Since the Spurs, Russell has averaged just 5.5 points per game. Regarding the data, it should be noted that:
For one, the true hit rate is only 34.4%;
Second, the three-point shooting accounted for 62.5%, and the three-point rate was 30%;
Thirdly, he received only 3.0 assists per 40.5 passes.
The first two points are intuitive. Regarding the third point, as a contrast. The season average is 6.4 assists per 46.6 passes.
To sum up, Russell is not only inefficient in his individual offense, but even his tandem is plummeting. Considering that it is now possible to trade, it cannot be ruled out that Russell is "playing" the Lakers - sincerely losing.
In fact, even if that weren't the case, Russell would have fallen victim to the Lakers' reinforcements when a more suitable player came along.
Reason 1: Contract. With a 1+1 contract, it is clear that Russell's future is not with the Lakers. Moreover, judging from the 1+1 contract method, the Lakers and Russell themselves are "using each other" - Russell likes the Lakers' exposure, and the Lakers use Russell to strengthen.
Reason 2: Features. In the 522 games so far in his career, Russell has shot 45.8% from three-point range, with a three-point percentage of 36.3% and an average of 2.5 shots per game.
Statistically, Russell's offensive end is dominated by three-point shooting and is very efficient.
Is this really the case?
So far this season, Russell's three-point percentage is just 28.6 percent when defenders are within 4 feet. In other words, Russell does not have the three-point shooting ability of Curry, Lillard and others.
Without strong shooting ability, it is difficult to ensure efficiency when the defensive intensity comes up. Of course, this is also the main reason for Russell's instability on the offensive end.
At the same time, because of the poor record, there are teams including the Bulls and the Trail Blazers that may be rebuilt. Rebuilding means that there are candidates for reinforcement.
As far as the Trail Blazers are concerned, Lillard's record has plummeted because of the departure of the Bucks — only better than the Spurs in the West.
As a result, the Lakers can set their sights on Brogdon. And I think the deal is very promising.
Reason 1: Reconstruction. For a rebuilding team, any player can be traded and taken over as long as the chips are right.
Reason 2: Contract. Brogdon still has two years and $45 million left on his contract. It's obviously a heavy burden for the rebuilding team. Russell, on the other hand, will be able to release salary space as soon as next summer.
To sum up the above two points, with the attraction of the Trail Blazers, the Lakers can basically get Brogdon. For the latter, my definition is a star point guard.
Reason 1: Honor. Last season with the Celtics, Brogdon was named Sixth Man of the Year for his outstanding performance. In addition, the Bucks also won the Rookie of the Year during their time.
Reason 2: Features. So far this season, Brogdon is shooting 41.3 percent from the field when defenders are within four feet. Compared to the mean, 41.8% is not much lower. In other words, have a good ability to make strong investments.
To sum up the above two points, the star point guard is more about strong shooting. Of course, the Lakers were able to get Brogdon thanks to Lillard. The latter, to be precise, creates opportunities.