So the Lakers have finally acquired Anthony Davis via trade. I'm not really surprised, and I honestly think it was a win for both teams. However, I'm not a basketball expert. I'm just a casual fan. Since this is my blog I will still be posting my thoughts on this trade.
Why do I think it is a win-win trade? Well the Lakers got AD, who could be (in theory right now) a very good complement to LeBron. It's pretty obvious they are in win-now mode to take advantage of the remaining years of LeBron's prime. Adding AD also makes the Lakers more attractive to free agents. I believe they can still sign one more superstar with their remaining cap space. Though if you ask me they might be better off spending that cap space for two or three really good role players. Plus I won't be surprised if they get to sign one or two ring-chasing vets for the veteran minimum.
As for the Pelicans, they get a good group of relatively young NBA players to build around they're first overall pick in this year's draft, who I'm guessing will be Duke's Zion Williamson. They get good defenders in Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart, and a possible swiss-army knife player in Brandon Ingram. Plus they also get this year's 4th overall pick. And I believe the Lakers will still owe them a few first round picks in the future so they have those to look forward to as well.
The Lakers got what they wanted, and so did the Pelicans. The trade made the Lakers a legit championship contender this coming season since Golden State has to deal with a lot of free agent AND injury issues on their end.
The Pelicans get to build around their youth, but probably stay competitive as well if they decide to keep Jrue Holiday.
This makes me excited to see what will happen in the upcoming NBA season.
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