30.7% of the shootings, benchmarking against Edwards! In the new season, Doncic s data is expected to hit a new high

24-25 regular season, Anthony Edwards made a total of 1,612 shots, of which 33.3% were 522 times from the pick-and-roll. In terms of efficiency, 1.02 points/round.

For efficiency, it should be noted:

is the highest in his career;

is second, second only to Halliburton, Alexander, Lillard, Brunson and Garland among the players who made at least 300 shots.

From another perspective, Edwards' finishing level after pick-and-roll has reached the top level in the league. Speaking of this, let’s look at the data of the group:

1 and 22-19 quarters account for 38.3%;

2 and 20-20 quarter values are 46.3%;

3 and 20-21 quarter values are 47.7%;

4 and 21-22 quarter values are 44.3%;

5 and 22-23 quarter values are 33.9%;

6 and 23-24 quarter values are 35.9%;

7 and 24-25 quarter values are 34.0%.

The average average of the seven seasons was 40.1%. It accounts for more than 40%, and obviously like Edwards, he holds the ball and pick-and-roll, which is also Doncic's main ending method. In fact, as shown in the figure below, even if you first arrived at the "strange" Lakers, Doncic's pick-and-roll moves still accounted for as high as 30.7%, but the scoring efficiency of these 0.93 points/round is the lowest in his career.

However, in terms of pick-and-roll efficiency, I think Doncic will hit a new high like Edwards in the new season.

First, auxiliary. Hayes covered 30 times in

24-25 All-Star seasons. For comparison:

1, Jaart Allen's numerical value 113 times;

2, Antetokounmpo's numerical value 59 times;

3, Butler's numerical value 31 times.

Comparison, not to mention that even some forwards in the same position are higher than Hayes.

affects the efficiency of pick-and-roll, and in addition to the ball holder, it also has a lot to do with the quality of the screen. In terms of data, Gobert's total cover 344 times in 24-25 were second only to Sabonis' 419 times, and the 870 points created through cover are also second only to Sabonis' 940 points.

In other words, Gobert has top-notch cover quality.

From another perspective, it can provide Edwards with very high quality of cover, making it easier to form misalignment.

For Doncic, the Lakers' starting fifth position was replaced by Hayes to Ayton in the new season.

24-25 season Ayton made 40 appearances, covering a total of 164 times and creating 380 points. The last two numbers are roughly not much different from Kessler - a total of 167 covers were covered and 402 points were created. Apart from this, we cannot ignore one thing: medium distance.

In terms of data, a total of 96 shots hit 44 goals, with a shooting percentage of 45.8%. Just in terms of shooting rate, let’s look at the group comparison:

1, DeRozan’s value is 45.7%;

2, Booker’s value is 51.7%;

3, Leonard’s value is 47.6%. According to the comparison data, Ayton is the top level in the league just based on the medium distance. To put it more, Ayton's mid-range distance is as capable as Durant, Leonard and others. In other words, it can attract defensive players to a large extent and open up space for teammates.

In summary, with certain screen quality and CPI ability, Ayton can also provide Edwards with good screen quality to Gobert, so as to provide Doncic with good screen quality.

Second, itself.

Since entering the NBA, Doncic's basket, mid-range and three-pointers have been 74.0%, 45.5% and 35.0% respectively, which means that there is no problem with shooting. But the problem is that since the injury in the 24-25 season, the weight has increased like a ball. A big weight brings the strength and flexibility that often lights up red lights.

From the data, Doncic averaged 16.1 points in the first half of the 24-25 season, second only to Alexander's 16.9 points. However, in the second half, the data dropped sharply to 11.8 points, which was largely due to insufficient physical strength in the second half.

is good for the Lakers that Doncic has lost significantly this summer. Thanks to weight loss, there is a high probability that the physical strength problem in the new season will be greatly alleviated. Correspondingly, this flexibility will also be greatly improved.

Third, heart and energy.

First of all, there is a rumor that Doncic will lose $100 million in contract renewal due to the transaction. Of course, the amount will definitely not be so large in the end, but there will definitely be losses.

From the perspective of the amount of money lost, this greatly inspired Doncic's fighting spirit. Otherwise, I won’t lose weight this summer so far.

When a player's fighting spirit is ignited, this is an increase in combat power. Just like the Lakers in the 20th season, when Kobe passed away unexpectedly, the team was very motivated, which was one of the main factors in the final championship.

To sum up the above three points, we can understand it as:

1. The assistant changed from Hayes to Ayton;

2. Doncic's own physical strength and flexibility have been greatly improved;

3. Being traded by the Mavericks will definitely inspire Doncic's fighting spirit.

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

First of all, the good performance of the pick-and-roll has a lot to do with the quality of the cover of the pick-and-roll man. Just like Gobert, both Mitchell, Edwards or Russell have excellent pick-and-roll finishing efficiency when working with him.

Alton's cover quality is not as good as Gobert, but has projection ability. Therefore, it is largely similar to Gobert's role.

As for the second and third points, they play a good role in promoting them. To put it bluntly, no matter how good the quality of the screening of the pick-and-roller is, the ball holder needs to end it..

Doncic's personal ability is no problem. Previously, it was more limited by his physical strength and the Lakers' lack of a good pick-and-roll screener. Now these two points have been solved. In addition, he is eager to prove his fighting spirit, it is natural to significantly improve the pick-and-roll efficiency in the new season.

Finally, what level will Doncic pick-and-roll efficiency reach in the new season? Let's wait and see.