trading market opened, the Lakers made four consecutive signings. But after completing four signings, they also lost a player who performed well last season, and this person was Monk. Monk averaged 13 points per game last season, and his three-point shooting percentage was close to 40%. He was almost the Lakers' most accurate outside shooter last season.
However, Monk did not accept the mid-level offer offered to him by the Lakers after the start of the offseason. Instead, he chose to join the Kings with a two-year contract worth $19 million. Now his annual salary is close to tens of millions. Dollar. Of course, many Lakers fans understand Monk's decision. After all, the Lakers were not able to provide Monk with an attractive enough contract, and it turns out that Monk's performance this season is indeed outstanding. Although he personally likes the Lakers very much, when faced with the temptation of a high-dollar contract, everyone must consider their own future. Monk joined the Lakers this season to a large extent, using the Lakers as a springboard for himself.
As we all know, the attention the Lakers have received has always been among the best in the league. There is no lack of exposure here, so as long as there are players who can perform well here, they can sign good contracts in the future. Monk joined with a minimum salary contract after last season. He hopes to perform well this year and get a big contract in the future. Now his dream has come true.
The Lakers must solve their perimeter problems after losing Monk. It is reported that the Lakers have begun planning to strengthen some perimeter players with three-point shooting ability. Monk's departure has made the Lakers' originally weak outside shooting even more fragile. The three-point shooting abilities of the four newly signed players by the Lakers are very worrying. No player is good at outside shooting, so it will be crucial for them to strengthen their pitching staff in the offseason.
Although the Lakers lost Monk, fans don't need to be too pessimistic. After all, Monk's defensive performance last season did affect the Lakers to a certain extent. Most of the four latest players signed by Lakers this season are very active defensive players. At least from the current perspective, these operations of the Lakers have improved the Lakers' defense next season to a certain extent. As for the offensive end, they may still need the full commitment of James and Davis next season. Of course, the Lakers' transaction It is far from over, they will have more transactions in the future, we will wait and see.
