Upgrade the inside! US media: There are five Lakers center players to choose from during the offseason, who has the cost-effectiveness

The Lakers performed well in the regular season this season, but the team stopped in the first round of the playoffs and lost to their opponents 1:4. This situation was mainly due to the fact that after trading Davis, the inside defense efficiency plummeted from the fifth in the league to the 18th place, with a rebounding rate of only 46.7% in the playoffs (second from the bottom in the league), and lost 58.3 points per game (third from the bottom). Davis' departure caused the opponent to concentrate firepower to attack the penalty area. At the same time, the outside defense has frequently leaked due to the increasing pressure of assisting defense, which is one of the main factors for the team to stop in the first round. The offseason strengthening should be the inside, rather than chasing superstars, so that they can rebuild the balanced lineup and achieve their maximum potential.

In response to this situation, Eddie Bitar, the author of the US media "Fadeaway World", suggested that the Lakers consider the following five centers as a reinforcement for the Lakers' 2025 offseason inside. Let's take a look at who they are:

1, Jaren Jackson Jr.

The best presence in the No. 4 power forward assisting defense in the league today, with a height of nearly 2.10 meters and an arm span of 2.24 meters. , with the height of the center and the flexibility of the forward, has excellent static explosions, is good at filling up blocks from the weak side and taking off the back to protect the basket. He is an excellent sweeping four position. He averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game in 29.8 minutes. His three shooting percentages are 48.8%, 37.5%, and 78.1% respectively. If the Lakers can defeat Jaren Jack Jr., then the Lakers' inside offense and defense strength will be significantly improved.

2. Myles Turner (sign first and then exchange)

is famous for his outstanding height and wingspan, and has top physical conditions in the NBA. Turner, who can shoot outside the three-point line and protect the basket, is considered a unique modern all-round inside, and can average 15.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 blocks per game. Turner's technical characteristics are most in line with the Lakers, but it is not easy for the Lakers to get this star.

3. Clarkston has a tall and long arms, and has excellent static talent. His characteristics are his strong ability to protect the frame and his first-class skill in eating cakes at the basket. If he joins the Lakers, he will be the best barrier in the inside. Moreover, Clarkston is a very active young player. His average number of seasons is: 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks

4. Clint Capela

is a big man who is good at pick-and-roll, with excellent arm span and bounce under the basket, fast movement speed, super explosive power at the basket, not afraid of confrontation, and has strong ability to eat cakes. He is called the "Big King" by fans. He averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 blocks per game, making him one of the best traditional centers this season.

5. Walker Kessler

As the blocking king with the most regular season appearances (58 games), Kessler averaged 2.38 blocks per game and showed stable output. The Jazz center's defensive value is far beyond the data itself, averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 66.3%. She is still very young. If she comes to the team, she will become the Lakers' starting center in the next 5-8 years.

Everyone feels that the above five players will strengthen the inside in the offseason. Who will be signed in the end? Welcome to discuss in the comment section!