What the? After cutting down 56 points and 14 rebounds, Zhan Huang spent less than a week to play the peak performance against the Bulls: 18 of 25 shots in 35 minutes, 50 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block, including a three-point performance of 6 of 9. You know, this is already a veteran who is more than 37 years old, which is a point in time that is on the verge of retirement. This is like an older tiger, although it does not have the ferocity of the past, it still cannot touch its ass casually, otherwise the consequences will be at your own risk. On the season's average score per game list, the 37-year-old James surpassed Joel Embiid with 29.71 points to temporarily top the scoring list.
But such data, for the Lakers with 29 wins and 37 losses, is just a drop in the bucket. James's ordinary performance alone can take away a game of victory with difficulty, or there is no guarantee that the Lakers will make the playoffs. I don't know if you have such a feeling, the current Lakers play very hard, if James does not play is a win-hard result. But James is already 37 years old, and it is impossible to often come up with such a state; the Lakers lack the hard work and vitality of young players, which once appeared in the 19-20 season and disappeared with the departure of Caruso, Pop and Kuzma.
If the lineup stars are at their peak, then this Lakers team can start the journey of domination in the West, but it is only at the embarrassing age of "thinning the west mountain" to have the opportunity to get together. Although Wei Shao is the same age as Curry, he only got 5 points of offensive data in this game, and his strength is no longer as brave as he was then. The Lakers must prescribe the right medicine, eliminate some hidden dangers at the same time, and introduce fresh blood that can enhance the vitality and hard work of the team, so that it is possible to usher in a turnaround.
Isn't that? When Westbrook and Vogel were caught up in rumors of departure, the US media Fadeaway World suggested a deal for the Lakers and bulls, and listed a 1-for-7 deal plan. This plan is obviously the result of analysis and discussion, which can not only allow the Lakers to eliminate some injury hidden dangers, but also have the opportunity to get a hard-working youngster, which is also a very good combat supplement for the Bulls. Such a win-win operation plan, the specific content is as follows:
The Lakers got: Vucevic + Caruso + Kobe White + Dossom + Williams + 2022 first round pick + 2026 first round pick;
Bull gets: Thick eyebrow brother;
As a person of the city of Chicago, once the thick eyebrow brother returns to his hometown, it can be said that the leaves have fallen back to their roots. The people here will certainly welcome the return of the superstar, so as to prove their spending power from the action, and many games will become popular. The Bulls have already played a refreshing record this season, and if the big ball and Caruso can stay healthy, the team's record may be better. However, with the stable performances of DeRozan, Vucevic and Ravin, the Bulls still maintained their record in the fourth place in the East, which is a very competitive environment.
But the Bulls are not perfect, their roster lacks a superstar who has proven his strength, and the thick eyebrows are just capable of playing this role as a championship player. Although there has been a history of injuries, in Chicago, where the division of labor is clear and each performs its duties, the thick eyebrow brother does not necessarily have various injuries and illnesses. And he has already won the championship ring in the Lakers, which is to prove himself with strength, so the pursuit after that is more of a spiritual feedback. If you can help the Bulls become a champion favorite, the fathers and fellow villagers in their hometown will inevitably thank Dade, and the happiness index of the thick eyebrow brother will soar.
The Lakers can get Vucevic's all-round inside line, and his physical condition will also be better than thick eyebrows, which can liberate James from the offensive and defensive pressure on the inside line. In addition, Caruso has helped the Lakers win the championship, and he knows the tactical system here. The Lakers can form a new big three such as "Wei Shao + Zhan Huang + Vucevic", and Caruso, a tough player, will provide vitality and hard work, and the Lakers are expected to usher in a breakthrough in the record.
However, the realization of this plan will have to wait until the offseason, after all, the door to trading has been closed.