Lyles, who graduated from the University of Kentucky, a basketball school, was selected by the Jazz with the 12th pick in the first round of the 15-year draft, and although he was on the team's main rotation list during his two years in Utah, he was sent to the Nuggets by the Jazz because he was used as a trade chip for Mitchell, and began a new journey in his NBA career on another plateau.
Moved to a number of teams in recent years, Lyles joined the Kings in '21 and gained Brown's trust this season
Although Lyles can become the main rotation of the NBA, but he is indeed a lot worse than a solo star, in recent years, he has successively switched to the Spurs, Pistons, and reached a 2-year 5.13 million base salary contract with the Kings in the summer of 21, last season under Gentry, Lyles once blasted a career-best 10.6 points, and when the Kings replaced the coach with Mike Brown this season, Lyles still had the trust of the new coach.
The Kings narrowly beat the Nets, and Lyles efficiently delivered 11 points and six rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench
Earlier in the King's 5-point advantage over the Nets, Lyles shot 4 of 8, 2 of 3 three-pointers, and scored 11 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes of playing time off the bench, although the Kings already have Sabonis Jr., an All-Star big man, but Lyles such an important green leaf can indeed relieve him a lot, and for now, a big man like Lyles who can project is indeed very suitable for a team like the Kings that focuses on offense.
Averaging 12+ per game in March, Lyles has become an important pawn under Brown
After entering March, Lyles' form can be said to be quite hot, in 21.1 minutes of playing time, he averaged 12.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, shooting 55.1%, 46.7% and 81% from three shots, respectively, under a coach like Brown, who is very good at building an offensive system, he is indeed a fish in water, this season the Kings should not have much problem getting a playoff ticket ☝, and a big man like Lyles is really likely to play a surprise role in the playoffs. Help the team go further.