The true shooting rate is 67.2%, which is comparable to Jokic! This is a treasure for the Lakers.

So far in the 25-26 season, Jokic has taken a total of 88 shots with a true shooting rate of 68.7%. His shots can be broken down as follows:

1. Inside shots account for 55.7%;

2. Three-point shots account for 35.2%.

From the data point of view, Jokic at this stage is more like the "magic ball" style of play like Harden and Antetokounmpo, which focuses on attacking inside and outside. Although the shooting area is relatively single and easier to be targeted by opponents, the problem is that at least in the past four games against the Kings, Trail Blazers, Pelicans, and Timberwolves, the shooting rate was no less than 60%. "Yueteacher" is worthy of being the number one player in the NBA today.

What I mean is, even if the opponent knows his finishing method and area, he can't stand up and defend him.

In addition, Jokic ranks fourth in the league with 13.2 rebounds per game and ranks first in the league with 11.3 assists per game. Potentially, except for the defensive end, he is the top player in the league in other aspects.

Thanks to his all-round presence, Jokic has shown very good importance-when he is on the court, the Nuggets have a net gain of 18.3 points per 100 possessions, ranking first in the team; when he is not on the court, the team has a net loss of 25.7 points per 100 possessions, still ranking first in the team. Therefore, regardless of data or game perception, Jokic is the "single point" for the Nuggets.

It's still related to the true shooting rate. Speaking of which, let's first look at a set of data:

1. 10-for-11 shots against the Timberwolves in the second game;

2. 5-for-8 shots against the Grizzlies;

3. 10-for-13 shots against the Heat;

4. 5-for-10 shots against the Trail Blazers in the second game.

In fact, so far in the new season, Laravia has taken a total of 65 shots, with a true shooting rate of 67.2%. In terms of offensive finishing efficiency alone, it is completely comparable to Jokic's existence.

For Laravia, in my opinion, the Lakers have found a treasure.

Function

In terms of data, when he is on the court, the Lakers have a net gain of 1.0 points per 100 possessions, and when he is not on the court, the team has a net loss of 5.5 points per 100 possessions. In short, the team wins when he is on the court and loses when he is off the court.

Specifically reflected in:

1. The three-point rate is 44.4%, while the Lakers' overall three-point shot ratio is 38.1%. In other words, Laravia is an important part of the team's main tactics - stable output from the outside.

2. The defensive real plus-minus value is 0.4, fourth among the Lakers and second only to Vanderbilt’s 1.5 among role players. However, unlike the latter’s lack of offensive ability, Laravia has shooting ability. In other words, more of a "3D" player on the Lakers.

Based on these two points, it's not surprising that the Lakers win when Laravia is on the court.

Contract

Laravia and the Lakers reached a two-year, 12 million contract this summer.

What is the concept of an average salary of 6 million?

You must know that Paul, who joined the Clippers this summer, is worth 3.6 million a year, and Westbrook, who is joining the Kings, is also worth 3.6 million. Strictly speaking, Laravia's average salary is slightly higher than the minimum salary.

To sum up, the reason why Laravia is a treasure for the Lakers mainly reflects two points:

1. It will substantially help the team win;

2. The contract is relatively small or even slightly higher than the minimum salary.

Therefore, we can understand "finding a treasure" as meaning that the contract will not be big without substantial help to the team. In other words, the price/performance ratio is very great. What I mean is that an annual salary of 6 million can be done on either the offensive or defensive end, but at this stage Laravia is doing both.