Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
Easily. That’s a big part of the equation here. James has typically thrived alongside a co-star who doubles as an elite floor spacer. Brown qualifies.
The two should make for a more dynamic offensive pairing than James and Davis.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have Mo Bamba now. That offsets the loss of Davis to an extent. They may improve by sampling flipping the big man for a more conventional shot creator.
Of course, this isn’t only about the present for the Lakers. It’s about the future. Brown is several years younger than Davis.
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This deal has the Lakers preparing for life after LeBron James. It may feel like he’ll never decline – but he will.