Faced with this stalemate, US media Clutch Points reporter Jedd Pagaduan believes that the Lakers should cut the mess quickly and complete the lineup as soon as possible so that the newly joined players can work together with James , Davis and others to train together, so that they can quickly enter the state in the new season and should not hesitate.
Jedd Pagaduan analyzed the situation where players are being sold and suggested that the Lakers make a 5-for-3 trading plan . Through this transaction, the Lakers can complete the lineup formation, which not only solves the problem of Westbrook's departure, but also increases the depth of the team's lineup, which is very feasible.
trading plan specific content: the Lakers sent Westbrook, Nunn , the first round pick in 2027, the first round pick in 2029 and a second round pick, and obtained Conley, Bogdanovic and Clarkson from the Jazz.
Jedd Pagaduan believes that the current plan is more beneficial to the team than the Lakers' trading with Pacers . The Lakers have been trying to send Westbrook away and get rid of Westbrook's big contract, thus introducing players with good strength. This trading plan can send Westbrook away, although it will take advantage of the team's two first rounds and one second round, Nun has to send away. In comparison, this deal was to exchange Nunn for Clarkson, Westbrook and three draft picks for Conley and Bogdanovic. This trading plan can be said that the Lakers have given enough sincerity, which also gives the Lakers no way out and welcomes next season with the belief of winning.
For the Lakers, when Westbrook was present last season, the lineup was very obvious, making the Lakers' inside space extremely narrow. The opponent often put Westbrook's outside line, which is equivalent to defending Westbrook and Davis at the same time. The joining of Conley and Bogdanovic can help the Lakers open up space on the court and cannot let any of them go. In this way, Davis also has more singles opportunities in the interior.
Although Conley is no longer on the court now, as a veteran, he has more experience and still has certain organizational skills. What's more, he has a high outside three-point shooting percentage. Last season, Conley averaged 13.7 points, 3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 40.8%. His assists and three-pointers can help the team solve many problems, which is exactly what the Lakers need. Although Westbrook also has scoring and organizational skills, Westbrook made up as many as 3.8 turnovers per game, and many of them were key mistakes, while Conley only had 1.7 times, and his performance was much more stable than Westbrook.
And although Bogdanovic is also a 34-year-old veteran, he still has very efficient performance on the court. Last season, he averaged 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was 38.7%. Bogdanovic's scoring ability is not weaker than Westbrook. His arrival makes the Lakers' lineup more complete. He can often replace the No. 4 position, and his defense is also what the Lakers need in the new season.
Clarkson returns to the Lakers, which has also greatly improved the team's rotation lineup. There is also a player who dares to play and shoot on the bench. Although his three-point shooting percentage dropped sharply last season, his mid- and long-distance scoring ability remained good, becoming the Jazz's third scoring point last season, averaging 16 points per game.
The reason why compared to Hilder and Turner, Jazz threes are more suitable for the Lakers. Judging from the current lineup of the Lakers, the team already has two centers, , Bryant and Jones. If five small lineups are used, Davis can also replace the center position. If Turner joins the Lakers, it will be as crowded as last season, and Davis will not be able to fully play. Hilde is now in the growth stage, and his performance is sometimes good and sometimes bad, his organizational ability is average, and defense is his weakness. In addition to Westbrook's poor shooting, the Lakers lineup is the most needed defensive number three and four positions. Therefore, Bogdanovic's offense and defense are a better choice, and Conley can make up for Westbrook's organizational ability.
If the Lakers can reach this deal, then their lineup will be considered as being formed. From the lineup, it is not inferior to the Warriors at all. The Lakers can form the starting lineup of James, Beverly , Bogdanovic, Davis and Bryant. The rotation lineup includes Conley, Clarkson, Rivers , Anderson , Lonnie Walker, Jones and Gary Buelle, etc., so that they can compete with any team, and the overall strength of the lineup has been greatly improved.
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