Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round, Redick is really not good? Will James continue to play?

The Lakers were swept 1-4 by the Timberwolves Gentleman in the first round. The series has ended. It is meaningless to say that the game process is meaningless, so we might as well talk about things outside the game, or the Lakers' problems.

Regarding the Los Angeles Lakers, there are several questions worth discussing. First of all, as the head coach of the Lakers, Redick's Lakers coached by the Lakers are eliminated in the first round. Is he really not good? Are the so-called rookie coach's drawbacks exposed?

Personal opinion, Redick has been facing a huge challenge this year. The Lakers did not have any reinforcements during the offseason, and the lineup in the middle of the season underwent a drastic change, and the team continued to suffer injuries during this period. For Redick, it is already good to help the team win third place in the Western Conference in the regular season, so he has the potential to become an excellent coach. But is his rookie season perfect, obviously not. As a rookie coach, Reddick exposed a lot of problems in the playoffs. For example, lack of persistence. In this round of series, Reddick used long and short rotations. Some players performed poorly and replaced them in the next game. After the players exposed their physical fitness problems, Reddick then changed them. Then Reddick started long rotations again and lost again. Frequent changes may be due to lack of confidence in yourself or an anxious temper.

So in the duel with Timberwolves coach Finch, Redick was completely at a disadvantage. But the Lakers will definitely continue to believe him, the reason is very simple. First, Reddick performed well in the regular season and the team ranked third in the Western Conference; second, the Lakers' lineup is already problematic. The Lakers management did not give Redick a balanced lineup in the middle of the season, which led to the team's shortcomings being obvious. The Lakers' inside line is too thin. Although there are many forward lines, the physical exhaustion has a huge impact on the defensive and offensive ends. Moreover, the team's substitute lineup is poor. Today, the Timberwolves' starting and substitute win points, and the Lakers can't beat it. So there are not enough players available, especially if there are no big men available, Redick's staffing must be short of effort. So to put it bluntly, the result of the Lakers being eliminated in the first round is foreseeable.

followed by Doncic. At the end of this series, the discussion about Doncic's cancer can be said to have reached its peak. After all, one of the main reasons why the Mavericks traded him is because of their poor defense, and this round of the series Timberwolves frequently targeted Doncic. We cannot deny that Doncic's defense is indeed poor, but do you say Doncic doesn't want to win this round of the series? Is the defensive end negative? I think fans who have watched these five games will not say that. Doncic has the enthusiasm for defense this year. And on the offensive end, he is still one of the best players in this team. Because the Lakers do not have a fifth position above one level, Doncic's 15 pick-and-roll threat is greatly weakened. In this round of the series, he still averaged 30+ per game, which is excellent enough.

Then there are Reeves and James, who performed poorly in this round of the series and far from meeting fans' expectations. Facing the tall Timberwolves, Reeves lost himself. But the Lakers will definitely give him time and will not give up on him. After this training, I believe he will become stronger. And James, we must admit that he is really old. James, 40, has fully exposed his physical fitness problems in this round of the series. He is still able to play excellent offense and defense, but he can no longer take into account both. He couldn't play the whole game like he did in previous years and watched the team move forward. Of course, judging from the performance of this whole season, no one believes that he will choose to retire after this season. He will definitely come back, but next season, it may be the final chapter.

Finally, let’s talk about Mawei and the Lakers management. Many people say that Redick doesn’t need Kneckett, so why don’t you choose to leave Mawei and try it? It is worth mentioning that after the Lakers were eliminated, Ma Wei posted a smile on social media, as if mocking the Lakers for canceling the transaction. But I personally think that it is impossible for the Lakers to put such a talented young No. 5 position as Ma Wei, and it is impossible to cancel the transaction so easily, unless it is really as reported, Ma Wei's physical examination report has hidden dangers. Although it may not explode soon, the Lakers have got Doncic. What they are looking for is the future, not the inside lineman like Ma Wei who plays halfway and rests halfway in a season. But it is undeniable that from the moment the deal was cancelled, the Lakers have become very passive this season...

Lakers management, they will definitely have actions in the offseason. Doncic needs a stronger inside partner, and James needs a better forward. For the Lakers, they have enough chips in their hands, including players such as Kleber, first-round pick, Kneckett. So there is no need for Lakers fans to be disappointed, after all, the moment they get Doncic, their winning window was extended.