The NBA regular season entered the closing stage, and the league competition entered a white-hot stage. Except for the Bucks securing a playoff ticket and the Rockets Pistons confirming that they will not qualify for the playoffs, the rest of the teams are still fighting for playoff or playoff tickets. The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the road since completing the mid-season trade, and with Old Jen, Thick Eyebrows, and Russell missing games one after another due to injury, they have returned to the play-off area, and the situation is very good. In this process, new recruits Hachimura Takashi, Russell, Van Debiao and others each applied their own strengths and frequently created surprises. Marksman Beasley is also getting better and playing at a super high level.
22 points + 25 points + 24 points, Beasley joined the Lakers to live up to the mission
Turning back the clock to the eve of the mid-season trade deadline, the Lakers completed a three-way deal with the Timberwolves and Jazz, and the Lakers sent Wilson + Jones Jr. + 2027 first-round pick (the first 4 picks were protected), and got Jazz sharpshooter Beasley + forward Van der Biao and Timberwolves guard Russell. The Lakers are very particular about this deal, sending away Wei Shao to overdraft future draft picks, upgrading backcourt projection and forward hardness, which can be described as "killing three birds with one stone". Russell is more calm and able to project than Wey, Van der Biao becomes the golden interior partner next to the thick eyebrows, and Beasley's task is deceptively simple but particularly critical, which is to throw three points.
From the Nuggets to the Timberwolves to the Jazz, Beasley can gain a foothold in the league and sign a four-year, $60 million contract based on superb shooting. In the first six seasons of his career, Beasley shot above 40% from three-point range and 38% from three-point range in his career. The Lakers fancy Beasley's projection ability, and Beasley did not disappoint the Lakers, lived up to the mission and shined. Among them, open the trailblazer, Beasley hit 22 points + 6 three-pointers; Playing the Warriors, Beasley blasted 25 points + 7 three-pointers; Playing the Pelicans, Beasley threw 7 three-pointers in the half, and bombed 24 points + 2 rebounds + 3 assists + 2 steals. According to statistics, Beasley is the third player in Lakers history to make 7 three-pointers in the half, the first two being Kobe Bryant and Rice.
Beasley gradually got better, and the Lakers trade was a big success
Up to now, Beasley has played a total of 13 games for the Lakers, averaging 26 minutes per game, averaging 12.3 points + 3.5 rebounds + 1.5 assists + 1.1 steals + 2.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 35.6% from three-point range. When he first entered the new Lakers system, Beasley had a slump, but for a sharpshooter, even if he failed to hit the first 99 shots, he would still firmly believe that he could throw his 100th shot in, and Lakers coach Hamm trusted Beasley so much, and Beasley did the same. Even if Beasley is not yet at the normal level of his career, I believe he will continue to shoot and shoot better!
Throughout Beasley's games for the Lakers, he is in his prime of play and full of confidence, he is the person the Lakers need, and the Lakers trade is too successful. Beasley is the chosen sharpshooter and a practitioner of the magic ball theory, with 70% of his shots concentrated outside the three-point line, 20% of his shots concentrated in the box, and never shooting from mid-range until last resort. Beasley has some nerve knife attributes, even if he is as sneaky as late JR, even if he puts his hands in his pockets on the field and does not move, the opponent has to send someone to keep an eye on him. At the same time, Beasley is tall and has both speed and stiffness, and he can improve the level of the Lakers' backcourt defense. More importantly, Beasley has $16.52 million left on his contract for one year and has a player option, and he will inevitably put in 100% effort to prove his worth and strive to get an early contract extension in the offseason.
Thick eyebrows are right, Old Zhan needs you
Thick eyebrows once said: Beasley is a key figure in the Lakers, able to open up space on the court, similar to Pope in the championship season, the goals he has shot are the reason why he can gain a foothold in the league, he has been shooting all the way on the court. That's right, Beasley has proven in 13 games that he can accomplish such a task, and he can be an important puzzle piece in the Lakers' nirvana rebirth. Just imagine, when Old Jen returns healthy, when the Big Three of Old Zhan, thick eyebrows, and Russell combined, when the Lakers launch a midfield block, sharpshooters like Beasley can create better space for the team, and he himself will get better opportunities. Looking forward to Lao Zhan's return as soon as possible, and looking forward to Beasley's stability, Lao Jen needs you, and the Lakers need you for the championship! Fans, what do you think about this? Come leave me a comment to discuss it.