Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
By contrast, this deal is a little more complicated. They’ve got a few reasons to make it.
At the moment, Hardy isn’t as impactful of a player as Bamba. He does have higher upside. Hardy looks like a potentially elite shot creator – this deal is partly about preparing for life after James.
On the other hand, the Lakers could use a scorer off the bench. Hardy is ready to fill that role. This isn’t strictly about the future, it’s also about the here and now.
With that in mind, Bullock is a solid acquisition for the Lakers as well. He may be past his prime, but he’s still a solid 3-and-D wing.
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The Lakers could use a player like that, too. Even an aging one.
