The Lakers are not wise to chase the old center, he wants an annual salary of 20 million yuan, and averages 5 points and 2 rebounds per game in the playoffs

According to many media and reporters, this year's draft will be the most lively node in the offseason, and many operations will happen at that time. This news made many fans look forward to it. After all, when the draft is over, each team can indeed handle the contracts and signings in hand, and the free market in the future is also worth paying attention to.

According to relevant reports from TA, the Lakers regard Brooke Lopez as their main target for the free market this summer. However, based on the situation, it is not wise for the Lakers to pursue the old center, because Brooke Lopez is very energetic. Even though he is 37 years old, he still wants an annual salary of 20 million yuan. You should know that except for James, Durant and Curry, no player has received similar salary at this age.

Brook Lopez played for the Lakers, but his entire career was at a low point. Not only did his data suddenly decline, but his position on the field also turned from an original All-Star center to an ordinary blue-collar worker. But then he turned to the Bucks, Brooke Lopez and Antetokounmpo partnered and ushered in the peak of honor, helping the Bucks win the championship. The two of them also seemed very tacit in cooperation. Antetokounmpo made a strong impact on the offensive end, and Brooke Lopez stood outside the three-point line, which not only opened the opening space, but also had enough projection threats. The two of them also cooperated smoothly on the defensive end, Antetokounmpo swept around, and Brooke Lopez squatted under the basket and provided a very reliable frame protection.

Even during this regular season, Brooke Lopez averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game. His efficiency was also very good, making the Bucks still ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference despite the uneven lineup. However, Brooke Lopez's performance plummeted in the playoffs, averaging 5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1 block. Obviously, because the Pacers' offense and defense pace was too fast, they seemed not very friendly to big centers like Brooke Lopez, and he was simply abandoned in the end.

To be honest, Brooke Lopez is now in his age and condition and may be ready to retire at any time. If his final salary is only half of his expected, he may still be able to discuss it. As reported, I am afraid that even those bad teams who need to fill in the poor line may not meet his requirements. Especially taking the Lakers as an example, if you let Brooke Lopez and Luca Doncic be on the court at the same time, the defensive end may be sieve. LeBron James is also old. In the current Lakers lineup, Austin Reeves also needs protection, so the defensive problem is too big.