Ham talks about the importance of Davis‘ defense, protecting the penalty area all the time
In an NBA regular season that ended yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 129-123 in an away game thanks to the excellent performance of the whole team and through overtime. After the game, Lakers coach Hamm talked about the importance of Davis’ comeback to the team in an interview with the media.
Hamm mentioned in an interview: “Davis is very important to the team on the defensive end. When he comes back, the team’s defensive performance is completely new. In normal games, Davis is protecting the penalty area.” Weiss played 36 minutes and 53 seconds and hit 9 goals in 16 shots, including 0 of 1 three-pointers and 9 of 11 free throws. He contributed 27 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals.
Davis’ comeback is too important for the Lakers. Many of the reasons why the Lakers lost in the previous games were that they did not do well on the defensive end. Davis’s efforts have completely solved this problem. Can switch defenses, and at the same time, Hachimura Rui, who was traded at the same time, is of good height. He can also help protect the penalty area when Davis defends the outside line. Davis’ comeback and the height of the striker have improved, which is why the Lakers have performed well in defense in recent games.
Davis is only 29 years old this year and is at the peak of his age. However, due to injuries and the attributes of the glass man, Davis is destined to be unable to achieve higher achievements. Otherwise, Davis may even have the opportunity to impact his personal career. The first MVP.