The Cavaliers beat the Celtics in a big way, and everyone in the locker room after the game had a triumphant smile on their faces. But behind this victory, there is an indispensable hero - and that is Donovan Mitchell. With his 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, the court-court warrior tells us that he's not just a scoring machine for the Cavaliers, but a treasure for any team.
Imagine what it would be like if such a player joined the Lakers. The Lakers are now missing a piece of the puzzle, someone who can take on the offensive banner in key moments. The current Lakers, although they have shooters like Russell, his style is still different from Mitchell. Russell is more of the kind of player who still the water, and Mitchell, he's the kind of explosive that can blow the whole court up.
What does joining Mitchell mean for the Lakers? It's just a blast of rocket fuel! Think about it, with Mitchell on the court, plus James' versatility and Davis' dominance, what kind of chemistry will these three form together? I'm afraid the opponent is going to have a headache.
James is no longer the young guy he used to be, he needs teammates who can share the pressure and stand up at critical moments. Mitchell is just such a candidate. Not only can he score, but his on-court vision and passing ability can also make James a lot less burdened. With Mitchell, James' fifth championship ring is definitely not a dream.
Shouldn't the Lakers go all out to bring in Mitchell now, you say? Don't look at the current Lakers' performance is not bad, but to go far in the playoffs, James and Davis alone are obviously not enough. They need "game-changers" like Mitchell.
Nick Young also mentioned in an interview that the Lakers really need a player like Mitchell who can immediately improve the team's firepower. A player who can explode at any time from the outside can make the Lakers' offense more versatile and bring energy on the defensive end.
Imagine an opposing coach having to defend James' versatility, Davis' interior dominance, and Mitchell's outside firepower at the same time when setting up their tactics, and that pressure can definitely add to any opponent's headaches.
And for Mitchell, joining the Lakers is also a new challenge. Under James' leadership, he will have the opportunity to touch heights that may be unattainable elsewhere. After all, standing on the shoulders of giants, you can see farther.
In short, if the Lakers can get Mitchell in the offseason, it will be a strong statement to the whole league. This is not only an upgrade to the Lakers' roster, but also a strong support for James' "five-crown" dream. With Mitchell, the Lakers' game will no longer be a monotonous offensive display, but will become a wonderful tactical matchup and a model of teamwork.
It's not just basketball, it's a story of dreams, glory and pursuits. The combination of Mitchell and the Lakers may be exactly the story we are looking forward to. One day in the future, when we look back at this history, we may find that it was these decisions that changed the course of the NBA.
So, Lakers fans, are you ready? It may not be long before you meet this "changemaker" on the field, so let's wait and see how he writes his own legend in the hot land of Los Angeles.