18 million in 4 years! The Lakers really don t lose money by signing him, but Redick s approach is incomprehensible

Before the All-Star season 24-25, the Lakers played 52 games in 52 games, which was only better than the Hornets in the same period. The 30 games played by the All-Stars have formed 2,945 rounds, second only to the Spurs, Pacers and Bucks during the same period.

In other words, after obtaining Doncic, the Lakers' offense and defense are speeding up, and the previous main positional battle has changed to a rapid offense and defense conversion.

Speaking of this, we have to mention two points:

First, singles on the face frame. 801 singles in the league, with the fifth most scored in the league, with 45.2% shooting percentage second only to the Suns and the Bucks.

Second, offense and defense conversion. 1,532 rounds ranked 24th in the league, 1,746 points ranked 23rd in the league, 55.4% shooting percentage ranked 4th in the league. In short, there is little essence.

To sum up two points, whether it is singles or offense and defense conversion, the Lakers have the top finishing efficiency in the league.

Speaking of this, something interesting is coming.

rookie season, Kneckett made 557 shots and made 340 of them from outside the three-point line. It accounts for as high as 61%, and it is obvious that three-pointers are Kneckett's main ending method.

Regarding three-pointers, a simple split:

1. The defender takes 68 shots from 2-4 feet, and the three-point rate is 33.4%. For comparison, Edwards 31.8% and Markkanin 31.0%.

2. The defender made 145 shots from 4-6 feet, with a three-pointer rate of 39.4%. In comparison, Tatum 35.8% and Lavender 37.6%.

3. The defender made 123 shots with a distance of more than 6 feet, and his three-point rate was 41.5%. For comparison, Halliburton 42.1% and Paul George 40.6%.

In other words, Kneckett, who is just a rookie in three-pointers, already has the ability to take strong shots and space control at the star level.

It is also based on this that in my opinion, the Lakers signed Kneckett with a four-year, 18 million rookie contract.

Reason 1: Data. Rookie Jiknector scored 706 points, ranking 6th in the same rookie. Considering it was the No. 17 show, this has far exceeded expectations. It is worth mentioning that 46.1% shooting rate is second among rookies with at least 500 shots. In other words, it is not a data brush.

Reason 2: Features. Although the positioning is more of a slightly single pitcher, the immediate combat power shown is still very considerable at present. For example, against the Jazz, Pelicans and Nuggets, they all scored 5+ goals with a three-pointer rate of no less than 50%.

Reason 3: Importance to the team. As I said just now, the Lakers' main ending methods are successively the singles and offense and defense conversions. When Kneckett was on the court, Doncic and James' shooting rates increased by 3.1 and 2.6 percentage points respectively. In other words, Knector's three-pointer has a certain restraining force, thus creating offensive space for "Dong Zhan".

Based on the above three points, the Lakers also make a profit when it comes to making progress. To put it bluntly, anyone who signs under a basic salary contract is close to that.

However, since the failed deal with the Hornets, Redick began to deliberately not give Kneckett a chance. To be honest, this is incomprehensible.

First, there is no news about Kneckett being injured. Secondly, Kneckett is not without the ability to fight immediately. To take a step back, even if you are no longer in your future plans, you should give enough opportunities to brush data to increase transaction value.

But the problem is that Redick doesn't do this, just don't give him a chance. Kneckett's progress came to an abrupt end, which largely saw the Lakers wasting another first-round pick.