O Neal warned the Lakers! Three-point weaknesses become hidden worries, and the complete lineup has fatal shortcomings

July 21st NBA legendary center "Shark" O'Neal recently expressed sharp views on the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup configuration in the new season on his podcast program. While affirming the Lakers' reinforcement moves, O'Neal expressed his deep concerns about the team's long-range shooting ability without any concealment, saying that in today's three-pointers-dominated league, the Lakers' shooting shortcomings may become the "Achilles' heel" that hinders their championship.

"The Lakers finally have a serious big man in the inside line, and with the two top stars in the league, "O'Neal recognized the team's basic structure straight to the point," However, I was still worried about their shooting ability on the outside, and I really couldn't let it go. "

O'Neal emphasized that in this era where three-pointers almost determine the direction of the game, it is far from enough to have players who "can shoot" three-pointers. "I'm not talking about the kind of ordinary pitcher who can occasionally throw it into one. I mean the real pure shooter - those guaranteed shooters who treat three-pointers as food and make people feel reliable," he explained, pointing out the benchmark directly. "Like JJ Redick, he is a textbook pure shooter."

O'Neal further analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the Lakers' lineup: "They have indeed strengthened the point guard and point guard positions, and finally had a reliable fifth position. Overall, the paper strength is much stronger than in the past, and the chances of winning the championship are indeed much greater." However, his topic changed, "But 'big chance' does not mean 'stable'. If they can't find a solution to the three-point firepower, this shortcoming will be seized by the opponent in the high-intensity playoffs, and even the best inside and star may be dragged down."

The Lakers' celebrity's concerns are by no means groundless. Under the current NBA's fast-paced and space-intensive tactical system, stable and high-yield three-point firepower is the standard for a strong team. If the external deterrence is insufficient, the opponent can shrink the defense line and block the penalty area, which greatly consumes the offensive efficiency of the Lakers' dual-core offensive efficiency. After all, in this league where three-pointers are pouring down, there are no reliable long-range artillery, and the voyage to the championship is destined to be full of wind and waves.