Doncic officially announced the decision that the three Lakers combination may disintegrate, and fans call for a deal with James?

What should the Lakers do this summer? Do you really want to break up the Big Three and trade James? As soon as these words were said, why didn’t it make people feel nervous! In the 2024-25 season, the Lakers were third in the Western Conference in the regular season, but were killed by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, and the fans were disappointed. Now Doncic officially announces that it will renew the contract, but the combination of the three giants (Doncic, James, Reeves) has been rumored that it may disintegrate, and the Internet is as quarrel as the vegetable market. Why do I think there are many tricks behind this matter? The Lakers management needs to think carefully, should we stabilize the situation or make drastic changes? Let’s talk slowly. Anyway, my opinion is that both sides make sense, and the final result is determined by the choice.

Let's talk about Doncic first. As soon as the news of this young man's contract renewal came out, the eyes of Lakers fans lit up! In the second half of the 2024-25 season, his jersey sales directly reached the top in the league. If you taste it carefully, what kind of popularity will it take? Los Angeles is a big football market, and the Lakers are even more responsible for traffic. Doncic plays here, and his exposure and resources are not average. He himself is also up-to-earth and publicly stated that he would wholeheartedly compete for the championship for the Lakers.

I made up for my imagination. If Doncic interviewed after the Staples Center and shouted "Los Angeles is where my dream began" in the face of the fans all over the court, how igniting would the scene be! The conditions for renewal have also been set up, either a maximum salary of 229 million yuan for 4 years, or a short-term contract of 165 million yuan for 3 years, and you can still choose it yourself in the third year. This operation is as flexible as street dance. To put it bluntly, the Lakers treat him as the first person in the future, and he is happy to take root here, which is a win-win situation at first glance. The problem with the Lakers is not that simple. The Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round of the 2024-25 playoffs. It tastes like eating a fly. The offense between Doncic and Reeves is really fierce, but why is the defense so bad? Especially Reeves, who averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists in the regular season, and his data was so beautiful, but in the playoffs, he averaged only 16.2 points, shooting percentage of 41.1% and three-point shooting percentage of 31.9%. He was defended by the Timberwolves as if he had "closed the door and hit the dog". I still remember one game where the Lakers had no one to protect the frame in the interior, and the rebounds were thrown all over the floor. Doncic and Reeves could not make up for the loophole even if they broke their legs. The scene made me feel heartbroken. Fans and experts are anxious. The offensive attributes of the Big Three overlap, and the shortcomings of the defense and inside line are not solved. They will have to be defeated next season!

Let's talk about Doncic's personal performance. This young man is so fierce at the age of 26, and he is simply a "wizard from the sky." He averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists, plus 1.8 steals, and averaged 30.2 points per game in the playoffs, third in the league, with 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.0 steals, and the data is dazzling! He also set a record of 73 points in a single game and a 60+21+10 performance. How can he not convince people? The Lakers must build a team around him, there is nothing to say. There is a picture in my mind. If Doncic interacts with the young fans after the game, pats his chest and says, "I will definitely bring the champion back." What would the young fans be so excited? To be honest, Doncic is not only the core of the stadium, but also the hope of the Lakers' future. Fans are hoping that he can bring the Purple and Gold Legion back to the top!

But the problem of the three giants is still a big question mark. Doncic, James, and Reeves, the three of them have no choice in offense, but why is it like a "paper-made wall" on the defensive end? Experts have come up with ideas and suggest using Reeves, Vincent, and Kneckett to change to a top inside or defensive player, similar to Zhu Holiday, who can be paired with Doncic and James, and can be hard on both offense and defense. As for James, he can still be a decisive player at the age of 39, but there are voices on the Internet calling for trading him, thinking that his playing styles and Doncic overlap and his salary space is also occupied.

When I heard this, I felt uncomfortable. James is the Lakers' "living signboard". He has made a lot of efforts over the years. How can he trade just by saying that he can trade? But the fans were also anxious. Some people commented that "if you don't change people, the Lakers will have to play the first round of the playoffs." On the other hand, fans counterattacked, "Jackson's experience is full, who can withstand the critical moment if he leaves?" The Internet was so arguing that it was "chaotic". I also saw a revelation that a team wanted to exchange for James with a young player plus draft pick. As soon as this news came out, why didn’t it make people feel panicked?

The Lakers' choice this summer, hey, it's really a "hot potato". Doncic and James' contract renewal must be settled first, and then they must strengthen their defense and inside. If I ask me, I really have to think about building a lineup that balances offense and defense around Doncic and James. Reeves or not? Who will be replaced? These questions need to be thought about. I made up a scene. If the Lakers management negotiated a deal with a team of a defensive champion, the two sides would be in a row, and the quotations would be raised one after another, and the fans would be watching the screen online, "Sign it quickly", how tense the atmosphere would be! The Lakers have to find a way between "stability" and "change". They cannot change nothing, nor can they overturn the lineup and start over again, otherwise they will become "a waste of money."

The Lakers' decision this summer is whether it is "dark willows and flowers" or "repeated mountains and rivers"? Let’s wait and see what the management will do!