There is hope! The 7-year Bucks career ends, Lopez may leave the team next week, the Lakers are the favorite next home

The Lakers center reinforcement plan has taken a major turning point!

According to the latest report by well-known reporter Jake Fischer, Brooke Lopez's seven-year cooperation with the Bucks may come to an end, and the Los Angeles Lakers are becoming the hottest potential next home for the champion center. Several league sources revealed that Lopez is very likely to decide to leave Milwaukee next week, triggering fierce competition among multiple teams.

The Lakers' management has long favored Lopez. The 36-year-old veteran center perfectly meets the Lakers' tactical needs:

Average of 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1.9 blocks last season

3-point shooting percentage is as high as 37.3% (1.7 shooting per game)

Defensive efficiency The league's top

Rich playoff experience

Jake Fischer pointed out in the report: "The Lakers have always liked Brooke Lopez. They have considered goals such as Capela before, but now Lopez has become the first choice. "

Since joining the Bucks in 2017, the inside double tower Seismic League formed by Lopez and Antetokounmpo:

helped the team win the 2021 championship

2 times selected as the best defensive team

Team history block king (1076 times)

3-point hits ranked third in the team history, but salary pressure may force the Bucks to let go of this meritorious veteran. Lopez's existing contract expires this summer, and the Bucks need to prioritize renewal of other players.

For the Lakers, Lopez's technical characteristics are highly consistent with the team's needs. The Lakers have always been eager to find a center who can consolidate the defensive defense line and also open up the offensive space for LeBron James to wait for the ball.

Lopez happens to have these abilities. He is the league's top rim guard, leading the NBA in per game shooting per healthy season, and has a stable three-point shooting ability. If he can join the Lakers, he will add a solid barrier to the team's inside and create more opportunities on the offensive end.

In fact, Lopez has long had a connection with the Lakers. He played for the Lakers in the 2017-18 season, averaging 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2 blocks. Now, the Lakers have regarded him as their target again, and can be said to be the "old man" and is expected to return.

However, it is not easy for the Lakers to successfully sign Lopez. On the one hand, Lopez may receive offers from other teams, and the competition is quite fierce; on the other hand, Lopez may have certain salary requirements, while the Lakers' salary space is relatively limited.

But in any case, the Lakers' attention to Lopez has aroused widespread heated discussions among fans. If this experienced center can be successfully introduced, the Lakers' overall strength will undoubtedly be improved and they will have more advantages in the competition in the new season.

Next, let's wait and see if Lopez will really join the Lakers and bring new changes to this giant team.