Vanderbilt waits for 3 for 1! Average 9+8 centers to join the Lakers? Doncic will not agree to this deal

In the regular season, since joining the Lakers, Doncic made a total of 559 attempts, of which 269 were from outside the three-point line. It accounts for as high as 48.1%, which is obviously the main ending method.

The three-point data is refined:

1. When the defender is within 4 feet, the three-point rate is 46.2%. In comparison, Durant is 45.8%, Curry is 44.0%, and Paul George is 41.4%. Doncic is not inferior to any superstar in the league in terms of three-point strong shots alone.

2. The three-point rate is 45.3% when the defender is 6 feet away. The 70% efficiency of the Super League shows that the opponent's courage to give empty seats basically means giving points.

Move the offensive ruler from the outside to the three-point line. The numerical value of 165 shots (29.5%) shows that holding the ball and pick-and-roll within the three-point line is Doncic's main ending method. In terms of efficiency, 0.93 points/round. For comparison, the Mavericks period is 1.01 points per turn.

In summary, it is not difficult to see what kind of center is suitable for Doncic. My understanding is that having shooting restraint is the icing on the cake - it is easier to form misalignment after pick-and-roll. But you must have the ability to attack the basket by following the downward movement. In simple terms, you cannot have the bad habit of "spouting cakes".

In the regular season, Hayes, which accounted for 24.8%, ended after passing the pick-and-roll, with an efficiency of 0.98 points/round. Let’s not talk about comparing star inside players like Jokic and Towns, but also comparing Celtics’ Lunette (1.33 points/round) and Suns’ Richards (1.21 points/round) and both role players have a certain gap.

From this perspective, it is not difficult to understand why Pelinka will definitely strengthen the center this summer. It's very important that Hayes is very useful.

It is also based on this that the US media "FW" recommends that the Lakers and the Hawks make a 3-for-1 deal. Specifically, they sent Vanderbilt, Kleber and Capela in the second round in 31 years. I don't think Doncic would agree to this potential 3-for-1 deal.

Reason 1: Data. Capela averaged 8.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in the regular season, including many famous double-double against teams such as the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Cavaliers. But the problem is that the average playing time is 12+11 per game in the 23 seasons, 11+11 per game in the 24 seasons, and 9+8 per game in the 25 seasons.

From a data perspective, Capela shows a clear downward trend.

Reason 2: Features. Capela made a total of 390 shots in the regular season, of which 100 of which ended after pick-and-roll. Efficiency is 1.06 points/round. For comparison, Nurkic scored 1.11 points/round and Jabarri Smith Jr. 1.13 points/round. The former has been traded by the Suns to the Hornets, while the latter has been reduced to substitute by the Rockets.

From the perspective of characteristics, the downward attack after the pick-and-roll is Capela's main ending method, but the efficiency is very average. In addition, the NBA career has almost no projection ability, with 30.6% two-point rate and 0% three-point rate. Potentially, there is no offensive threat when you leave the inside. The efficiency of the basket at the basket is also very average as mentioned earlier.

Relatively speaking, I think the second point is the main reason.

To put it bluntly, Capela is not suitable for Doncic in terms of characteristics. To some extent, the former is more like Hayes's "experience version".

As the absolute core of the team, Doncic still has the right to speak for role players to stay or leave. This is one of them. Secondly, Vanderbilt is still effective on the defensive end, and Claiber's expiration contract also has potential transactions. In various situations, Doncic will definitely not agree to Capela's deal in the event of inappropriate situations.