Team reporter: In order to please Doncic, the Lakers will definitely strengthen this summer

The Athletic's Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha recently conducted a live broadcast, and he also answered questions from netizens during the live broadcast, in which he also talked about his optimistic estimate of the Lakers' operations this summer. In Buha's view, in order to "please" Luka Doncic, the Lakers will definitely adjust the lineup and improve the competitiveness of the lineup. In this regard, Buha said: I am very optimistic about the Lakers' operations this summer, mainly because of Doncic. His contract renewal deadline comes a month after the free agent market opens, and the Lakers need to increase their sense of urgency. Either find a center who can stay in the team for a long time in the future, or improve other positions in the lineup to satisfy Luca. Just like they got Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. They had just got Luca a few days ago and tried such a deal. The Lakers did this to tell Luca that we will chase the center you want immediately. It’s a pity that he failed his physical examination and the final transaction was not possible. The Lakers are still in the stage of "pleasing" Luca. Although he looks very happy and wants to continue to stay in the team, he is expected to complete a contract renewal in early August, but this does not mean that the Lakers can slacket off. Luca wants to win the championship, and he will definitely be unsatisfied with being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. From reaching the finals to being eliminated in the first round after being traded, he will not accept this gap, so the Lakers must make some important decisions as soon as possible.

After joining the Lakers, Doncic played 28 games for the team in the regular season, averaging 35.1 minutes per game, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.4 blocks, and had 3.7 turnovers and 2.4 fouls. He shot 43.8%, three-point shooting percentage 37.9%, and free throw shooting percentage 79.1%. In the playoffs, Doncic played 5 games in total, with averaging 41.6 minutes per game, averaging 30.2 points, 7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1 steal, 0.6 blocks, and 4 turnovers and 3.2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 45.2%, his three-point shooting percentage was 34.8%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 89.1%.

Doncic's overall performance after joining the Lakers was quite good. He also showed excellent scoring ability. He was able to show his characteristics in this regard during the playoffs. But at least in the current system of the Lakers, we can also feel that Doncic's ability has not been fully utilized. His performance in organization and sergetics is relatively average, and his shortcomings on the defensive end are constantly amplified. One thing is worthy of recognition. The Lakers need to find a more suitable player for Doncic, and they must work hard as soon as possible.