Orlando Magic Receive: G Patrick Beverley, 2023 Second-Round Pick (CHI via LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Terrence Ross
With that said, a veteran’s suitability for that mentorship role is directly related to how much game they’ve got left.
A 38-year-old who can hardly withstand NBA minutes anymore makes for a perfect 12th man on a rebuilding team. They can bestow their knowledge of the game and the league to the kids, and it’s a good use of a roster spot.
By contrast, a 32-year-old who still impacts winning ought to be playing.
Sometimes, that doesn’t suit a rebuilding team – that veteran is taking developmental reps away from a prospect or two.
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Patrick Beverley is 34. By contrast, Ross is 31 – but this season, he looks like he’s got more left to give than Beverley does.
Should the Magic part with him for this modest package?