Reeves is the main bargaining chip! The Lakers get the star inside? This deal is interesting

2 years, $11 million, Smart joined the Los Angeles Lakers. For the latter, this signing has a deeper meaning.

In terms of data, Smart's three-point shooting accounted for 51% and his shooting rate was 37%, and his real positive and negative value of defense was 0.6 - the small sample averaged 20 minutes per game with a distinctive feature. This is very similar to the Warriors' Peyton before - with three points on the offensive end, and in addition to being able to lead and defend players at the same position on the defensive end, he can also "bite" some small-body front lines.

For Smart, the first priority in the new season is to stay healthy. After all, in the past two seasons, the Grizzlies and Wizards have only made 54 appearances in total. If the injury can be overcome, the Lakers can replace Reeves as the starter.

First of all, the three-pointer after leaving the Celtics is Smart's main ending method. With a shooting rate of 37%, it is not a top-notch, but at least it will not be released like Vanderbilt and Westbrook. Secondly, compared with Reeves, Smart has better defense - 53% of the defender, limiting his shooting rate by 42%; 42% of the defense line, limiting his shooting rate by 40%.

Offense does not drag down space and has a certain effect on the defensive end. Obviously, Smart can complement Doncic.

In addition, it makes the Lakers more confident in renewing their contract with Reeves. To put it bluntly, there are substitutes. From another perspective, when there is a suitable candidate, Reeves can also be used to trade and strengthen.

In terms of data, Reeves' personal efficiency value in 24-25 is 18.1, ranking 50th in the league, second only to 6 people including Mitchell, Edwards, Irving, etc. From this perspective, it is not impossible to trade to star players.

The interesting thing comes now.

According to the US media "Sports Illustrated", the Lakers, Heat and the Hawks are negotiating a deal. Of course, the main framework is shown in the figure below: Reeves vs. Adebayo.

For Adebayo, I think there are three explanation points:

First, data. In his 567 games so far in his NBA career, he averaged 15.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. Combined with the average 30 minutes of playing time, it is very efficient and comprehensive.

Second, honor. In his eight years of career, he has been selected into the All-Star three times and the Best Defensive Team 5 times.

Third, position. In the 17,354 minutes of his career so far, he has played the No. 4 position and 85% of his position.

To sum up the above three points, we can define Adebayo as an all-star insider - data is the basis, and honor is the excitement.

Looking at this potential transaction, I think it is very interesting, reflected in two aspects:

First, bargaining chips. As I said just now, the Lakers basically exchanged for Adebayo through Reeves. But the problem is that the Heat have no demand for Reeves under the premise that Taylor Herro already has, and the latter will be renewed tomorrow. It is difficult for him to give a big contract if Hero is not in need. It is difficult to keep people without giving a big contract.

Second, Ayton. Although he is an All-Star, the Lakers don’t have much demand for Adebayo under the premise of Ayton.

Relatively speaking, I think the second point is the main reason.

First of all, the reason why Ayton chose the Lakers is that it is opportunity + exposure, and it proves himself through good performance. Then if Adebayo comes, Ayton will definitely not be the starter again, whether it is famous or combat power, which is contrary to the original intention of choosing the Lakers.

For the Lakers, Ayton is a small person, but it would be less than a loss to expand to the league through super high exposure. To put it bluntly, the players' hearts are cold, and there will be no free agents in the future.

Finally, "interesting" reflects that the Lakers' bargaining chips are difficult to impress the Heat. At the same time, after Ayton, there is little demand for Adebayo "passively".