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In today's basketball world, the era of small ball seems to be gradually fading, and the sport of basketball seems to be returning to the "giant sport".
In this context, the Los Angeles Lakers' reinforcement this summer has undoubtedly attracted attention from all walks of life.
For the Lakers, firing Ham is just the beginning, and what really matters is how to make the team's core players James and Bushy Eyebrows play easily and efficiently.
Let's start by recapping the regular season, where thick eyebrows shot a whopping 67.5% of shots inside, while James also reached 56.2%.
In the playoffs, the duo increased to an impressive 77.5 percent and 56.7 percent, respectively.
This is a clear indication of how important it is for the Lakers to have players with excellent shooting ability in the current system, especially those who can open up space.
Just as Antetokounmpo and Lopez had a net efficiency of 10.5 when they were on the floor, Downs and Gobert also had a 9.5, and Downs and Lopez had excellent three-point performances in the regular season, and their presence created more tactical possibilities for the team.
When we look back at the past two seasons, we will see that the Lakers' record before and after the All-Star break has often been less than ideal.
Of those teams that are in a state of flux, the Hornets have Ball, the Spurs have Wembanyama, the Pistons have Cunningham, and the Trail Blazers have Jordan Henderson, but only the Jazz and Wizards have yet to identify their rebuilding cornerstones.
In this case, Markkanen stands out and becomes a big target for the Lakers.
He shoots a staggering 49.3 percent from three-point range, shoots 39.9 percent from three-point range, averages 3.2 three-pointers per game, and is pretty good at shooting.
Throughout his career, he has shot 37.5 percent from three-point range and averaged 2.5 three-pointers per game.
What's more, he averages 23 points and 8 rebounds per game.
And this summer, he has one more year to his contract with the Jazz worth $18 million.
This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for the Lakers.
From the Jazz's point of view, they haven't found a real cornerstone player yet, and team manager Angie has always been known for being mercenary, and as long as the Lakers can give the right leverage, the deal is highly likely.
From Markkanen's point of view, his hard power with the Jazz may not yet reach star level, and a contract extension will be a problem.
The Lakers could have traded Markkanen for Reaves, Schifino, a second-round pick or even a protected first-round pick.
For the Jazz, Reaves' contract is cheap and comes with draft picks; And for Markkanen, a big stage like the Lakers is obviously more attractive.
I have to admit that it is really sad for the Lakers to lose Reaves, after all, Reaves also has a pivotal position in the team.
For the Lakers, this potential trade is both promising and tough to navigate.
On the one hand, Markkanen's arrival will undoubtedly greatly improve the team's strength, create a better offensive environment for James and Bushy Eyebrows, and make the team more competitive in a competitive league.
On the other hand, the loss of such a good player as Reeves also means that the team will suffer in terms of squad depth and tactical diversity.
This requires the Lakers' management to make decisions that are best for the future development of the team after weighing the pros and cons.
In the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers will also actively seek important reinforcements to improve the team's strength and competitiveness.
In terms of trades, the Lakers may consider sending away some players in exchange for quality players who are better suited to the team's system and needs.
Among them, Hachimura may become one of the bargaining chips in the trade.
According to reports, the Lakers could trade Hachimura plus this year's No. 17 pick and two future first-round picks for Bridges from the Nets.
Bridges is an excellent perimeter defender and scorer, and his arrival will greatly improve the Lakers' perimeter offense and defense.
The Lakers could also trade Hachimura, Reddish and a future first-round pick for the Spurs' Keldon Johnson.
Johnson is a very promising swingman at the front guard, and his physicality and scoring ability are excellent.
If they can get Johnson, the Lakers' roster depth will be further enhanced.
In addition to trades, free agent signing is also an important way for the Lakers to strengthen themselves.
In free agency, the Lakers need to consider which players fit the team's system and needs.
First, the Lakers need to consider keeping some important free agents, such as Reaves and Christie, among others.
Reaves is a very good guard, he has been very good in the playoffs and is one of the key rotation players for the Lakers.
Christie, on the other hand, is a young player with a lot of potential, having performed well in both the regular season and the playoffs.
The Lakers also need to find some quality swing guards to bolster the team's roster depth.
In the free market, there are a lot of great swing forwards
In this process, the Lakers' management needs to fully consider the long-term interests of the team.
They have to focus not only on the current results, but also on the next few seasons.
Whether Markkanen's addition can really improve the team's strength and whether it can create good chemistry with James and Bushy Eyebrows is something that needs to be carefully considered.
They also need to think about how to make up for the void in the squad and keep the team competitive in other ways after losing Reeves.
From a fan point of view, it's natural to want to see the team come out stronger and get better results on the pitch.
Fans also have mixed opinions about this potential deal.
Some fans believe that they should make a decisive move and seize this opportunity to improve the team's strength; While some fans are worried that the loss of Reeves will have too much impact on the team, they hope that the management will be cautious.
Regardless, fans want the team to make the smartest choices that will allow the Lakers to re-emerge in the coming seasons and bring fans more great games and good memories.
In this time of challenge and opportunity, the Lakers' management has a great responsibility.
They need to put their intelligence and talent to the fullest to paint a big picture for the future of the team.
Let's hope that the Lakers can make smart decisions this summer and successfully strengthen the roster.
Let's hope that James and Thick Eyebrows can play more relaxed and happy in the new season and lead the team to achieve better results.
Let's hope that the Lakers can regain their dominance in the league in the coming days, bringing us more glory and surprises.
The future of the Lakers is full of infinite possibilities, let's cheer for them and bless them together!
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