Super center, the second blocking champion in the league, the Lakers traded him the best, Doncic needed him

The Los Angeles Lakers have a third place in the Western Conference this season, but are beaten by the Timberwolves in the playoffs. Many fans believe that the main reason why the Lakers lose to the Timberwolves is that they are beaten up in the inside. In fact, the Lakers have no center players in the playoffs, Hayes' playing time is minimal, and he was abandoned in one game. Redick believes that he is prone to losing points on the court. Although Gobert did not play well in the first four games, he scored 27 points and 24 rebounds in G5, which really beat the Lakers' inside. Without a normal inside player, Lakers James and Doncic both struggled to play, and there was no guarantee of inside scoring and rebounding.

Lakers general manager Pelinka said at the season summary press conference that the team is expected to pursue a strong inside player this summer offseason who can help James and Doncic win the championship. US media ESPN listed some excellent center players, including Lefly, Mark Williams, Kessler, Adams, Gafford, Clarkston, and Capela, and posted a question: Which center player should the Lakers pursue?

NBA experts wrote an article to analyze that the Lakers' major move this summer's offseason will be to find a center that can change the situation of the game. Jazz center Walker Kessler has been the number one target that the Lakers are closely watching after Mark Williams' trade was rejected. Although Jazz management has always said that Kessler cannot trade (probably demanding a high price), the Lakers have been coveting him for a long time. In the middle of the season, the Lakers once asked for Kessler, but Angie asked for two first-round picks, while Pelinka was willing to make only one first-round pick. Anji is very smart and definitely wants to make a big profit in the transaction.

Kesler, the 22nd pick in the first round of 2022, was selected by the Timberwolves. He acted as one of the top spots in the Gobert trade. Gobert made a lot of money when the deal reached between Anji and the Timberwolves. Kessler then grew rapidly with the Jazz and became a powerful blue-collar center with double-double averages in scoring and rebounding. This season, Kessler averaged 30 minutes per game, accounting for 11.2 points + 12.2 rebounds (fifth in the league) + 1.7 assists + 0.6 steals + 2.4 blocks (second in the league), with a shooting percentage of 66.3%.

It is obvious that Kessler is an excellent blue-collar center. His ability to score cakes is improving rapidly. His ability to grab rebounds is fifth in the league, his ability to block shots is second in the league, and his defense is quite good. This season, Kessler scored 25 points + 14 rebounds + 5 assists + 2 blocks in a single game, scored 20 points + 22 rebounds + 4 assists + 3 blocks + 1 steal, scored 21 points + 13 rebounds + 1 assist + 3 blocks, etc. If there are passers like Doncic and James who are playing goals for Kessler, Kessler's average per game score will increase sharply.

Kesler is young and is improving, with very good scoring, rebounding and blocking skills. Many Lakers fans also supported it. Pelinka used young players + first-round picks, and Soha traded to get Kessler. Lakers rookie Kennett is very good, with certain talents and potential. Therefore, US media NBA experts suggest that Lakers Pelinka should use Kneckett and the first round pick to get Kessler in the trade to exchange for an inside player who can help Doncic and James win the championship. With Doncic + James + Reeves' lineup, the Lakers only need to pile up 3D players and defensive inside.