Quote from: livingfree on September 24, 2025, 11:11:21 PM

Quote from: avp2306 on September 22, 2025, 10:37:21 PM

Quote from: livingfree on September 22, 2025, 08:54:01 PM

I am seeing that one day that the Lakers will have to do this trade.

It's true that AR's value has gone up as well and playing with Lebron, he has taught a lot and learned from that.

Improved a lot and so, if they're going to make assets from this roster. Luka will be the first one on their roster and will have to trade others for added value and help for reaching a title.

But for me I think Lakers don't need to trade AR, they already prove that he can blend well together with their stars. Lakers should find good solution to create good chemistry with their current roster now since they already have solid players on their team.

This is projected starting line up of Lakers.

PG Doncic
SG AR
SF LBJ
PF Rui
C Ayton

Maybe what they need is build a solid second unit since it seems that this is where they might get a problem especially if their stars will rest or worst will get injured.

You're right, they need to make a good second unit and that's what the other teams are good with.

But time will come when AR is no longer that valuable to them or asks for more, he'll step down as a Laker and will find another team that will match his asking.

Lakers is still stacked with good 2nd unit now that they have center.

They have Vando, Vincents, Kleber and veteran Smart even though he is a liability on offense but sure he can create a breathing room once he play against other team 2nd unit.

Their starter play is crucial since their chemistry is not yet tested especially their new center that is soft center.