As the trade deadline approaches, multi-party trading schemes are gradually surfacing, and for the Lakers and Warriors who hope to win the championship, who can get the right player before the trading period may be one step closer to the championship. Coincidentally, both the Lakers and the Warriors have the need to strengthen the interior line, and they have looked at the same top interior lineman. Of course, the Lakers are not too urgent, after all, they can press on the bench for Westbrook's small ball system, and James is also on top of the center.
The player is the Pacers' block king Turner, who is the strongest contender for the best defensive player of the season, and if the Warriors join the competition, the Lakers will be completely at a disadvantage in terms of trading chips. The first thing to figure out is the real needs of the Pacers, their goal is to rebuild, and more first-round picks will naturally lead Turner's contenders. The Lakers are the most disadvantaged in this regard, and the Pacers are certainly not willing to accept Westbrook, which makes the Lakers very passive.
In contrast, the Warriors, their trading plan is more feasible, according to the analysis of the relevant media, the Warriors' successful introduction of Turner can be said to have entered the countdown stage. Judging from the trading chips that the Warriors may offer, there is only one first-round draft pick for 2023, but it will send talented players Wiseman, Looney and Bjelica, which can be said to be sincere. Wiseman's return is getting closer and closer, and the Warriors are very optimistic about his future, but for the championship, time is not waiting for anyone.
Instead, the Pacers had more patience to train Wiseman, and Turner had the immediate combat power that the Warriors needed. Such a deal plan is currently under the warriors and Pacers in-depth discussion, the Lakers naturally have to stand aside. It is worth mentioning that Turner not only has a good defense, but also has a three-hand three-point attack, which is undoubtedly a system that is very suitable for the Warriors. It is foreseeable that the opponents the Warriors face in the Finals must have very good interior players, and only with Turner, the Warriors have no shortcomings.
The Warriors' determination to take Turner is unquestionable, because Curry's peak is about to pass, which is evident from his decline in the MVP list. But Curry still has a chance to surpass James, that is, to equalize or even surpass James's total number of championships. If you have Turner's assistance, it also makes Curry closer to the championship, surpassing James to become the first person in active service. It can be seen that Turner has come from the east to the west, and the biggest negative impact should be the Lakers.