Why don t the Lakers sign Ayton? Haslem gives the answer: Not suitable for Doncic

July 2nd News Recently, former NBA player and current Heat executive Udunis Haslem mercilessly analyzed the possible adaptability problems that DeAndre Aiton may have if he joins the Lakers.

When talking about whether Ayton is suitable for the Lakers, Haslem bluntly said: "Just looking at body shape, Ayton is indeed the type that the Lakers need. But when you build a game around Luca (Doncic), Ayton is not working."

Haslem further pointed out the key contradictions at the technical level: "What Luca needs most is a big man who can go straight to the basket, complete all-in-one efficiently, and force the defensive quadratic team. Such a partner can help Luca play dominance near the penalty area, do what he is best at, and create space for outside shooters. But Ayton's rhythm is completely different - he longs for Get the ball at a low post, likes mid-range jump shots, and is used to playing at his own pace. "

"The problem is that the ball will not be large in his hands at all," Haslem pointed out incisively, "the ball will be firmly in the hands of Luca, LeBron (James) and Austin Reeves. Ayton is not willing to go down and attack the basket - and this is exactly what Luca needs most, but unfortunately this is not Ayton's way of playing. I like his body condition, but from the perspective of adaptability, I can't see sparks."

Haslem's analysis directly points to the core contradiction of modern basketball tactics: the functional matching of the large core with the inside player. Both LeBron and Luca need to maneuver the inside of the cake to maximize their sudden power, while Ayton's skill is delicate but prefers the traditional ending of mid-distance - this is contrary to the core needs of the Lakers. When the tactical board requires a simple and rough all-connect dunk, Ayton's elegant turn-over jump shot may become a speed bump on the offensive end.

It is interesting to note that Ayton's performance has not met expectations after signing a maximum salary contract with the Suns last year, and rumors about his transactions have never stopped. Haslem's sharp comments undoubtedly cast a heavy shadow on the potential transaction. If the Lakers want to introduce Ayton, they may have to solve this tactical puzzle first.