3 for 1! He is basically locked in the new Lakers center! The Lakers announced the restart of their 2023 jerseys

"The Lakers are going to wear that 'lucky jersey' back!" When the jersey media revealed that the 2025-26 season would restart the 2023-24 city version of the jersey, many fans patted their thighs and called them an expert. You should know that the jersey with city silhouettes printed last season made the Lakers hand over a 1-9 "report card", which forced the management to stop urgently at the end of February. The jersey here just caused a memory kill, and the trading market there was a thrill again - the rumors about the Lakers using three for one to grab the Nets center are rumored to be both eye-catching.

The battle jersey returns, and the secret is hidden

Open the "black history" of the Lakers' jersey, and the 2024-25 season's city version can be called a "nightmare limited version". The purple shading and silver lines look cool, but the team played one game and lost one game while wearing it. Some veterans even joked: "Wearing it is like being cast with magic, and the feel is completely sealed." Now the management decisively "abandoning the dark and turning to the light" and re-activated the battle robe that witnessed the winning streak two years ago. What is hidden behind it is not just superstition.

From a psychological perspective, unified visual symbols can strengthen team identity. When the Lakers wore this jersey in the 2023-24 season, the players' cooperation was smooth and the atmosphere in the locker room was harmonious. Now two superstars, James and Doncic, are in charge. A jersey carrying the memory of victory may become a "catalyst" to stimulate morale. Not to mention that for fans, the return of the retro jersey is also a wave of memories full of emotions.

Three for one gamble, center battle

When the NBA reporter threw out the trading plan of "The Lakers used Hachimura, Knector and Klebel to replace Nets center Clarkston", the entire league held their breath. The 26-year-old inside player averaged 10.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game last season, and his ability to protect the frame in the penalty area is top in the league. Data shows that in the face of Clarkston's defense, the opponent's shooting percentage at the basket will drop by 8.2%, which is the "no-fly guardian" that the Lakers urgently need.

However, ideals are full, but reality is full of thorns. The bosses of other teams do not want to see the Lakers "raceful" strengthening. An anonymous executive said bluntly: "They already have two MVP-level players. How can they be matched with a top center for them? How can others play?" This led to the Lakers hitting walls everywhere in trading negotiations. They either have to find the "bottom team" in the reconstruction period to cut their losses, or have to use sky-high chips to impress the Eastern Conference opponents. Where are

Reeves? The contract renewal is full of doubts

In addition to the difficulty of signing, the Lakers also have to worry about Reeves' future. The white defender averaged 18 points per game last season, becoming one of the team's most stable scoring points. But the embarrassing thing is that as a undraft, the Lakers have no priority for renewing the contract. If the contract is not renewed early this summer, Reeves will be able to test the free market next year. At that time, five or six teams with salary space will probably line up to submit contracts to him.

What is more subtle is the Lakers' attitude. The management said that "Reeves will not be replaced by non-top insiders", but there is no suitable candidate in the market. Under this stalemate, Reeves is likely to choose to take a gamble - to give up the contract renewal of $89.2 million in four years this year, and to strive for a long-term contract of RMB 100 million next year. For the Lakers, it's like walking a tightrope. If you are not careful, you may lose both your life and your wealth. The curtain of the new season has not yet been opened, and the Lakers have fought at the same time on three fronts: jersey, signing and contract renewal. Can the restart of the battle suit bring good luck? Can three-for-one transactions break the deadlock? What will Reeves make a decision? This giant team that carries countless expectations is standing at the intersection of fate. No matter what the result is, the story that belongs to the Lakers will never lack topics and popularity.

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