preface
The media broke the news that the Lakers intended to sign Dragic after the buyout. You know, the Lakers didn't do anything before the trade deadline, and the two big guards who have performed well this season, Tucker and Westbrook, were not sent away. Lakers general manager Pelinka proposed that the Lakers coaching staff, players and management need to look in the mirror to see what problems they have. Pelinka's statement is forced by the Lakers' lack of chips. Before the trade deadline, the Lakers had been interested in guards such as Schroeder, Richardson and Burks, but the Lakers had too few chips and the asking prices of other teams were too high, and the Lakers had no chance to reinforce at all. Therefore, the Lakers can only focus on buyout markets and see when there is a chance to find quality players who are suitable for the team. So, what can Dragic do to help the Lakers?
Dragic can really share the organizational pressure on James
The Lakers have been looking for point guards for James in recent seasons that can reduce the pressure on his organization, but none of these guards can really relieve James's organizational pressure. Last season, Schroeder, who was traded by the Lakers, was not good at organization, and after getting the ball, Schroeder preferred individual offense. This season, the Lakers have won a few guards by trading with the Wizards, who are prone to mistakes on the court and are not stable enough. As a defender, Westbrook lacks much offensive skill. In the NBA, a strong guard is generally more accurate in three points, and the shooting skills of the middle shot and the throw will not be too bad. However, as He grew older, his speed dropped sharply, and his shooting percentage from the basket was not particularly stable.
At present, Lakers head coach Vogel has consciously used James and Westbrook separately. When James plays the No. 5 position, he has to play the No. 1 position on offense and the big man who defends the opposing team on the defensive end. Tucker Jr. is young and inexperienced, but his pace is not stable enough when he plays as a point guard with James on the court. To this end, if the Lakers sign Dragic, there can at least be a stable point guard on the bench, so that the Lakers' second team has a qualified organizational guard.
Dragic has a strong ability to block and dismantle, and can play more cooperation with Zhan Mei and the two
Paul Gasol has commented that Dragic is a very good defender, he can break through the heart of the enemy, can also pass the ball, assist teammates to score. The Lakers are currently missing such a guard, and Munch would have had such potential, but his passing was too unstable and prone to mistakes. As a point guard, Westbrook has a big problem with projection, and his defenders will choose to pack other teammates, making it difficult for Westbrook to block with lakers insiders. Dragic is a true point guard, he's tall and doesn't get too targeted on the defensive end. This season, Davis has transitioned to playing the No. 5 position, but he hasn't had many easy opportunities in scoring because the Lakers don't have a proper point guard to block with him.
Will Dragic join the Lakers?
The above discussion is all dragic's joining the Lakers, so will the Lakers finally have a chance to sign Dragic? Judging from the current situation, the Lakers are not particularly optimistic in Dragic's chase. You know, there are multiple championship teams in the league that are interested in Dragic, including the Heat, Clippers, Nets, Bulls and Mavericks. These teams have a better record than the Lakers, and if the Lakers want to be attractive in the buyout market, then they must at least be able to stabilize their records. However, the Lakers have had a terrible record this season and are still in a play-off zone. I think Dragic will join the Lone Rangers because he and Doncic are fellow countrymen. At the beginning of the season, Dragic was interested in going to the Lone Ranger, but the Raptors did not want to buy him out. Dragic will be free next week and he has the right to choose the team he wants to join.