Before the timeout, the Lakers had 49 wins 14 losses, ranking first in the West. In addition, the team also signed players such as Vitesse. Although he hasn't played yet, his joining has at least improved the strength of the team. And after more than two months' rest, the overall health of the Lakers has also recovered. Rondo, Davies, Kuzma and other players have been plagued by some injuries before, and a short rest will make them recover. With the approaching of the start time, the American media also put forward the Lakers' trading plan, and the trading object is Nets player Djalet Allen!
Allen is No.22 in the 17 draft. He played in the NBA for two seasons, showing a very good inside talent, averaging 10.6 points and 9.5 rebounds! In a game with the Lakers last season, Allen also blocked James' layups many times to help the team beat the Lakers. In the current Nets team, they have already joined Jordan Jr., which makes Djalet Allen's position in the team decline, and each game can only be divided into 25 minutes of playing time, and the data proves that the effect is not good when two centers are present at the same time, so the American media gives suggestions: The Lakers may use Kuzma to get Allen to join.
In the current lineup of the Lakers, although there are already McKee and Howard, the team lacks a space-based insider. Howard and McKee are not good at shooting, and Allen is such a player! Allen is an excellent young insider, with good bounce and physical fitness, and the outside line is also a certain threat. On the contrary, Kuzma's personal data dropped significantly compared with last season. The Lakers might as well give it away while Kuzma's trading value is still there, so as not to rot in their own hands in the future.
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Kuzma's role in the Lakers has changed a lot this season. Although the team claimed that Kuzma was the top three, Kuzma still played as a substitute striker in the tactical positioning of the team. At the critical moment, the Lakers are more interested in sticking to the big lineup, while vogel is extremely cautious about the use of Kuzma. However, I don't think the Lakers care about the suggestion of the American media to trade Allen, the core of the Nets, for the following reasons.
Cousins' signing before the start of this season has made many Lakers fans look forward to the championship trophy. However, unexpected injuries forced the team to choose Howard, who had been questioned for several seasons. Many fans still have doubts about his arrival. However, with the deepening of the season, many experts also said that this is the most worthwhile signing of the NBA this season. Howard can contribute 7.5 points, 7.4 rebounds 1.23 blocks per game this season, knowing that he only has 19.2 playing time per game. Another center, McKee, also performed quite well, averaging 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds 1.438+0 blocks. Moreover, the two men and Davis' inside cooperation is very tacit, and the Lakers' offensive efficiency in the inside is at the forefront of the league this season based on perfect chemical reaction.
As a potential player, Allen averaged 10.6 points, 9.5 rebounds10.3 blocks this season, which is remarkable in the center position, but as far as the Lakers are concerned, the more important thing is the team's chemical reaction. As Howard and McKee get younger, they will be more capable of helping Davis without youthful spirit.
The depth of the Lakers' current lineup looks strong, but familiar fans know that the Lakers lack players who can attack independently. In key games, James is often the only one who can stabilize the situation well. The team needs to trade a player who can attack independently to relieve James' pressure. And this player is definitely not Allen from the inside.
The pillar of the Lakers' inside future must be Davis. This MVP level data, which can contribute 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.44 blocks per game, will be the cornerstone of the team. There is no need for the Lakers insider to bring Allen to occupy the ball. The Lakers hope to trade Kuzma for a player who can stand up and score consistently, just like Maurice Jr., who missed this season. Such players will bring immediate fighting power to the Lakers.
The Lakers are very important to Kuzma. Generally speaking, they will not use this chip easily. Allen's value is more reflected in some teams that have great demand for inside.
Summary: Since the Lakers got Davis, there is only one goal. As far as the team's inside performance is concerned, there will not be much change in the next few seasons. The team will make more changes to the striker. Kuzma's future deal seems to be a foregone conclusion, but as far as the suggestions of American media are concerned, the Lakers don't need to consider it at all. Kuzma will be the real third largest player in the Lakers.
Recently, various news shows that there may be a high probability of a rematch in the NBA. It should go straight to the playoffs after the rematch, which should be good news for the Lakers. The NBA was suspended in March due to the epidemic. Before the suspension, the Lakers' record was 49 wins 14 losses, ranking first in the West. The biggest enemy in the playoffs may be the Clippers or the Rockets. The Lakers should have no problem with plastic surgery now. But now Kuzma doesn't have a very accurate position in the Lakers. His performance this season is very poor, and the fans and the media don't think highly of him. I hope the Lakers can use the value of the Kuzma deal to enhance its cosmetic surgery.
Recently, some media suggested that the Lakers trade Kuzma for Nets center Djalet Allen. See if it's worth it.
First, analyze Allen. Third-year rookie Allen was selected by the Brooklyn Nets in the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 20 17 NBA draft. Djalet Allen is smart and flexible, with a wingspan of nearly 2.28 meters, a huge palm, and excellent rebounding ability and mid-range projection ability. In the previous game between the Nets and the Lakers, Allen blocked or interfered with James' layup many times, and finally the Nets won. At that time, Allen also had shortcomings. His weight and strength still need to be improved. His free throws are poor and easy to make mistakes. These can be improved gradually. After all, he is still young, just entering the third year of NBA, and there is still a lot of room for improvement in the future.
Secondly, let's take a look at the cosmetic surgery of the Lakers now. Everyone knows that the Lakers have three centers, Davis, Howard and McKee. Although Davis doesn't play the center position, he is almost as tall as the center. Mainly talk about Howard and McKee, both of whom are at the end of their careers. They mainly play guards and rebounds in the team, which is such a big role. Both of them basically have no shooting ability. They just eat cakes in the paint and don't shoot from a distance. This shortcoming will be infinitely magnified by their opponents in the playoffs, and the scoring method is too single.
However, if Allen is traded to the Lakers, then the Lakers will have a center who can protect the frame, pick and roll, and make up for the lack of distance between Howard and McKee. The key is that he is still young and has the value of future training. But it's a pity for Kuzma.