Not worse than Ayton! The Lakers backup center s performance in two consecutive preseason games has been quite bright?

In a previous NBA preseason game, the Golden State Warriors, who played at home, successfully defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-103. After this game, the Warriors got a good start in the preseason; while the Lakers suffered two consecutive losses in the preseason, and two miserable losses.

Although the Lakers lost the game, the team's substitute center Jaxson Hayes' performance was quite highlighted. Hayes played 16 minutes and 29 seconds in the game, made 4 of 8 shots, 0 of 1 from outside the three-point line, and 0 of 1 free throw, scoring 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, and 1 foul, with a plus-minus value of +3. Hayes also showed a certain ability to score at the basket on the offensive end. He also seized the limited number of points when using the phone and got a certain number of points. His scoring ability does not seem to be that bad. In addition, Hayes can also play a certain effect in passing and supporting. His performance on the defensive end is also quite standard, and his advantages in physical talent and athletic ability are also quite obvious. Hayes' performance on both offense and defense was very positive, and he also showed strong vitality. He is also some of the highlights of the team in this defeat.

In the NBA regular season last season, Hayes played 56 games in 82 games, averaging 19.5 minutes per game, averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.6 steals, and 0.9 blocks, 0.8 turnovers and 2.4 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 72.2% and a free throw percentage of 62.2%. In the playoffs, Hayes played 4 games in 5 games, and his average playing time dropped to 7.8 minutes. His average data was also low to a dismal 1.8 points, 2 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.3 blocks. He also had 0.3 turnovers and 2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 37.5% and his free throw percentage was 50%. In the previous game where the team lost to the Phoenix Suns, Hayes made 1 of 2 shots and 5 of 6 free throws in 16 minutes and 1 assist, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers and 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -18.

Although the Lakers suffered two crushing defeats in these two preseason games, Hayes' performance as the Lakers' substitute center is still worthy of recognition. And with DeAndre Ayton's performance alone, Hayes's role on the court seems to be somewhat beyond Ayton's. This summer, the Lakers provided Hayes with a one-year contract renewal with a total amount of $3.45 million, leaving him on the team, which also shows that his ability has been fully recognized by the Lakers coaching team. Considering that Ayton's performance in these two preseason games was really pretty average and he did not show any characteristics at all. If Ayton's performance after the start of the regular season will never improve, Hayes' playing time may continue to improve as the season progresses.