2 for 1, the Lakers got a 33-point player in a single game? Will this trade help Doncic?

So far from the 25-26 season, Doncic’s real offensive plus-minus value is 8.1 and defensive plus-minus value is 1.6. It is worth mentioning that the former is the second highest in his NBA career, and the latter is a new high since the 23-24 season.

I dare not say that Luka is now a combination of offense and defense, but at least he has made great progress on the defensive end compared to himself.

Speaking of Doncic, we can't avoid the three-pointer - a total of 248 shots have been taken so far this season, 48.4% of which came from outside the three-point line, which means that this is the main ending method. Secondly, 22.5% of the shots came from the inside.

Speaking of which, here comes something interesting.

So far from the 25-26 season, 54.8% of Knecter's shots have come from outside the three-point line. Obviously, three-pointers are still the main finishing method just like in his rookie season, but his three-point rate is only 32.6%. A shooting rate of less than 33% doesn't match the pitcher no matter how you look at it. More importantly, like Hield, Bain and other pitchers, if the three-pointer cannot be used, Knect's presence will have almost no effect.

Based on the inefficient performance, to be precise, the Lakers' net loss of 8.7 points per 100 possessions when he was on the court, the US media "Fadea Way" suggested that the Lakers and Kings make a 2-for-1 trade. Specifically, the Lakers sent Knecter and acquired Ellis in the second round of 2032.

Explanation point: Features. Ellis has taken a total of 787 shots so far in his NBA career, 555 of which came from beyond the three-point line, with a shooting rate of 43.1%. Although the output is not as good as Curry, Towns and others, it at least shows that he is a shooter of "quality".

One more thing, thanks to the level of three-pointers, he scored a career-high 33 points in a game against the Hawks last season - 9 of 17 shots and 9 of 15 three-pointers.

On the defensive end, Ellis can not only lead against fast defenders like Fox, but also heavy defenders like Harden and Mitchell. More importantly, he can swing upward to lead the defense against forwards. In terms of efficiency, his defensive real plus-minus so far in his career is 2.0. In terms of numerical value alone, it is completely comparable to defensive heroes such as Caruso and McDaniels.

If this 2-for-1 deal is reached, will Ellis be helpful to Doncic?

I think there must be.

Reason 1: Offensive end. Although Ellis lacks the ability to hold shots based on his career 92.5% three-point assist rate, the problem is that Doncic can create opportunities, even open opportunities. Therefore, Ellis's fixed-point three-pointer can very well convert Doncic's pass into assists, and furthermore, it can open up space. This combination is easily reminiscent of Antetokounmpo and Lopez during the Bucks period.

Reason 2: Defensive end. Let's not talk about Doncic's defensive ability for the moment. It needs to be noted that as the core of the team's ball-holding, the former will not focus more on the defensive end. Therefore, Ellis' presence can "complement" Doncic very well.

To be precise, just like the Lakers champion Caruso, Pope, Danny Green and James complement each other - Lao Zhan focuses more on the offensive end, leaving the defensive end to "Little Ka" and others.

Finally, I think that if this deal can be completed, it will greatly improve the Lakers' immediate combat effectiveness. After all, as mentioned just now, Knecter's presence is a side effect if he cannot show his shooting advantage.