Strengthen projection shortcomings, US media sends 7 major goals for Lakers! Basic salary Paul s middle class chases sharp shot + 3 for 1 Reed

In addition to the inside, as the offseason is approaching, the US media "fadeawayworld" also advises the Lakers to strengthen their three-point shooting shortcomings, and also send 7 major goals, including Paul's bottom-line salary, the middle-class pursuit of sharp shooting, and Reed for 3-for-1 trading.

Three-pointers urgently need to be improved

The most obvious weakness of the Lakers is the inside, but if they want to become a champion-level team in today's small ball era, the Lakers still need to further improve their three-point shooting performance.

This season, the Lakers are fifth in the league in three-point shooting averages 36.4 times, and the shooting percentage is 36.6%, ranking 14th in the league in the league. However, there is still a big gap between the top teams.

are also at a disadvantage in the three-point shooting point. Only Hachimura, Goodwin and Finney Smith have a shooting percentage of more than 38%, and Finney Smith is still likely to leave the team.

ESPN famous reporters Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin also made it clear that the Lakers will use limited chips to strengthen the inside while improving the team's three-point shooting.

US media sends 7 major goals

To this end, the US media "fadeawayworld" also combines the needs of inside and position to give the Purple and Gold Legion a 7 major reinforcement targets to improve projection.

No. 7: Paul (basic salary)

As a friend of James, Paul has returned to freedom this summer. If he is willing to accept the veteran's basic salary, he is undoubtedly one of the best choices for the Lakers' substitute point guard.

40-year-old Paul played 82 games this season, averaged 7.4 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%. Whether it is durability, ability and efficiency, Paul is completely trustworthy.

No. 6: Alexander Walker (Mid-class Special)

Walker is a typical adhesive type 3D elite wing, able to swing and play 1-3 positions. Not only does he run well without the ball, but he also has certain ball-holding and organizational skills.

As he returns to freedom this summer, Walker will be one of the first choice goals for the Lakers' middle-class special case. If James is willing to cut his salary by 15 million, the Lakers will hold a full middle-class amount of 14.1 million, otherwise they can only pursue it with 5.7 million.

Fifth place: Hardaway Jr. (Middle-class special case)

Hardaway Jr. is another wing reinforcement choice. Compared with Walker, Hardaway Jr. has better star level, scoring output and experience, and can average 12 points per game in the playoffs.

However, Hardaway Jr. is not a stable three-point finishing point, with a regular season of 36.8% and a playoff drop to 30.8%.

No. 4: Gary Trent Jr. (Middle-class Special)

After exploring the free market last year, Gary Trent Jr. joined the Bucks with a basic salary and successfully completed self-proving, becoming one of the most reliable large-scale three-point shooters.

With 5.9 three-pointers per game, he shot a 41.6% shooting percentage, which will be the best choice for the Lakers to strengthen the shooting. However, his market price is likely to be 8-10 million, and James needs to cut his salary before he can win it.

3rd place: 3 for 1 Reed

Lakers get: Reed;

Timberwolves get: Hachimura Less + Kneckett + No. 55 pick.

Reed holds a $15.02 million player option and plans to jump out of the options to seek another big contract. It is difficult for the Lakers to pursue directly. Even if James cuts his salary, it is difficult for the Lakers' full middle class of $14.1 million.

Therefore, trading is the realistic choice. If the Lakers can introduce a blue-collar insider with a frame protection through trading or free market, then trading space-based Reed will perfectly solve the inside shortcomings and meet Reddick's various lineup adjustment needs.

Second place: Kennard (Middle-class special case)

Since the Lakers have three big core players with the ball, James, Doncic and Reeves, introducing an elite-level off-ball ending point like Kennard is undoubtedly one of the best choices.

He shot 43.3% of three-point shooting percentage this season and has returned to freedom. The Lakers have hope of winning through a middle-class special.

First place: 3 for 1 Dunro

Lakers get: Dunro;

Heat get: Vincent + Cleber + No. 55.

Dunro is one of the best pure shooters, and his stability and output are trustworthy. He averaged 6.5 three-pointers per game this season, shot 39.3% shooting percentage, and his career 39.7% three-point shooting percentage also makes him the lowest risk shooting reinforcement option.