After back-to-back losses, trade rumors for the Lakers have started again. Here's an illustrative point: Zhan Mei.
The Lakers have only a 2-7 record since the Spurs, but the net efficiency is 5.6 when James is on the floor. For comparison, Jokic and Murray are 7.8 when they are on the floor.
By comparison, Zhan Mei is still one of the top duos in the league. It is therefore not surprising that there are frequent trade rumors. To be precise, after strengthening the championship.
Among the many trade candidates, given the rebuilding attributes of the Trail Blazers and the large contract attributes of Jeremy Grant, it can be said that the latter is very likely to join the Lakers. So, what can Grant bring to the Lakers?
Illustrative point 1: Attack.
In terms of shooting methods, Grant shot 45.6% from the inside with a shooting percentage of 53.2%, and 35.9% of his shots came from outside the three-point line with a shooting rate of 41.9%.
In terms of data, Grant is just as "magical" as Harden and others, and is very efficient.
In terms of finishing methods, 36.4% of the shots were finished through breaks, with a shooting rate of 48.8%, and 29.8% were finished by fixed-point shots, with 1.19 points per round, which was better than 76.9% of the players.
Statistically, Grant, like Durant and others, can both hold and leave the ball.
Illustrative point two: Defense.
So far this season, Grant has 36.5% defensive guard and 38.7% limited shooting, 57.4% defensive line and 42.5% limited shooting, and 6.0% defensive center with 60% limited shooting rate.
Statistically, Grant can lead well except for the No. 5 position. For example, he was limited to 1 of 4 shots at 6 minutes and 47 seconds against James, and he was limited to 1 of 5 shots at 6 minutes and 24 seconds against Keegan Murray.
To sum up the offensive and defensive ends, Grant can bring the Lakers the following:
1. Stable attacker;
2. Three-point finisher;
3. A more versatile defender.
The above three points can be said to be urgently needed by the Lakers at this stage, especially the first point.
Statistically, James has averaged 10.3 shots per game so far this season, shooting 59.5%. In terms of data, the 39-year-old James still has the league's top offensive level. But other than that, the Lakers no longer have a player who averages more than 8.0 breaks per game.
Of course, the Lakers want to get Grant, especially if the latter has a 5-year 160 million contract, the Lakers are bound to sell Russell. For Russell, I think the Trail Blazers are also a good place to go.
Reason: Chongjian.
Without Lillard, the Trail Blazers' record has plummeted — only better than the Spurs in the West. The results are not good, and a rebuild is imminent.
There is no pressure on the team to rebuild. In this regard, Russell can be given more opportunities to "farm" the data.
One more thing to say here, the reason why Russell signed a 1+1 contract with the Lakers in the offseason is more because of the "gilding" this season. To be precise, to play well this season, so as to prepare for a big contract this summer.
In this way, the pioneer of rebuilding is able to meet Russell's need to "brush" data.