Average of 9+4, officially jumped out of the contract, and made a fortune in the Lakers, Pelinka couldn t keep it

In this offseason, the Lakers not only face the task of enhancing the lineup, but also need to seriously consider the players' contract renewal. In the team, there are many players with relatively flexible contract terms, and some of them even have the option to jump out of the contract. For example, Finney Smith recently decided to give up the option to execute next season's player and choose to become a free agent, although his contract value next season is as high as $15.4 million. Some enthusiastic fans speculated that Finney Smith's move was obviously because he believed he had reached a certain player market value and was confident that he could sign a more attractive long-term contract.

Fenney Smith's performance with the Lakers was unquestionable, with his average score of 9.4 points per game in the regular season. Although his scoring has declined since joining the Lakers compared to his time during the Nets, his ability to both offense and defense is still outstanding. Especially on the defensive end, Finney Smith showed his deterrence more effectively, so his playing time was quite stable under the guidance of coach Redick. As one of the few 3D players on the Lakers (i.e., players with balanced scores and defenses), Finney Smith's presence is particularly precious to the team, especially as the league's demand for such players is increasing. In addition, his height and excellent ability to confront him on the court have the qualities of competing with inside players. We have reason to believe that Finney Smith will receive a longer contract in the future.

However, the Lakers may have difficulty keeping Finney Smith, after all, the team must currently prioritize strengthening the center position. Since the team's core Davis left, the Lakers' inside strength has rapidly declined, turning the former inside strong team into the current weak team. The reality shows that without a strong inside line, the Lakers cannot really compete for the championship, even if there are excellent players like Doncic in the lineup. Therefore, the Lakers urgently need to add a stable inside player, so that they can make appropriate adjustments and strengthening in other positions. If you want to build a lineup with Doncic as the core, you must configure him with appropriate inside support. How do you think this problem should be solved at this stage?