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Following a poor first-round playoff defeat, head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers was fired. On their bench, they are looking for a new leader, but that is insufficient on its own. If the Lakers want to contend for a title, they must make roster improvements around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Last season, LA was positioned in the centre of the pack on both ends of the floor. To get back into the game, they need to improve their shooting, defence, and shot creation. How do they advance? The Lakers have star power, but this summer, who can the front office sign?
The plan is with Rob Pelinka and his front office. When they won a championship in 2020, they were by far the best team, and the Minnesota Timberwolves assembled their current group in a similar fashion. In what way may the Lakers apply that model? LeBron James needs a veteran point guard to partner with on the Lakers.
Rajiv Rondo was a crucial member of the Lakers 2020 championship team, particularly during the postseason. Although he started the playoffs on the bench, he played the fifth-most minutes on average. Rondo had the ability to set up the offence, create openings for shooters, spread the floor, and dish up easy buckets. This season, LA was lacking that element, and it was evident.
The Timberwolves have Mike Conley starting at the one. He plays the same role that Rondo did in 2020. He enhances their star and gives them another needed creator.
The Lakers need another big man to play next to Anthony Davis
Davis played plenty of center in 2020, but the Lakers had Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee to eat minutes next to him. Finding a capable center is a must when facing Nikola Jokic or the Timberwolves center trio.
The 3-and-D players for the Timberwolves are Kyle Anderson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Jaden McDaniels. Just having Anthony Edwards as a backup defender makes Minnesota a formidable foe. Currently, the Los Angeles Lakers control the template for championship success. This summer, they should concentrate on acquiring 3-and-D wings through trade. In free agency, they can locate a quality big man and a seasoned point guard, but it will be challenging to get the wings.
Although the Lakers would prefer to have never traded KCP and Caruso, the front management is limited to substituting those positions. It is their route to success, so pay attention to see if they can pull it off.
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