On March 6, Beijing time, the Lakers' market value has been among the best, but the operation of the team's management is considered to be too critical. Famous Stein reported that the Lakers ignored James's suggestion to keep Caruso in order to save on luxury taxes, and also failed because the bid was not as good as the Blazers when chasing Westbrook's brooks.
Sources revealed that James is one of Caruso's staunchest supporters within the Lakers. Last summer, he very much hoped that the team could renew caruso's contract, but the Lakers did not take James's advice and gave up the four-year, $37 million contract offered by the matching Bulls. The Lakers didn't want to increase the luxury tax, but they lost a very good role player. Stein said Caruso's departure had a huge impact.
In addition, the Lakers management's slashing is also reflected in the pursuit of Scott Brooks. It is reported that Lakers coach Vogel very much hopes that Brooks will serve as the assistant coach of the team, because the team has been given Westbrook, and Brooks has coached Westbrook with the Thunder and Wizards, and knows him very well, it can be said that Brooks has mastered the instruction manual for Westbrook.
However, in the end, the Lakers' pursuit of Brooks failed, and the source revealed that their bid was not as good as that of the Blazers, and in the end, Brooks chose to join portland's camp. The Blazers offer not only more money, but also more important roles within the team, in other words, a greater voice. The Lakers want Brooks and have a potential idea of replacing Vogel in the future, but it all falls short.
It turns out that Wei Shao is very uncomfortable with the Lakers. On the one hand, his personal condition has declined, and on the other hand, Vogel also lacks a solution to the question of how to use Wei Shao.