21 million in one year! All-star center! Congratulations to Doncic for ushering in a good helper? The Lakers are right to do this

Since joining the Lakers, Doncic's 30.7% of the shots came from the pick-and-roll. From this perspective, the combination of No. 1 and No. 5 with Ayton is still worth looking forward to.

Explanation point 1: Cover. In the 24-25 season, he averaged 4.1 screens per game, second only to Sabonis Jr., Gobert, Jokic and Harten. He averaged 9.5 points per game, second only to 4 players.

Explanation point 2: China Investment. First, the 9th most big players with 96 shots, followed by 45.8% of the mid-range shots, second only to Jokic's 51.7% of the big players with at least 70 shots.

To sum up the above two points, we can understand that Ayton has top cover and top-level CET-level at the same position. The potential can provide Doncic with solid screens and misalignment opportunities brought by subsequent shooting.

In addition, we cannot ignore one thing: Ayton came to the Lakers "golded", and their attitude is correct and there is also a BUFF bonus.

The starting center is not a big problem, so what about the substitute center?

Although Krogk, who has a two-way contract and Kelly who has a new 10-day contract, it is obvious that Hayes is more of the substitute center.

First, I have been playing for a year, which means there is no problem with the chemistry. More importantly, it has been proven that there is no problem with "eating cakes". But the problem is also obvious:

- The cover is not solid enough. The season just ended, averaged 1.2 screens per game. The number of singles is not as many as Randle (1.7 times) and Josh Collins (1.5 times). In terms of quality, fans became "fake cover" - they were used to being able to pass the defensive players before they completely blocked them.

If the Lakers' goal in the new season is only to make the playoffs, then Hayes will not be a big problem as a substitute center. But it is obvious that it is unrealistic to only consider the playoffs. In other words, Hayes is still not qualified as a substitute center. To be precise, not being able to provide offensive help (cover) to teammates is just a single end point.

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why there are constant news that Pelinka is still eager to strengthen the team's inside line.

How should the Lakers strengthen the inside?

First, Adebayo.

Description point: location. He has played 85% of his NBA career so far, and played 15% of his fourth position. Although it mainly plays in the center, it is not impossible to play in the power forward. It means that you can form a double tower with Ayton.

More importantly, it was previously revealed that Riley was willing to trade Adebayo. Of course, under the premise that Butler left the team as the absolute core of the team, even if Pelinka is willing to take out all the bargaining chips that can be traded, including Reeves, it is likely that he will not be able to trade.

But to be honest, if the transaction is successful, the Lakers' inside line will be the top presence in the league in an instant.

were selected, Sharp of the Nets and Wagner of the Magic.

To be precise, although the two have obvious advantages and disadvantages, they are still reliable as substitute centers. For example, Wagner, the three-point rate in the 24-25 season was 36.0%, which is a very good space point just for the second team. More importantly, the Nets are rebuilding the team and the Magic have oversupply of inside lines, and the possibility of Pelinka being traded.

But then again, although there is a possibility of a trade, it is more of a mid-season. To put it bluntly, the team should make targeted adjustments based on the trends of the team and players.

, Vucevic. The reason why

is the second choice is not that it is insufficient combat power. In terms of data, the Swiss center in the 24-25 season still has an All-Star average of 19+10 per game. More importantly, there is a possibility of transaction.

If the above two messages are from the NBA China official website.

Does these two messages mean that Doncic will receive Vucevic's assistance?

I think it can be understood so.

Reason: Attitude. Since the Bulls are actively selling, it means Vucevic is not in the team's plan. Of course, active trading and the Lakers have active attention, it means that the probability of one trying to "buy" and the other trying to "sell" is very high.

In fact, it seems to me that the Lakers are right to pay attention to Vucevic.

Reason 1: That is, combat power. As I said just now, Vucevic still averaged a double-double All-Star performance in the just-concluded season. The second center is more than enough.

Reason 2: Contract. With one year and 21 million left, it is a due contract. First of all, there is little impact on the team's subsequent operations. Secondly, even if the environment is not suitable, it is relatively easy to deal with.

To sum up the above two points, "right" reflects the expiration of the contract while having the immediate combat power. It brings it, while making up for the shortcomings of the center, it also leaves a backup plan - if the environment is not suitable for the local conditions, it is enough to trade or lay off again in the mid-season.