Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, C Mo Bamba
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Fred VanVleet
Realistically, having that in-prime superstar has always been the first step to title contention.
It isn’t the only step. Just look at the Lakers. LeBron James isn’t the only superstar on this roster.
Anthony Davis exists. He’s in his prime. Unfortunately, the dynamic two-way big is marred by inconsistency. The Lakers can’t seem to get the same version of him on a nightly basis.
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For that matter, look at the Raptors. This team has Pascal Siakam, and they didn’t even make the playoffs this year.
All in all, it speaks to the immense talent that’s around the NBA.
Should the Raptors let a talented point guard go?