The Lakers don't seem to be as determined this season as before. In a variety of tactical arrangements, the Lakers seem a little confused. The team doesn't know what to do with the current lineup from top to bottom, even if they have Westbrook, Thick Brow and James. As the saying goes, drought dies of drought, and waterlogging dies. Some people are poor without superstars, and some people are also suffering from wealth and wealth. In fact, it is not said that the team has good resources, and everyone will definitely hope that they can have better performances. Therefore, everyone's expectations for the Lakers are higher, they have not played results, and naturally they will be criticized by everyone.
What is the current state of the Lakers? If the record goes back a little further, the Lakers may not even get a playoff spot this season. This is not alarmist, and now the Lakers are already in jeopardy. And the State of the Lakers itself is not very good, if it has been so depressed, sooner or later something will happen. Even if you can go to the playoffs, just like the current pattern in the West, if you meet the Suns or warriors, you may be swept out of the first round. At that time, it was a shame to be thrown into my grandmother's house. Know that they have the top strength in the three areas of defender, forward, and interior. If you can only use your age as an excuse every time you lose, it would be too miserable.
Some people may say that now is not the need for James to stand up and use his own practical actions to tell everyone that the sword is not old. In fact, no, the key to the Lakers is not James at all. He's almost 37 years old, and it's impossible to continue to contribute to the team at this age. Management naturally knows this, so they are also trying to keep James' health as much as possible and ensure that James has a better performance in the playoffs.
Since it is not James, who should carry the banner? The answer is obvious – thick eyebrows. Thick eyebrows are younger and more energetic than other players. In this situation, thick eyebrows should play their own ability to help the team. It is no exaggeration to say that thick eyebrows are the leaders of the Lakers, and now Los Angeles is also the world of thick eyebrows. If he does not stand up at this time, it is difficult to be worthy of the fans who are waiting for the Lakers.
Why is thick eyebrows the answer? Is it okay to switch to someone else? The answer is simple, definitely not! In fact, thick eyebrows are crucial at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. It can be said that at this stage, the Lakers' each tactic is implemented to the end, which is to rely on thick eyebrows to take it. On the offensive end, Thick Brow is one of the league's top four players. Before the alphabet brother did not practice shooting ability, thick eyebrows should be the first. He is one of the very few interior players who can almost do without possession of the ball.
Thick Brow is efficient in the finishing of the inside line because of the variety of scoring methods. At the same time, the projection ability of thick eyebrows should not be underestimated, there is a height blessing, there is a good shooting feel, and it is difficult for the opponent to limit his attack. Just like Porzingis doing anti-aircraft guns on the outside, this is called the unsolvable talent advantage. There are very few of these advantages in the league, Curry, Durant, James, these are all. So far this season, Thick Brow has shot more than 52 percent from the field, averaging 13th in the league and the Lakers' top scorer. In games where James didn't dominate the field, thick eyebrows were the only sharp knife the Lakers could wield. So in the regular season, it is very reasonable to let the thick eyebrows carry the big flag.
Secondly, the defense of thick eyebrows. This season, Thick Brow can average 2.2 blocks per game. Aside from the shelved cap maniacs, few can rule the no-fly zone more than thick eyebrows. Thick eyebrows have a strong ability to protect the frame, while his defensive coverage is large. Coming from the fourth position, the movement speed of the thick eyebrows is actually much stronger than most people think. This also leads to thick eyebrows actually not worrying about being teased by the small man, because his excellent arm span, ability to adjust after mistakes, and assist in defense are all top-notch. As long as the opponent is not particularly incomprehensible in the means of attack, thick eyebrows can be limited.
Now the Lakers are indeed building teams based on the characteristics of thick eyebrows, and many tactics are based on thick eyebrows as the core. Even if thick eyebrows are not the starting point of tactics, they must be the final endpoint. It can also be seen from the data that the current thick eyebrows have a great influence on the entire system of the Lakers. When Thick Brow is on the floor, the team scores 17.4 points more per 100 rounds than when Thick Brow is not present. For a core player, this is a standard answer. The statistic is also the number one within the Lakers, higher than James, who has been plagued by injuries this season.
Now that we have identified the need to focus on thick eyebrows, why are the management and the Lakers as a whole still confused? Because it's hard to define the status of other players. James and Westbrook, these two players don't know what to do. James can play forward, but the first two seasons have proven that James is more cost-effective when he appears in the number one position. If James is allowed to play point guard, Then Westbrook can only play as a substitute. The team spends so much money, but it doesn't want Wei Shao to sit on the bench and watch others play. And even if the team is willing to waste so much, Wei Shao himself will not agree.
In addition to the Lakers not knowing how to arrange tactics, there is also a very serious problem, the average age of the team members is too large, resulting in the overall vitality is very limited. If you add young players at this time, first, there is not so much salary space, and second, it may destroy the original chemical reaction. Adding new players to any position now can lead to chemical problems, and finding the right and compatible players can require high salaries. And now that the Lakers' bench has been polished, if you let the new people insert into this lineup, is it necessary to trade other assets? Master Huo, Anthony and these players have had good results this season, and sending away anyone is not worth the loss. It's no wonder management is so confused right now.
Essentially, it's a question of team management. Because when the players were introduced at the beginning, the subsequent development problems were not well taken into account. Management only wanted to find a player who could share the pressure on James, but did not expect to end up lifting a stone and dropping it on his own feet. Wei Shao did not achieve the expected effect, and the salary dragged the team to continue to strengthen. Many times the Lakers even need to grind with their opponents to win. It's good to be able to win the game, but it's uncomfortable if you can't take it. The Lakers spent so much money and so much thought here, and finally ended up in this situation, which can only be said to be that the champion at that time used up the Future Luck of the Lakers.