Champion Twin Towers! Lakers win 17+11 center? Now there's a resource to fight Jokic

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2024-05-25 07:12Posted in Beijing Sports Creators

Facing the Nuggets, the Lakers 0:4;

Against the Kings, the Lakers 0:4;

Against the Timberwolves, the Lakers 1:3;

Facing the Mavericks, the Lakers 1:2;

Facing the Suns, the Lakers 3:2;

Against the Clippers, the Lakers 3:1;

Facing the Thunder, the Lakers 3:1.

Considering that the Kings are still immature, the Lakers' biggest imaginary enemy in the West is still the Nuggets. To be precise, aside from the Nuggets, other teams have the strength to fight.

The Nuggets have a net efficiency of 11.8 when Jokic is on the floor and -8.6 when he is not. The difference of 20.4 shows that the effective limit of Jokic's victory is large.

How to limit Jokic effectively?

The Timberwolves gave a good demonstration. To put it bluntly, the three towers of Gobert, Towns, and Naz Reid take turns to consume. And the Lakers don't have such defensive resources.

Therefore, if the Lakers want to compete with the Nuggets next season, they will have to strengthen the interior line.

What are the strengths of the Lakers' reinforcements this summer?

First of all, the Lakers have three first-round picks to trade in 24/25, '29, and '31 over time, and the first rounds in '26, '28, and '30 can also be set up as swaps. Secondly, Reeves and Hachimura have a certain cost performance in the player chips.

What are the good reinforcements on the inside this summer?

At present, Valanciunas and Olynyk will expire with the Pelicans and Raptors respectively. If Russell chooses to leave this summer, the Lakers will have a mid-level contract worth about $12 million. Of course, aside from the duo, the Lakers have other potential candidates.

Sabonis Jr. and Jokic were in a 43-58 split with the latter shooting 22-of-48 from the field and 45.8 percent;

Thick eyebrows and Jokic played 22 minutes and 24 seconds, and the latter shot 13 of 25 and shot 52%;

Bam Adebayo and Jokic were in a 21-minute and 13-second match, with the latter shooting 6-of-12 and 50.0 percent from the field;

Ayton and Jokic were in a 18-minute and 15-minute game, with the latter shooting 12-of-21 from the field for 57.1 percent.

In terms of data, Ayton's defense against Jokic is still effective.

For Ayton, I think he's the ideal candidate for the Lakers to bolster the No. 5 spot.

First of all, with a height of 213 and a weight of 112 kg, it is the standard No. 5 figure; Secondly, he averaged 17+11 performances per game in his career.

Combined, the two points are a No. 5 position with a standard stature.

How likely are the Lakers to get Ayton?

First of all, although he is the top 18-year rookie, Ayton has not shown the cornerstone attributes of Wembanyama; Second, the Trail Blazers belong to the rebuilding team.

Combined, as long as the chips are right, a deal can still be made.

At this point, the Lakers can trade Ayton for Reaves, Hachimura, two first-rounders (with protection), and two second-rounders.

From the Trail Blazers' perspective, since Ayton can't reach the height of the cornerstone, it's not impossible to exchange it for chips that can help rebuild. From Ayton's point of view, the Lakers are certainly more attractive than the Trail Blazers.

Therefore, the Lakers are still very likely to get Ayton under the attractiveness. In this way, the formation of the champion twin towers will also have the resources to fight Jokic.

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