What is missing? Two-time All-Stars want to return to the NBA, the Lakers will give you a basic salary, and it is appropriate to bring a substitute

Season 24-25, the Lakers' substitute scored a total of 2148 points, only better than the Knicks' 1783 points.

Why are the Lakers' substitutes poor?

Description point: Helped power. Although 24 players have played one after another, among the players with a total of no less than 200 minutes, only Doncic and James are assisted with power less than 50%.

In other words, most Lakers players are used to or can only "eat cake" to end. The problem arose:

First, the Lakers' substitutes lack reliable organizers such as McConnell (Pacers), Henderson (Trail Blazers), and Prichard (Celtics) - the three of them ranked in the top three in the substitute assist list respectively.

The second is also lacking super firepower such as Beasley (Pistols), Kelden Johnson (Spurs), and Naz Reed (Timberwolves) - the three of them ranked in the top three in the substitute scoring list respectively.

Unlike the Lakers, the Knicks quickly took Clarkson after buying out with the Jazz.

What can Clarkson bring to the Knicks?

Description point 1: Positioning. In his 753 games so far in his NBA career, Rick Larkson has only 753 starts as a starting game.

Explanation point 2: combat power. Clarkson has scored a total of 12029 points so far in his career, including 1200+ feats in 20-21, 21-22 and 22-23. The super firepower once made people see Lou Wei and Crawford.

Explanation point 3: Hard honor. In addition to winning the sixth man in the 20-21 season, the award was followed by Hero, Love and Cameron Johnson in the 21-22 season.

is positioned as a substitute and has good combat power. Obviously, Clarkson's arrival can greatly improve the Knicks' second team's firepower.

How should the Lakers solve the problem of substitute poor?

According to the NBA China official website, Oladipo is in excellent training and is looking for an opportunity to return to the NBA. In the seasons of

17-18 and 18-19, Oladipo was selected as the All-Star twice in a row with his comprehensive performance of 20+5+5 per game. After that, due to injuries, the Heat finally showed up for 42 games in the 22-23 season and faded out of the league.

Explanation point: Hold on to invest. Oladipo has made 7,152 shots so far in his career, of which 4,842 have been dribbling and has a real shooting rate of 56%. Mainly investing, the efficiency is based on Morant and Mitchell at this stage.

Considering the current situation of Oladipo, I think the Lakers are still very likely to get a basic salary.

Reason 1: Opportunity. As I said just now, the Lakers lack substitute scores. Although he suffered major injuries, the lean camel is bigger than the horse, and Oladipo is still better than the Lakers' substitute player at this stage. Potential, opportunities are guaranteed.

Reason 2: Exposure. In this alone, the Lakers are at the top level in the league.

To sum up two points, as long as Oladipo performs well, he can prove himself again to the league and the subsequent contract he brings will come.

Of course, it is not a loss for the Lakers. After all, everyone who signs with a basic salary is signed, but the problem is that Oladipo can make up for the team's substitute score gap.