51 million return to the Lakers! Hamm brings a critical enhancement!
In fact, the Lakers beat the Pelicans on the road, which was a surprise for their fans. First of all, there is a big gap between the Lakers and the Pelicans, and at the overall level, the Pelicans have the advantage. On the contrary, they were physically and mentally nervous in the game against Denver. However, when Lakers supporters were unhappy with their second consecutive round result, they were unhappy with that number, as the last time they won their back-to-back games was just over two months ago. 51 million, signed by the Lakers, his individual performance was not as good as it could have been due to the team's rhythm.
That aside, Bushy Eyebrows drew three fouls in a row in the first quarter, which put the Lakers in a difficult position. And there's a reason why they can beat the Pelicans so easily in such an unfavorable situation. Russell's sudden appearance saved the Lakers. Of course, the Lakers' overall offensive efficiency also played a crucial role. All five starters scored in double digits, the first time in the history of the Lakers. Brother Thick Eyebrows and James are not too surprised, after Russell's return, his hand is getting better and better, and the ball is holding the ball for longer and longer, while Reeves is in excellent condition, and there is no problem at all with scoring 20+ points in a game, and Hachimura Kasumi's performance is even more surprising.
Kashiwazaki Hachimura made 9 of 13 shots, 2-of-2 from 3-pointers and 1 of 2 free throws to finish with 21 points, five rebounds, one assist and one hat-trick, the highest -21 scoring for either team to date. Kashiwazaki Hachimura has played a total of 41 games this season (including mid-season matches), but is this only his brother's fifth record of scoring more than 20 points in a single game? This season, many Lakers fans have focused their attention on Russell and Reaves, and they have been put on the team's shelves for a long time, and even almost signed Dejounte Murray. At the same time, people often compare Reaves with Russell, and many people feel that if Reaves is used to make a trade, then Russell is the best choice, and the contrast between the two sides is also the biggest attraction of the Lakers this season.
From this point of view, Hachimura is already behind the other teams, but we also have to remember that after the season, Russell signed a new contract with Reeves, and Hachimura will receive a new three-year, $51 million contract. Hachimura's average annual income is close to Russell's ($360,000 over 2 years) and $3 million higher than Reeves' ($560,000 over 4 years). However, Hachimura is not satisfied with him as a midfielder (23 per game9 minutes, sixth), his performance against himself (113 points 37 rebounds 11 assist: 07 steals) and not satisfied.
It can be seen from this new contract that the Lakers still attach great importance to Hachimura Hachiko, and his contract is more than Russell, which also means that Hachimura Hachiko is the long-term development direction of the Lakers, and his salary is higher than Reaves, which also means that the Lakers are still very confident in Hachimura's strength. At the time of the regular season, Hachimura had 557% of the three-pointers, 487% of the three-pointers, 88The 2% free throw rate can be called the most stable three-point line for the entire team, especially in the finals, Hachimura and James, thick eyebrows and Reeves block four combinations, plus his performance in the Western Finals, played more than 40 minutes of play, Hachimura Hachimura's role in the team's playoffs is not an exaggeration.
However, Hachimura Baba's form this season has not been ideal. In the early part of the season, Hachimura's slump and instability are still to blame on Ham, on the three-point line, he is definitely the most stable three-point line on the team, his shooting rate is as high as 40%, but because he is a substitute, and with the Lakers' injury, the starting position has changed, Hachimura has not played much, and his grasp of opportunities is also poor, after Hachimura played, James also said that Hachimura played more and more, he played more and more, and he gradually found his form.
But then, as Ham played more and more, Ham's performance got worse and worse, and it was not Ham's fault, Hachimura Shato himself said that he always couldn't find his place in the game, couldn't find the right position, so he had to ask the assistant coaches to help. In addition, before the trade deadline, the Lakers also fully played the role of Hachimura Hachiko, it is said that Hachimura Hachiko is not the team's most valuable players at all, and now, the only thing they are worth being exchanged is Reaves, which also means that Hachimura Hachiko's value is being questioned by the outside world. But as the trade time approaches, Hachimura's status on the team is getting higher and higher, and if the Lakers can keep going, then he needs to continue to play at his level.