So far in the 23-24 season, the Lakers have averaged 87.2 shots per game, of which 34.9% or 30.4 are three-point shots.
Statistically, three-point shooting is the Lakers' primary offense. However, this efficiency is very mediocre.
First, the three-point rate. With a 35.1% stats, it ranks 24th in the league, and it is not even as good as the Wizards (35.4%) and Hornets (35.9%).
Second, the number of hits. At 10.7 per game, the league is only better than the Magic (10.5) and the Pistons (10.4).
To sum up the above two points, the Lakers' overall three-point ratio is very average relative to the league in terms of production and quality. Based on this, it is not difficult to understand why Hield often "connects" with the Lakers.
Note 1: Data. In the 581 games so far in his career, Hield has a three-point rate of 40.1% and an average of 3.1 goals per game.
Explanation point 2: Features. So far in his career, Hield has shot 58.2% of his three-point shots.
To sum up the above two points, Hield is mainly a three-point finisher and an efficient existence. In fact, the three-point efficiency alone is comparable to the existence of Curry, Klay, Lillard and others.
However, Hield is good, and I don't recommend the Lakers to trade it.
Reason 1: External. Let's not say that Hield hasn't played in the playoffs. With a $19 million contract alone, the Lakers would need at least two players to match if Russell didn't leave. Taking a step back, the Pacers have Haliburton and no need for Russell at all.
Reason 2: Internal. As the schedule progressed, some of the Lakers' players began to get into shape. Take, for example, Prince.
As you can see in the chart above, Prince has had a 39.5% three-point percentage and an average of 2.9 goals per game since the rematch against the Spurs. It is worth mentioning that this was achieved at 79.6% three-point shooting.
To add an extra mile, 20.3% of the Lakers' offensive rounds so far this season have been completed by shooting from the spot. Compared with blocking and dismantling, switching points, fixed points have high requirements for shooting. Prince, on the other hand, showed a good three-point shooting and could ensure that the team's tactics were executed.
At the same time, because of the good three-point finishing ability. During the same period, Prince averaged 11+4 per game. It is worth mentioning that this score is higher than the average of 10.5 points per game of the so-called No. 3 star Russell.
In addition, we can't ignore the original purpose of joining the Lakers: gilding.
Now as Prince gets better and better, it's clear that the gilding is a success. For Prince, the probability of a big contract is greatly increased, and for the Lakers, with Prince as a successful example, there is no need to worry about the lack of gold-plated this summer.
To sum up, Prince's presence for the Lakers can first ensure the execution of the tactics, secondly, it is a good combat power, and finally there is another example of gilded success. Therefore, it can be said that it kills three birds with one stone.
Finally, with an average of 11+4 data per game, Prince is not inferior to Hield in terms of data and the role of the team.