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Keeping Kuzma was important for the Lakers, as Ingram and Ball were going to be more expensive ($7.5-8 million or so each). Kuzma, on the other hand, will only make $2 million this year and $3 million next year. For a guy that could average 18 points a game, that's a steal. His upside is probably not as high as Ingram's, but will be able to contribute alongside James/AD right away. So in essence, we kept the cheapest (and arguably the best) of the 3 young players.
Keeping Kuzma was important for the Lakers, as Ingram and Ball were going to be more expensive ($7.5-8 million or so each). Kuzma, on the other hand, will only make $2 million this year and $3 million next year. For a guy that could average 18 points a game, that's a steal. His upside is probably not as high as Ingram's, but will be able to contribute alongside James/AD right away. So in essence, we kept the cheapest (and arguably the best) of the 3 young players.
I just don't think Ingram made the strides necessary to fit in the Lakers organization window of opportunity. No Lebron and everything would have likely remained status quo. They don't want to be Cleveland 2.0 and waste his remaining years surrounding him with less than stellar talent.
This is the 3rd potential Super Team in Lebron James career. More players will commit to the Lakers in free agency so with the Warrior's all injured,The only competition for the Lakers out West is the Rockets and Nuggets.
I don't wanna hear no excuses by the Lebron apologists that he never ever had help like Jordan lmao.
Jordan best player ever was Pippen.
LeBron had D Wade, Kyrie, Bosh,Ray Allen,Kevin Love and now Anthony Davis.All those player's are literally leaders on other team's and Dwade can claim status as 3rd greatest SG of all time.
I don't wanna hear any excuses come June if the Lakers don't get it done.
Kawhi just ran through the East with his best sidekick being Lowry lmao.His playoff run is greater than anything Lebron has ever faced coming out the East.
I won't give Kawhi credit for beating an injured Warrior's team but I do give him credit for having the Warrior's down by 25 pts in 2017 before his own injury.
He doesn't cry about needing multiple superstars to come join him.He just goes out there with whatever team he has and he gets the job done.
On paper,the 76ers and Bucks should've ate the Raptors based on talent alone.But Kawhi has that dog in him.
That Iverson,Kobe and Jordan killer is in Kawhi and it'll be interesting to see how this free agency plays out.
Anthony Davis has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and 3 1st round picks, including No. 4 overall pick in 2019 draft.
Considering the Pelicans already have the 1st pick in which they will get future superstar Zion, this might be enough to build a contender with.
For the Lakers, if Davis and Lebron are healthy, they will challenge for the title next year.
Considering the Pelicans already have the 1st pick in which they will get future superstar Zion, this might be enough to build a contender with.
For the Lakers, if Davis and Lebron are healthy, they will challenge for the title next year.
So I guess good move for both.
I actually think the Pelicans may package the 4th pick and Lonzo for a good experienced player who can start now!! I am not convinced Lonzo will stay in New Orleans.
I actually think the Pelicans may package the 4th pick and Lonzo for a good experienced player who can start now!! I am not convinced Lonzo will stay in New Orleans.
That would be good thinking for their organization. The 4th pick isn't going to bring you anything great in this draft, most likely, and you're already drafting Zion with your #1 pick. Package Ball and the pick and see what offers are on the table. If I'm NO, I'm trying to resign Randle. He balled once he got out of LA.
I actually think the Pelicans may package the 4th pick and Lonzo for a good experienced player who can start now!! I am not convinced Lonzo will stay in New Orleans.
Certainly this package gives the Pelicans a lot of options. If Zion is good as some think, they will be a contender as long as he's there if they play their cards right now.
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