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The Lakers trade for Anthony Davis..
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New Orleans gets Ingram, Ball, Josh Hart, the 4th pick in next week's draft and 2 more 1st round picks.
I'd say it makes great sense for New Orleans given they won't attact top free agents and good for The Lakers because they can attract players to put around Davis.
Thoughts.
Comments
Thought those 5-1 championship odds this morning were a little fishy. Guess Vegas knew something
I wouldn't be at all surprised if Vegas factored this in. I really like Brandon Ingram. He is still just 21 years old and at times he looks like a top 15 player. Lonzo Ball..don't care for his game or his baggage. Hart is a role player at most.
1) other two 1st rounders likely won’t convey anytime soon due to swaps/protections. New Orleans will control the lakers draft picks for a long time.
2) I think the #4 pick might be traded and the other two will likely be traded. David Griffin is the man in charge in New Orleans and he’s very smart and VERY aggressive. He knows they need to build a contender sooner rather than later, so I see them being aggressive sooner rather than later.
I wish they would move this team to Seattle
Lonzo is a poor shooter and an inefficient distributor. He'll likely improve given his age but I'll be surprised if he's ever among the best PGs.
Also If New Orleans wants to move the 4th pick let's give them a call.
I like the idea of Lonzo and Zion together though
Maybe Williams and Lonzo will mesh, I'm sure it will be entertaining.
and Ingram is exactly a good shooter either.
Lonzo’s a way better playmaker and already an elite defender.
what makes Ball an elite defender?
Mantis. Ball shot just over 40% last season, Ingram shot just under 50% Ball was truly atrocious shooting free throws, he made Shaq look good by comparison. As far as ball distribution, he makes spectacular passes but he doesn't set the offense up well in my opinion. That might be youth or not meshing with Lebron though, time will tell.
Ball IS NOT an elite defender. He does have great length for his position though and he moves well enough to develop his defense into something.
Mantis. Time will tell.