The Lakers, trailing the Nuggets 0-3 in the first round of the playoffs, are less than 48 hours away from going home to fish!
Many people say that if the Lakers want to compete for a championship this season, they must cross the Nuggets. Therefore, it is better to fight late than early, and then continue to be shaved head......
In fact, the Lakers have doomed James to run empty for a season since a series of contract renewal operations last summer!
Last year, they left behind the core of last season's Western Conference finals, such as Russell, Reaves, Eight Inches, and Van der Biao. There were no big wins in the free market, only through the signing of "fraudster" Vincent for 3 years and 33 million.
Let's think about it, last season's Lakers lineup was swept 4-0 by the Nuggets in the Western Conference finals, and the original team retained this season still wants to beat the Nuggets, not to mention that James is a year older.
Therefore, he was swept 4-0 by the Nuggets again this season, and the outcome was known from the beginning of the season.
Turning the clock back to the trade deadline, the Hawks' Dejounte Murray almost changed hands to the Lakers. It's a pity that the Lakers are reluctant to give up Reaves, a cheap bargaining chip.
Reaves, even if he played well last season, was a qualified NBA starter at best, but he was also thin and weak defensively.
And Murray is a descendant of Spurs Popovich, a point guard who was once selected as an All-Star, he is not only tough defensively, but also not soft in key moments, as evidenced by his three kills this season.
What are you fighting for in the playoffs? It's about defense and toughness! Reeves and Murrayby are more than a star and a half apart.
In addition, the Lakers management doesn't know if it will settle accounts, the 28-year-old Murray has just completed a four-year 120 million contract extension with the Hawks, with an annual salary of only 30 million, and an average of 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game this season, which is a very cost-effective contract!
It's a pity that the Lakers missed it!
If Murray the Hawks are in the Lakers, he will definitely not fall behind against the Nuggets' Murray!
The combined strength of him, James and thick eyebrows can play with the Nuggets to tie seven, and it is really hard to say who wins and who loses.
But what ifs in reality?