Doncic gives whatever he wants, James is completely marginalized! The Lakers sign Smart with far-reaching intentions

Smart joined the Lakers for 2 years and $11 million! As expected, this is Doncic's credit. Unfortunately, Goodwin, who was a bull and a horse last season, was cut by the Lakers. It’s a pity that after Doncic got his wish this time, James’s voice has become less and less. With such a team that seems to be a god-loving team, how far can they go next season? Is James' persistence worth it?

Because James implemented the player option, the Lakers' room for strengthening was greatly limited, and James' stay and leave had become a clear card. Since James did not give face, the Lakers did not consider James' feelings at all on the way to sign. From Ayton to Smart, it seems that every signing was a credit for Doncic, and it was more like a signing plan tailor-made for Doncic. Even Laravia, for example, is a player who helps Doncic open up the space on the court.

Whether Smart is suitable for the Lakers is actually anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Lakers' starting lineup can be said to be completely defensive, and Smart's joining is for defense. If it weren't for the fact that Smart's attendance rate was a bit low in recent years, the Lakers would not have won Smart at such a cheap price. However, the Lakers cannot use such treasures too much. After all, Smart's injury history forces the Lakers' management to reduce Smart's playing time.

Does the Lakers have a chance this season? The answer is no, but in order to obtain Doncic's long-term use rights, the management has to do so. It is already true that James left the team next season, but the team cannot let Doncic leave too. After satisfying Doncic's wish, even if the Lakers' record next season cannot be achieved, Doncic has nothing to say, which also laid the groundwork for Doncic's early contract renewal.

Of course, judging from the current strength of the Lakers, they are not without the opportunity to rush forward and prepare for the strengthening of next season. In other words, even if they cannot win the championship, the Lakers will still work hard to finish this season. Ayton, Doncic, James, Smart and Reeves, this lineup is much more reasonable now. There is no blind spot on the offensive end, and Smart joins the defensive end, which seems much more reasonable.

But for Doncic, he may fall into another vortex, that is, his playing style with the ball and the core will likely make the Lakers repeat the mistakes of the Mavericks. On the surface, Doncic has a good record in the Mavericks, but it is an indisputable fact that he has no championship. The reason is actually very simple. The way of playing with a big core with a ball is too easy to be targeted by the opponent in the playoffs.

Now the Lakers' reinforcement concept is carried out completely according to Doncic's wishes, which will make them gradually move on to the old path of the Mavericks. Doncic needs help, but it is definitely not about Doncic to build the team alone. Look at the teams in last season's finals, whether it is the Thunder or the Pacers, their multi-point score is the key to winning. When the management focuses all their attention on Doncic, it may be the beginning of failure.

Little do they know that the Lakers management did not cherish the significance of James' existence and began to build a team around Doncic. This way of building a team that requires both the present and the future is likely to be in vain. It’s just a pity that James encountered such an inhuman team at the end of his career. With James’ ability to average 20+ games, it is entirely possible to join a competitive team and may be able to strive for the fifth championship in his career. Unfortunately, the result of mutual harm is meaningless.

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