Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
By contrast, this is a gamble for LA. Some of their fans will be weary of it.
Largely, that’s due to Williams III’s extensive injury history. If he gets hurt for the season, this deal has the Lakers moving a good player and a pick swap for no reason at all.
Sure. On the other hand, it’s worth the risk. After all, Williams III is the best player in this deal.
It isn’t particularly close, either. Williams may not shoot, but his ability to guard multiple positions is a rarer one.
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If he can just stay healthy,, he and Anthony Davis should be the most dominant defensive pairing in the NBA next season.
Even in the midst of the three-point revolution, that could help the Lakers dominate.