Lakers Triple Crown said Zhan Dong s chemistry was less than 100%! Praise Aidon Smart: They are the perfect supplement

On September 23, there is about a month left before the new NBA regular season. Recently, Lakers' three-title champion James Worthy was a guest on ESPN program. He talked about the cooperative relationship between James and Doncic, and praised the two new players Ayton and Smart.

The Lakers brought in center Ayton this summer, who averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in the rookie season and ranked third in the rookie of the year vote. However, last season, Ayton played only 40 games in the Trail Blazers' first full season. His scoring dropped to 14.4 points per game, tying a career low and averaging 10.2 rebounds per game is the second lowest in his NBA career.

Although Ayton has not performed well in recent years, Worthy still praised: "I like Ayton, I like his potential. I have seen some of his wonderful performances, such as his shooting feels good. But sometimes you have to make him a little gunpowder, just like my grandfather often said, "Put a little gunpowder into the gun." You want to make him fierce, like a hunting dog. I hope Kobe can be his teammate around him so that it can help him."

Another major new player in the Lakers is Smart, who once won the DPOY. Regarding Smart's joining, Worthy said: "I remember the situation when Phil Jackson introduced Ron Harper back then. Harper not only could still play, but his role in the locker room is irreplaceable. The same is true for Smart now. His defensive IQ is still online, and he is also a recognized locker room leader."

When talking about the Lakers' prospects for the new season, Worthy said: "I was shocked. The Lakers ranked third in the West in the regular season last season. Doncic played half a game. After the season, he transferred to the Lakers. His chemistry with James did not reach 100%. The Lakers lacked big men, poor basket protection, etc., but they made it to the playoffs. I want to applause Redick, and his communication with the players is very clever. I also want to express my approval to James. He can always know how to react with other stars. Like Irving before, he can do this with Doncic now. "

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