35 million, goodbye Lakers! was an excellent stand-in for James, and your decline made the Purple and Gold helpless

35 million, goodbye Lakers! was an excellent stand-in for James, and your decline made the Purple and Gold helpless

After this exciting NBA season, when we talk about the Lakers, the heavy sense of loss seems to be transmitted through the air. After all, the huge sum of $35 million was exchanged for one disappointment after another. Once upon a time, Hachimura was hailed as the perfect stand-in for James, but now he has become a burden to the team. The Purple and Gold Legion has made up its mind to reinvent without regrets.

Let's talk about the painful moment of being eliminated. The Lakers' performance this season hasn't been without its highlights, but it's far from the standard of a championship. In particular, Hachimura, a starting forward who averaged more than 30 minutes per game, has disappointing playoff stats — averaging just 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while shooting just 39.5 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three-point range. Faced with such statistics, fans can't help but question his efficiency and on-field decision-making.

In addition, Hachimura's performance at critical moments is even more worrying. He was inefficient under the basket and often made mistakes in the matchup. In the face of the Nuggets, his defense has long been analyzed by the opponent, and it has almost become a breakthrough for the opponent's offense. Despite the fact that he was sometimes given large openings, the Japanese player's performances were still unsatisfactory. In addition, his rebounding ability is far from enough, and he is often blown out by opposing forwards Gordon and Porter.

It has to be said that what was once a stand-in now looks more like a huge loophole. James had high hopes that he would be able to take on the responsibility of the team when he was rested. However, the reality is cruel, and Hachimura did not live up to such expectations. Now, with the Lakers eliminated by the Nuggets for two consecutive seasons, the Purple and Gold have had to reconsider his position.

Now, Hachimura's contract in the transfer market has been seen as a burden. This two-year, 35 million contract is not only a pressure in terms of money, but also a problem in the team's tactical layout. Lakers management has realized that changes must be made if they want to make a difference in the coming seasons.

This summer, the Lakers' moves are predicted to be very bold. They will likely pursue All-Star-caliber players like Trae Young and Mitchell, who can not only control the ball in crunch time, but also compete with the opposition's top players. The future of the Lakers, while full of uncertainty, is one thing clear – that is, it must change, and Hachimura may be part of that change.

In the final analysis, this big change of the Lakers is not only for immediate victory, but also for long-term stability. And the fans, no doubt, want to see more victories and glory. Under such pressure, every decision counts.

Do you think this change can bring spring to the Lakers? Is this the beginning of regaining glory, or is it another failure? Welcome to leave your views and predictions in the comment area, and let us look forward to the future of the Lakers.