Regret! The Lakers former player has switched to the European arena, why doesn t Pelinka grab it? He is much better than Hayes

After going around, Pelinka still completed the contract renewal with Hayes. The same is the basic salary, but the difference is that after Ayton, the latter is no longer the starter. In fact, if Ayton did not promise to start, he would most likely not join the Lakers. The same applies to Smart.

Hayes can be competent as the Lakers' substitute center?

Explanation point 1: End efficiency. The shooting rate of 72.2% was 223 shots in the 24-25 season. In comparison, Jaart Allen 70.6% and Gafford 70.2%. If only efficiency is considered, Hays League 3 is the third.

From this perspective, Hayes has top-level ending efficiency under the premise that someone "leads".

Explanation point 2: Ending method. 196 of 223 shots came from the inside and 191 from the catch. In other words, it mainly focuses on the end of the inside line and does not have the ability to attack independently. Of course, from another perspective, it does not have spatial attributes - there is no threat of shooting when you leave the penalty area.

To sum up two points, I think Hayes is not qualified to be the team's substitute center.

First, the Lakers' second team lacks tandem players like McConnell of the Pacers and Prichard of the Celtics. Without a good pass, and lack of independent offensive ability, Hayes basically sets up the offensive end - like against the Warriors and the Suns - 0 shots and 0 points.

Secondly, defense is not Hayes' strength.

Take the season that just ended for example. 207 times interfered with the opponent's shooting less than 6 feet, and the opponent's shooting rate was from 62.8% to 61.7%. The 1.1 drop is almost negligible across 82 games. To put it more, Caruso's limit efficiency is 51.2%, and Amen Thompson's limit efficiency is 50.6%. In other words, Hayes's rim protection is not as good as some forwards and even defenders.

Let's go back, if Redick down Reeves to be substitute (Smart's top starter), then Hayes can still "play" on the offensive end - on the one hand, Reeves' assists and turnovers in 24-25 seasons are 2.3; more importantly, the net efficiency of the two players when they are on the court is 2.1, and the potential combat power is still available.

Speaking of this, something interesting is coming.

According to the NBA China official website, it was revealed that Thomas Bryant will sign with Greek giant Panasinakos.

For Tobu, I think there are two good explanation points:

Explanation point 1: China Investment. In 333 games so far in his career, he has made 7.1% of his shooting percentage and 47.2%.

Explanation point 2: Large size two points. The shooting accounted for 8.3% and the shooting rate was 41.7%.

Tob, like Markkanen, Downs and others, the gap is only efficiency, but the tactical role seems the same to a certain extent.

Considering that the signing of a European team means that the NBA has no team to choose to leave the league before it is offered a contract. Then why didn't Pelinka rob it?

It should be noted that when he joined the Lakers for the second time in 22-23, Tobu averaged a career-high 12.1 points per game. More importantly, it played a good role in putting out the fire when Thick Brow was injured - 25+ of 6 games against the Heat, Kings, Magic, etc.

For Tobu, I think it is much better than Hayes.

Reason: Projection ability. So far, the two-point assisted power is 75.4%, and the three-point assisted power is 97.1%. It is not deny that Tobu mainly ends with "eating cake", but the problem is that he has spatial attributes, which Hayes does not have. This brings:

First, Doncic's shooting accounts for nearly 40% of the players comes from the inside. Obviously, the Tobu can play a certain role in restraining the defenders from opening up space under the space attributes.

Secondly, when facing teams with tall inside, such as Nuggets, 76ers, and Cavaliers, Tobble can strategically become a space point, thereby restraining Jokic, Embiid and others from the inside. If you don't come out, it's easy to solve. I mean, if you have projection, you can end directly, especially when you are in a vacant position.

In summary, I don't understand why Pelinka didn't grab Tobu, but instead signed Hayes. The only reason may be that Tobu doesn't want to join the Lakers again.