Is old Zhan successful in playing center forward?
After the Christmas war, Vogel had a bold attempt, he chose to let James play center, and the Lakers once won four straight. And a lot of data shows that when Old Zhan played center, the Lakers' offense has improved significantly, but to be honest, he has not been optimistic about the Lakers' small lineup.
Maybe in a game, or a certain period of time, the Lakers choose to use such a lineup can be effective, but it is not the best choice to use it for the whole game.
One of the reasons why Long Er is not optimistic is that the Lakers' sample is too small, and the strength of the opponents they have won 4 consecutive wins really dare not compliment, and it is reasonable for the Lakers to win these teams.
The second reason is that the consumption of Old Zhan is indeed too big, coupled with today's game against the King, Old Zhan has contributed 30+ points in 11 of the past 12 games, and it has to be said that at the age of 37, he has created his own history, and Old Zhan's state is indeed very good. But I have to say that the requirements for him to play a center are too high, and now that the Lakers are injured in the thick eyebrows and Wei Shao is slow to integrate into the team, he needs Lao Zhan to do an exemplary role in all aspects, and how long can he carry it for a long time?
The Lakers should accept reality
After watching the recent Lakers game, there is a strong feeling in the heart, the Lakers still accept the reality. This season's team's strength is also like this, Westbrook is not a problem that can be solved in a time, and the team's lineup will not change much. Their defensive ability is limited, especially when playing small lineups, it is completely "fighting bayonets" with opponents, such a team is difficult to go far in the playoffs, even if the return of thick eyebrows can not solve all the problems that exist now.
Easy to use and not use Vogel
It is true that Vogel's employment this season is still debatable, especially the use of Warcraft is sometimes really incomprehensible. It is true that as a head coach, he needs to adjust the lineup according to the situation on the field, and when the team cannot open the situation offensively, choosing a small lineup may be a good choice. But when facing an opponent like the king, why can't you use him for a while?
Today, the Warcraft played to see 8 points and 7 rebounds in 15 minutes, including 4 frontcourt rebounds, with a plus-minus of +9. The overall performance is still very good, but Vogel still does not trust him much. At the beginning of the season, Vogel would rather use Jordan Jr. than Warcraft, and occasionally when the team has no way, he will let the Warcraft play for a while.
In fact, after joining the Lakers again, the Warcraft also has high requirements for themselves. At the beginning of the season, after the game, he will take the initiative to stay and practice, all he wants to do is to play. But the final result is that Vogel would rather use a full small lineup, let old Zhan play center, melon to play substitute center, do not use Magic Beast, which is really a bit regrettable.
It is not that the warcraft start can change the status quo of the Lakers, but I really don't want to see Old Zhan continue to play center, so that first of all, the Lakers' record will not be much better, but the consumption of Old Zhan will become a hidden danger in the future of the entire team.
Vogel, please let go of old Zhan, Warcraft can really try. As far as the current squad is concerned, it is not a player who can completely change the trend, and it is a game to fight before the return of the thick eyebrows. Try hard after the return of thick eyebrows, today's Lakers play a small lineup really has no advantage at all...