In the offseason, Horton Tucker signed a three-year, $30.78 million contract with the Lakers, and Lakers fans are full of expectations for him. However, Tucker's performance this season has not been satisfactory, and the biggest problem is the lack of stability. He has played a single 40-point performance and a crotch pull performance on 13 shots.
Obviously, the 21-year-old still has a lot to learn. In an interview with the media, he also talked about his vision for next season. "My goal is to play steadily," Horton Tucker said. "That's what I want to do the most, and that's the most important thing. It's a bit frustrating not to be able to play steadily. ”
For the game where he plays well, Horton Tucker believes that a lot of times it is because the ball is in hand. He is better at playing with the ball than without the ball. That's one of the reasons why James is better able to dominate the game when he's not on the floor.
"Every situation I've been through is a learning experience," Horton-Tucker said. "How to play when there's a ball, how to cooperate when there's no ball, that's the experience you need. Obviously, I feel much better when I hold the ball and I feel like I've had success with that. But how do you play with the stars? This is where I need reinforcement. ”
"During the time James was injured, I had to play more. It's good to get the ball in my hands and play at my best whenever I have the chance. ”
Horton Tucker is a player who needs the ball. But in the Lakers, James and Westbrook need to have the ball in hand, which obviously affects Tucker's growth and progress. This summer, the Lakers are bound to make a big change of lineup, and Horton Tucker is likely to become a trading chip. Leaving the Lakers is also a good thing for the young Horton Tucker. The growth of Ingram, Kuzma and others is the best proof.