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The Lakers trade for Anthony Davis..

WCDawg

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.

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Kasey

Thought those 5-1 championship odds this morning were a little fishy. Guess Vegas knew something

WCDawg

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.

mantis_toboggan69

Some other things to add:

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.

Kasey

I wish they would move this team to Seattle

mantis_toboggan69

WC, what don’t you like about Lonzo’s Game?

WCDawg

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.

Kasey

https://forum.dawgnation.com/discussion/comment/255941#Comment_255941

I like the idea of Lonzo and Zion together though

WCDawg

Maybe Williams and Lonzo will mesh, I'm sure it will be entertaining.

mantis_toboggan69

What does “inefficient distributor” mean?

and Ingram is exactly a good shooter either.

Lonzo’s a way better playmaker and already an elite defender.

donm

what makes Ball an elite defender?

mantis_toboggan69

3rd among point guards in defensive real/plus minus his rookie season.6th overall in defensive efficiency among all players this past season. All advanced stats say he’s an elite defender and he’s already viewed amongst his peers as a very good defender

WCDawg

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.

WCDawg

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_toboggan69

On the shooting: BI’s Efg% was .518%. Lonzo’s was .488%. Not a big difference. Lonzo is also a year behind development wise. Free throw shooting is a big concern, however. On the playmaking: that’s fair. Although I will say his assist rate given his usage rate is impressive, which is usually a good sign On the defense: You’re just plain wrong.

WCDawg

Mantis. Time will tell.