 years old. He is extremely slow and has no scoring ability. Apart from being able to direct the offense on the court and send two passes, he can't do anything else. Fortunately, the contract between the two parties is only two years. After this season, the Timberwolves can part with him. This season, he averaged 0 points and 1.7 assists per game.

Love

The former top-space No. 4 position in the league is now reduced to the point where he is almost without the ball. Love is now 37 years old. He is a marginal rotation in the Jazz. The Jazz told Love this summer that if a team is interested in you, we can buy you out. As a result, Love was disappointed and stayed with the Jazz. Love averaged 2.8 points, 4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season. He moves very slowly and cannot defend well. Although the offense is still effective, it is not big. Having said that, what do you want to say about these 8 players? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.