Pelinka expressed his opinion to James, what can he bring to the Lakers in the new season?

James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists in the 24-25 season, and his real shooting rate was 60.4%. The latter is only ranked 51st in the league and 7th in the league in the same position. It is worth mentioning that James played the third position in 66% of his playing time this season. Although

performed well in the season, James did not win a new contract as he wished. However, according to the NBA China official website, Pelinka and the team sincerely hope that James can retire as a Lakers player.

Judging from this news, it is a matter of time before Pelinka offers a new contract for James. Of course, let’s put aside the contract for the time being, and just talk about what James can bring to the Lakers in the new season? The endpoints

endpoints

accounted for 50% of the 5th position in the quarter of 21-22, 93% and 86% of the 4th position in the quarter of 22-23 and 23-24, respectively, and 66% of the 3th position in the quarter of 24-25.

Although he has played three positions in the past four seasons, James has been very good at maintaining his true shooting rate above 60%. Although this does not mean that the new season will definitely be 60%+, at least it will not fall sharply. Stable endpoint, this is one of them.

Organizational Connection

24-25 season James ranked fifth in the league in assists rate of 40.3%, bringing him averaging 8.2 assists per game, sixth in the league.

It is true that the Lakers' tactical initiation has been transferred from James to Doncic, but the problem is that although the latter has successfully lost weight this summer, it is still unknown whether there will be insufficient physical strength in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter.

Potentially, James can take over the burden of the organization when Doncic's physical strength is on. And as I said just now, the effect is still top-notch. Being able to shoulder the burden of organizational connection is the second.

Experience

1562 regular season games and 292 playoff games. It can be said that James is one of the most experienced players in the NBA games today.

Rich game experience can not only allow players to maintain their condition effectively, but also play a good role in passing and helping. Like Alexander, it can be said that Paul benefited a lot from the first season of the Thunder. Rich competition experience, this is the third one.

Trading chips

Although Pelinka hopes that James will retire as the Lakers, it is not ruled out that possibility. For example, Doncic was traded by the Mavericks. If there is a chance to get a superstar like Antetokounmpo in the new season, it is not ruled out that Pelinka will trade James. It can become a bargaining chip, this is the fourth one.

In summary, what James can bring to the Lakers in the new season are:

1, a stable end point;

2, able to shoulder the burden of team organization;

3, rich game experience;

4, potential trading chips.

Among them, I think the second and fourth points are the main reasons.

First of all, it is not denied that Doncic can do "take a lot of money" but in the long run this is definitely not a good thing - increasing the probability of injury. As a result, James' existence can greatly share the pressure of "East 77", thus making the latter relatively easier to fight.

Secondly, if there is another Doncic-style deal, I think Pelinka will definitely not give up even if it is to give up James. After all, this happened, the Purple Gold Dynasty basically came. At present, Antetokounmpo does have a certain probability of leaving the team in the new season.

Finally, let's wait and see how James will perform in the new season.