Signing is completed, say goodbye to the Lakers! James departure is heartbreaking, and Pelinka s decision has caused disappointment

With the opening of the NBA free agent market, each team quickly reached multiple signings to establish a future direction. There was a deal between Michael Porter Jr. and Cameron Johnson between the Nuggets and the Nets. However, the highly-watched Los Angeles Lakers seemed particularly calm in the craze, and had no other moves except to complete a relatively inconspicuous contract. Now, facing such a situation, James is undoubtedly disappointed with the team's prospects, and Pelinka's decision is also incomprehensible.

When many strong free agents signed contracts, the Lakers only reached a two-year, $12 million contract with forward Laravia. Although the 2.01-meter tall player showed a 42.3% three-point shooting percentage last season, he averaged only 6.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. As a 22nd-class rookie who is only 23 years old, he is far from showing his due potential. Due to the poor performance in the Grizzlies, the deal is obviously full of risks and also reflects the Lakers' consideration for the future. Another signing in the market has made Lakers fans feel heavy.

According to NBA reporter Shams, Finney Smith signed a four-year contract with the Rockets with a total value of $53 million, which made it difficult for many Lakers fans to accept, because DFS's contribution to the Lakers is obvious to all. Before Doncic joined, it was he who enhanced the Lakers' defensive ability, which enabled the team to perform well both offense and defense. He has outstanding abilities, not only defends multiple positions, but also opens up space. His three-point shooting percentage exceeds 40%, which is a recognized important puzzle. Especially in the playoffs, his role is irreplaceable. Losing him, the Lakers' defensive problems on the wing of the forward line have emerged again, and the double troubles between the inside and the outside are stretched.

And, DFS's average annual contract salary is only slightly above $13 million, which is even lower than its salary last season and the price of the full middle class clause. At such a reasonable price, the Lakers actually chose to give up, which is very confusing. DFS was exchanged for Russell and three second-round draft picks by the Lakers. Even though Russell had left, he put the three draft picks in vain and spent half a season using DFS but ultimately failed to keep him. This is incredible.

Faced with the completion of these signings, news about the tense relationship between James and the Lakers is gradually emerging. Some media reports say that James is examining his future with the Lakers, if he cannot maintain the championship form, or hopes to end his career with other teams. The famous reporter Windhorst said bluntly that James' Lakers career may come to an end. It is obvious that the Lakers' goals are becoming increasingly divergent. Haines pointed out that James is still confident that he can continue to perform at a high level, and the Lakers seem to have begun to look at the future. Under the leadership of Pelinka, the management publicly began to save maximum salary space for the 27-year offseason, and even did not communicate with James during this signing. This made the media and fans mocked the plan that followed: When your lineup has James and Doncic, you are still worried about giving away an incredible decision two years later. Faced with an unpredictable future, even if the Lakers can really make room and introduce superstars that are crucial to their partner Doncic, what is the actual effect?

It can be said that the Lakers management frequently operated randomly one year after winning the championship, and the lessons of failing to grasp the current profits have gradually emerged. On the other hand, Thick Eyebrow is now developing like a fish in the Mavericks. The gap between the Lakers and him is emerging day by day, making the Lakers' journey to catch up with it more and more bumpy.