The Lakers 3D front, signed a 4-year 48 million contract, Hachimura is under great pressure!
So far in the 23-24 season, Kashiwagi Hachimura has a true shooting percentage of 653% with an average of 13 per game0 points; In games where he was a substitute, he had a true shooting percentage and a points per game average of 574% and 108 points.
Statistically, Kashiwa and Hachimura were more efficient offensively when they were starters. However, due to the presence of James and Prince, Kashiwa and Hachimura have not started many games so far this season.
When it comes to Hachimura, the first thing that comes to mind is mid-range shooting, or mid-range dribbling. Just like when you think of Curry, you think of three-point shots, and when you think of mid-range shots, you think of Kobe, Leonard and others. Statistically, so far this season, Hachimura has shot 42 from mid-range3%。For comparison, Durant is 476% and Booker 474%。
Of course, we can't say that Hachimura's efficiency in completing shots from mid-range is comparable to that of a star, given the different defensive intensity he faces. But it's a testament to his ability to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
It's hard to realize that Hachimra's mid-range shooting percentage has dropped this season, from 15 last season8% down to 91%。And the extra outside shooting has increased, and the three-point shooting percentage has increased from 27 last season3% rises to 33 this season3%。
Three-point shot, Hachimura? You know, in the 243 games so far in his career, Hachimura has shot just 352% - not the top existence, but the level of the midstream. Truth be told, it's pretty puzzling to reduce his mid-range shooting to increase three-point shooting. After all, the Lakers are missing a power forward in addition to James. And Hachimura will inevitably have a greater tactical position if he has a certain ability to hold the ball and shoot, and even shooting with the ball can become a lethal existence.
Of course, it is precisely because of Hachimura's"Unreliable", there is news that the Lakers are ready to trade it. In fact, in addition to its own reasons, Hachimura's gradual fall from grace also has external reasons.
Starting with the second game against the Thunder, Vanderbilt's defense managed to turn opponents from 47 to 477% to 434%。For example, against DeRozan, 4 minutes and 33 seconds limited it to 3 shots; Against Klay Thompson, 3:39 limited it to 4 shots.
On the offensive end, he averaged 5 shots per game7 times, get 99 points. In the Lakers team in the same period, it is second only to Russell, Brown, James and Reaves. Even more important is his 60% three-point shooting percentage.
With defense and three-point shooting, Vanderbilt is a 3-and-D power forward (i.e., three-point shooting and defense) at this stage. If you look closely, this four-year, $48 million contract, which will take effect next season, is completely obvious to the Lakers. Of course, the pressure on Kashiwazaki will be great, or more accurately, the pressure of competition. In fact, Kashiwamura's defeat is directly related to Vanderbilt's recent good performances.
All in all, Vanderbilt still has a long way to go if he wants to become a top 3D forward. On the one hand, he must stay healthy; On the other hand, he must maintain a consistent three-point shooting percentage. Of course, Vanderbilt's defense isn't a problem either.