Lakers substitute center: I practiced a lot of pick-and-roll cooperation this summer and gained some weight

The Los Angeles Lakers held a media day event for the new season before. During this period, the team's substitute center Jaxson Hayes was interviewed by reporters, and he also talked about some changes he had taken during the offseason.

Hayes said: This summer, my focus is on pick-and-roll. I have practiced a lot of pick-and-roll cooperation. Previously, my pick-and-roll cooperation with Luka Doncic and LeBron James was quite effective. When I appear as a second team player, I hope I can be that versatile and provide more support to the team on the offensive end. Hayes then talked about his weight changes, and he continued: I have also gained some weight this summer so that the team can use me in different ways in the new season. Weight gain is important to me because I have been a little thin before. I want to gain weight healthily, let myself eat the right things and take in reasonable calories while ensuring that my body still feels good during weight gain, so that I will not be affected too much in terms of exercise and flexibility. I believe I have achieved a good balance in this regard.

In the NBA regular season last season, Hayes played 56 games in 82 games, averaging 19.5 minutes per game, averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.6 steals, and 0.9 blocks, 0.8 turnovers and 2.4 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 72.2% and a free throw percentage of 62.2%. In the playoffs, Hayes played 4 games in 5 games, and his average playing time dropped to 7.8 minutes. His average data was also low to a dismal 1.8 points, 2 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.3 blocks. He also had 0.3 turnovers and 2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 37.5% and his free throw percentage was 50%.

Hyes' performance during the regular season last season was quite average. He became the team's starting center and performed some good performances for a while. However, in the playoffs, his playing time was greatly reduced, and his effect on the court was also very average. According to previous news, Hayes gained 20 pounds (about 18.14 pounds) during the offseason. As we gain weight, we also have reason to believe that his performance in rebound protection and inside defense will also improve to a certain extent, and he can also create greater pressure and trouble for his opponents when facing some heavyweight insides. But on the other hand, Hayes' biggest problem may not be his weight, but his shortcomings in game reading ability and technology. After gaining weight, Hayes can really perform at a higher level in the NBA field in the new season?