Los Angeles Lakers Receive: C Deandre Ayton, G Chris Paul, 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHX)
Phoenix Suns Receive: F/C Anthony Davis
We’re not saying friendship and business mix seamlessly, either. We’re saying it’s a trade-off.
On the one hand, friends should have better chemistry. If they’re suited to work together in the first place, that’ll be a benefit.
On the other hand, business is business. It can go south. The more valid concerns may have less to do with how the friendship could impact the business and more to do with how the business could impact the friendship.
For example, James and Davis seemed thicker than thieves when they were winning the 2019-20 championship.
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Lately, their relationship feels a little more strained. If they don’t close out this season strong, it may be time for them to go their separate ways this summer.
Would Phoenix be the right way for Davis to head?