Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
It is possible that second-round picks can be valuable. It doesn’t mean, however, that title contenders should cling on to them at all costs.
In the case of a team like the Lakers, they should be considered assets that can be moved around. In other words, they shouldn’t be giving them away – they should be getting something of real value from them.
There is some value in Duarte. As a rookie last season, he was projected to be one of the top movement shooters in the league. It is true that he is having a bit of a slump at the moment.
It is still worth taking a chance on him if you are the Lakers. In the event that he does not return to his previous form, they have not given up a great deal here.
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There is no doubt that they will be getting a steal if he does. He may be an older prospect, but his player archetype could be a valuable one next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Should the Pacers risk giving them one?
