Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Gary Harris, G/F Terrance Ross, C Mo Bamba, F Chuma Okeke 

Orlando Magic Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL) 

On the other hand, if experience is such an asset, how can we explain the Los Angeles Lakers? 

In 2021-22, the Lakers won 34 games. It would be fair to say they were the most disappointing team in the NBA. Yet, they were also the oldest. What gives? 

Well, experience alone won’t win you NBA games. You also need talent, and that talent needs to fit together. That’s where the Lakers fell short.

Russell Westbrook never figured to be a player that would complement LeBron James. 

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Yet, it’s 2022-23, and the Lakers still roster Westbrook. Again, we pose the question: what gives? It feels inevitable that the Lakers will have to accept their fate and move on from the former MVP. 

Is this the right package for them?