Where is Lillard s most likely to go after being laid off? 4 next homes surfaced, the Celtics may become the best destination

Brothers, the recent news of the NBA offseason has been emerging one after another, just say that the Bucks cut Lillard. As soon as this happened, the Internet was in full swing! Some people say that the Bucks are too ruthless. After all, in the past, the most declining star condition was to play as a substitute, and it is rare to directly lay off. But from another perspective, Li Tutor himself is quite happy - he gets a salary of 50 million yuan and can choose his next home freely. This wave of "being laid off" has become his opportunity.

However, Lillard is not a casual choice for the team. Let’s first look at his current situation: a 35-year-old veteran has just experienced a major injury like Achilles tendon rupture, and his defense will definitely be greatly reduced after returning. So he has two hard standards for choosing a team: first, he must be a championship-level team in 2027; second, the defensive system must be strong enough to help him make up for the leaks.

Let's talk about the most fierce warriors. Lillard is an Auckland native and it is understandable to want to go back to his hometown to play. But from a basketball perspective, the Warriors may not be the best choice. Curry, Butler, and Zhu Meng are almost 40 in 2027. Now the Warriors are hard to enter the top four in the West. When the three elders get older, unless the management turns magic, will they compete for the championship in 2027? Suspension! However, the Warriors' defensive system is indeed strong - there are not many top defenders this year, and their defensive efficiency is still seventh in the league. Kerr does have a good defensive coaching. If Lillard goes, he will play staggeredly with Moody, Kumingga, and Zhu Meng, and the defensive loopholes can be filled. But the question is whether this car can win the championship in 2027? It is probably the level of "can drive but can't run fast". Lillard may not be willing to get on the bus with a basic salary.

Let's talk about the Lakers. There are also rumors recently that Lillard wants to go to the Lakers, but let’s tell the truth: Both standards of the Lakers are not up to par with the standards. Let’s talk about the championship first. The Lakers now exchanged Luca with Thick Brows. The playoffs are stable, but the playoffs and the championship are different. James is 43 years old in 2027. Although Luca and Reeves are still young, the age structure is too "top-heavy". The more important thing is defense - Luca + Reeves + Lillard in the backcourt, three "revolving doors" together, and James can't stand it no matter how hard he can make up for the defense! Moreover, what the Lakers lack now is the frontcourt defense, the backcourt has been crowded, and Lillard has no place at all. Rather than signing him, it is more practical to find a basic center.

Focus on the Celtics - I think this is the most suitable choice! First of all, Tatum and Lillard suffered the same injury (Achilles tendon rupture). Both of them will have to recover from injuries in 2026. Rehabilitation resources can be shared, so they can save them from buying two sets of equipment. By 2027, Tatum will come back to play as a starter, Lillard will play as a substitute, and the core lineup of the double-Tanhua + Xiaobai will still be there. As long as you make up for a good center, there will be a chance to compete for the championship. Xiaobai and Brown are both top defenders on the defensive end, and helping Lillard make up for defense is a piece of cake. The Celtics' defensive system is top-notch in the league. It just entered the finals last season and the probability of competing for the championship in 2027 is much higher than that of Hu Yong. If Lillard goes, this car is definitely a "luxury supercar" level!

Finally talk about "Hide Options" Spurs. The Zebra + Fox combination, the rookie bonus is still there, and 2027 is the time to achieve results. Referring to the Thunder’s operations in the past two years, the Spurs can completely replicate the “young talent + championship competition” model, and it is not a big problem to enter the top three in the Western Conference in 2027. There is a Zebra in the inside line on the defensive end. As long as the wings are not too bad, they can help Lillard make up for defense. Although the Spurs' 2027 championship is not as certain as the Celtics, their potential is definitely greater than that of Lake War.

To summarize, Lillard only chooses a team in two words: pragmatic! 50 million has been obtained, and what you want now is "a basic salary to get on the car" but you have to get on the right car - you can compete for the championship in 2027 and the defensive system can guarantee the bottom line. The Warriors are "hometown feelings but the car is not fast enough", the Lakers are "the car is squeezed and the air is leaking", the Celtics are "the car is fast and the car is stable", and the Spurs are "the potential stocks have hope". If I were to say, the most likely thing was the Celtics - after all, the conditions of the Celtics perfectly meet Lillard's needs.

As for where Lillard will go in the end? Let's wait for the official announcement. But one thing is certain: this wave of "retreated" is not the end, but rather the new starting point of Lillard's career - a 35-year-old veteran can still choose the championship team, and this card is enough for him to play for a while!