Because the texts began flying in final Saturday night time relating to the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic commerce (was it actual?), I harkened again to a different supposed commerce between the Lakers and Mavs. In 1986 the Lakers nearly traded James Worthy for Mark Aguirre and the draft rights to Roy Tarpley. Jerry West happily put the kibosh on that deal.
Right here, nevertheless, regardless of the lack of AD’s nice protection and general excellent play, I’m glad this commerce got here to fruition primarily due to Luka being 5 years youthful.
Ken FeldmanTarzana
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The one factor the Lakers group and the Laker followers will miss with the Anthony Davis commerce is his spot on the bench in road garments.
Russell MorganCarson
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Jeanie Buss is aware of when Laker Nation wants change. Even when it’s delivered on a silver platter by the Mavericks. Thanks Dallas for getting the Dodgers off the sports activities web page for a day. Thanks, AD, on your service. Welcome house, Luka.
Jim FredrickManhattan Seaside
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I’ve a sense that the massive mistake made by the Lakers within the commerce was permitting Max Christie to go. This jogs my memory very a lot of the Clippers sending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma Metropolis in alternate for Paul George.
Don’t hear a lot about how that deal labored out, except you’re in OKC.
See the Mavericks in NBA Finals once more this yr, with Christie taking part in an incredible function, and Doncic out with an damage. Once more.
Ron BrumelWest L.A.
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That is the worst commerce ever, an incredible defender, rebounder, scorer and crew chief for a ball-hogging man who could make baskets. That is worse than the Babe Ruth commerce.
Amos EvansView Park
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Shedding Anthony Davis was an enormous mistake. Championships are received and misplaced with powerful, shutdown protection. The mix of Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt, Dorian Finney-Smith and Max Christie masked the defensive deficiency of Reaves, James and others. Doncic is perhaps youthful than Davis, however his knees and calf has him trying fairly a bit older. This is identical Lakers GM that thought blowing up the championship crew for Westbrook was a good suggestion.
George MetalskyRedondo Seaside
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Luka Doncic is perhaps a Laker now, however to me, Anze Kopitar will endlessly be L.A.’s favourite Slovenian.
Johnny TsaiLong Seaside
