basketball scientist

Without Kobe, there are not many teams in the league with worse strength than the Lakers. The newly formed Charlotte Bobcats happen to be one of them. They face the Bobcats at home and have already suffered two consecutive losses.

The Lakers can't afford to lose!

Except for Okafor, the second overall pick, all the other players in this league's new team were selected from each team's protected list. Although there are also potential newcomers like Gerald Wallace who were released by the Kings, most of them are

Some players are just outside the main rotation of other teams. Their strength is limited, so they are naturally at a disadvantage against the Lakers.

The progress of the game was similar to what Ke Yan imagined. The game was very open. The Bobcats and the Lakers had a fierce battle. Gerald Wallace showed his all-around skills and ability to score in this rhythm of offense and defense transitions.

Can grab rebounds, chase down shots, and provide assists.

The second pick Okafor also showed his potential in the game. Unlike other promising inside players, he did not have any outstanding performance on the offensive end, but made some contributions on the defensive end.

However, the obvious weakness of this Bobcats team is their poor offense and lack of outside shooting ability. Throughout the game, the Bobcats took 14 shots from the outside and only hit 3 goals, which became their Achilles heel.

The Lakers tightened their defense in the second half, and Braden Knight and Gerald Wallace had to worry about getting the ball from the outside.

In comparison, the Lakers' offense seems very methodical and skillful. This is also the immediate change that Ke Yan brought to this Lakers team. With or without Kobe as the final operator, the team's tactics can be used.

Come out, unless you have inside defenders like Duncan, Garnett, and Ben Wallace, it's really not easy to limit the Lakers' versatile offense.

It’s hard to say whether Okafor has this potential. Anyway, at least he can’t do it with his current ability.

Butler and Odom both scored 20, helping the Lakers defeat the Bobcats 106:91 at home, ending their two-game losing streak (28-16).

As the Rockets lost to the Mavericks in the Texas Civil War, the Lakers continued to secure the fifth position in the Western Conference.

That is to say, after this game, the NBA announced the All-Star voting for this season's East and West. Yao Ming, the little giant from China, was once again elected as the All-Star voting king. With the entire China as a vote bank, Yao Ming's voting power is unmatched in the world. Even if Jordan is no.

After three comebacks, don’t even try to steal the top vote from him!

Unlike the previous two seasons when he overpowered O'Neal and became a controversial figure, Yao Ming, who has further grown this season, has truly become the "No. 1 center in the Western Conference." Even if the ticket price factor is not taken into account, he should be a well-deserved All-Star.

The "Handsome Incident" had a devastating blow to Kobe's image. However, since the new season, Kobe's performance has been quite outstanding, which has brought back a lot of popularity for him. In addition, Ke Yan's existence has also brought great benefits to Kobe in China.

With a certain amount of popularity, Kobe successfully became an All-Star player.

Tracy McGrady, Duncan, and Garnett occupy the other three Western Conference All-Star seats.

In the East, Shaq O'Neal, who traveled east to Miami, has returned to his position after two years of absence from the All-Stars. Also returning after many years is Grant Hill, who has returned from a serious injury. The remaining three positions are James and Iverson.

, Carter.

The four major points gathered to fight against each other, the Yao Shark showdown, and little Emperor James' first All-Star game trip. This Denver All-Star will definitely be a classic in the memory of fans in the future.

Ke Yan proposed three candidates to strengthen the team's second position. Kupchak contacted the Magic, Kings and Pistons based on the principle of micro-management. The Magic, who was the first to respond, responded simply and temporarily.

Consider trading Stevenson.

Last season, they struggled to compete for the No. 1 pick. They traded Tracy McGrady to gain immediate strength. Hill is healthy again. The Magic's intention this season is to enter the playoffs. After sending away Mobley,

The team needs Stevenson's contribution at the second position and is not interested in the chips the Lakers can provide.

The Kings value Kevin Martin unexpectedly! Unlike the Lakers, who easily let Barnes go to the Lakers, Kevin Martin has a high basketball IQ, flexible movement without the ball, and excellent shooting skills.

Although Adelman's appetite cannot be reused for the time being because he is too thin and has poor confrontation, there is a place for Kevin Martin in Adelman's future plans.

Coupled with the rivalry between the two teams, the Kings asked for a very high price for Kevin Martin. After hanging up the phone, Kupchak directly swore.

On the contrary, last season's finals opponent, the Pistons, very sincerely raised its asking price for Lakers substitute big man Chris Mihm.

Okur left the team due to salary issues, and the Wallace brothers lost an extremely reliable inside substitute. Veteran Mike Dice was not enough by himself, and Milicic, the "parallel importer in second place," could not get head coach Larry Brown.

favor and became a victory cigar. Joe Dumars has been considering filling the team's inside line.

This asking price stuck at a very uncomfortable point for Kupchak, because he knew that Ke Yan would definitely agree to this asking price.

Under Ke Yan's leadership, Mimu's playing time ranked sixth among the team's interior players, less than Odom, Anderson, Diop, Grant, and Cook. Even Ke Yan often used small lineups to make

Barnes is the power forward. From this point of view, Ke Yan definitely supports sending away Mimu, who he doesn't use much, in exchange for Delfino, who can strengthen the team's outside.

But as a general manager, sometimes you need to take precautions. The team only has three serious centers, Anderson, Diop, and Mihm. Sometimes against insiders like O'Neal, Duncan, and Yao Ming, the three of them are not enough to fight together.

If you send away another Mim who has obvious effects, wouldn't you just surrender when you encounter these teams?

Kupchak hesitated again and again and kicked the ball to Ke Yan: "The Pistons are asking for Chris Mihm. Do you think we need to send Chris away for Delfino?"

"It's not another Chris, what's the problem?" Ke Yan said very bachelorly.

What is the use of having so many big men? Can the Lakers meet the Heat in the playoffs, or the Rockets in the playoffs? If the team can meet the Heat in the playoffs this season, they will lose 0:

4 Ke Yan is happy, which shows that he led this Lakers team to the finals!

The reality is that the team can't even say that it has no worries about the playoffs. If it really manages to enter the playoffs as a bottom half team, it will be a loser against everyone. Does it still care whether the opponent is the Spurs? Youmi

Can Tom beat the Suns and Mavericks with the Lakers?

"OK!" Kupchak was waiting for Ke Yan's words, "I'll contact Joe Dumars and prepare the transaction documents."

"Wait a minute!" Ke Yan called Kupchak, hesitated for a moment, and added, "To make sure this deal goes through, try asking Milicic."

Kupchak looked at Key Yan, a little embarrassed.

Although he is a parallel import, there is a saying that "a rookie needs three years." He is still the second pick. How can the Pistons give up on him so easily! If he is beaten, wouldn't he be slapped in the face?

"The Pistons now have two Wallaces and McDyess on the bench. If they want to leave Chriss, how many opportunities do you think there will be left for Darko Milicic?" Ke Yan explained.

"Let me ask."