If you hadn’t heard, there’s been a revolution in the NBA in recent years. The frontline, of course, is the three-point line.
In the past, the three-point shot was viewed as a weapon to use sparingly. In 2022, it’s essential to any good attack. The modern shot diet consists of as many dunks, layups, and threes as a team can create.
Apparently, the Los Angeles Lakers missed the memo. In 2021-22, they paired LeBron James with Russell Westbrook.
Westbrook has had a storied NBA career, but consistent shooting has never been part of his profile. Meanwhile, it’s the most valuable skill a team can put alongside James.
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The results were disastrous. Ahead of 2022-23, the Lakers will likely look to make significant changes as a result. If they can make any that improve their floor spacing, consider that a massive bonus.
Acquiring Tobias Harris would certainly be an avenue toward making those improvements. Here’s a deal that has the Lakers doing just that.