Finally here! Pelinka made a clear call to strengthen the goal, and the Lakers will be the center with averaging 16+11 per game?

24-25 playoffs, Doncic and James shot 104 times and 88 times respectively, with their true shooting rates of 60.8% and 60.1% respectively.

As a comparison, the real shooting rates of several superstars in the first round are as follows:

1, Antetokounmpo 65.1%;

2, Tatum 60.7%;

3, Alexander 52.1%;

4, Edwards 53.3%;

5, Jokic 58.2%. According to the split data, the Lakers' dual-core offensive level is still the top in the league. From the side, it was easily eliminated by the Timberwolves 4:1, and it was more not "Dong Zhan" but other factors.

First, Reeves. The real shooting rate in the regular season was 61.6%, and the playoffs was 53.2%. Obviously in the playoffs, the offensive level has plummeted.

Second, substitute firepower. In the 5 series, the Lakers substitute scored a total of 55 points. Both the total score and the average score are the last among the 16 teams in the same period.

Third, inside defense. In 5 series, the Lakers averaged 50 points per game in the interior - 16 teams were only better than the Grizzlies, Nuggets and Clippers.

Relatively speaking, I think the first point is the main reason.

First of all, compared with the regular season, the Lakers have a stable ending point, which has caused insufficient firepower in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter. The series, the Lakers have a total of 85 points in the fourth quarter and the Timberwolves have a total of 127 points.

Secondly, if Redick is bolder, I mean the change of the formation is not happening in G5 but in G4 or even G3. To be precise, Reeves will be reduced to a substitute and lead the second team. The Lakers may still have hope of winning.

At the same time, according to the NBA China official website, Pelinka said that the team strengthening the inside line during the offseason is the primary goal.

With a clear goal of reinforcing the issue, I think there are also suitable candidates. Such as the Jazz's Kessler, the Nets' Clarkston, the Mavericks' Gafford and even the Raptors' Boltel. Among them, Ayton is also worthy of "note".

Description point 1: Data. In 398 games in his NBA career so far, Ayton averaged 16+11 per game. As a center, this efficiency is still very objective when averaging 30 minutes per game.

Explanation point 2: Defensive against each other. Taking this season as an example, he limited his shooting rate to Jokic in 69 rounds and his shooting rate to 28.6% in 41 rounds. Obviously, the No. 1 pick's defense is still very considerable in "strong" dialogue or high-profile games. In other words, Ayton gives the impression that he has a much worse attitude than a physical hardware flaw.

Based on this, in my opinion, the Lakers will lock in Ayton. This "lock" refers more to the possibility of obtaining.

Reason 1: Klingen. With the potential of showing high-quality centers, it can be said that Zach Edie of the Grizzlies is one of the two best centers in the 24th session. From this perspective, it is not difficult to understand why the Trail Blazers trade Aiton. To put it bluntly, new people are better than old people.

Reason 2: Attraction. Ayton was the best pick, but he has never scored to the expected level. But joining the Lakers is different. On the one hand, the team lacks the inside line, which means that opportunities are guaranteed; on the other hand, the Lakers have high exposure, which in other words can prove their role to the league by performing well.

So, with an open and attractive attitude, if the Lakers are willing to take Reeves, I think it is still very likely to get Ayton.

Of course, if Pelinka is willing to take out Reeves + in the first round, he can even get Ayton + Kamala, a high-quality "3D" player.