An unexpected? After playing against the Suns and the Warriors, the first person in the Lakers left the team in the new season was released?

Unknown to me, the Lakers have finished the preseason against the Suns and the Warriors. Compared with the first game, the three core members of "Dong Zhanli" in the second game are more explanatory. What are the highlights of the Lakers in the game against the Warriors?

1, Vincent made 4 of 9 shots and 3 of 7 three-pointers to score the team's highest 16 points and 5 assists - showing a very good personal ending and tandem. To a certain extent, "Mr. Wen" maintains the state, more suitable for the team's third tactical starting point than Reeves.

2. Laravia made a total of 8 of 16 in the two games - showing very good personal ending efficiency. You know, this is the premise that Doncic has not played and has not formed a good chemical reaction with the team. In other words, it will be a good ending point if you develop a tacit understanding with the team.

Of course, there are both good and bad.

For example, Ayton did not play the "20+10" as fans expected. For example, Knector continued the summer league downturn - a total of 5 of 21 shots were made in the two games.

Put Ayton aside, how should I understand Kneckett?

I think he is the first person to leave the Lakers in the new season.

Tactical Positioning

Kennett has made a total of 557 shots so far in his NBA career, of which 340 of them came from outside the three-point line. The 61% shooting percentage shows that three-pointers are the main way of Kneckett to end, just like Curry, Clay and others. In terms of efficiency, the three-pointer rate is 37.6%, and the average shooting 1.6 goals per game.

Laravia made a total of 735 shots, of which 369 were from outside the three-point line. The 50.2% shooting proportion shows that three points are also the main ending method. In terms of efficiency, the three-pointer rate is 37.1%, and the average shooting 1.0 goals per game.

With almost no difference in shooting rates, it is largely possible for Kneckett to do what Laravia can do outside the three-point line. There are alternatives to tactical positioning, which is one of them.

Coach Choice

Although he is an older rookie, Kneckett is only in the second grade, but Redick did not start for "Old Ke" in both the Suns and the Warriors. On the contrary, Laravia started both consecutive games. From the side, in Redick's eyes, Laravia's share is also higher than that of Knector. Coach choice, this is the second one.

Contract

Kenckett's annual salary in the new season is US$4 million. Speaking of this, it should be noted that Kessler failed to reach an early renewal with the Jazz, and his annual salary in the new season is US$4.8 million. According to NBA rules, two people can trade directly if they match their annual salary.

I mean:

If there are players like Kessler in the new season, you can use Kneckett to match them, and the rest is to add draft picks. The contract is small, and it is a good deal. This is the third one.

In summary, the reason why Kneckett is the first person to leave the Lakers in the new season is mainly reflected in three points:

1. There are substitutes for tactical positioning;

2. The coach's share is low;

3. A small contract transaction.

Relatively speaking, I think the first point is the main reason.

First of all, as I just said, Knector's performance in the preseason against the Suns and the Warriors is indeed lacking in persuasiveness. Of course, this is not more important. What is important is that his role in presenting Laravia can be completely replaced.

Secondly, from the two preseason games, the Lakers still have a demand for center. To be precise, Ayton has little problem on the offensive end but the defensive end has relatively limited help to the team. Considering that Kessler failed to reach an early contract renewal, Pelinka will definitely continue to ask Angie for the price in the new season with the method of Kneckett + draft pick.

Finally, with poor performance and better substitutes and team reinforcement needs, it is not surprising that Kneckett is traded by the Lakers again.