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Finally waiting for you! The Nets are interested in Cuminga, which will help the Lakers get Clarkston?

4:10am, 14 May 2025Basketball

How bad is Jonathan Kumingga from season 24-25?

As shown in the figure above, the basic data such as scoring and rebounding showed a comprehensive downward trend compared to last season. Of course, the chances of causing such a situation cannot be said to be reduced, after all, 12.1 shots per game are a career high. The problem is the ending efficiency - a career low of 45.4% shooting rate.

received a pass from Zhu Meng Green, and with the help of Li Kaile, he completely blocked the Grizzlies' defensive player, Kumingga was completely in a big open position, but eventually ended up in a blacksmith.

There is also the corresponding turn. It's still a large space, or a blacksmith.

If one or two rounds are very accidental. In fact, like previous seasons, this season's three-pointers are also the main ending method of Kumingga. It is worth mentioning that 84 of the 151 three-pointers were from the opponent with a distance of more than 6 feet but the three-point rate was only 33.3% - Curry, Butler, Mengmeng Green and others created open opportunities as much as possible but could not resist Kumingga's frequent iron shots.

The second main finishing method was 381 attacks and 192 shots, hitting 85 goals, with a shooting percentage of 44.3%. In comparison, 53.7% of the previous quarter, 51.3% of the previous quarter, and 58.4% of the rookie season.

Conclusion: Combined with the ending method, Kumingga this season is almost the worst season since entering the NBA.

According to the NBA China official website, the Golden State Warriors may send Kumingga away by signing first and then changing. Subsequent reports pointed out that the Brooklyn Nets are interested in becoming the next one.

The Nets are interested in Kumingga?

First reaction: What is the picture?

Not to mention Cad Cunningham and Evan Mobley, but also Frantz Wagner and Alperen Shinkin behind him, there is a big gap at this stage.

But when the Nets sent Finney Smith and Schroders to the Lakers and Raptors at a low price to see the former, the purpose of the former was very clear: to play badly and hit the No. 1 pick.

Whether you can draw the top scorer depends on your luck or whether the league benefits. But it is certain that it is acceptable to get Kumingga at a very low price. After all, you can try to "save" Kumingga again without the pressure of record - you can make money if you fight, and you won't lose money if you can't open it.

Looking at it from another perspective, chasing Kuminga means that the Nets continue to play badly, which in my opinion will help the Lakers get Clarkston.

switch to the outside line, quickly move across and block the offensive route of the ball holder, and return to defend the basket to protect the basket. In this round alone, Clarkston showed very good defensive awareness, flexibility and height and wingspan advantages.

In addition to this, there is also top agility at the same position. You should know that Fox's ball holding speed is superior in the league, but it still cannot escape Clarkston's "clut".

In the regular season, Clarkston sent a total of 100 blocks. Although it cannot reach the 150+ of Venban Yama, Kessler and others, it is not denied that they are still elite-level basket protectors.

At the moment of his teammate's shooting, Clarkston was completely stuck by Portis, but in the end he took the frontcourt rebound with his height and wingspan advantage.

In the regular season, Clarkston grabbed a total of 157 frontcourt leagues, ranking 29th in the league.

Together, Clarkston has elite-level ability to protect the basket and grab the frontcourt rebounds. Although the upper limit does not reach the All-Star level, it is not denied that it is a high-quality blue-collar worker.

At this point, what I want to express is that since the Nets choose to play badly, they will definitely choose to take action when their trading value is at its peak. The Lakers are a very good trading partner.

First, the Lakers urgently need the inside

In fact, from the moment Pelinka chose to trade Davis for Doncic, the inside became the biggest drawback of the Los Angeles Lakers - the playoff G5 let Gobert play explosive data is a good explanation. Second, the Lakers are attractive to Clarkston. Doncic's ball holding completely attracted the attention of two Jazz defensive players, thus providing pioneering ground for Hayes' downward reversal.

In the regular season, Hayes received 127 passes from Doncic, making 53 shots and hit 39 goals, with a shooting percentage of up to 73.6%. Obviously, Doncic's offensive bonus on Hayes was too big.

From another perspective, Clarkston can do what Hayes can do. Who wouldn't be moved by the opportunity of "Dong Zhan" holding the ball and "feeding cakes"? To put it bluntly, the surge in data will bring about the subsequent real money.

Therefore, the Lakers have a need, and the basket can use this to ask for chips for the first round as a supplement and can also go with the flow to send Clarkston a favor. Why not do it?

After all, the Nets are playing bad teams, and what they need is not just combat power but resources suitable for reconstruction. As long as the Lakers are willing to give it, there is no reason not to "let" Clarkston.

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