With McGee traded to the Cavaliers and signed Gasol Jr., the Lakers' main lineup for the new season is basically determined. Just a few veterans with a base salary and oil, the lineup is full.
starting: Matthews, Pope, James, Davis, Gasol Jr. Substitutes: Caruso, Schroeder, Kuzma, Harrell, Horton Tucker, veteran base salary.
Of course, the Lakers also lost last season's champion Rondo, Danny Green, Howard, and Bradley, who did not participate in the playoffs, also left the team. But overall, the Lakers' lineup is undoubtedly upgraded!
In terms of starting players, McGee replaced Gasol Jr. and Danny Green replaced Matthews.
Gasol is 35 years old, his body is no longer at his peak, and he averages less than 10 points per game, but he has a three-point shooting bag and a three-point shooting percentage close to 40%, which can open up space well. In addition, as a former Dpoy, his defense is still a bit oily, and his rebounding ability is also maintained. Starting as a meat shield center can relieve Davis' pressure on the inside line.
Matthews and Danny Green are currently the same in terms of strength, but the salary is only a quarter of Danny Green, which is very cost-effective.
as a substitute, Harrell and Schroeder, who were the top two in the sixth man selection of last season, were introduced, and the bench lineup instantly became luxurious! Can greatly reduce the pressure on James and Davis, the regular season "scratch"! The cheap contracts of
Caruso and Kuzma are also very cost-effective. Holden Tucker has a long wingspan, and whether he can improve in the new season is also worth looking forward to. In addition, the signs of Los Angeles and James will certainly attract some old future investors, such as Markieff Morris.
The new Lakers in the new season will continue to attack the championship. Lakers championship!
