The only one in the Donghuang combination! Pelinka stated that James is, Luca needs center, and the Lakers renew their contract

NBA new season training camp is about to begin, and US media has classified 30 teams in the new season, as follows: first level (popularity in championship) - Thunder, Nuggets, Knicks, Cavaliers, Second level (hope for championship) - Timberwolves, Lakers, Clippers, Rockets, Third level (playoff team) - Pistons, Warriors, Magic, Hawks, 76ers, Mavericks, Spurs, Fourth level (playoff team) - Bucks, Raptors, Pacers, Heat, Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Bulls, Celtics, Fifth level (playback) - Pelicans, Suns, Kings, Wizards, Hornets, Nets, Jazz. The Lakers have the Donghuang combination and do have hope of winning the championship, but it is undeniable that the Lakers are in the transition period from James to Luca. They have a long way to go and will suffer pain!

Lakers General Manager Pelinka once said: We believe that having the two stars James + Luca is an important moment for the team, and we will continue to do everything we can to win the 18th championship trophy in team history. This may not mean that the Lakers will sound the horn of the championship in the new season, but it is definitely the purest recognition and appreciation of the Donghuang combination. Recently, US media ESPN released the top 100 players in the new season, with James and Luka being listed. The specific rankings are as follows: Jokic ranked 1st, Alexander ranked 2nd, Luka ranked 3rd, and 4-10th are Antetokounmpo, Wenban Yama, Huazi, Curry, James, Durant and Brunson!

Luca has been in the top three MVP rankings in the past few years, while Jokic and Alexander are the regular season MVPs in the past two seasons. From this level, Luca ranks third in the list and deserves it. James is about to start his 23rd season of his career, creating history. Compared with last season, James' ranking has dropped by one. This list can be regarded as an appreciation for his older he is. In the words of NBA salary expert Marks, as long as James continues to play, he can still rank in the top 100 top 10 stars with Durant and Curry next season. It is worth mentioning that the Donghuang combination is the only combination in the league that has both been selected into the top 100 top 10 stars! The

Donghuang combination is the inheritance and hope of the Lakers. James has not yet entered the altar, and Luca is ready to take over the torch. During this offseason, James performed the player option worth 52.63 million US dollars in his last year in his career. There will be something wrong with things, and there will be different opinions from the outside world! At the Lakers' new season press conference, Pelinka publicly stated that he said frankly: He sincerely hopes that James can end his career as a Lakers player, which will be a perfect story, but we give James absolute respect and make him decide that he wants to play for a few more years, which is what he deserves. Of course, it is of great importance for James to retire and will never be hasty. According to US media, sources revealed that James hopes to hold a retirement tour like Kobe!

Luca signed a three-year, US$165 million contract extension with the Lakers in advance during the offseason this year, and went in both directions, which was beautiful and exciting! Not only that, Luca also successfully lost weight and used the European Cup as a touchstone, winning the European Cup scoring champion and being selected as the best team in the European Cup! Lakers coach Redick pointed out incisively as he looked forward to the new season: I look forward to seeing the strongest version of Luca, and my responsibility is to inspire his best condition. But then again, everyone has experienced Luca's strength. Luca needs a center to release his power to the maximum extent. This is the reason why he can lead the Mavericks to the finals and the reason why he cannot lead Slovenia to the semi-finals of the European Cup.

The Lakers have two genuine centers, Ayton and Hayes. Ayton's style of play is soft and it is difficult to continue to output. Hayes is embarrassed to have to play soybeans. The Lakers' inside shortcomings have not been substantially resolved! In the words of US media, if Ayton cannot be a new player, the Lakers will find a suitable center for Luca next. According to the Lakers team reporter, Jazz center Kessler is the person he likes to the Lakers and Luca. He has elite-level frame protection and available threats, which perfectly matches Luca! Kessler and the Jazz failed to reach an early renewal, and the possibility of leaving the team is getting greater and greater. However, Kessler is fragrant and expensive, and the Jazz asks him very high. The Lakers may have to give Reeves + multiple first-round picks to allow Anji to let him go.

I don't know if the Lakers can get their wish, but one thing is certain that with James and Luca, the Lakers are still a very competitive team. How Redick passes the torch from James to Luca is a profound knowledge! Just today, Pelinka revealed at the team press conference that the Lakers completed a major contract renewal and reached a contract renewal with Reddick in advance. Redick just signed a four-year contract with the Lakers with an annual salary of about US$8 million last year, leading the Lakers to a record of 50 wins and 32 losses, ranking third in the West. Redick has three years left for four years, but he completed the early renewal of the contract early. If something goes wrong, there will be a demon. This may be a signal released by the Lakers: Redick, just do it according to your own ideas. The Lakers' future is not only Luca's, but also yours! Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.