Miami Heat Receive: G Patrick Beverley, G/F Max Christie
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson
Of course, defense will never keep Patrick Beverley off the floor.
This is Mr. 94 feet we’re talking about. However you feel about Beverley, one thing is undeniable: this man gives all his effort on defense every night.
This season, it hasn’t been enough. Beverley’s three-point shooting significantly regressed in 2022-23. Without it, he’s similar to Robinson – another one-dimensional specialist.
This is precisely why 3-and-D players are so coveted around the NBA. If you can do both, you won’t be a liability on either end of the floor.
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At the moment, Beverley is an offensive liability, and Robinson is a defensive one.
Is that a good trade-off for the Lakers?