The Lakers offseason inventory: In the future, the strong signing of strong players, Ayton Smart leads the four strong players

According to well-known reporter Shams Charania today, the Los Angeles Lakers completed another key signing this summer: defensive player Marcus Smart has reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards and plans to join the Lakers with a two-year, $11 million contract!

This news instantly ignited the enthusiasm of Lakers fans. As the previous defensive player of the year, Smart's strong defensive ability and court leadership are the perimeter puzzles that the Lakers, who failed last season's first round of the playoffs, were urgently needed. His joining will undoubtedly significantly improve the Lakers' backcourt defense and game experience.

Smart's signing is not the only move for the Lakers this summer. The relatively low-key Purple and Gold Legion, which has recently shown clear reinforcement ideas and efficient execution, has completed multiple targeted signings in succession, with the goal directly pointing to strengthening the depth of the lineup and shortcomings:

Inside pillars are in place: The Lakers signed center DeAndre Aiton with a two-year, $16.6 million contract. The 2018 No. 1 pick has excellent physical talent and ending ability at the basket. His joining will greatly alleviate Anthony Davis' offensive and defensive pressure in the interior and provide the Lakers' much-needed height and rebounding guarantee.

The front line injects vitality: In order to improve the forward line's shooting ability and athletic talent, the Lakers signed young forward Jack Laravia with a two-year, $12 million contract. Laravia showed outstanding three-point potential last season, and his participation is expected to enrich the Lakers' offensive space.

Consolidate the depth of the substitute: The Lakers have not forgotten to maintain the continuity of the lineup. They successfully renewed the inside substitute Jaxson Hayes with a one-year, $3.4 million contract. Hayes demonstrated his efficient ability and vitality at the basket for a limited time last season, and his retention guaranteed the stability of the Lakers' inside rotation.

The Lakers' management's thinking changes

From Ayton's joining to Smart's buzzer-bearing contract, to renewing a practical substitute Hayes and introducing young forward Laravia, the Lakers' management's operations this summer have shown a different strategy than before: more emphasis on cost-effectiveness, targetedness and lineup balance.

Smart's external iron gate attributes, Ayton's inside height, Laravia's projection potential and Hayes' vitality are all precise reinforcements for the shortcomings exposed last season - insufficient oppressiveness of the outside defense, insufficient depth of the inside, and unstable front firepower. These four contracts do not have the halo of superstars, but each one strives to solve practical problems.

has significantly improved. As the training camp approaches, it is worth looking forward to whether the brand new Purple and Gold Legion can break through the fiercely competitive West. The Lakers' operations this summer undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for them to hit higher goals.