Lakers news: James has the third most efficient value, and the celebrity recommends trading Xiaoli, and the physical coach parted ways

Jack James has a third-ranked efficiency value

Today, an American sports data expert posted a list of efficiency values ​​per rankings this season's playoffs so far. The results showed that the Bucks star Antetokounmpo ranked first, and the Lakers star James ranked third. The specific rankings are: 1. Antetokounmpo 33.2, 2. Mitchell 27.5, 3. James 25.4, 4. Jokic 25.2, 5. Alexander 24.3. PER aims to comprehensively evaluate players' contributions per minute, subtract negative data (turnovers, missed shots, etc.) through weighted statistics (scoring, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, etc.), and adjust game rhythm and playing time, and finally calibrate with a benchmark of 15 average PER. It is worth mentioning that Per is also an important reference data for the alliance to select MVP.

Although the Lakers were swept by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs this year by 4:1, James' performance was very impressive. He played 5 games, averaging 40.8 minutes per game to score 25.4 points, 9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2 steals and 1.8 blocks, with three shooting percentages of 48.9%, 35.7% and 77.5%. As a 40-year-old veteran, it is quite incredible that James can hand over such a data that is aggressively full on both offense and defense and compete with a group of stars who are in their age on the efficiency list. It is enough to prove that James has given all his money for the Lakers, and fans should not blame James for his elimination.

Legends suggest trading Xiaoli

Today, NBA legend and 7-winning champion Robert Horry suggested in a program called "Big Shot Bob" that the Lakers should trade Austin Reeves to solve the problem of weak inside the team. Horry said: "Reeves is indeed a good and ambitious player, but the Lakers need a trustworthy big man. With James and Doncic not moving, Reeves' only valuable chip, and the Lakers should make the right choice." This year's playoffs, Reeves' performance was unreasonable, playing 5 games, averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, with three shooting percentages of 41.1%, 31.9% and 85.7%.

The fans were talking about Horry's suggestions, and some said, "It is indeed necessary to send Xiaoli away. He and Doncic are both players who focus on offense and down defense. Their functions are a bit overlapping, so it is more reasonable to use him to exchange for a big man." Some people said, "Forget it, Reeves is the most cost-effective player in the league, and the transaction is not cost-effective. Besides, the Lakers need the third point that can handle the ball except James and Doncic, so they can't touch Xiaoli." So what do you think about this?

The physical fitness coach parted ways

Today, according to Lakers' team reporter Dan Woike, the Lakers fired the team's physical fitness coach Stret last week and posted information on the recruitment website to hire a strength & physical fitness training coach with an annual salary of 20w-25w. Stret joined the Lakers as an assistant physical coach in 2019 and was promoted in 2021. He is very popular with the team, and both the management and the players are favored by him. So why do the Lakers part ways with them? Later, according to a local media follow-up report in Los Angeles, sources revealed that the Lakers' move was the idea of ​​Lakers coach Redick. Redick believes that the team's physical management is poor this season, which is one of the reasons why the team is eliminated. Redick hopes that the Lakers will reach a higher level in physical training in the new season and reach the championship-level physical shape and condition. It is not yet known whether Redick's drastic changes can bring positive effects to the Lakers, and everything will be left to prove it to time.