Vanderbilt waits for 3 for 1! The Lakers average 8+8 centers per game? This deal is reliable

In the series against the Timberwolves, Vanderbilt averaged 1.4 points and shot 33.3%. Of course, it is not surprising to consider the true plus or negative value of career-1.3 offense. To put it bluntly, offense is not Vanderbilt's strength.

Where is the defense?

First: Defending the backcourt. Interfere with the opponent's 17 shots, and the opponent's shooting rate is 52.9%;

Second: Defensive front line. Interfere with the opponent's 6 shots, and the opponent's shooting rate is 83.3%;

Third: Defend the inside. Interfere with the opponent's 4 shots, and the opponent's shooting rate is 75.0%.

If it is understandable that due to the thin figure, it is difficult to prevent the inside, then it is impossible to say that the efficiency is still ineffective against the front line and backcourt.

Attack, attack cannot be made; defense cannot be prevented, it is not difficult to understand that in the key G4 and G5 Reddick only gave Vanderbilt less than 10 minutes of playing time. To put it bluntly, being present is a completely side effect - when he is present, the Lakers netted 10 points in a 10-round draw, and when he is not present, the team netted 1.8 points in a 10-round draw.

Based on this performance, it is not ruled out that the possibility of being traded by the Lakers this summer. This is not the case with the US media "Open-Air Stand" suggesting that the Lakers and the Knicks make a 3-for-1 deal. Specifically, the Lakers sent Vanderbilt, the second round in 25 and the first round in 26 were exchanged for Mitchell Robinson.

For Miro, what needs to be explained is:

First: Data. He averaged 7.8 points and 7.8 rebounds in 337 games so far in his career. Considering that he is a center and averages 24.1 minutes of playing time, this average of 8+8 is relatively acceptable.

Second, protect the basket. He averaged 1.8 blocks per game in his career, which was 2.7 times per 36 minutes. The basket protection ability is relatively good. How to limit Jaart Allen to 6 minutes and 23 seconds against him, limiting his 1-for-4 shot; and against Adebayo, limiting his 1-for-5 shot.

Therefore, for this potential 3-for-1 transaction, I think it is still reliable and acceptable.

Reason 1: Contract. Vanderbilt also has a three-year contract with an average salary of 12 million, while Miro has a two-year contract with an average salary of 13 million. In other words, even if the latter came to Los Angeles and was unacceptable, he had only been considering it for two years. If he tolerated it, the contract expired - it was relatively easy to deal with.

Reason 2: Draft picks. I won’t talk about the second round. As for the Knicks’ lineup results in the first round, this record is likely to be no worse than the Lakers, so this first round swap basically means nothing.

Reason 3: Features. As I said just now, Milo has relatively good ability to protect the basket, and is also the center forward. Under such characteristics, it can obviously greatly fill the shortcomings of the Lakers' inside line. More importantly, judging from the 3.7 frontcourt rebounds per game in his career, it can also increase the Lakers' second offensive rounds to a certain extent.

Although it is a pity to give up Vanderbilt, from another perspective, if you lack offensive ability but have no effect on defense, then being present is a complete side effect. Now that you have the opportunity to exchange Miro alone, you must cherish it.