On June 28th, Beijing time, two pieces of news came from NBA. First, Wall chose to buy out when he chose to execute the contract and the Rockets found it difficult to make a move. Later, Wall reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers to assist Kawhi. And pickled peppers! Eastern Conference Irving chose to execute the 37 million contract for next season, and there are rumors that Lakers are preparing to sign Irving naked next season!
So did the Lakers get nothing in the free market? No! That's Walker!
Westbrook is difficult to sell
The current Westbrook cannot be sold with a first-round pick, unless it is dismantled into multiple contracts with the same premium, which is unacceptable to the Lakers, and Westbrook is here, first of all, Wall has no Worthy, Wall, who was born in 1990, is already 33 years old, and has only played 40 games in the last three seasons (not playing in 2 seasons). Even so, averaging 20.6 points and 6.9 assists per game seems okay, but 40.4% of the shots. Compared with Westbrook's 44.4% field goal percentage and 29.8% three-point field goal percentage, Westbrook's 44.4% field goal percentage and 29.8% three-point field goal percentage are evenly matched. If Westbrook leaves the team, Wall's mid-level or basic salary would be a good choice, but now the Lakers really don't need it. !
Where is Irving? Let Irving and Westbrook form the backcourt, and the healthy James and the injured Davis , how can this team defend? They just grab it as soon as they can reach out, and with the character problems of these people, it will really be a disaster!
Then why is Walker okay? First of all, Walker showed a mature mind after going through a series of experiences of hiding and then hiding last season! Moreover, in the past five seasons, he has averaged 2.9, 3.2, 3.2, 3.0, and 2.0 three-pointers per game, and can maintain a shooting percentage of about 37%, which is what the Lakers completely need!
Walker does not need to be the starter. Whether he is partnered with Davis or James, he can play the sixth man position with or without the ball. His passing ability is also unquestionable. He is better than Clarkson, Schroeder, Mir. Si and others are strong!
Summary: Once it is confirmed that Westbrook will execute the contract and July 1st is coming soon, the Lakers should take action as soon as possible! Many people say that Westbrook is giving up this season with the Lakers! In fact, it is not the case. Now is the time when Westbrook's value is at a low point, and Tucker is also at the lowest value in the transaction. It is difficult to sell. It is useless to exchange for a bunch of scattered contracts. It is better to wait and see the situation in the middle of the season!
Finally, let me talk about Irving's plan to sign with the Lakers naked. It is really a trap for Durant , and it will be difficult for the Nets to turn around within five years, but can the Lakers really sign Irving with the maximum salary?
