Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
This deal is mostly about the future for the Lakers. Mostly.
Firstly, they’re acquiring a young player with star potential in Johnson. He’s the centerpiece of the deal. At the same time, those three first-round picks ought to come in handy as well.
At the same time, the Lakers have notoriously failed to surround LeBron James with spacing. This deal rectifies that error. Every player the Lakers are bringing in here is a plus positional spacer.
If they retain D’Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba in free agency, this deal could actually make them a better team next season.
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If it doesn’t, it still helps them prepare for a future that doesn’t include LeBron James.
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