$11 million in 2 years! Compared with Vanderbilt, the Lakers will definitely not lose money by signing him?

Vanderbilt played in 581 minutes in the 24-25 season. Although he averaged only 4.1 points per game, his real plus-minus value of 1.3. What is the concept of the real positive and negative value of

1.3?

Take Jaylen Williams, who was selected for the second defense of the year, as an example, the value is 1.4. In other words, "Van Debiao"'s defensive efficiency reaches the level of defense.

Of course, Vanderbilt's problem is not mainly offense or defense, but health - the two and a half seasons of joining the Lakers only played 91 times. To put it bluntly, "Iron Man" Mikal Bridges is about to catch up with the number of appearances in one season.

Given the previous attendance rate, it is still unknown whether Vanderbilt can play 50 games in the new season.

At the same time, after reaching a buyout with the Wizards in the offseason, Pelinka signed Marcus Smart for 2 years and $11 million.

How should we understand Smart?

My understanding, compared with Vanderbilt, the Lakers will definitely not lose money by signing him.

Defensive efficiency

In the 309 games so far in NBA career, Vanderbilt's defense has a real plus-minus value of 1.3, and Smart's two numbers are 635 games and 1.1 respectively. In fact, with its outstanding defensive performance in the 22-23 season, Smart became the first defender to win this honor since Gary Payton in 1996. From the side, the defensive ability has been recognized by the league.

In terms of defensive characteristics, Vanderbilt is better at single defense, while Smart is more about assisting and supplementing defense. Each has its own advantages, but the efficiency varies greatly. The defensive efficiency is not much different, this is one of them.

Three-point efficiency

Smart's three-point shooting accounted for 53% of his career, and for Vanderbilt, three-pointers are also the main way to end, especially for two bottom corner three-pointers like PJ Tucker. In terms of efficiency, Smart's career three-pointer rate was 32.4%, averaged 1.6 goals per game, Vanderbilt's two-year digits of 28.8%, and 0.2 goals. In short, the efficiency of two people's three-pointers is not the same level - Smart's opponent may give up, Vanderbilt will definitely give up. Smart's three-pointer efficiency is better, which is the second.

Contract

Vanderbilt has three years and 36 million contracts and an average salary of 12 million. In contrast, Smart has only 2 years and 11 million. In other words, the latter cannot catch up with the former in 2 years. More importantly, even if Smart is executing the contract tomorrow, it is fine. After all, the annual salary of 5.5 million is higher than some basic salary. For example, Paul signed a basic salary with the Clippers this summer to $3.6 million per year. The contract amount is small, which is the third one.

In summary, compared with Vanderbilt, the reason why the Lakers signed Smart is definitely not a loss is mainly due to three points:

1. The defensive efficiency is not much different from Vanderbilt;

2. The three-point efficiency is better than Vanderbilt;

3. The contract amount is smaller than Vanderbilt.

Relatively speaking, I think the first point is the main reason.

First of all, what impressed Vanderbilt was defense, but Smart was not at a disadvantage in terms of efficiency and honor.

Secondly, except for the relatively average single defense effect, Smart is not inferior to Vanderbilt in both assisting defense, strengthening and top defense.

In addition, three-point efficiency and contract factors play a good role in promoting.

Finally, considering that it is only a 2-year contract and the average salary is less than 6 million, it can be said that the Lakers are not losing money. Don't forget that Smart came to the Lakers as a "gilded" and will definitely perform hard.