On April 12, Beijing time, the NBA has no games today, and tomorrow, the playoffs will start. With the end of the regular season, some teams need to adjust, the first team that comes to mind is the Lakers, the past night, the NBA has three important news, below, the author for everyone one by one inventory. First, 2 points ahead, Lakers official Vogel was dismissed, and he became the first head coach to leave after the regular season. Second, after the Lakers fired Vogel, according to NBA star Shams, the Kings also fired Gentry. Third, after a frustrating season, Lakers leader James officially responded to the rumors of leaving the team, and the old Zhan hopes to continue to win the championship in the Lakers.
One, suddenly, the Lakers official announced that Vogel was out of class
For Vogel, his departure from the Lakers is a foregone conclusion. At about 2:00 a.m. Beijing time on April 12, the Lakers announced that Vogel was officially out of class and goodbye. The Lakers officially said, "Thank you, coach." The Lakers really should thank Vogel, because he led the team to the NBA championship in the 19-20 season, which is the Lakers' 17th crown. Moreover, the Lakers reached the peak from the trough that year, which greatly boosted the morale of the team, and Vogel was the greatest.
However, in the past two seasons, the Lakers have encountered many difficulties. Last season, the Lakers suffered a first-round trip, and the team decided to continue giving Vogel a chance. In the 21-22 season, due to too many Injuries to the Lakers, The Thick Brow Brother only played 40 games, Nunn did not play much, coupled with the unstable state of Westbrook, the Lakers only got a 33-49 record in the regular season, ranking 11th in the West, with a dismal record and missing the playoffs.
As the manager of the team, Vogel naturally has to take responsibility. After Vogel's class, the next person the Lakers will give up may be Wei Shao, in short, the NBA's first giant will definitely usher in changes in the offseason, let's wait and see.
Two, kings Kintree dropped off class
Vogel wasn't alone, and after he left class, the Kings also decided to fire employer coach Gentry. According to NBA star Shams, the Kings have informed the team that he is leaving class and that the team will be looking for a new head coach. Moreover, the Kings already have preliminary plans, considering new managers including Kenny Atkinson, Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson, Mike Brown, Charles Lee and Darwin Ham.
The Kings are in talks with Gentry for a position in the team's management. In other words, although Gentry can't coach the Kings, he may become the top of the team, so the Kings are also a very humane team, and many stars will like this team culture.
The Kings didn't meet expectations, the Pelicans and Spurs both played playoffs, and the Kings, who looked stronger, were out early. The Kings finished 30-52 and ranked 12th in the West. The combination of Fox and Sabonis Jr. doesn't look like it's changed dramatically for the team, and the Western Conference underdog looks like it still has a long way to go to return to the playoffs.
Third, James was interviewed: he wants to win another championship in the Lakers
Speaking of the loneliest star of the season, it should be James. Old Zhan is 37 years old, the window for winning the championship is gradually closing, originally, this is his good opportunity. However, due to the influence of various factors, the Lakers finally experienced an extremely failed season, James averaged more than 30 points per game, or failed to get the scoring champion, really tried his best. He has averaged 37.2 minutes per game this season, the most in nearly five years.
There is also discussion about whether James will leave the Lakers. Old Zhan has played four seasons with the Lakers, winning a championship, a first round, and two playoffs, which looks like a success. However, James intends to stay with the Lakers because he hopes to continue to win the championship.
James said, "I came to Los Angeles to help the Lakers win the championship, I still want to win more championships, I have done it once, and I want to finish it again." It can be seen that James will most likely not leave the team, he will be in the Lakers, for his fifth crown and efforts, from the state of the old Zhan, should still be able to play 2-3 years, at least can sign another contract, let us wait and see.