7.5 million in one year! The Magic refused to execute, the Lakers quickly grabbed it, and it was just right to be a substitute point guard

In the regular season of the 24-25 season, the Lakers averaged 26.2 points per game and only surpassed the Knicks' 21.7 points; 44.7% overall shooting percentage was 20th in the league. In a word, the Purple and Gold Legion's substitute offensive firepower is very poor.

1, averaged 39.3 points per game in the 19-20 season, ranked 11th in the league;

2, averaged 40.3 points per game in the 20-21 season, ranked 2nd in the league;

3, averaged 36.6 points per game in the 21-22 season, ranked 14th in the league;

4, averaged 39.7 points per game in the 22-23 season, ranked 4th in the 22-23 season;

5, averaged 28th in the 23-24 season, ranked 23.

Comparative data, the 23rd season of the Lakers' substitute offense was a turning point - the firepower directly deteriorated from the top of the league to the bottom of the league. What is the cause of

degeneration?

Except for Pelinka's unreliable signing, it has a lot to do with Reeves being promoted to the starting lineup.

Before the All-Star Season 23-24, the team averaged 32.0 points per game after being a substitute. In comparison, the Bucks substitute averaged 32.1 points per game in the same period and the Timberwolves substitute averaged 31.9 points per game.

After the All-Star Season 23-24, when Little Li was promoted to the starter by Ham, the team averaged 20.5 points per game, the last player in the league during the same period.

Will the substitute firepower poor affect the team?

The impact must be. Let me just say:

All-Star After the Lakers averaged 87.4 points in the starting game, second only to the Nuggets (95.4 points), Thunder (88.6 points), Knicks (88.5 points) and Clippers (88.1 points) during the same period. In other words, after getting Doncic, the Lakers' starting firepower is at the top level in the league.

From another perspective, if the Lakers' substitute firepower is not that bad, they have the possibility of winning the championship. For example, the Thunder averaged 36.5 points per game and ranked 12th in the league; the Pacers averaged 39.8 points per game and ranked 7th in the league.

It turns out that the Lakers' substitute firepower is relatively easy to solve. To be precise, putting Reeves back into the second team can fundamentally solve the problem with experience and ability. But now, with Bain being "sold" by the Grizzlies at a sky-high price, I think the situation is different.

What I mean:

Take Bain as the benchmark, it is not ruled out that Pelinka trades Reeves to exchange for the first round or directly trades the inside to strengthen.

Of course, whether Xiaoli will be traded is a later story, and now it is interesting.

According to the NBA China official website, the Magic have refused to implement the team options for Harris and Joseph next season. Harris' contract was 7.5 million in season 26-27, but with the Magic's refusal to execute, the contract expired

Based on this, the Lakers are quick to grab it, and I think it's appropriate to be a substitute point guard.

Reason 1: Data. Harris averaged 10.4 points per game in 618 games in his NBA career, which shows that he has certain ability to fight. To take a step back, it’s enough to play as a substitute.

Reason 2: Hold on to invest. With 280 breakthroughs, 130 shots were formed, with a shooting rate of 45.4%. In comparison, Trae Young 46.8%, and "Joe" Bridges 45.9%. Comparison: Having a certain ability to hold the ball can digest the ball to a certain extent.

Reason 3: Heart and energy. First of all, Harris is only 30 years old, and his relative poor performance in the past two seasons is more due to injuries. Based on this situation, it is definitely to imagine that the alliance will prove itself again. On the one hand, we should strive for a sigh of relief, and on the other hand, we should prepare for the subsequent contract. To a large extent, the mind can transform the power on the field, which brings the embodiment of combat power.

To sum up the above three points, "just fit" can be understood as Harris has a certain ability to hold the shot under the premise of data guarantee. This way, while digesting the ball, it also brings immediate combat power, and the spirit plays a good role in promoting it.

Finally, the opportunity comes, it depends on whether Pelinka can seize it.