Unlike in the past two years, this year's NBA Draft has a special feature: center players are starting to eat "delicious".
If Alex Saar's draft prediction was originally the top two, he was finally selected by the Wizards with a roster pick. It was a surprise that Novan Klingen and Zach Edie were drafted by the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies with the seventh and ninth picks, respectively.
At the end of the day, the duo's projected draft picks have never been higher.
Of course, the important point of the center's "fragrant" is related to the league's desire to compete with Jokic. As for whether it can be realized, it will have to be tested by time.
In the past two seasons, the Lakers have faced the Nuggets in the playoffs, only to be easily eliminated by their opponents. It's important to note that the Lakers can't limit Jokic very well.
Therefore, at Redick's inauguration press conference, the Lakers were ready to look for a No. 5 player. In Redick's words: Put Bushy back into the No. 4 position so that there is more focus on the offensive end.
Do you need to return to the number four position?
First of all, it needs to be clear that it is true that in the past two seasons, the weight gain effect of thick eyebrows is obvious, but it still lacks the strength of the lower limbs. Generally speaking, the game is unstable, and it is easy to "mix garlic under your feet" when encountering power centers like Jokic, Embiid, and Da Lopez.
In this way, although it is not imminent for the thick eyebrows to return to the No. 4 position, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages in the long run.
In addition, according to the name of Jake · Fischer reports: Multiple competitors believe the Jazz are open to trading for Kessler.
When I saw this news, to be honest, I didn't expect it.
First of all, Kessler is 213 tall, weighs 111 kilograms, has a performance No. 5 body and is only 22 years old.
Secondly, he has averaged 2.4 blocks per game since entering the NBA. Taking this season as an example, it is second only to Wembanyama in the blocking list.
To add another word, Kessler has averaged 9+8 per game so far in his career. It is a representative of the typical data in the center that cannot reflect the role.
There is a lot of potential in defence, combined with the malleability that comes with being young. Sir is also willing to trade under such conditions, and I have to say that Angie is really the mother of the mother.
How likely are the Lakers to get Kessler?
It's not an exaggeration to say that I don't think it's possible at all.
First, Kessler is a good seedling of the center, and the potential trading market will not be small;
Second, compared to teams like the Rockets, Nets, and Thunder with a lot of draft picks, the Lakers' chips are really limited. Besides, the driving force behind Jazz is Angie.
However, the good news for the Lakers is that when rookie centers begin to enter the league, some "old" centers begin to appear in the trade market. Such as Capella, Valanciunas, etc.
As a result, the Lakers are still very likely to achieve the willingness (idea) to equip the thick eyebrows with a center.