The Lakers and Mavericks both lost money in the Doncic and Big Eyebrow trade, but they all took off in exchange.

The Lakers lost! The Mavericks lost. Before the game, these two teams were also very promising and were listed as contenders for the championship. After the game, they discovered that they were not as good as last season. The advantages were not brought out, but the shortcomings were exposed. So, was the deal that the two teams made at that time really worth it?

Let’s first take a look at the predictions of many media people and experts before the official start of NBA games this season. The Thunder was the most optimistic, receiving 9 votes. The Nuggets ranked second with 8 votes. The Clippers ranked third, with 4 votes, the Mavericks received 4 votes, the Rockets 2 votes, and the Lakers 1 vote. Although the Mavericks and Lakers are not in the most favored sequence, they are at least considered to have a chance to compete for the championship.

However, after the first game of the season, the weaknesses of the two teams were fully exposed, and the process of losing was even a bit ugly.

The Mavericks lost to the Spurs 92:125 at their home court. They lost by a full 33 points and played a good game in one quarter. In the following three quarters, they were pinned to the ground by the Spurs. Lively and Big Eyebrow, Bayley Wenbanyama had a blast. The two combined for a total of 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Wenbanyama alone scored 40 points and 15 rebounds. Wenbanyama beat his opponents in the inside, where the Mavericks are best at. Look at how small he looks next to Bunyama with his thick eyebrows.

Nongmei repeatedly said after the game that this is just the first game of the regular season, don’t panic. Some fans’ replies were very true, saying that there is nothing that Nongmei can do to defeat Wenban Yama. , scoring 40 vs. 22, rebounds 15 vs. 13, blocks 3 vs. 1, shooting percentage 71% vs. 31%, plus/minus +31 vs. -24, a complete blast. Even if I cry with thick eyebrows when I see this data, I believe some people believe it.

Look at the photo below. The two No. 1 picks of the Mavericks watched the No. 1 pick of the Spurs dunk. They could only look up, helpless.

And this year's No. 1 pick Flagg faced last year's No. 1 pick Bunyama. Likewise, the photo below explains everything. Flagg could only tremble in the face of his big brother's roar.

So why did the Mavericks perform so poorly when facing the Spurs? The biggest problem lies in the thick eyebrows, which is specifically reflected in three details.

1. According to the technical characteristics of the thick eyebrow, he needs a good point guard to pass the ball to him, but the Mavericks do not have one, even if Irving comes back, because Irving is also an offensive defender, which greatly weakens the deterrent power of the thick eyebrow on the offensive end.

2. The thick eyebrows have affected Lively's performance. The thick eyebrows have to play the 4th position, and Lively is placed at the 5th position. The inside line is too crowded, and the thick eyebrows have done all Lively's work. So, what is the significance of Lively on the court?

3. Thick eyebrows affect the team's rhythm. In fact, thick eyebrows have always had a big problem that cannot be reflected in the data. When the ball reaches his hands, it stops completely, so the Lone Ranger's offense loses fluidity. This is also one of the important reasons for the Lone Ranger's poor offensive performance today.

Look at the Mavericks, and then look at the Lakers. In the game against the Warriors, Doncic scored 43 points and shot nearly 60%, but the team could never win. In fact, in this game, Doncic can be said to be a master of offense, defense, and organization. He was even the best defensive player in this game. However, the Lakers' overall defense was leaking from all directions and could not guard the opponent at all. So even if Doncic scores 60 points, he can't win. In fact, the higher Doncic scores, the smaller the team's chance of winning.

This Lakers game is disappointing to watch. Where does the same problem lie? The problem lies with Doncic.

1. The Lakers are not good at defense, and Doncic is not good at defense. No + no, what is the concept? Even if Doncic has made great progress on the defensive end and puts in 100% effort, it is still not good. A Ferrari engine cannot drive a tractor.

2. The Lakers' athletic ability is not good, and neither is Doncic's athletic ability. It is exactly the same as the above situation. His combination with the Lakers cannot achieve the effect of 1+1=2. The current Lakers cannot jump or run fast. Doncic wants to give an alley-oop, but I don't know who can catch it.

3. Doncic’s technical characteristics are completely incompatible with the current Lakers players. None of them are the type that Doncic likes. They are all dragsters.

So in the deal between Doncic and Nongmei, both sides suffered losses and no one made any profit. Nongmei could not find anyone to feed the cake in the Mavericks, and Doncic could not find anyone to eat the pie in the Lakers. The advantage of Nongmei is that he can defend the Mavericks and has no shortage of defense. Doncic's advantage is organization, what the Lakers lack is defense.

So, in this way, the problem is very simple. If Nongmei and Doncic are replaced each other, both teams will be alive. Take a look at the following combinations.

1. For the Mavericks, Lively + Flagg + Doncic + Klay + Irving, the two insiders can be said to be able to run. Doncic can feed unlimitedly, and on the outside, Clay can also catch and shoot 3-pointers. After Doncic takes a rest, Irving can complete the connection work. This lineup is a perfect match for Doncic. On the defensive end, Doncic doesn't need to do anything. He can just stand on the field and watch. The Mavericks' defense is definitely enough.

2. For the Lakers, Ayton + Nong Mei + Hachimura + Rivers + James, Lao Zhan directly moves to the 5th position, Ayton plays center, this lineup has no dead ends on the offensive end, and is better than the Lakers' previous starter, and the Lakers' strength is also stronger than before. Why do you say that?

First of all, the Lakers were not weak before, they just couldn't beat the Nuggets, so don't make the mistake of thinking that the Lakers are weak. They can still beat the Warriors. They won 3 times in the regular season and won 2 games in a row against the Clippers last season. So don't think that the Lakers can't beat the Nuggets.

Secondly, the Lakers' injured players were all recovering from injuries before, including Vanderbilt and Vincent. They have never been as healthy as this season. Therefore, the Lakers have actually strengthened their substitutes.

Finally, the combination of James and Rivers is far more effective than the combination of Doncic and Rivers. It is a fact that Rivers has grown to the present level by playing beside James.

The last thing I want to say is that the Mavericks and the Lakers should make another trade. As the saying goes, the current one is not as good as the predecessor. In addition, I really feel that it is a pity for Christie. Originally, he could make a name for himself with the Lakers, but now he has no role in the Mavericks.

Both sides suffer! The Lakers and Mavericks both lost money in the Dongcic and Big Eyebrow trade, but they all took off in exchange