Although the data does not reflect all the players (teams), it is still the same.
In the regular season, the Timberwolves gave up an average of 46.1 points per game. Looking at the league, it is second only to the Bulls' 45.4 points. Correspondingly, the Suns are averaging 46.9 points per game inside. Looking at the league, it is only better than the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers.
The Timberwolves and Suns series is a good example of spear and shield. We know the result: the Timberwolves swept the Suns 4-0.
The stats are reflected in the Lakers, most notably on offense.
In the regular season, 35.8% of the Lakers' shots came from three-point range. Obviously, like the Celtics, Warriors, Clippers and other projection teams, the three-point is also the Lakers' main finishing method.
Therefore, we can conclude that the overall three-point efficiency will directly determine the direction of the Lakers' game.
As expected, the series against the Nuggets was easily eliminated 1:4 by the former with a three-point rate of only 29.9%.
Entering the offseason, the Lakers used to give people the feeling that thunder was heavy and rainy. So, what type of players do the Lakers need?
From the perspective of the contract, the term should not be too long, on the one hand, it is not easy to operate in the later stage; On the other hand, after James' retirement, he reorganized the lineup around thick eyebrows, and even rebuilt.
From the perspective of characteristics, I just said that the Lakers' main finish is three points, and Zhan Mei's main finish is also the inside, especially the thick eyebrows. In terms of data, the proportion of shots taken inside the regular season is as high as 67.8%.
To sum up, the most suitable player for the Lakers at the moment is a player with a short contract period and three-point ability. With that out of the way, let's take a look at the group data:
1. Curry's three-point rate is 40.8%, averaging 4.8 shots per game;
2. Clay's two-point value is 38.7%, with an average of 3.5 goals per game;
3. Anfernee Simmons has two counts of 38.4% and 3.4 goals;
4. Trae Young's two-point value is 37.3% and 3.2 goals;
5. Markkanen's two values are 39.9% and 3.2 goals.
In fact, it's not just the top three-point efficiency among big men, but also Markkanen's three-point efficiency in the league. What's more, Markkanen still has one year and 18 million left on his contract.
The contract period is short, the characteristics are suitable for the Lakers, and more importantly, this average is 23+8 combat power. Clearly, Markkanen is what the Lakers need. Of course, I think the Lakers are also very likely to use Reaves, first-round picks and other chips to get Markkanen.
From Markkanen's point of view, it is an expiring contract that needs to be rushed for the next contract, and the Lakers can "add fuel to the fire" with super high exposure.
From the Jazz's point of view, Markkanen is not in the team's future plans, after all, it has been revealed that the Jazz are unwilling to renew the former with a maximum salary. Then it is also acceptable to trade back Reeves, first-round picks, etc. for rebuilding.
Therefore, this potential deal is very promising despite the attractiveness of the deal.