Return to the Lakers with an annual salary of 17 million! I've been put on the table for so long
In two consecutive rounds, the Lakers managed to prevent two defeats, in fact, a surprise victory. Due to the continuous battles in the past, the Lakers have not achieved good results, and this game with the Nuggets was also at the end of the game, their mental state collapsed, and this time, they had to play against the Pelicans, who were the sixth strongest in the East, and the Lakers were inferior in terms of physical strength and physical strength. A lot of people think that in other respects, the Lakers have only one home-court advantage, and even if they don't lose, they will have a hard time. In the end, the Lakers not only won, but also got a hard-fought victory. With 17 million dollars a year, I returned to Los Angeles and got a chance to save myself.
In the playoffs, they faced a team that ranked higher in history, which was also their biggest trouble, in the first quarter, they made two free throws, Ham did not replace them, just wanted to maintain the normal cycle, which also led to their third foul, was deprived of the opportunity to play, and most importantly, when he was attacking and defending, he would become non-aggressive and would not rest at all. We are afraid to face it. Frankly, at this stage, most Lakers fans are mentally prepared for two consecutive losses. From that perspective, it's surprising that the Lakers won so easily, and the Lakers owe it to them"Not favored"Defensive player – D'Angelo Russell.
Russell finished with 30 points on 9-of-19 shooting, 6-of-13 from 3-pointers and 6-of-6 from the free-throw range, with 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block, +13+13. To be honest, statistically, Russell's form isn't great. Still, let's take a look at what Lakers fans call Russell"Supergod"Target. He's not just efficient, Russell's illness comes at a time when the Lakers have had their toughest time. After his three fouls, the Lakers are already a backward team, and if he can't control his emotions well, then it is likely to lead to the collapse of the team. But Russell stepped up, hitting back-to-back three-pointers to score 16 points in the quarter to lead his team to a double-digit lead before heading into the locker room.
The icing on the cake is never as good as sending charcoal in the snow. In the past, Russell spent most of his time cheering on his teammates, and when he met opponents, Russell became stronger. When the playoffs were tough, Russell became unreliable, so Russell used it"Cheap"He signed a $17 million contract with the Lakers, and his overall performance this season was not bad and efficient, but that's why the Lakers have been on the trade list! It's clear to everyone that the Lakers want to trade Russell with a '29 first-round pick in exchange for Dejounte Murray, and Russell himself made it clear that he wasn't loved by the Lakers.
However, when the team was in trouble, it was Russell who stepped up to save the team. Without Russell, the Lakers went 28-26, and if you add in the playoffs, when Russell played, the Lakers had a 29-21 record, which was enough to finish sixth in the East. Not only that, but when James is absent or Bushy is absent, Russell will have more leadership qualities, as can be seen in the Lakers' game against the Celtics. And, Russell's continued effectiveness in leading the team forward in James' absence is creditable.
In the last game against the Nuggets, Russell didn't play partly because he missed practice and wasn't in good shape. In fact, Russell has been good for more than a month since his return, and he is also very physical, so he will not miss a single game. Obviously, the Lakers excluded Russell from practice in an effort to strike a deal, as if the Hawks had excluded Murray from the league with the Celtics, and those who wanted to move could also get some respite so they could guarantee that their physical condition would not be an obstacle to a transfer.
At that time, some Lakers fans said Russell was there"games", he's been hanging on the shelf, and now it's okay, the door to the trade is closed, Russell hasn't left, he's in control, and he's going to be able to buy the Lakers. This speculation proved unfounded, at least Russell was a professional, and he should show a professional attitude, otherwise his future would be greatly hindered. And, he has $19 million in options next season, and if he does well, he could get another big salary on the free market.