The Lakers' plan to grab people fell through, James was ridiculed for taking a salary cut, and only Joe Jr., DeRozan and him were left in the market
The Los Angeles Lakers' plan to grab people failed, and the Lakers wanted to make a big profit, but not only did they catch a handful, but they didn't even touch the small river next to them. One by one, their target players seemed to have made an appointment, and they threw themselves into the arms of other teams. Murray ran to the Pelicans, Paul picked the Spurs, and even Thompson would rather accept the Mavericks' contract than wear the purple and gold. It's not just a failure, the Lakers' plan looks better than it looks like on paper.
Besides, James's salary cut was originally a good intention to do bad things, but he was ridiculed by the outside world. In this era of money supremacy, Emperor Zhan's salary cut should have been seen as a heroic act, but it was interpreted as a desperate self-sacrifice. James is trying to dig up salary space for the Lakers, but he is said to be digging a hole for himself. This misunderstanding makes people feel both ridiculous and pathetic, who doesn't know that James is a cow on the court, and his heart off the court is not less racking his brains to help the team.
The Lakers' defeat in the trade market not only shows their strategy problems, but also reflects the star's true perception of the Lakers' current attractiveness as a team. When Thompson rejected the Warriors' 2-year 50 million contract, and at the same time did not choose the Lakers, but chose a seemingly less glamorous 3-year 50 million contract to join the Mavericks, this was not only disdain for the Lakers, but also a silent protest to the Warriors. This kind of cold reception in the market is undoubtedly a blow to the Lakers.
As for Bronny's joining, although his stardom is far from reaching the height of his father, the Lakers may be more interested in his box office appeal. The introduction of Bronny is half investment, half gambling for the Lakers. They hope that the young star can grow quickly under the flashlights of Hollywood and bring new energy to the team. However, it will take time to see if such hopes can be realized, and the performance on the pitch and the appeal at the box office are two different things.
DeRozan, you have to look at it this way, the bull is like the ex who doesn't want to let go yet, and has to tempt people to stay with a lot of sweetness. DeRozan struggles internally, whether to choose to return to his hometown to get a decent middle-class contract, or stay in Chicago and continue to get a high salary? The choice of players is not only financial, but also emotional. DeRozan's decision will greatly affect the Lakers' alternatives, and there are not many candidates in the market to replace him. It seems that the Lakers have to prepare for the worst, and if DeRozan is out of play, they may have to pick up that so-called "spare tire strategy".
Grant, he is the tail of the shelf with the Trail Blazers, and the Lakers want to trade him for a small chip, which is difficult. The Trail Blazers, for their part, clearly don't buy it, and they are looking for more enticing chips. Grant's appeal to the Lakers is mainly due to his once-shining brilliance and potential revival, but it is all based on a big question mark over whether he will be able to recover. In other words, the Lakers' dream of turning a bicycle into a motorcycle may be difficult to realize, and if Grant comes, he may only be a role player, not thinking that he can greatly change the fate of the team.
Let's talk about Little Joe, this guy has become a lifesaver for the Lakers, the contract Bridges wants, the Hornets obviously can't afford it, this is a good opportunity for the Lakers to start. However, don't forget, there aren't that many perfect stories in this world. Little Joe certainly has his shining points, but to say that it is up to him to save the Lakers' long-lost dream of winning the championship, the pressure is too great. However, from another point of view, the current Lakers may not be able to find a better option than him, at least they can still bring some topics and traffic, so as not to make fans completely desperate.
James' leadership is unquestionable, but the setback in the transfer market has almost pushed him to the forefront. He took a pay cut so that the team could bring in stronger helpers, which was a selfless move, but it was interpreted by the outside world as a helpless or even stupid choice. This kind of ridicule is actually quite unfair. As the team's soul and spiritual leader, James is not only working the court, but also on the court for the future of the Lakers. Despite the difficulties, he stuck to his choice and wanted to bring out the best in the squad and his new signings to create a real contender.
Bronny's role and his position in the Lakers roster can be said to be the Lakers' version of "father's love like a mountain". Emperor Zhan cut his salary in order to fight for better treatment for his son, which makes people sigh, the hearts of parents all over the world! But in the end, Bronny's penalty shooting skills in the NBA can really only be regarded as adding some attention to the Lakers, and as for whether it can really improve the team's strength, it is really a big question mark. Although he has a good father, it doesn't mean that he can fight on the court, the Lakers have to rely on such a "prince" to revivenation, and it seems that they need to make a few more pots of tea and so on.
James' sacrifices and efforts for the future of the team are undoubtedly worthy of respect. This guy is still charging on the court when he is old, and he cuts his salary just to poke up space for the Lakers, this kind of spirit is commendable. But the question is, how are the Lakers' plans to bring in reinforcements? It's hard to put into words! Pinning all your hopes on unreliable plans is not treating James' kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs. Lao Zhan's mind is not appreciated, and the management of the Lakers has to buy a few more packs of headache powder for Lao Zhan, don't let this sacrifice be in vain.
The Lakers' strategy and hope to return to glory, in the final analysis, is now like relying on the old book. The Lakers want to rely on "potential stocks" like Bronny and a few unreliable veterans to rush to the championship? A little too naïve. What the Lakers need is a real strategic adjustment, not relying on Lao Zhan's "savior" plot alone. A return to glory is not an overnight thing, and the management has to show some real skills, so that they don't know all day long to be stained in the halo.
James' relationship with the Lakers, this is really a "utilization relationship". The Lakers used James' aura and drive, and James also used the Lakers as a platform to continue his basketball career and personal brand. There are pros and cons to this relationship, but if the Lakers are always strong on paper, the relationship is going to go wrong sooner or later. Lao Zhan is not iron-clad, the Lakers management has to hurry up, don't always expect James to support the sky alone, and don't always let him worry about the Lakers' mess before he retires.