This Lakers-Pacers Trade Features Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte, Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network

When an NBA player has a promising rookie season, their team is happy. Who doesn’t like to get off to a good start? 

At the same time, a quality rookie season can be a false promise. Sometimes, a player sets a certain standard as a rookie, and they spend the rest of their career failing to exceed it. 

That’s especially likely to happen with older rookies. A teenager will probably struggle in their first NBA season – they’ll need time to adjust to the league.

By contrast, someone in their mid-20s may be more ready. 

For example, Chris Duarte of the Indiana Pacers was 24 when he entered the league. He had a great rookie year, but he hasn’t made a ton of progress as a sophomore this season. 

Should the Lakers target him anyway? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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