Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Frankly, this is a no-brainer for the Lakers. 

Jae Crowder is a player that will make any contender better. His low-maintenance brand of 3-and-D basketball fits any team that’s hoping to make a run for the NBA championship. 

With that said, he’s a particularly good fit for these Lakers. In all likelihood, he’ll man the 4, bumping Anthony Davis up to the 5. That reconfiguration of the front court ought to help Russell Westbrook. 

After all, Westbrook needs four-out spacing to be maximized. Davis may not be a strong three-point shooter, but at least he’s willing to launch. Meanwhile, the attention Crowder draws on the perimeter ought to open up better looks for Davis and better lanes for Westbrook. 

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It may not be the solution most fans are expecting. On the other hand, it could be a simple solution that ends up having significant results.