On November 25th, Beijing time, new Lakers player Wesley Matthews accepted an interview with the media and talked about his Achilles tendon tear in 2015. Kobe Bryant sent a text message to encourage him: "I am very grateful to Kobe, he was one of the people who helped me the most during my injury, and he encouraged me to get through the difficulties."
This year's vacation, the Lakers became one of the most active teams on the free market. First, Danny Green and this year’s No. 28 pick were used as a bargaining chip in exchange for Thunder guard Schroder. Then they signed Harrell and Gasol Jr., as well as last season’s champions Pope and Big Morris. The base salary of 2.6 million a year brought Matthews to his subordinates, which is also an operation they cannot ignore this year.
, as the undrafted in 2009, Matthews has been in the league for 10 seasons. He will be 34 years old in the new season, but he is still the league's outstanding perimeter defenseman. In 63 games played for the Bucks last season, he started all the games, averaging 7.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, and made 36.1% of his three-pointers. He is an important player in the Bucks backcourt.
However, this is no longer the same as when he was in the Trail Blazers. Matthews, who had not suffered a major injury in the past, is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. He has been the main force in the Blazers all year round, but after experiencing an Achilles tendon injury in 2015, he still won. A big contract of 70 million for 4 years, but compared with the original, the gap is obvious.
talked about the big injury. After joining the Lakers, Matthews said: "I am very grateful to Kobe. He is one of the people who helped me the most during my injury. He encouraged me to get through the difficulties." As Danny -Green's substitute, I wonder how Matthews will perform in the Lakers in the new season? Can you help the Lakers win another championship? Let's wait and see!
