The NBA world was in collective shock on June 15, 2019 when word got out that the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a trade that would send All-Star big Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first round picks. The response to this blockbuster trade has been fairly mixed, however, for fans are uncertain for what the remainder of the offseason has in store for their respective teams.
There are always two sides to every story, and this one is no different. On one side fans believe that having another dynamic duo in Los Angeles is exactly what the team needs as long as they have the complimentary pieces necessary, while the other believed in the once young Laker core that consisted of Ball, Ingram, Hart, Kuzma, etc. With that approach to the Lakers’ roster no longer an option, it seems like the organization is sticking to its guns by opting into the Shaq and Kobe, Magic and Kareem situation where they have big name players and surround them with necessary pieces for team success. In this case, however, the Lakers have some of the biggest names in basketball of this generation in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The ultimate question regarding these two is: just how good can these two be together? James averaged 27.4ppg, 8.5rpg, and 8.3apg last season with, arguably, a lackluster Lakers roster in 55 games while Davis averaged 25.9ppg, 12rbg, and 3.9apg while playing only 56 games. With the combination of James and Davis, alongside with potential future talent to come leaves nothing but high hopes in Laker fans’ hearts. The only questions remaining are the health of the team, what pieces will be added, and of course, what will the future of the Lakers organization look like.
Whilst on the topic of futures, the New Orleans Pelicans have a very bright one ahead of them. With all their recent acquisitions, ranging from the Lakers-Pelicans trade, as well as the recent news of the draft and free agency thus far, we’ve come to see a team that has the potential to be even better than seasons prior. The Pelicans up to this point in time have acquire a large list of players such as, 76ers Shooting Guard J.J. Reddick and Utah Jazz Forward Derrick Favors from Free Agency, as well as drafting strong potential talent in Center out of Texas Jaxson Hayes, Wing out of Virginia Tech Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and of course none other than the Forward out of Duke, Zion Williamson. When comparing the two teams, it is fairly debatable to figure who really got the better of this trade. Which only raises many questions and increases the level of excitement for the season to come.
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