After the introduction of star players such as Anthony and Westbrook in the offseason, the Lakers were once considered to be the biggest favorites for the title this season, but it is disappointing that as of now, the team's 21-22 record can only rank eighth in the West. In the face of widespread criticism and questioning from fans, James lowered his posture rarely, publicly promised fans who supported the Lakers, and said that the team will definitely get better.
However, the real problem, relying on James alone, I am afraid it is difficult to drag this Lakers team out of the mire, before the trade deadline arrives, reinforcements are almost inevitable. In the past period of time, there have been many players in the league who have heard rumors of trade with the Lakers, such as Trent, Grant, Smith... Of course, this also includes the Walker Interior Turner.
Turner, 25 years old, is 211cm tall and weighs 113kg, and plays as a center forward. In 2015, he was selected by the Pacers with the 11th pick in the first round to enter the league, and this season is his seventh season in the NBA, averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game in 42 games, with an average of 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game, with an average of 12.9 blocks per game.
Turner's self-directed offensive ability is not strong, but he has a good influence on the defensive end, with excellent height and arm span and fast movement ability, he can easily support a no-fly zone near the three-second zone, in the absence of thick eyebrows due to injury, he can undoubtedly fill the gap in the team's internal line; at the same time, under James's needle lead, he will also get more open scoring opportunities. Once the thick-browed brother returns from injury, the two-man interior twin towers will be a nightmare for every defender player in the league... All in all, whether it is technical characteristics or personal ability, Turner is very suitable for the current Lakers team.
However, the ideal is very full, the reality is very bone. Today, according to the US media "HoopsHype" reporter Michael Scotto reported that the Pacers, who are not in good shape this season, are also interested in peddling the inside tower, but they hope to seek two first-round picks in this deal, or a first-round pick + a young player's return, such a asking price is obviously a bit harsh for the Lakers.
In the previous Davis deal, the Lakers sent away a number of first-round picks or first-round picks, which means that in the next few years, the Lakers either did not have a first-round pick, or the first-round pick was not worth much, it was difficult to attract the interest of the Pacers, and in terms of young players, they were even more stretched, and the team's almost all veterans, Tucker and Rivers, one was a second-round pick, one was a lost draft, and it was equally unattractive.
In contrast, the Knicks, Mavericks and Hornets, several other teams interested in Turner, are all masters who want draft picks and potential stocks, and the Lakers seem to be a bit shy and overstretched.