Group the new version of the Big Three! The Lakers starting lineup is released next season, and there are still two major factors that are difficult to compete for the championship

When the third day of the free market opened, the Lakers finally ushered in a real center - 26-year-old No. 1 pick DeAndre Ayton. Los Angeles' long "center drought" officially ended at this moment. The 2018 No. 1 pick will be in the purple gold jersey with a two-year, $16.6 million contract, of which the starting salary for the 2025-26 season is 8.1 million US dollars. Next season, the new three giants formed by Ayton, LeBron James and Luca Doncic, is naturally complementary. As the top ball-holding core in the league, Doncic averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game last season; James still maintained an all-around output of 25+7+7 even though he was over 40; Ayton provided inside scoring, rebound protection and ending near the basket, so that the Lakers returned to the Western Conference championship map overnight!

With Ayton joining, the Lakers' potential starting lineup has surfaced. Let's take a look:

Doncic (core holding the ball) - the league's top ball-holding core, averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game, a three-pointer retreat has a great threat, and has a breakthrough and pass-through vision, and can accurately find open teammates. The pick-and-roll cooperation with Ayton is a key killer move - Ayton hits 56.3% in the middle distance (the Trail Blazers period), which can enrich tactical choices.

James (deputy ball holder) - Average of 27 points in his career, shooting percentage at the basket 74.5% (last season), low-post back-playing and fast break conversion are still strong points. As the second organization point, it can reduce Doncic's pressure, especially in tacit understanding with Hachimura Hachimura's empty cut (Hamura's empty cut shooting percentage 79.4%);

Reeves& Hachimura Hachimura (end point without the ball) - Reeves: The ball possession offensive efficiency (39.6%) is better than the ball catch (34.0%), and is good at ending with the screen (49.5% under the defense press); Hachimura Hachimura's three-point shooting percentage is 42.3%, and the mid-range shooting percentage is 10-16 feet 54.9%, which can punish misalignment; no ball is efficient.

Ayton (Pick-and-roll & second attack) - a top mid-range pitcher with a player above 2.11 meters. Jump shot after pick-and-roll can open up space. Front court rebounds: average 3.1 front boards per game, providing second offensive opportunities.

The offensive talent of this lineup is unquestionable, but the defensive end issues have caused widespread concerns. Professional fans analyzed: "These five people, three of them, do not like defense with the ball core, and two, are clean, waiting to see the big problem.

In addition, the arms race in the West has become fierce, the Thunder Youth Army continues to evolve, the Spurs form a new trident of Wenbanyama + Fox + Harper, and the Mavericks have a luxurious lineup of Flag + Irving + Thick Brows. It is not easy for the team to compete for the championship.

‌Most importantly, Ayton's arrival has not solved all structural problems of the Lakers, and the hidden dangers on the defensive end are particularly prominent. If the team's management next: "Reeves + Kneckett + draft replacement Wendel Carter + Bitaze, Hachimura replaced Wiggins. Doncic + Wiggins + James + Carter + Ayton, such a lineup will be more balanced on both offense and defense, so that the team will have greater hope of winning the championship.

Everyone thinks how far does the Lakers' lineup go next season, and if it is strengthened, how should we strengthen next? Welcome to discuss it in the comment section!