Absolutely incredible! 75% true shooting percentage! The Lakers' best trade is born.

The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 110-101 at home, currently holding a 37-24 record and remaining in 6th place in the Western Conference.

Pelicans stats are as follows:

Lakers stats are as follows:

Kennard continued his steady performance from the perimeter. Coming off the bench for about 21 minutes in this game, he shot 5 for 3, including 3 for 2 from three-point range, scoring 9 points with 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

According to statistical data, in the 11 games since joining the Lakers,Kennard has averaged 10.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2 assists, with shooting splits of 61%, 50%, and 92%, achieving a remarkably high true shooting percentage of 75%.There is no doubt he has already become the team's most reliable perimeter shooter, one of the most successful trades by the Lakers' front office in recent years, perhaps only second to last year's trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić.

Before this year's trade deadline, the Lakers sent Vincent and a second-round pick to acquire Kennard from the Hawks.

In contrast to Kennard's flourishing with the Lakers, Vincent, who went to the Hawks, continues to struggle. With his new team, he averages only 4.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 15.8 minutes per game, shooting 34.6% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range.

The saying "a change of scenery brings success" might only apply to those who are truly capable.

Kennard was born on June 24, 1996, stands 1.96 meters tall, and was the 12th overall pick in the 2017 draft. Since entering the league, he has been a top-tier shooter who has never faltered. Throughout his NBA career, he has averaged 1.9 three-pointers per game in the regular season at a 44.2% clip. Particularly during the 22-23 season with the Grizzlies, he averaged a staggering 3.1 three-pointers per game at an impressive 54% accuracy.

Even in the intense pressure of the playoffs, Kennard maintains exceptionally high efficiency, having made 1.4 three-pointers per game so far at a 44% rate. This player perfectly fits the needs of a championship-contending team. The Lakers acquiring him via trade is absolutely like striking gold; they should definitely treat the Hawks' management to a lavish meal.

However, it must be said that offense has never been the Lakers' problem. The biggest obstacle preventing them from a championship run this season is their defense, which currently allows 115.2 points per game (ranked 15th in the league) and has a defensive rating of 116.3 (ranked 22nd in the league).