All data dropped by half! The Clippers are really wasting their money by using Lopez

In the 24-25 season, Lopez played 80 games for the Bucks, all of which were starts. He averaged 31.8 minutes per game, 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.9 blocks. He shot 50.9% from the field, 37.3% from three-point range, and 82.6% from free throws.

In the 25-26 season, Lopez has played 11 games on behalf of the Clippers, all as a substitute. He averaged only 15.9 minutes per game, scoring 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 0.9 blocks. He shot 42.9% from the field, 35.4% from the three-point range, and 62.5% from the free throw line.

The most intuitive difference in statistics is that after his playing time was halved, his various statistics also dropped by half, his shots were not accurate, and his frame protection was not that good. Could it be that Lopez has been scrapped by the Clippers?

The 37-year-old Daluo still has the ability to start, but when it comes to Zubac, he can only be a substitute, consuming the time when Zubac is not on the court. But if that's the case, what's the point of the Clippers putting a starting-level center like him on the bench and halving his role? Is it just to find a pick-and-roll partner for Paul Sr.?

As the 10th pick in the first round of 2008, Lopez is still very lucky. After joining the Nets, he was immediately cultivated by the Nets as the cornerstone of the team. Of course, with a height of 2.11 meters and a wingspan of 2.27 meters, Ronaldo's draft template was Tim Duncan, which shows how good Ronaldo was at that time.

At that time, Da Luo's skills in the low post were indeed very similar to Duncan's. He had flexible back-up steps and solid mid-range shooting skills.

Da Luo was able to average 20.4 points per game in his third season, but it was not until the 12-13 season that Da Luo, who averaged 9.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, was selected for the All-Star Game as a substitute. This season, the Nets also reached the playoffs under the leadership of Luo Luo.

In the 14-15 season, the Warriors won the championship under the leadership of the Splash Brothers, and the league's small ball era has officially arrived. Many big men in the league have begun to incorporate three-point drills into their training. In the 16-17 season, the Nets, which had become a weak team in the Eastern Conference, also gave Lopez the opportunity to change his style of play. He began to frequently position himself outside the three-point line, and also chose to shoot outside the pick-and-roll. This season, Los Angeles took 387 three-pointers, averaging 5.2 three-pointers per game. Although they averaged 20.5 points per game, the Nets ranked last in the Eastern Conference with 20 wins and 62 losses.

In the 17-18 season, Daluo transferred to the Lakers during the reconstruction period. This season, Luo took 325 three-pointers. That season, the Lakers had a total of 35 wins and 47 losses, ranking 11th in the Western Conference.

In the 18-19 season, Luo joined the Bucks. Under the guidance of coach Budenholzer, Luo's three-pointers have become an important part of the Bucks' offensive system. On the offensive end, Luo was outside the three-point line and bounced out when encountering pick-and-rolls, which opened up enough space for the Bucks inside. The Bucks' "one-shot, four-shot" system helped them successfully win the championship in the 20-21 season.

In the first eight seasons after entering the league, Los Angeles took a total of 31 three-pointers from outside the three-point line and hit 1. But in his next nine seasons, he took a total of 3,065 three-pointers and hit 1,072 of them.

In addition, Da Luo has blocked a total of 2,070 shots in his career, ranking 18th in NBA history, which is also a very good statistic.

Da Luo's static talent is top-notch, but his athletic ability is slightly worse. Especially after gaining weight, he is more suitable for squatting and defending. After joining the Bucks, because of Antetokounmpo's zone defense, Luo can sit in the hole with peace of mind, which makes it easier for him to protect the frame. Da Luo's three-pointer + frame protection, players who play this style are called "3B" players.

After coming to the Clippers, Daluo's three-point level is still there, but the output has decreased. In addition, the Clippers are a team with an older average age, and the teammates who are on the same court with Luo are definitely not as impactful as the Bucks. Although he was able to deliver 0.9 blocks in his limited playing time, the Clippers lack a tall forward with the ability to sweep, which will make Los Angeles' defense more difficult.

Overall, this signing is not suitable for the Clippers and Los Angeles. Unless Zubac is injured and Da Luo is put into the starting lineup, Da Luo's value can be truly reflected. He is still a center who can play 30 minutes. If you only play 16 minutes without Zubac, it will be a bit of a waste of his ability.