According to the US media, the Lakers traded Danny Green and the 28th pick in the first round for Schroder. The American Yahoo Sports columnist Josh Schrock said that the Purple Army took the lead in kicking off the arms race, which means Therefore, other championship teams will also complete reinforcements at all costs.
Under the spread of the new crown epidemic, the Lakers have overcome many difficulties and ascended to the championship as they wished. The Purple and Golden Corps understands that the road to defending will be more difficult. As the Warriors recover, the Clippers make a comeback, the Nuggets and the Lone Ranger, etc. As the team gets better, the Lakers also need to improve the lineup to maintain their position in the West.
Previously, the Lakers had agreed to send Danny Green and the first-round pick to the Thunder in exchange for Dennis Schroeder. According to the New York Times reporter Mark Stein, the Lakers completed the deal because of them. Worried about losing Rondo on the free market. In the process of winning this year, Rondo played a huge role. He effectively shared the pressure on James' shoulders on the court. After playing a deep performance, Rondo deserves a higher salary.
Considering that Rondo is 34 years old, it is still unknown whether he can play a high-level game like the 2019-20 season. In contrast, the young Schroeder is full of energy. When LeBron James is off the court, Schroder can lead the offense, and when LeBron is on the court, Schroder can catch the ball and shoot.
Last season, Schroder had his best performance of his career. He averaged 18.9 points per game, shot 46.9% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range. In the previous career, Schroeder's problem was lack of stability. Playing next to Zhan Mei, he is also expected to maintain an efficient performance. After
is traded for Schroder, the Lakers will not stop strengthening. Sending Green means they need to strengthen the wing. According to Mark Stein, the Purple and Golden Legion intends to chase veteran Wes in the free market. Leigh Matthews.
In the absence of salary space for competitors, the Lakers' championship halo can also attract veterans such as Ibaka, Gasol and Aaron Baines. They will continue to build a set around the two superstars. Competitive lineup, and make some adjustments and improvements for the shortcomings of last season.
The Lakers’ start of the trade will undoubtedly kick off the arms race. After a season of getting rid of, the Warriors are eager to return to the championship. In this offseason, the team will build a lineup around the Splash Brothers. The Warriors currently have one The $17.2 million deal is a special case. Although the team is currently in the luxury tax ranks, if they have a good deal, the Warriors are also willing to attack in exchange for a chance to win the championship.
As the Lakers’ city rivals, the Clippers are also gearing up in this offseason. There has been news that the Clippers intend to acquire Westbrook through a trade. The point guard position is the Clippers’ goal, and Wei Shao’s arrival can make up for the ball. This shortcoming of the team liberated Leonard.
When the Lakers pull the trade, this will inevitably form a butterfly effect in the West. Next, more and more teams will join the arms race, and the "Wild West" will be staged in the new season.
