
Weekend surprise, the transfer of Dorian Finney Smith among the Lakers must solidify the workforce of the Californian franchise, since the person concerned is to date one of the most solid “3&D” in the league, with his 10.4 points and 4.6 rebounds on average (at a nice 44% success rate at 3- points).
“ It's fun to have the opportunity to play for the title and not just the playoffs » explained the new recruit of Los Angeles. “ In Brooklyn, we were just fighting to get to the playoffs and here we are trying to win the title. It's a different approach, a different energy. »
Happy to be able to count on Dorian Finney-Smith (but also Shake Milton) well before the February trade deadline, JJ Redick should be able to use him this Tuesday, against the Cavaliers.
“ He's an extra defender, a guy who has defended multiple positions in his career » analyzes in any case the coach of the Lakers, who was the teammate of “DFS” in Dallas in 2020/21, during his final season in the NBA. “ He's worked hard to become an elite shooter, so I'm happy to have him. »
Subbing behind LeBron James to start
However, even if he says he likes the profile of his new winger, JJ Redick is not currently considering changing his starting five (LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Max Christie) to include Dorian. Finney-Smith.
“ We are on a good dynamic with our starters currently, so he will come off the bench » he reveals simply. “ As I said before, I want continuity with this group, but I also won't be stubborn to hang on to something that doesn't work. But it's working right now and [Dorian] is a player who can integrate very easily into any lineup and any squad. »
In addition to being able to join a title candidate, Dorian Finney-Smith is also delighted to be able to rub shoulders with a certain LeBron James, whom he will stop messing with in defense, outside of training.
“ I told him today, but it's probably the first time I've talked to him this much » he laughs. “ I've been defending him for nine years, but I'm not friendly on the pitch, so now I can ask him for one of his shoes. I can finally ask him things, because you never know when he's going to hang up. It was fun being able to do it, knowing I wouldn't have to face it again. »
Dorian Finney Smith | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
2016-17 | DAL | 81 | 20 | 37.2 | 29.3 | 75.4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 4.3 |
2017-18 | DAL | 21 | 21 | 38.0 | 29.9 | 73.3 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 5.9 |
2018-19 | DAL | 81 | 25 | 43.2 | 31.1 | 70.9 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 7.5 |
2019-20 | DAL | 71 | 30 | 46.6 | 37.6 | 72.2 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 9.5 |
2020-21 | DAL | 60 | 32 | 47.2 | 39.4 | 75.6 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 9.8 |
2021-22 | DAL | 80 | 33 | 47.1 | 39.5 | 67.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 11.0 |
2022-23 * | All Teams | 66 | 30 | 39.1 | 33.7 | 76.3 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.3 |
2022-23 * | DAL | 40 | 32 | 41.6 | 35.5 | 75.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 9.1 |
2022-23 * | BRK | 26 | 28 | 35.1 | 30.6 | 78.9 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 7.2 |
2023-24 | BRK | 68 | 29 | 42.1 | 34.8 | 71.7 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 8.5 |
2024-25 | BRK | 20 | 29 | 45.9 | 43.5 | 62.5 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 10.4 |
Total | 548 | 28 | 43.6 | 35.9 | 71.9 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.3 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.