followed the Lakers to win the championship in 2009, Ariza was poached by the Rockets with a five-year contract of nearly 40 million.
In the summer of 21, the Lakers signed Ariza with a basic salary.
returned after 12 years and returned to the "parent team" that brought him infinite memories. This book is as fascinating as an old wine. But looking at Ariza's 36-year-old age, basically no one except the Lakers fans is optimistic about this renewed marriage.
After all, 36 years old is the age of retirement for most players. Jun Bujian is better than James, and his athletic ability is also visible to the naked eye after he is 36 or 7 years old.
So does Ariza still have "oil"? This "oil" refers to the pitch that is combat power.
To clarify this question, I think the best 's method is to list the data of Ariza, and the answer may be ready to come out.
As a player who has been marked with 3D attributes (that is, three-pointers and defense) for most of his career, we will list Ariza's three-pointers and defense data in the 20-21 season in detail.
Let’s talk about three points first.
In the 20-21 season, although Ariza only shot 35% of the three-point percentage that is the lowest in the past four seasons, the average of 1.7 three-pointers per game is the highest in the past four seasons.
From the data,Although the quality has declined, the output has risen.
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③The defender hits 33.3% of the 3-pointers with high-intensity defense within 4 feet.
④The defender hits 34.8% of the three-pointers with a distance of 4 feet or more.
⑤ Left bottom corner The three-point hit rate was 44%
⑥ The right bottom corner three-point hit rate was 30.8%
⑦ The front three-point hit rate was 34.6%
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1 7 items from 1 Splitting the data, we can intuitively see that, in addition to the low percentage of shots with the ball and three-point shots from the right corner, other strong shots with strong defensive intensity or shots after receiving the ball without the ball, etc. The way, Ariza these three hit rates are at least above the league average. In fact, in the Heat vs. Mavericks match on May 4, Ariza hit 4 three-pointers with a 57.1% shooting rate in less than 26 minutes. And these 4 three-pointers are completed by different methods such as off the ball and strong shots. Judging from the above data, Ariza still has "oil" three-pointers, at least in every way he can maintain a good shooting rate relative to the league.And at a certain moment of the game can also play a highlight performance. Let’s talk about defense again.
In the 20-21 season, Ariza's defensive player's average shooting percentage was 46.5%, but under his defense, it dropped to 43%, a drop of 3.5 percentage points.
data surface, although Ariza's defense is not like thick eyebrows , Gobert and other top defensive giants like top defensive giants like , often reduce the opponent's shooting percentage by 5 or 6 or more. But at least it shows that even though he is 36 years old, the opponents still can't get a bargain under Ariza's defense.
specifically break it down:
①Limit the opponent's hit rate to 34.2% when defending
②Limit the opponent's hit rate to 45.7% when defending line _span3 %
④Limit the opponent's three-point shooting rate to 36.9%
Limit the opponent's shooting rate of more than 15 feet to 34.5%
⑤Limit the opponent's shooting rate to be less than 10 feet_span6 72.3% field goal percentage
From the above six split data, Ariza is still able to provide relatively good perimeter and defense defense.
Like the Celtics in the two battles, in the matchup, changing the defense Kemba Walker This All-Star made 6 shots outside the three-point line in 6 minutes and 18 seconds. All missed.
Another example is the two war knights, in the match Kevin- Love This is the All-Star 5 minutes and 52 seconds, so that only 6 of 2, 33% shooting rate.
However, after switching to the inside line, limited to the decline in athletic ability brought about by age, the effect is very general.
is like two dozen Pacers. In the face of Miles Turner , he made 4 of 5 shots and an 80% shooting rate.
Combining the two points of three-point and defense, I think Ariza is still "oiled", which is reflected in at least two points:
One, as just said, in the defender's distance Within 4 feet, strong shots can maintain a 33.3% shooting rate. In other words, one in every three goals, the efficiency is still very good.
This shows that the projecting ability is still online, after all, the defender can raise his arms and cause great interference in front of him. Without excellent projection ability, it is impossible to achieve such a high efficiency. You should know that some players, even in the open three-pointer percentage, do not reach 33%.
Secondly, although the defense can change five positions at the peak, there is a lot of decline, but as mentioned earlier, it still has the effect of defending three points and defending the front line. And in terms of overall defensive efficiency,The opponent's field goal percentage has also fallen. This shows that the defensive end will not be a hindrance.
Since Ariza still has "oil", what can it bring to the Lakers?
I think there are a few points:
First, with a certain ability to shoot strong, open, and shoot without the ball, you can become a fixed-point pitcher on the offensive end. In other words, it can play a role in opening up space for teammates' offense.
I think that as a player with a minimum salary, the team has already earned this point.
Second, on the way the Lakers rush to the championship, they will definitely encounter such powerful strikers as Doncic , Paul George and so on. When James is limited by physical factors, it is impossible to lead the defense, Nunn, Munch and others are too short, Ariza will be a good choice.
I mean, with James and thick eyebrows taking into account the offense, Ariza can devote himself to the defense. Of course, according to the data listed just now, the effect of the defense line Ariza is still good.
Third, as a veteran who has worked hard in the league for more than ten years, Ariza has valuable game experience in addition to bringing a wealth of immediate combat power. Especially in the more experienced playoffs, the more help it brings to the Lakers. Don't you see 20 years of Rondo has become the third star of the Lakers in the playoffs.
Finally, I think that when there is still "oil",The Lakers signing Ariza with a basic salary is definitely a great deal. In addition to the immediate combat power that the latter can bring to the team, it is this precious game experience. And this will invisibly increase the chances of the Lakers winning the championship.
Here, I also wish Ariza a good performance in the new season.
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