Once chased Okonggu, famous reporter revealed that the Lakers operated! Luo Media supported three major reasons: Doncic s perfect partner

He once pursued the Hawks' core inside core Okonggu, and famous reporters revealed some trading operations in the mid-season of the Lakers! The local media in Los Angeles City, "lakeshowlife", quickly posted three major reasons to support Pelinka's pursuit of Okongu again in the offseason, believing that the latter will be Doncic's perfect partner.

Famous reporter revealed that Lakers trading operations

ESPN famous reporter Dave McMenamin revealed that some of the Lakers trading operations in the mid-season during the Jason McIntyre's podcast program Straight Fire.

Dave McMenamin bluntly stated that before the Lakers traded Mark Williams, he called to ask about the possibility of the Hawks trading Okonggu.

The Lakers have clear reinforcement goals

After the Lakers won the Magnificent Power in the middle of the season, the team "returned" due to health issues, which led to the team's huge inside shortcomings in the playoffs, and was eventually swept by the Timberwolves 4-1 in the first round.

Therefore, in the press conference after the end of the season, Pelinka publicly stated that strengthening the inside will be the primary goal of the Lakers in the offseason.

Luoyang media has supported 3 major reasons in this case, the local media in Luoyang City "lakeshowlife" posted three major reasons to support the Lakers to continue pursuing Okongu in the offseason, and also pointed out the direction for the Lakers to select the inside reinforcement targets in the offseason.

Reason 1: Young enough

As the No. 6 pick in 20 years, Okonggu is only 24 years old, which perfectly meets Doncic's schedule. It is not difficult to see from the mid-season attempt to trade Mark Williams that when the Lakers Pelinka strengthened the inside, he obviously included the long-term consideration of age in the selection criteria.

After all, James is already 40 years old and is likely to retire after 1-2 seasons. The Lakers' future belongs to 26-year-old Doncic.

Therefore, in any subsequent reinforcement operations, the Lakers need to take into account the present and the future. After all, in the championship competition after James joined, the Lakers have sold most of the future chips, and the operation space left for Pelinka has become increasingly limited.

Reason 2: Potential

Okonggu averaged 27.9 minutes per game this season, and he could score 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds (3 offensive rebounds), 2.3 assists, 0.9 blocks, 0.9 steals, 0.6 three-pointers.

Converted to 36 minutes, this figure will be 17.2 points, 11.5 rebounds (3.5 offensive rebounds), 2.9 assists, 1.2 blocks, 1.2 steals and 0.8 three-pointers.

At the same time, the three hits reached 56.7%, 32.4% and 75.9%, both of which are comprehensive and personal efficiency reach the elite level.

Most importantly, he still has obvious room for improvement and potential, especially next to the two top passers Doncic and James, Okonggu's all-connection finishing ability is expected to be further amplified.

In addition, Okonggu is different from Mark Williams. He has certain spatial attributes, especially the end of the bottom corner three-pointer.

, coupled with the high level of defense, excellent second offense and potential organizational ability brought by the excellent frontcourt rebounds, all make this 24-year-old insider very likely to grow into a stable future core of the Lakers' insider next to Doncic.

Reason 3: High cost-effective contract

Because James's large contract with Doncic occupies most of the Lakers' salary space, the Lakers attach great importance to cost-effectiveness when choosing role players in the past few seasons.

This strategy also works very well. For example, Caruso, Hachimura and Reeves have all been players discovered by this strategy. Their cost-effective dividend contracts are the key to the Lakers' ability to continue to maintain competitiveness.

Okonggu's contract perfectly meets the Lakers' reinforcement requirements. His contract has three years left to be worth $47.98 million. According to his ability and potential, it can be said to be cost-effective.