It has been revealed that LaVine is leaning towards being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, while the latter is more inclined to get DeRozan and Caruso.
Caruso aside.
So far this season, DeRozan has averaged 22.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Looking at the comprehensive data, it is obvious that DeRozan's immediate combat power for the Lakers is a great improvement. However, there are two problems with good returns.
First, the contract. DeRozan also has a one-year, $28 million contract. Admittedly, expiring contracts are not of high relative transaction value.
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It's impossible for the 35-year-old DeRozan not to pursue the last big contract of his career. With Jeanne Buss' price, it is difficult to give a contract that satisfies her.
Second, compatibility. So far in his career, DeRozan has received 34.6% of his two-point power. This means that inside the three-point line is more Xi to having the ball in hand. This involves a question of the distribution of the ball with Zhan Mei. There are too many uncertainties.
It is true that the three-point power is as high as 83.8%, but unlike mid-range shooting masters like Leonard and Durant, DeRozan is not good at three-point ability.
The combination of the above two points, especially the second one, means that DeRozan is not so suitable for the Lakers. Of course, once the Bulls rebuild, the asking price for DeRozan will not be too low. At least Russell is the base, plus 1-2 players and draft picks. Invisibly, it can be regarded as "hurting the muscles and bones" for the Lakers.
It's okay to say if the chips given are the useless rookie Schifino, but when it comes to Hachimura, the Lakers may not give it.
As shown in the chart below, Hachimura made a total of 25 of 51 shots after returning from injury. In addition to the extremely high efficiency, it should be noted that 16 shots came from mid-range, with a shooting rate of 56.3%. In terms of data, Hachimura also has a stable mid-range shot like DeRozan.
The derivation is: advance, stable endpoint, retreat, with the ability to hold the shot, can contain the defender to open up space for the offense of Zhan Mei and others.
In this regard, the total plus/minus value of Hachimura is as high as 27. As shown in the picture, it is second only to thick eyebrows in the Lakers.
For the Lakers, Hachimura's comeback from injury is a surprise. First, the injury did not affect the state, and second, not only did it not affect the state, but also found the long-lost mid-range shot.
Based on this, I think Hachimura is much better than DeRozan.
Reason 1: Features. Speaking of DeRozan, the first thing that comes to mind is mid-pitching. And as I just said, after returning from injury, Hachimura found his mid-range shot. It is true that there is a gap in efficiency, but the technical and tactical role played is the same.
Reason 2: Contract. Hachimura also has a three-year contract of 51 million yuan and an average salary of 17 million yuan. In today's league with explosive salaries, it can be said that it is very cost-effective. DeRozan, on the other hand, will face pressure to renew his contract next summer.
In addition to the above two points, Hachimura also has a three-point ability that DeRozan does not possess - a 37.3% three-point percentage so far this season.
To sum up, the strength is too much more reflected in the similarity of characteristics, Hachimura's contract and the outside line are more advantageous.