12+12! Replace Wood! Lakers Super Twin Towers?

Admittedly, Wood has averaged 10.3 points per game but only 16.7 percent from three-point range since the Cavaliers. In this case, it should be noted that:

First, the proportion of shots. So far this season, Wood has shot 46.5 percent from three-point range. Statistically, it's a big man who focuses on three-point shooting.

Second, defensive efficiency. So far this season, Wood has defended a true plus/minus of -0.9. It is worth mentioning that this is the new "low" since the 18-19 season, and at the same time "high" to the career average of -0.4 per game.

To sum up the above two points, the defensive end pulls the hips, and the offensive end can't be opened, so there is basically no sense of existence on the field. In fact, in the last three games, the Lakers have a net efficiency of -15.7 when Wood is on the floor and 5.6 when he is not on the floor.

In short, Wood's presence on the court for the Lakers is to lose, and the next game is to win.

Based on this, it is not difficult to understand why Hamm is reluctant to send out the twin towers of Thick Eyebrows and Wood. To put it bluntly, the latter is not only unable to divide pressure on thick eyebrows, but even supercharge.

For Bushy Eyebrows, the most suitable interior partner is the likes of Mirotic or McGee.

Illustrative point: Mirotic. In the 17-18 season, when he played for the Pelicans, Mirotic had a 37.7% three-point rate (2.5 goals per game). Based on a good outside level, it can be said that it is a good way to open up space for the offense of thick eyebrows. It is worth mentioning that this season, the thick eyebrows averaged 28.1 points per game - a career high and the second in the league.

Illustrative point: McGee. In the 19-20 season, because of McGee's basket protection on the inside, the ratio of thick eyebrows to opponents under 6 feet was only 35.8%, which was a new low during the Lakers era. The low pressure of the basket reduces the risk of injury.

To sum up the above two points, the interior line suitable for thick eyebrows either has spatial attributes or can share the pressure of protecting the basket, and now there is a good reinforcement for the Lakers.

So far this season, Olynyk hasn't had many opportunities to perform because of Markkanen and Kessler, with 4.6 shots per game averaging a career-low average. The problem is that Olynyk still has the ability. For example, in the game against the Trail Blazers, he scored a double-double of 12 (points) + 12 (rebounds) in less than 24 minutes.

Based on the Jazz's rebuild and Olynyk's irreplaceability, the Lakers are still very likely to trade Russell to Olynyk. In this regard, I think the Lakers will also form a super twin tower of thick eyebrows + Olynyk.

Reason 1: Offensive end. So far in his career, Olynyk has a 36.9% three-point rate and an average of 1.2 shots per game. In this way, it is possible to cover the half-court range on the offensive end with thick eyebrows.

Reason 2: Defensively. So far this season, Olynyk has a plus/minus of 0.7 in defense. Career average of 0.8 per game. Numerically it has a good defense. Therefore, to a certain extent, the pressure of the basket for thick eyebrows can be shared.

To sum up the above two points, the Super Twin Towers refers more to the half-court range that can cover both offensive and defensive ends.

Of course, getting Olynyk would also mean that he could replace Wood, and at the same time, the pressure on the thick eyebrows would be less.