Tielin: Ayton must be the key to solving the problem after James is absent. I will focus on him

Basketball     7:38am, 18 October 2025

Today, former NBA player Danny Green talked about the Lakers on the live show "NBA TODAY".

Talking about the focus of the Lakers after James is absent, Danny Green said: "It mainly depends on the overall performance of this team and what Ayton can bring when paired with Luka. This is the most critical issue. Luka needs such an inside partner. Ayton can hit the basket in pick-and-rolls, become an alley-oop threat, and continue to put pressure on the defensive end. As far as defense is concerned, Ayton's performance so far has satisfied me. He sprints aggressively, has good defensive communication, moves quickly, and can also complete blocks and rebound rebounds. protect. These are exactly what the Lakers were missing last year. Gobert was able to score 30 points and 20 rebounds because they did not have a reliable inside line. "

"Ayton must be the key to solving the problem, so I will focus on his performance. Rui Hachimura is also worth observing. Can he improve offensive efficiency without LeBron? Can the defensive end maintain its intensity? The Lakers need to rely on team strength. After losing LeBron, individual ability alone cannot fill the gap. "

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