The Lakers just lost to the Timberwolves by 2 points today, they have only won two of the past eight games, they are ranked ninth in the West, the team's performance this season has not been stable, especially on the offensive end, poor three-point shooting makes them often lose power, in today's game, Davis efficiently cut 33 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks, James on his birthday night also contributed 26 points and 6 assists, but except for two, no one scored double-doubles, and no one can stand up to share the pressure for the James Mei combination, which is undoubtedly what general manager Pelinka does not want to see。
Before the start of the season, many American** people spoke highly of Lakers general manager Pelinka's actions over the summer, believing that he laid a solid foundation for the team's future. However, as the season progressed, the reality was very different from what one expected. Pelinka's operation doesn't seem to be as good as people think, especially when it comes to the draft, which is even more surprising.
Rising stars such as Harkes, Podemski, and Jackson Davis played an important role in their respective teams and became key figures in the team's victory. In contrast, the Lakers' rookies Schifino and Lewis have never been able to bring substantial help to the team, which makes Pelinka's operation questionable.
However, they found themselves lacking enough quality chips in their hands. Although they poached Vincent, the player has not been outstanding and has even been injured several times this season;This time it was even more heartbreaking, as Vincent underwent an operation and spent 6 to 8 weeks recuperating.
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that even if the Los Angeles Lakers can play at full strength, they will not be able to break through in the fiercely competitive West;Seeing the poor results, James and Davis are exhausted, and in such a situation, the Lakers have also begun to consider a trade. According to well-known NBA reporter Haynes, insiders revealed that James and Davis are in dire need of three-point shooting assistance, and the Lakers will sign Kevin Porter.
Porter Jr. is a natural scorer with a strong body and mobility that plays an important role, as well as an ability to shoot from the perimeter, which is exactly what the Purple and Gold desperately need. And Porter Jr. is a free agent looking to return to the NBA, so Pelinka doesn't need much to get the titan. If Porter Jr. can join, then the pressure on James and Davis will be reduced a lot.