As a data-driven storyteller raised between Chicago’s courts and Shanghai’s classrooms, I’ve watched Rajon’s career not as a star—but as a mirror. His three-point dominance hides a deeper flaw: the Lakers’ refusal to build an inside game. This isn’t just about shooting; it’s about identity. In playoffs, when pressure rises, his numbers lie. The system didn’t adapt. And we all lost something quieter than the roar of a championship.