The biggest change for the Golden State Warriors this season is the introduction of experienced playmaker Chris Paul (CP3). Paul's arrival not only adds depth and richness to the Warriors' playmaker, but he has a higher level of offense up front, greatly enhancing the team's offensive capabilities. In terms of rosters, the Warriors have more strong players, they have more opportunities and more players to help the team win.
At the same time, the Los Angeles Lakers also strengthened their bench and added more interior players, thereby improving their interior level. They also have more players who can play an important role in the game and thus help the team win.
In the first round of preseason, both teams were missing some key players. The Lakers are missing leader James, while the Warriors are missing playmaker Green. In this case, although some people think that the Warriors can easily beat the Lakers, this is not the case. Instead, the Warriors suppressed the Lakers almost all of the game, and they showed exciting skill and coordination on the offensive end. While it was only a tentative game, the Warriors have clearly shown more of something intriguing on the offensive end.
Although the Lakers have yet to reach their full potential, the Warriors have shown amazing prowess and offensive abilities. In the new season, both teams are expected to bring more exciting matches to fans.
【Starter lineup analysis】
The Lakers' starting five are Russell, Rivers, James, Vanderbilt and Davis. Of the five, Russell and Rivers are guards, James and Vanderbilt are forwards, and Davis is center. The strength of this starting lineup is above average, with excellent interior scoring ability and defensive ability in various positions. However, they also have some notable shortcomings, such as a lack of consistency in outside scoring and too much reliance on Davis to open the situation.
The Warriors' starting five are Paul, Curry, Klay, Wiggins and Green. In this starting lineup, Paul and Curry are guards, Klay and Wiggins are forwards, and Green is center. The Warriors' small roster has long maintained the league's top offensive efficiency, and its goal difference is also leading the league. The recruitment of Paul worried some fans and delighted many fans after the first game. The power of the Warriors' three guards has been further revealed, and the offensiveness of the small lineup seems to have been further improved compared to the past!
Overall, the Warriors' starting lineup is slightly better than the Lakers. While there may be a disadvantage in height, their offensive ability can compensate for these shortcomings.
【Bench Analysis】
The Lakers' bench includes the likes of Vincent, Schiffino, Reddish, Wood, and Hachimura. These players have a certain strength and potential in their respective positions. Vincent and Siffino are outside players who are able to provide consistent projection and organisational skills; Reddish is a striker with excellent physicality and scoring ability; Wood and Hachimura can provide interior scoring and defensive strength. Overall, the Lakers' bench has improved in strength and thickness, and can play an important role in the game.
The Warriors' bench is equally good. Players such as Joseph, Payton, Moody's, Kuminga, Saric and Wayne Rooney all have their own strengths and characteristics. Joseph is an experienced guard, Payton is a good outside defender, Moody and Kuminga are young and promising rookies, Saric is a well-rounded interior player, and Wayne Rooney is a rebounding master. The combination and combination of these players makes the Warriors' bench also have strong fighting effectiveness.
The Lakers' bench has a certain advantage in overall stability and reliability. However, the Warriors' bench is not to be underestimated, and they have good bench potential. In future matches, the benches of both teams will be an important force to provide strong support for the team's victory.
【Coaches on both sides】
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is a coach with a wealth of experience and achievement, having fought as a player to win five championship rings in the NBA, and after becoming a coach, he went on to win three championship rings with the team as an assistant coach and successfully ushered the Warriors into a new dynasty. Kerr's tactical philosophy focuses on teamwork and ball movement, emphasizing transfers, space and three-pointers, and focusing on the defensive system, so that the Warriors always maintain a strong overall offensive and defensive combat effectiveness. Cole is also very knowledgeable about the development of players, he is good at tapping the potential of players, stimulating the fighting spirit of players, so that the team always maintains high morale and combat effectiveness in the game.
And the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Davin Hamm, is a young and promising coach who has not yet achieved the same honor as Kerr in the Lakers, but his strength and potential cannot be underestimated. Hamm follows the Lakers' usual large roster system, emphasizing defensive experience, and his players also have excellent physical fitness and scoring ability. Hamm pays attention to detail and strategy in the game, and assigns the positions and roles of the players well, allowing the team to play well at both the offensive and defensive ends. At the same time, Hamm also pays attention to the psychological quality of players and the building of team spirit, so that the Lakers always maintain unity in the game.
The coaches of the two teams differ in experience and achievement, with Cole's coaching career earlier and more successful. However, Hamm also has unlimited potential and talent as a young and promising coach. Both teams have their own characteristics in terms of coaching and tactics, and each has excellent performance and play.
[Who is the better team?] 】
In terms of factors such as overall strength, bench depth and coaches, the Warriors and Lakers have their own advantages.
The Warriors' starting lineup is relatively strong, and they have top-notch offensive prowess and players who solve problems at key moments of the game. While injuries to Curry and Thompson may have an impact on the team's combat effectiveness, as long as they can return and return to their best form, the Warriors' strength will not be underestimated.
The Lakers have a relatively stable starting lineup, strong interior scoring and defensive ability, and two excellent core players, James and Davis. The Lakers are also relatively reliable on the bench, with players of good quality such as Wood and Hachimura. In addition, Coach Hamm's tactical philosophy has also been widely recognized.
However, there may be a gap in the hard solution of the key situation. In last season's playoffs, the Warriors weren't good enough in key moments, which may be a problem they need to pay attention to this season.
Both teams have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Warriors have a certain advantage in overall strength and tactical strategy, while the Lakers have an advantage in interior scoring and defensive ability. However, both teams need to step up on the hard solution of the key situation.
At the beginning of the new season, the Lakers and Warriors have made targeted adjustments and upgrades, hoping to further enhance the team's strength and competitiveness. So, which team is better now between the Lakers and the Warriors?
First, let's look at the Lakers. They strengthened their interior strength in the offseason, acquiring All-Star Anthony Davis in a trade while bringing in striker Malik Monk and interior player Dwight Howard. These adjustments have given the team greater scoring ability and defensive strength, as well as greatly improved the team's bench depth. Judging from the performance at the beginning of the new season, the Lakers have shown greater competitiveness and teamwork in the game, and have won many games.
At the same time, the Warriors also made some key adjustments. They retained most of last season's main lineup, including core players like Curry, Thompson, Green and Looney, but made significant upgrades on the bench. By bringing in experienced players such as Javier McGee, Gary Payton II and Danielle House, the Warriors' bench depth and competitiveness have been significantly improved. Since the start of the new season, the Warriors have also shown excellent form and team chemistry, winning many games.
For now, both the Lakers and Warriors are very good teams, and both teams have their own strengths and characteristics. The Lakers have more interior strength and bench depth, while the Warriors have a more tacit core lineup and excellent bench. In the playoffs, both teams showed great fighting power and competitiveness, bringing fans an unforgettable game experience.
Of course, the new season is still a long way off, and it remains to be seen which team is better between the Lakers and the Warriors. However, judging by the current game performance, both teams are expected to go further in the playoffs. Whether it is the Lakers or the Warriors, they need to continue to maintain teamwork, defensive performance and scoring ability in key moments to go further in the fierce game.
In short, the Lakers and Warriors are very good teams, and they all have their own strengths and characteristics in different aspects. In the future, both teams are expected to show greater strength and competitiveness in the playoffs. Which team can be the better team is still to be revealed, let's wait and see!