The Los Angeles Lakers completed two important tasks this summer offseason with the aim of further expanding their roster and standing out in the West. They built their lineup depth around the likes of LeBron, James and Anthony Davis.
Gab Vincent is a smart plug-and-play shooter who goes well with James. And, his three-year, $33 million contract with the team is very reasonable.
Torrion and Prince are excellent 3D players, shooting 38 percent from three-point range over the past three seasons while excelling on the defensive end. And Hachimura has performed well in the playoffs and his value has also risen. For $51 million over three years, the Lakers renewed his contract.
Although his contract is high, his excellent performance around superstars in this year's playoffs also makes this contract worthwhile. Cam Reddish and Jaxon Hayes also joined the team. Although their current careers have not fully realized their talents, their potential as a lottery show for the future is endless, and their signing can be said to be a big bargain relative to their salary.
The Lakers' most brilliant signing was signing Austin Rivers to an extended contract. His four-year, $54 million contract will be one of the best deals in the league. With the salary cap rising and Rivers maturing and entering his prime, the signing will bring more benefits to the Lakers.
Rivers was originally a restricted free agent, but no other team offered him a higher contract than the Lakers. So, the Lakers don't have to worry about matching offers from other teams. He is a reliable player, good at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, and he can create chances. As he gains experience in the NBA, he's only going to get stronger. In addition, his contract price is also very fair, which is a very good signing for the team.
Over the past few summers, the Lakers have been chasing superstars, such as trading Wilson, even knowing that there are problems with the team's fit, but this time they took a more cautious and sensible approach, and finally achieved their goal and strengthened the team's roster. They still rely on the recipe to win the 2020 championship to attack the 2023 championship.
Their lineup consists of defense, shooting, Davis and James, which is their strength.
