Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are in no position to worry about Talen Horton-Tucker’s potential. By the time he reaches it, LeBron James will likely be retired.

The Lakers exist in the here-and-now. By that logic, acquiring Terry Rozier makes perfect sense. Unlike THT, he’s ready to contribute today.

At 28, Rozier is squarely in his prime. He’s a high-end scoring guard who provides a semblance of playmaking. Most significantly, he’s a reliable floor-spacer.

In other words, he’s a better fit alongside James than Russell Westbrook. We all saw how his inconsistency in three-point shooting impacted the Lakers last season. Ideally, the Lakers move Westbrook in a separate transaction after completing this deal.

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If they can clear the way for Rozier to start, we can expect a better product from them in 2022-23.