4 years and 68 million contract renewal! What else do the Lakers want? This wave is really not a loss

Since the playoffs, Edwards has made a total of 280 shots and scored 361 points, with a slight decline of 0.336 per leg, which is not significant compared to the regular season 0.370, and its overall performance remains stable.

As a comparison: New MVP Alexander scored 0.386 points per round, Jokic scored 0.324 points, and Curry scored 0.330 points. Even if the defense in the playoffs is upgraded, Edwards' offensive ability is still reliable.

Edwards' shooting percentage in the first round against the Lakers was only 42.0%, the second round against the Warriors rose to 47.5%, and the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder are currently 49.3%. The Purple and Gold Army has become the number one team that limits his efficiency. According to the split data, the specific counterparts are: 28 minutes and 44 seconds against Finney Smith, 10 of 25 shots, and a shooting percentage of 40.0%; 12 minutes and 30 seconds against Doncic, 16 of 32 shots, and a shooting percentage of 50.0%; 11 minutes and 41 seconds against Hachimura, 15 of 35 shots, and a shooting percentage of 42.9%; 6 minutes and 39 seconds against Vincent, 4 of 7 shots, and a shooting percentage of 57.1%. Finney is the most effective thing for the Lakers to defend Edwards.

Speaking of this, Lakers reporter Khobi Price revealed that Finney Smith hopes to stay in the team, but has not decided whether to implement the 15.4 million player option.

For this, I think if he breaks out of the contract, the Lakers should decisively send a four-year renewal of 68 million yuan, which is absolutely cost-effective.

Reason 1: Finney has a good defense, with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.8%, and has typical 3D characteristics. Although it is not the Bridges or Clay level, it is perfectly adapted to the Lakers system, opening up space on the offensive end and locking the opponent on the defensive end.

Reason 2: When he was on the court, the Lakers lost 112.1 points in a hundred rounds, and when he was not on the court, the difference was -7.3 points to prove its value, and it appeared in most winning combinations.

Reason 3: The tacit understanding with Doncic is deep. In terms of data, Doncic's shooting percentage in 100 rounds increased by 2.3%, which is a valuable chemical reaction.

Reason 4: Compared with Trail Blazers Grant, Pistons Harris, Spurs Barnes and other players with annual salary of 20 million+, Finney's average salary of 17 million is a great value, and his defensive ability increases instead of reducing as he ages.

Finally, regardless of the team's future planning or star relationship considerations, the Lakers' contract renewal of Finney Smith is a sure profit.