So far in the 23-24 season, James has averaged 25.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. Regarding the data, it should be noted that:
First, the proportion of shots. 54.9% of shots came from inside, and 31.8% of shots came from outside the three-point line. 75.7% from 0-3 feet, 49.5% from 3-10 feet, and 41.3% from beyond the three-point line.
In terms of statistics, although James's style of play is very "magic ball", the efficiency is relatively good, especially the three-point point. For comparison, Curry has a 41.4 percent three-point rate and Haliburton 42.1 percent. In other words, the three-point shooting James has reached the top of the league.
Second, tackling tough problems. He averaged 10.3 breakaways per game and shot 59.3 percent from the field. For comparison, Brother Alphabet has a shooting percentage of 65.1% and Alexander 56.1%. In other words, James' offense is still at the top of the league.
One more word on the second point. This is one of the players on the Lakers team other than James who have averaged more than 8.0 breakthroughs per game.
Second, except for James and Reaves, the Lakers have no player with a breakthrough shooting rate of more than 50%.
To sum up the above two small points, it shows that the Lakers lack attackers. To be precise, the situation in which James is rested or not present. This brings about the reason why the Lakers' offense is usually chaotic when they are without James - a lack of "cake-making" players.
If the Lakers want to make a difference this season, the lack of attackers must be addressed. Potentially, considering James' style of play, this could also be effective in reducing the appearance of his injuries.
For the Lakers, at this stage, there is a chance to get star players such as LaVine and Murray. But in my opinion, none of these are the best options.
LaVine's problem is that he still has a big four-year, $170 million contract, and Murray's problem is that the Hawks' asking price will certainly not be too low.
At the same time, the Wizards' record so far this season is only better than the Pistons, and considering that Bradley Beal has moved to the Suns, it can be said that the rebuild has quietly begun.
At this point, the Lakers can set their sights on Kyle Kuzma.
Illustrative point: Data. So far this season, Kuzma is averaging 23.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. The 23+6 stats show that Kuzma is a strong player with good fighting power.
To add another word, Kuzma's ability to attack has improved a lot from the point of averaging 11.8 breakthroughs per game and shooting 48.1% from the field.
As for Kuzma, I think the Lakers are very likely to get it with chips like Russell.
Reason 1: Contract. Kuzma and the Wizards still have four years and $90 million left on their contracts, which is obviously a heavy burden for the rebuilding team. And Russell could free up salary space as soon as next summer.
Reason 2: Good friends. Previously, the Lakers and the Wizards established a good relationship in the trade for Leonard and Westbrook.
In addition, Kuzma was drafted into the league by the Lakers, and returning to Los Angeles this time is not excluded.
To sum up the above two points, the Lakers are still very likely to get Kuzma. Of course, that's what James wants to see. On the one hand, it comes from sharing the pressure of tackling tough problems, and on the other hand, there has been cooperation before - basically there is no need to run in.