Beijing time on March 6, according to a report by The Athletic reporter Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Dion Waiters. Waiters will play for the Lakers until the end of the season. Only played 3 games this season, averaging 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1 assist per game, and shooting 47.1% from three-point range. The Lakers have been looking for scorers and ball handlers on the bench. Waiters has good independent scoring ability, and his dribbling skills are also good.
And Charania soon received updated news that Waiters' joining the Lakers has additional terms. Waiters and his agent Rich Paul had many conversations with the Lakers management. The conversation was positive and positive, and both parties agreed that 's performance in this cooperation must be effective, otherwise the Lakers have the option of cutting him. (Explanation: Waiters had a stalemate with Spoelstra in the Heat because he slacked off in training and disrupted the locker room. The Lakers required him to actively participate in training and complete the tasks assigned by the coach, otherwise he could be waived. Drop him)
According to previous reports, Dion Waiters left a deep impression on the entire team's coaching staff and management when he was training for the Lakers, and Waiters himself also took the initiative to admit that he was with the Heat. Regarding the mistakes he made, he said that he will work hard to complete the work and perform well with the Lakers. Waiters' attitude is the key to impressing the Lakers management. Of course, the Lakers management also has options, that is, this time An additional clause was added to the signing. If Waiters' role in the Lakers is negative, then the Lakers can waive him.
Some fans wonder why Waiters defeated JR-Smith. It is actually very simple. First of all, Waiters is only 29 years old and JR-Smith is 35 years old. Secondly, the Lakers have been looking for a ball-handler + scorer on the bench. Hands, JR-Smith is best at catching and shooting. He does not have good ball-holding ability. Waiters can create offensive space on his own, and he can also catch and shoot. The difference in age makes the difference in athletic ability between the two. Waiters can switch to guard multiple positions, but JR does not have this ability, so in the end when the Lakers choose one of the two Rich Paul players, they will definitely choose the one who can play better.
After Waiters joins the Lakers bench, Rajon Rondo's tactical status will decline significantly, because he is harmful to the space when he is on the court. In addition, Kyle Kuzma's shot number should also be affected to a certain extent. The impact, but Waiters' joining will not affect Caruso's playing time, because Caruso is a defensive-oriented backcourt. Generally speaking, Waiters' joining is positive for the Lakers, as long as If he is willing to play hard, he will definitely help the Lakers become stronger.
text/Yan Xiaobai
