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Doncic recommends Jazz defensive center, Lakers want to strengthen the inside
In February this year, the Lakers ushered in a new highlight moment after getting Luca Doncic in trade. Doncic's arrival undoubtedly brought amazing offensive firepower to the team. His scoring ability makes the Lakers perform more steadily in the regular season.
However, with the arrival of the playoffs, this seemingly stable state has faced a severe test. Facing the Minnesota Timberwolves' challenge, the Lakers were swept out. Although the two superstars Doncic and James tried their best on the field, the Lakers' inside problems were fully exposed.
According to relevant reports from Lakers reporter Mike Bresnahan, a source revealed that in order to make up for this shortcoming in the inside, Doncic took the initiative to recommend Jazz center Kessler. He believes that Kessler's advantage on the defensive end can bring a strong complement to the Lakers' inside, especially in pick-and-roll defense and blocking capabilities, Kessler's strength cannot be underestimated.
Kesler not only showed ease on the defensive end, but also showed a very high level in pick-and-roll defense and blocking. His physical fitness and on-field awareness not only prevent efficient defense, but also avoid excessive physical exhaustion or accumulation of fouls. For the Lakers, Kessler's arrival can effectively improve the team's defensive quality and reduce the opponent's scoring opportunities in the inside.
In order to introduce Kessler, the Lakers have begun a series of trading plans: the Lakers plan to win Kessler by sending out Kennett, first-round swap rights in 2027 and first-round picks in 2031. The proposal of this deal reflects the far-reaching considerations of the Lakers management for the future. Obviously, they have realized that only by introducing an inside player with strong defensive abilities can we truly provide more solid support for James and Doncic, especially in the playoffs, when facing stronger opponents, we can no longer be at a disadvantage.
If this deal can be reached, it will not only fill the gap in the Lakers' inside line, but also focus on the team's long-term competitiveness in the future. With Kessler's joining, the Lakers hope to achieve a qualitative leap on the defensive end, especially when facing a strong inside line, they can no longer be at a disadvantage, laying the foundation for the team's future victory. There are still some questions about whether
can completely solve the team's inside problem. Kessler's defensive ability is unquestionable, but whether he can adapt to the Lakers' tactical system and fully play his role in the high-intensity playoffs still needs time to test.
More importantly, in addition to Doncic and James, the core lineup of the Lakers also needs more support from other players on the offensive and defensive ends. Although Kessler's arrival can enhance the inside defense, it still cannot simply solve all problems. If the Lakers hope to truly return to the top, in addition to introducing Kessler, they also need to consider how to improve the overall depth of the team.
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