In fact, as early as the 20 18- 19 season, there were endless rumors that Brother Thick Eyebrows would join the Lakers through trading. In the following offseason, the discussion between the Lakers and the Pelican about the deal of Brother Thick Eyebrows also frequently became the focus of media attention.
In the end, the transaction price reached by the two sides was very high, so the Lakers sent Bauer, Ingram, Hart and many first-round signings in the future.
But for the Lakers, if they want to raise the team to a higher level, they must come back at such a price.
So far, such transactions have also achieved good results. Brother Thick Eyebrows averaged 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds 1.5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game. With more exposure in Los Angeles, everyone further realized Brother Thick Eyebrows' excellent talent and ability at both ends of offense and defense.
At the same time, it must be admitted that the Lakers actually took a small risk to become a free agent, even though he recently sold his local house in Los Angeles, which caused some local fans in Los Angeles to worry.
However, American basketball expert Robert Malvey still thinks that Brother Thick Eyebrows will stay in the Lakers, and lists three reasons for this.
Reason 3: The Lakers gave him a good treatment.
From the moment Brother Thick Eyebrows joined the Lakers, the Lakers management, all his teammates around him and the entire Los Angeles community regarded him as the most important person.
Among them, James is undoubtedly the one who loves Brother Thick Eyebrows the most, because he urgently needs another superstar to help him win the fourth championship.
For this reason, when Brother Thick Eyebrows joined, James publicly stated that the former would replace him as the first choice for the Lakers' offense, and then he was even willing to hand over No.23. ..
Under such circumstances, if Brother Thick Eyebrows chooses to leave the Lakers, then the team that takes over him will inevitably question the credibility of Brother Thick Eyebrows. After all, the Lakers did a great job.
Reason 2: The Lakers are a reasonable championship team.
Before the league was suspended, the Lakers had 49 wins 14 losses, ranking first in the West and second in the league.
It was the weekend shortly before the suspension that he convincingly defeated the other two favorite Bucks and Clippers.
If the season resumes, then the Lakers are obviously still the favourites to win the championship, and the duo of Brother Thick Eyebrows and James will still be regarded as the best super giant duo in the league.
So even if Brother Thick Eyebrows joins another team, the situation will not be much better than staying in the Lakers.
Reason one: Brother Thick Eyebrows is willing to play for the Lakers.
Playing for the Lakers is what Brother Thick Eyebrows wants? The answer is yes.
His agent, Ricky Paul, has been trying his best to help him go to Los Angeles. Brother Thick Eyebrows even publicly announced that he only renewed his contract with the Lakers, thus scaring away other competitors led by the Green Army.
Besides, Brother Thick Eyebrows can get everything he wants in Los Angeles, not only the champion on the court, but also James will be a great help to build an off-court commercial map.
After the expiration of James' contract, he will become the absolute core of the Lakers and have the opportunity to compete with legendary superstars such as Chamberlain, Jabbar, O 'Neal and Pau Gasol.
More importantly, Brother Thick Eyebrows knows that as long as he wins the championship with James and stays with the Lakers, his jersey will hang over Staples Arena one day.