Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
Let’s talk about how Rose reinvented himself.
Following a series of brutal injuries, he lost his explosiveness. Luckily, he was able to stick in the league by improving his shooting and passing.
In 2022-23, the shooting has declined after consecutive seasons at an elite level.
At the same time, it feels safe to assume that once he’s feasting on the open looks created by LeBron James, he’ll start knocking down his triples again.
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Mostly, that’s what this is about; getting James a point guard who can shoot. In all likelihood, the Lakers would start Rose and continue using Westbrook as a sixth man following this deal.
What would the Knicks do with Beverley?