Three-point rate is 42.3%! 12 million Pelinka signs a pitcher, will he become an important firepower point on the Lakers outside?

In this summer's summer league, Kneckett averaged 11.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. This is not the point, the focus is that the three-point rate is only 23.7%. In other words, he did not advance but retreated, and his performance was not as good as last year's summer league.

Fenney Smith switched to the Rockets and Kneckett was in a state of unstable state. So who should the Lakers rely on the outside firepower in the new season? I think that Pelinka just signed Jack Laravia this summer is a good choice. The three-point rate in the 24-25 season is shown in the figure below. The three-point rate in Laravia in this quarter is as high as 42.3%, of which 44.4% during the Grizzlies and 38.5% during the Kings. To put it more, although the three-point rate is as high as 40%, we cannot divide it into the ranks of "Sharpshooters". After all, the sample averages 2.2 shots per game are the largest. Only a pitcher.

However, it should be pointed out that when the defender is in an open space of more than 6 feet, Laravia's three-point shooting rate is as high as 45.5%, and the proportion of open three-point shooting is as high as 68.2%. In other words, this handsome white guy has excellent running ability and ability to grasp open scoring.

Key points: Doncic and James are the top passers in the league. It means that when teammates run out of the opportunity, they can pass the basketball in a timely and accurate manner. Three-pointers, especially three-pointers at the open space, plus the bonus of "Dong Zhan", this is one of them.

have an advantage over teammates

It is true that Hachimura and Reeves' three-pointers are not inferior to Laravia, but the former must take into account both the basket and the middle distance to a certain extent, while the latter must take into account both the ball and the organization; as for Vincent, Vanderbilt, and Smart are not good at three-pointers.

Kneckett is a full-time pitcher, but as mentioned above, his condition is not stable. Therefore, Laravia can be said to be a full-time pitcher in the new season of the Lakers and has certain efficiency guaranteed. There is an advantage over teammates, which is the second.

Contract

According to the NBA China official website, Pelinka signed Laravia with 2 years and $12 million, to be precise, 1+1 with the player option.

Any contract with 1+1 player option is basically a "golding" existence, such as Ayton and Smart. One of the biggest benefits of a gold-plated contract: a positive attitude towards the competition and a high enthusiasm. Invisibly, this is also considered a BUFF bonus. For example, Schroder, who joined the Lakers with a basic salary in the second season of the 22-23 season, was the top three in his career, regardless of whether he averaged 9.7 breakthroughs or 52.6% breakthroughs per game this season. The competition attitude and enthusiasm brought by the gilded contract are the third.

In summary, the reason why Laravia will become an important firepower point on the Lakers' outside is mainly the following three points:

1. Three-pointers, especially three-pointers, are guaranteed;

2. Have an advantage over teammates;

3. The gold-plated contract brings BUFF bonus to a certain extent.

Relatively speaking, I think the first point is the main reason.

First of all, after buying out with the Trail Blazers, there were many teams including the Pacers, Bucks, Clippers, etc., but in the end, the Lakers, in addition to the latter's Dark Brows, lacking centers, the more lies in Doncic, which is to be precise, which has an additional bonus to the center. Correspondingly, Doncic also adds to the pitcher at the top of the opportunity.

Of course, "iron-smashing" still requires one's own strength. The problem is that Laravia has proved his three-pointer ability, especially the open three-pointer. Therefore, when Doncic creates opportunities, he can effectively grasp them. Because of the advantages compared to teammates, it will be natural to become an important firepower point on the Lakers' outside.

Here, I wish Laravia good performance in the new season.