Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
The beauty of this trade for the Lakers is that it benefits them whether or not they’re keeping Westbrook.
If they are, putting elite floor spacers like Curry around him will have an obvious benefit. Many fans of this team would prefer to move Westbrook, but the organization won’t be able to do so without attaching draft capital to his contract.
If they’re apprehensive about paying that price, improving the fit around Westbrook is the next best option.
On the other hand, if the Lakers do move Westbrook, having Curry will still benefit them – no matter who they receive in return. Floor spacers like Curry complement everyone. There is never a reason for a contender to hesitate to add an elite shooter.
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In fact, traditionally, LeBron James is surrounded by them. Most teams have recognized that they get the most out of James by surrounding him with floor spacers. Apparently, the Lakers missed the memo. On the other hand, it isn’t too late for them to improve their roster:
If they did, they could fix a lot of problems in the process.