The NBA's offseason is always filled with trade and transfer rumors, and this summer was no exception. The highly-anticipated Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of roster tweaks and upgrades after an unsuccessful season. Looking at this offseason, whether it's the draft, the trade market, or the free agent signing market, the Lakers have the opportunity to upgrade and reinforce. Specific to the transfer market, the entry of a big fish has attracted the attention of many teams, and he is the experienced champion defender - Kyle Lowry.
According to a report by BR reporter Eric Pincus, the Lakers may give Lowry a contract offer. "While Lowry is a bench role, he's one of the best veterans in the league, and the 76ers may bring him back at base salary or part of the mid-range, which seems the most likely outcome, but he will also receive base salary offers from a number of teams, including the Clippers, Lakers and Suns," the report said. Lowry played in 60 regular-season games for the Heat and 76ers this season, averaging 8.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 39.2 percent from three-point range.
Lowry, the championship-winning guard for the Toronto Raptors, is being contested by multiple teams. His experience and leadership, as well as his ability to make decisions at critical moments, have made him a sought-after commodity in the market. Naturally, the Lakers will not miss this opportunity, and they hope to strengthen their backcourt by bringing in Lowry. Considering the huge market in Los Angeles and the heritage of the Lakers' traditional giants, they have a good chance of winning the battle for Lowry if they only need to pay a base salary contract.
The Lakers didn't perform as well as they could last season, and they need to make some changes to the roster. Lowry's arrival will undoubtedly bring stable organization and leadership to the Lakers. Although he is a veteran in the final years of his career, Lowry has a wealth of game experience and championship experience, which is what the Lakers need. However, Lowry's decision to join the Lakers was not without risk. The Lakers are a team with a huge market and exposure, and any player who joins will receive a lot of attention.
Lowry could be under a lot of pressure if he joins the Lakers with a base salary. In the Lakers, if he plays well, the credit is likely to be given to James and thick eyebrows, and if he plays poorly, he will have to face harsh evaluations from the media and fans, which was the case with Wei Shao at the beginning. In such an environment, Lowry's performance will be subject to more attention and judgment. If he doesn't perform well, then he can easily become the "blame man" for the team's defeat. In addition, it is also unknown whether the Lakers' tactical system and Lowry's style of play can be perfectly integrated.
For Lowry himself, it will undoubtedly be a huge challenge to join the Lakers. He'll need to prove his worth with the Lakers, while also facing a lot of pressure and expectations. If Lowry can succeed with the Lakers, then his career will be even greater. But if he fails, then he will die late. In the competitive league of the NBA, every transfer and transaction is fraught with variables. What the future holds for the Lakers and Lowry will take time to reveal, let's see if he has a chance to assist James!