Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal
It should. Richardson is a valuable veteran. He’s a Swiss army knife of a player who provides a little bit of everything. Richardson can shoot, pass and defend.
What on earth is he doing on the Spurs?
Sure, the tank is going well without them. At the same time, the Spurs are ahead of (behind?) the Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, and Detroit Pistons.
If they really want to win the race to the bottom, they may need to move veterans like Richardson.
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Of course, adding the Lakers’ pick swap in the process doesn’t hurt. This could be a useful asset for the Spurs down the line.
Should the Lakers part with it?