Last season and this summer's offseason, as Schroeder repeatedly asked for a contract extension, the Lakers finally traded Westbrook from the Wizards to break the situation of Schroeder's containment.
Although this deal is not yet clear whether the Lakers are making or losing, it seems to me that there are at least two positive points:
First, because of the configuration of the big three, it has attracted veterans with good immediate combat strength such as Anthony and Howard, as well as young instant combat forces such as Munch and Nunn;
Second, the current Lakers team may not be the strongest in the league, but the feelings it carries are certainly second to none, in other words, there is no need to worry about selling tickets.
Combining these two points, to some extent, looking at the Lakers is also a blessing in disguise. I mean, at least not in the bad way.
Of course, it is precisely because of the major adjustments made to the players this summer and the emergence of subsequent player injuries that the Lakers have not yet played the expected performance. Even, facing the thunder that was determined to swing badly, it was reversed under the lead of more than 30 points.
From the perspective of the game, the problems of the Lakers are not only as simple as the lack of running-in, but also the lack of offensive space.
Although the Lakers are close to 40% of the three-point shooting rate, which is a great improvement over the past two seasons, this is more due to James and Anthony. If you throw them away, the Lakers' overall three-point shooting rate is still the bottom of the league.
In a way, finding a shooter is a top priority for lakers management.
In fact, they are very much expected to get Buddy Hield this summer.
Statistically, Hield has averaged nearly 40 percent and hit nearly four three-pointers per game in the past three seasons, and his career average is 3.0 shots per game and 40.6 percent per game.
It can be said that from the data point of view, Hield is the top shooter in the NBA today. Even in my opinion, in terms of three-point projection alone, it is not inferior to Curry's existence.
If the Lakers continue to have a poor record, or if the offense has always existed, it is possible that they will restart the deal for Hield.
In my opinion, Tucker and Nunn will be the existence of chips in exchange for the second round picks of Hield and the Kings.
With Munch's continued excellent performance, the irreplaceability of the similar characteristics of Nunn is not so great, and Tucker will be the existence of the match trade.
Of course, whether this potential deal can move forward depends on the Lakers' record and whether the offensive space can be effectively resolved.
From another point of view, the Lakers' poor record is not necessarily all bad, at least this can make the management determined to trade Hield, the sharpshooter, and if there is determination, it will promote the 2-for-2 deal.