Lakers suffered a failure last season. Not only did they not enter playoffs , but they also missed the playoffs with the record of 11th in the West. Part of this is because the team's lineup is aging and serious injuries. Under such circumstances, the Lakers have changed this summer's offseason.
Currently, the Lakers are not over 30 years old, whether they are draft or signed players. The oldest Anderson is only 29 years old, and the Lakers' lineup is gradually becoming younger.
The Lakers signed former former player Thomas Bryant today. The inside player is 25 years old and is also a very young player. "Thomas Bryant can give the Lakers more body shape advantages, younger, and more inside defense. In addition, his three-point shooting percentage in the 2019-20 season and 2020-21 season can reach 40%.
Thomas Bryant has four major advantages, namely body shape, age, inside defense and three-pointers. After signing Bryant, the Lakers' new 16-man lineup has also been released.
The current 16-man roster of the Lakers is as follows -
New players: Lonnie Walker, Damien Jones, Thomas Bryant, Tuscano Anderson, Troy -Brown , Scottie Pippen Jr. (two-way contract), Sweed (two-way contract)
Draft: Christie (no. 35)
Original: Westbrook , James , Thick-eyed , Horton Tucker, Nunn , Stanley Johnson , Gabriel, Reeves
Although the Lakers' lineup was very luxurious last season, they had the biggest problem, that is the age of the players. The overall older lineup structure also brought great results to the Lakers The trouble, the injury is extremely serious. James and Mei have missed the game for a long time, and these reasons have also made the Lakers miss the playoffs, and the luxurious lineup has become a laughing stock in the league.
The Lakers usher in the younger lineup this summer. Such a change will inevitably prevent the Lakers veterans from returning to the team. Anthony and Howard are among them.
Currently, there is another seat on the Lakers' lineup list. If they continue to sign young players, then the possibility of these two powerful veterans returning is very small. However, according to the current situation of the Lakers, Anthony may return to the Lakers.
The Lakers' current lineup has very poor three-point ability, and Monk also left the Lakers. If the Lakers want to win the championship next season, it is very necessary to keep Anthony to ensure the firepower from the outside.
As for Howard, it is likely to leave the Lakers. After all, the Lakers now have many inside players, and today they signed Thomas Bryant. Howard, who has no three-point ability and slow movement speed, may be abandoned by the Lakers.
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