I m not only satisfied with Doncic, but also Gang Ge in the War Zone. He can really help Los Angeles

Manager Zhan went offline and Manager East went online, and the Lakers made great strides this summer. Ayton first signed Smart, and Doncic participated behind the joining of both new players. Unlike Ayton's franchise, people questioned his spiritual attributes more. People are skeptical and incomprehensible about Smart's arrival.

A 31-year-old guard who played only 15 games with the Wizards last season and only played 54 games in the past three seasons, except for the tough nickname "Gang Ge in War Zone" on his head, is there any oil in his fuel tank? Can he really help the current Los Angeles Lakers?

First of all, one thing is certain, Brother Gang can really help the Lakers. Although he is only 193 cm tall, he weighs 99 kilograms. The dense Gang Ge is like a solid low wall on the field. Even if the height is not enough to interfere with the opponent, you can push the opponent away from the basket by squeezing and resisting.

Last season's playoffs, the Lakers lacked heavy defenders who could match Edwards. The Lakers also tried to replace Edwards with the front line, but the results were not good. Not only did they beat Huazi directly after 43 points in G4, but they also gave Huazi 18 free throws, which can be said to be a shameful loss. Smart's size is perfectly matched by Huazi. If the Lakers meet the Timberwolves next season, it will be much easier to play.

There must be many people who question Smart's health, after all, they play no more than 20 games in two consecutive seasons. He has suffered serious injuries to his ankle and knees again. Can he really help the Lakers in the new season? If Smart is regarded as a starter who plays 30 minutes per game, he is likely to be unable to do it. But if you just use Smart's defense at critical moments and regard him as a defensive tool, then his various shortcomings will not be a problem.

In fact, if Smart is left on the court for a long time, his lack of shooting will inevitably eat up a lot of offensive space. So he is likely not to play for a long time, and Reeves will still occupy a starting position. Smart only played in important defensive rounds at critical moments, adding a defensive end choice to the coach.

In addition, people who often watch Smart play know that Gang Ge is not a player who defends by relying on his athletic talent. His single defense of the opponent is more about his body blocking his body and waiting for an opportunity to steal. When encountering a player with better physical talent than himself, Smart will also use defensive methods such as "removing the stool" and "suddenly going around in front". In short, use your brain more than your body.

In addition, Smart is also good at cutting, and can average 3.2 cuts per game even in a serious injury season. Although he cannot be compared with his peak, he is also stronger than many players. The cut-off is about defensive IQ rather than physical fitness. Players with many cuts often have a low ball quotient, and Smart is a player with a high defense ball quotient. Even if he is seriously injured and cannot return to his peak state, the ball quotation will not decline because of this. Therefore, in terms of intercepting defense in the new season, Smart can still provide the Lakers with excellent defensive combat power.

Although Smart's current defense is much worse than his own peak period. But compared to the Lakers, they are already the number one defensive expert. After all, the Lakers have 4 colanders for the starting five tigers. If they insist on letting Donghuang play together, the Lakers will not be destined to choose too many defensive experts. Smart is full of spiritual attributes and is willing to do dirty defensive work. These alone should give him a chance to play. Smart also has the opportunity to regain his past in a team like the Lakers.