Who is the most responsible for the Lakers being eliminated? Voting results of 70,000 fans: Redick 2nd, James 1st

The series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves has ended, and the final result is 1-4. The Lakers were eliminated in the first round. It should be said that no one would have thought of such a result before the series began. At that time, they were generally optimistic about the Lakers. ESPN's expert team all believed that the Lakers could advance, and the process would be very easy. Unexpectedly, they would be slapped in the face. This round of the series also allowed us to see the shortcomings of the Lakers' lineup. For example, there is no inside line and the defense is bad. So, who is the most responsible for the Lakers' first round being eliminated? Let’s take a look at the results of the fans’ voting.

According to statistics, more than 70,000 fans have participated in the voting. This sample is convincing enough. According to the number of votes, you can see that the order is James, Redick, Reeves, Doncic, Pelinka, Marvel, Harrison, Hayes, and others.

Here we see the option of Ma Wei. The Lakers got him through the trade. Later, Pelinka thought Ma Wei had a physical problem, so she canceled the transaction. Even Ma Wei can become an option. It can be seen that Lakers fans really miss the center. If Ma Wei's transaction was not cancelled, the Lakers might really not be afraid of the Timberwolves, but unfortunately there is no if. James won the highest vote rate, reaching 31%, which is indeed beyond our expectations. So is James responsible? The answer is yes. First of all, James did not play enough dominance in this round of the series. His average of 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 48%, and 35% of three-pointers. Especially in the last quarter, James played poorly in almost every game, perhaps because he was overdrawn. Secondly, we must admit that James is indeed old. The Lakers must find a way to get rid of their dependence on James in the new season, otherwise they may not be able to enter the playoffs next year.

Redick ranked second in number of votes. As rookie coach, Redick has many problems. For example, G4, which actually caused James, Doncic, Reeves, Finney Smith and Hachimura to play in the second half, resulting in their serious physical overdraw in the last quarter and could not stop the Timberwolves' attack. Secondly, Redick didn't know how to adapt, and G5 directly played against the Timberwolves with five small lineups, which led to the Lakers falling behind in the start. Hayes was a little worse, but he wouldn't be completely abandoned. Another point is that Reeves played too poorly in G5, and Redick just didn't replace him. To sum up, Redick is to blame for the Lakers' elimination.

Reeves ranked third in the number of votes, and in the key G5, Reeves made 5 of 14 shots and 2 of 10 three-pointers. If Reeves made a more accurate shot, maybe the Lakers could win it. Not just G5, Reeves has never played a good goal in the series, averaging only 16.2 points and a shooting percentage of 41%, which is incomparable to the regular season performance. Then there is the defensive end. Reeves is always caught by the Timberwolves. As the saying goes, you can't defend yourself if you can't attack. Overall, Reeves' performance in the series is very disappointing.

Doncic ranked fourth in number of votes. In fact, if you only look at the offensive end, except for the sluggish performance in G3 due to his uncomfortable stomach, Doncic played in the other four games without any problems. He averaged 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 45%. Unfortunately, Doncic dragged his back on defense. For example, G5 was named by the Timberwolves in various ways. Doncic really couldn't defend anyone. The key is his attitude. Sometimes he was too lazy to stretch his hands. Now he can finally understand why the Mavericks traded Doncic. Facts prove that Doncic has poor self-discipline and defensive attitude. If he doesn't change, he will not become a super giant.

Pellinka ranked fifth in number of votes. Everyone knows that the Lakers' lineup shortcomings in recent years are centers, but Pelinka just doesn't strengthen it. He was able to win the game, but he didn't expect the deal to be cancelled by Pelinka again. Looking at this round of the series, the Lakers' inside line has been sieve by the Timberwolves. I hope Pelinka can recognize the reality. He must sign a center in the offseason. If there is really no suitable candidate, then you can consider trading Ma Wei.

The last options are Marvel, Harrison, and Hayes. Marvel mentioned earlier that it was because Lakers fans missed the center, so Marvel appeared in the options. Harrison took the initiative to trade with the Lakers, and Brother Davis and Doncic exchanged. If Brother Davis didn't leave, the Lakers should not be afraid of the Timberwolves. Hayes has nothing to say, he only has this strength.