Join the big franchise! Hello, NBA All-Star point guard! The Mavericks sign Irving s stand-in

On December 30 last year, the Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, and three second round picks (27 years &30 &31), and exchanged the Nets for Finney Smith and Milton;

Then, in the end, the Lakers only have the right to use Smith for half a year, and they have brought their talents to the Rockets for 4 years and $53 million. Fortunately, the Lakers quickly found a replacement for Smith, who signed Jack Laravia for two years for $12 million. The latter was the No. 19 pick in the first round of 222, with a 2.01 wing. Last season, the Kings averaged 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game with the Kings, with a three-point shooting percentage of 42.3%.

But if you introduce a Laravia this offseason, it is obviously not satisfactory. The special center position strengthening has not been settled for a long time, and your favorite targets have been signed one after another. If the Lakers still cannot win Ayton in the buyout market, then Pelinka would better not go out in the next few days.

The Lakers themselves (who wants me? 100% rejected)

Back to the point, Russell, in just half a year, has now gone to Dallas again, either on the plane or on the way to the airport.

Yes, Russell signed the Mavericks for two years with a total salary of $186 million, and his total career salary has reached $200 million. Salary expert Marks revealed that the Mavericks used the Mini Middle Class Special ($5.7 million) to take Russell.

Because Irving suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament on his left knee in March this year, he will not return from injury as early as January next year. So if nothing unexpected happens, Russell will play the role of starting point guard for the Mavericks in the early game of the 25-26 season. This is why he is willing to join him on a low-paying contract, otherwise his value will be at least tens of millions of dollars in annual salary.

The Mavericks at the beginning of the new season are expected to be Russell + Thompson + Flagg + Davis + Gafford or Levley.

The lineup has a 15th-class second place, a 12th-class top scorer, and a 25th-class top scorer, which is also a bluff.

If all members are healthy, the Mavericks will guarantee the target playoff spots in the 25-26 season.

By the way, Russell and Davis were both people who were cruelly traded by the Lakers last season. Now the brothers of the late brother have completed the gathering in the Mavericks, and they must do a big game to "give back" their old club.

There may be a guy who squirted, but what should Russell do if Irving returns?

This is not a problem at all. When he was playing for the Lakers, Russell had already adapted to the switch between the starting substitutes. He could fully accept the role of the super 6th man.

Last season, Russell played 10 regular season starts for the Lakers, averaging 26.3 minutes per game, contributing 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists, with a shooting percentage of 41.5%, 33.3% and 84.9% in three events; he played 29 regular season starts for the Nets, averaging 24.7 minutes per game, scoring 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.1 interruptions, with a shooting percentage of 36.7%, 29.7% and 82.6% in three events.

It is worth mentioning that Russell was a second-hand man in the Lakers and Nets last season, and he played for both teams early in his career. In the 18-19 season, Russell enjoyed a highlight moment at the Nets. This season, he was selected as the All-Star with averaging 21.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7 assists and 1.2 interruptions per game, and led the team to the playoffs.

Russell is 29 years old this year, and he is expected to usher in the second spring of his career in the Mavericks.