Lakers legend: The team does not need to sign center again, keep Hayes + establishes a defensive concept to compete for the championship

On June 10, Lakers legend Michael Cooper talked about his views on the Lakers' offseason operation ideas in an interview, saying that the Lakers do not need another center.

Cooper said: "If the Lakers keep Hayes, Vanderbilt plays No. 4, and Kleber is available. Once the Lakers establish their philosophy on the defensive end, they can win the championship."

Hayes plays 56 regular season games for the Lakers this season, averaging 19.5 minutes per game, and averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 72.2%, and a free throw percentage of 62.2%.

Previously, a source said that the possibility of Hayes' return was very small. He was dissatisfied with the sharp decline in playing opportunities and the disappearance of his role in the playoffs, and he also lost the income he could have earned. From the Lakers' perspective, they are weighing whether Redick has lost confidence in him and how he will deal with it if the team introduces a replacement this summer or arranges him to accept an expected relegation.